JP5744801B2 - Gaming machine and gaming machine management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine and a management system for the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch The reel control unit controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel. When it is detected, lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the rotation of the reel is determined based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A so-called pachislot machine that stops is known.

  In recent years, as a gaming machine of this type, after the completion of a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to a player can be performed a predetermined number of times, replay related to replaying has been determined as an internal winning combination. There is known one that operates a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high RT”) with a high probability (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, in this gaming machine, when the number of medals paid out during the operation of the BB is equal to or more than a predetermined number, in combination with the above-mentioned high RT, a specific internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “small role”) related to the medals being paid out. The assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) for notifying “)” is activated. Such a state in which both high RT and AT are operated is referred to as ART.

  According to the gaming machine, during the operation of ART, the probability that the winning combination will be lost is lower than in the general gaming state, and in contrast, the probability that the small combination will win increases, so the number of medals to be paid out increases. Can be made. For this reason, an interest of a player can be attracted and the game nature can be improved.

  Also, in recent years, a predetermined number of special games (hereinafter referred to as chance zones) that are advantageous to the player are generated with a predetermined probability by internally winning a predetermined small role (for example, cherry) during general games. A gaming machine is known in which a predetermined number of chance zones are added with a predetermined probability by internally winning a predetermined small role in the chance zone (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to the gaming machine, the interest of the player can be maintained by appropriately extending the number of continued games in the chance zone advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, the main processing of the gaming machine, such as control of the rotating reel of the gaming machine, internal winning combination processing, winning determination processing, medal payout processing, etc. is performed by the CPU of the main control circuit, and the CPU performs these processing. The program is executed according to a program stored in advance in the ROM. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random number and the internal lottery table, and the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the determined internal winning combination and the timing at which the reel stop operation is detected. At this time, the extracted random value is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM, and an internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process based on the stored random value.

  A sub-control circuit provided separately from the main control circuit performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control board such as a start command. For this reason, the sub-control circuit also includes a CPU, a RAM, and the like. In the RAM, various information obtained by the processing of the CPU of the main control board, such as the extracted random value, the game state, the internal winning combination , Information for specifying the number of payouts, bonus carryover status, setting value, etc., various counters and flags, etc. are stored.

  In this type of gaming machine, when a signal is transmitted from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit, a communication error may occur for some reason. The reason for the occurrence of a communication error here is, for example, that which naturally occurs due to noise or that which is due to a so-called goto action. In this type of gaming machine, when a communication error occurs, in order to confirm whether it is due to a goto action, the occurrence of the communication error is notified and the display returns to the demonstration screen or the game is stopped. It is supposed to prompt.

JP 2009-5978 A JP 20042366763 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, even when a communication error is notified when a communication error occurs, the recording is not considered. For this reason, for example, when a communication error occurs due to a goto action and there is a communication error notification, if the actor releases the communication error notification illegally, the attendant cannot confirm the occurrence of the communication error later. There was a problem. In addition, when there is a communication error notification, there is no record of the occurrence time and release time, and the number of occurrences in a certain period, so the staff cannot confirm them later and goto There was a problem that it was not possible to confirm the occurrence of.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming machine management system in which information relating to the occurrence of a communication error can be confirmed later.

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels, and a start operation for detecting a start operation by the player Based on detection means, detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means, symbol change means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel, and predetermined detection based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a probability of, a stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel, and the internal winning combination determination Based on the internal winning combination determined by the means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbol, and the progress of the game A command transmission means for sending a command to be performed, a display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and a plurality of types of effect contents based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means Receiving the command transmitted in one direction from the command transmission means, and the effect control means for controlling the effect based on the effect content determined by the effect content determination means. A command receiving means, and a sub-control unit that controls an effect according to the progress of the game, wherein the sub-control unit further includes the main control unit and the sub-control unit error information communication error stores a communication error detecting unit that detects the occurrence, the error information relating to the communication error detected by the communication error detecting means between the footwear Has a storage area, wherein when the occurrence of the communication error is detected by communication error detecting means, an error code of the communication error, the occurrence time and release time, the error information history storage area in the storage as the error information A process including error information registration means for causing the display means to display a history of the error information stored in the error information history storage area when there is a predetermined information disclosure request. comprising means, the processing means starts measuring the predetermined time by the communication error occurs, the communication error during the measurement of the predetermined time is detected by the communication error detecting unit that has occurred The error information relating to the communication error is stored in the error information history storage area by the error information registration means. It is allowed to stop the Rutotomoni measurement of the predetermined time, which is configured to start measurement of the predetermined time when the communication error during stop of the measurement of the predetermined time period has occurred, open front a housing in which the main control section and the sub-control unit is provided which has a door, a switchable locking mechanism as well as the switching operation to the locked state or the unlocked state the front door is closed the front door, by the predetermined operation different from the switching operation of the locking mechanism is performed, and a door key having a reset function of electrically resetting the game machine, the information disclosure request, the predetermined said door key be an operation for holding the operation predetermined time or more, the release time is characterized by a time at which the communication error is canceled.

According to this, when a communication error occurs between the main control unit and the sub-control unit, the communication error detection unit detects the occurrence of the communication error. In the processing means, the error information registration means stores the occurrence time and the release time of the communication error in the error information history storage area of the storage means. The clerk makes a predetermined information disclosure request to the processing means at any time after the occurrence of the communication error, so that the error information history display means displays the error information history on the display means, so that a communication error has occurred. In addition, information such as the occurrence time, the release time, and the number of occurrences during a certain period can be obtained. As a result, for example, when a communication error occurs due to the goto action, even if the actor illegally cancels the communication error notification, the attendant can obtain information on the communication error later. Further, according to this, the error information history display means displays the error information history on the display means when the door key is operated by a staff member. Therefore, the clerk can check not only the single error information but also the error information history. Further, since the clerk can display the error information history only by operating the door key, the setting of the gaming machine is not displayed unlike the case where the error information history is displayed using the setting key. Therefore, since the player is not informed of the setting of the gaming machine, the error information history can be confirmed even during business hours.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the processing means includes a two-dimensional code conversion means for converting a communication error log into a two-dimensional code when the occurrence of the communication error is detected by the communication error detection means. The error information history display means can display the two-dimensional code on the display means.

  According to this, the communication error information can be transmitted to a server or the like installed at a remote place by the attendant photographing the two-dimensional code with the communication error information converted with the portable terminal. Therefore, it is possible to collect communication error information of gaming machines installed over a wide range in the server and analyze the cause of the communication error based on the communication error information.

  Here, in the present invention, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) can be adopted as the two-dimensional code. However, the two-dimensional code is not limited to the QR code (registered trademark), and any display-type code having information in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction can be applied.

  A gaming machine management system according to the present invention is a gaming machine management system for managing the gaming machine, wherein the two-dimensional code displayed on the display means is photographed, and the image is obtained from the obtained image. A mobile terminal capable of acquiring and transmitting a communication error log, a server that receives the communication error log transmitted from the mobile terminal, and a cause of the communication error based on the communication error log received by the server And analyzing means for analyzing.

  According to this, when a communication error occurs in the gaming machine, in the processing means, the two-dimensional code conversion means converts the communication error log into a two-dimensional code, and the error information history display means displays the two-dimensional code on the display means. To do. Then, the staff uses the mobile terminal to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the display means. The portable terminal analyzes the photographed two-dimensional code image, acquires communication error information, and transmits it to the server. Furthermore, the server receives communication error information transmitted from the mobile terminal. Then, the analysis means analyzes the cause of the communication error based on the communication error information received by the server. Thereby, the management system of the gaming machine can analyze the cause of the communication error occurring in the gaming machine by the analyzing means provided separately from the gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, information related to the occurrence of a communication error can be confirmed later.

It is an external view of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol display area and winning line of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the front upper part of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the cross section of the display panel unit vicinity of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display panel of the game machine in this Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the left decoration panel and left infrared sensor of the game machine in this Embodiment. (B) is a figure which shows the left infrared sensor of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the game state of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB2 game states of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of RT transition table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonus of the gaming machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the drawing-in priority order table A of the gaming machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the drawing-in priority order table B of the gaming machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area | region of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination storage area | region of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the game state flag storage area | region of the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of storage of the symbol storage area A of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of storage of the symbol storage area B of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transfer lottery table A of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transfer lottery table B of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transfer lottery table C of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state transfer waiting | standby number lottery table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 transfer waiting | standby number lottery table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table A of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table B of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table C of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation set number lottery table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game number special addition lottery table of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the billy get challenge generation lottery table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the billy get challenge control counter lottery table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery table at the time of no billy get challenge selection of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process performed in the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing performed with the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process (1.1173 msec) by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in BB performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lottery process in BB4 performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge process performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state 3 addition game number and lottery mode lottery processing performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ART time process performed by the sub-control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transfer process in standby state performed by the sub-control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 1 performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state 3 transition process in the navigation game state 2 performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 3 performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game number addition process performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge lottery process performed in the sub-control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge determination process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transfer process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus end command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of LED brightness at the time of the display panel unit presentation in this Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the whole management system of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the menu screen of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the error information log | history screen of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the information of the two-dimensional code used for the management system of the game machine in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the code number of the reception command used for the game machine in this Embodiment, a classification, and a parameter. It is explanatory drawing which shows the recording image of the information of the two-dimensional code when a COM error occurs in the gaming machine in the present embodiment, (a) is an accidental occurrence during a normal game, (b) is When the setting is changed due to the goto action, (c) shows the case where the lever continuous transmission is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the communication log collection area | region in sub-RAM of the sub-control circuit in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the communication error preservation | save area | region in sub RAM of the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. In the gaming machine in the present embodiment, when there is a RAM destruction, it is a diagram showing an example of notifying the liquid crystal display area of it. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception interruption process by the sub CPU performed by the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detailed flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception data log preservation | save process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception data log temporary area | region preservation | save process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the communication error log | history data preservation | save process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception command check process performed in the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the COM error check process performed with the sub control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the area | region image in the sub-RAM of the sub-control circuit in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the error information log | history storage area in the sub RAM of the sub control circuit in this Embodiment, (a) is the content of data, (b) is the content of the error code.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals or tokens, etc. A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a card, a so-called pachislot machine. In the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a housing 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 8) that will be described later, and the like. The housing 1a includes a front door 1b that can be opened and closed. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 includes a lock mechanism that switches the front door 1b to a locked state or an unlocked state with the front door 1b closed. This lock mechanism is operated by inserting the door key 2 into the door key hole 1 c and rotating the door key 2.

  When the door key 2 is inserted into the door key hole 1c and rotated to the right, for example, the front door 1b can be opened and closed, and when rotated to the left, the main control circuit 60 and the like are electrically reset. Yes. That is, the door key 2 has a reset function for electrically resetting the gaming machine 1 in addition to the operation of the lock mechanism.

  A symbol display region 4L, 4C, 4R as a substantially vertical surface and a liquid crystal display region 23 are formed in front of the central portion of the front door 1b. Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a. On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a later-described main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 8) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the displayed reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate.

  A substantially horizontal base 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display area 23. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a C / P button 14 that switches between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player and bet the credited medals by operating a push button. The maximum BET button 13 is provided.

  The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Accumulated. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is stopped on the active line. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when established.

  Further, by the player's operation on the maximum BET button 13, among the credited medals, the maximum number of medals that can be inserted at that time is inserted. By operating the maximum BET button 13, a winning line described later is activated.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  On the left side of the medal slot 22, a selection button 24 and a determination button 25 are provided. The player can input to the menu screen displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23 using the selection button 24 and the determination button 25.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Three stop buttons 7L for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's pressing operation (stopping operation) are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base 10. , 7C, 7R are provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop. The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  A light transmissive upper panel 101 is provided on the upper part of the front door 1b, and an upper panel LED (Light Emitting Diode) 111 (other light emitters may be used in place of the LED) on the inner side. Is provided. The LED 101 for the upper panel emits light according to the contents of effects described later.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays images, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 displays the number of medals stored (credited) or displays the number of medals paid out when winning is established. In addition, the liquid crystal display area 23 displays a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a predetermined image corresponding to the contents of effects described later.

  A lower panel 102 is provided below the liquid crystal display area 23 and above the pedestal 10, and a lower panel LED 102 (other light emitters may be used instead of LEDs) inside the lower panel 102. Is provided. The lower panel 102 emits light according to the contents of effects described later.

  A light-transmitting waist panel 103 is provided below the pedestal 10, and a waist panel LED 103 (other light emitters may be used in place of the LEDs) is provided on the inside thereof. The waist panel LED 103 emits light in accordance with the contents of effects described later.

  One symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions in each of the vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Each symbol display area 4L, 4C, and 4R has a corresponding reel peripheral surface. Three symbols of the arranged symbols are displayed. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R have a function as a so-called display window.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, five winning lines (center line 8c, bottom line 8d, cross) connecting any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R described above. An up line 8a, a cross down line 8e, and an RB middle special line 8f) are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines whether the winning combination is established or not based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line, and the activated winning line is referred to as an inactivated line.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the left / middle stage region D, the middle / middle stage region E, and the right / middle stage region F, respectively. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region G, the middle / lower region H, and the right / lower region I, respectively. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region G, the middle / middle region E, and the right / upper region C, respectively. The cross-down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region A, the middle / middle region E, and the right / lower region I, respectively. The RB middle special line 8f is a line formed by connecting the left / middle stage area D, the middle / lower stage area H, and the right / upper stage area C, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), only the special line 8f during RB becomes an effective line by inserting two medals. On the other hand, in a game state other than the BB game state (RB game state), four winning lines including the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e are activated as three medals are inserted. Become. In some cases, the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state are collectively referred to as the BB gaming state. In addition, the RB1 gaming state to the RB2 gaming state may be collectively referred to as an RB gaming state.

  Next, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence consisting of 7 red symbols, 1 don symbol, 2 don symbols, BAR symbol, wave symbol, 1 bell symbol, 2 bell symbols, 1 cherry symbol, 2 cherry symbols, and a replay symbol is drawn. ing.

  The symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later. As shown in FIG. 3, in the symbol arrangement table, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated 1/21 times in order to associate the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Symbol positions from “0” to “20” that are sequentially assigned to each are defined.

  Next, the upper part of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a view showing the upper front of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a view showing a cross section in the vicinity of the display panel unit 110 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 6 is a view showing the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing the left decorative panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing the left infrared sensor 120L of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a display panel unit 110 is provided in the upper center of the liquid crystal display area 23. A left selection panel 151L and a right selection panel 151R are provided on the left and right sides of the display panel unit 110. A left decorative panel 121L and a right decorative panel 121R are provided on the upper left and right of the display panel unit 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display panel unit 110 has four display panels 110Pa, 110Pb, 110Pc, and 110Pd that have high light transmittance and excellent light guiding properties (the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd are collectively referred to as a display panel 110P). And four LEDs 111, 112, 113, 114. Each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd is installed in a state of being overlapped with a gap. Each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd is drawn with a symbol, and the LEDs 111 to 114 provided individually emit light so that the player can visually recognize the symbol. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the character design is drawn on each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, characters are drawn larger as the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd provided in front of the player. The symbols drawn on the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd can be clearly seen by the player as the brightness of the LED corresponding to the display panel 110P increases. The luminance of the LEDs 111 to 114 is controlled by the sub CPU 71 in the sub control circuit 70 described later. For example, from the LED 114 corresponding to the display panel 110Pd provided on the back side when the sub CPU 71 is viewed from the player, the LED 113 corresponding to the display panel 110Pc, the LED 112 corresponding to the display panel 110Pb, and the LED 111 corresponding to the display panel 110Pa. By increasing the brightness (that is, causing the LED to emit light), it appears to the player that the character is approaching him. In addition, regarding the control of the LEDs 111 to 114, from the LED 111 corresponding to the display panel 110Pa provided on the near side as viewed from the player, the LED 112 corresponding to the display panel 110Pb, the LED 113 corresponding to the display panel 110Pc, and the display panel 110Pd. By increasing the brightness in the order of the corresponding LEDs 114, it is possible to make the character appear to move away from the player. Thus, when changing the brightness | luminance of LED111-114 in order, it is preferable to make it difficult to see a pattern overlappingly. For example, when increasing the brightness of the LED 112 after increasing the brightness of the LED 111, if the brightness of a certain LED is increased, such as decreasing the brightness of the LED 111, the LED whose brightness has been increased before that. It is preferable to reduce the brightness of the. In addition, as for the symbols, the character may be drawn as small as the display panel 110P provided in front of the player, and as large as the display panel 110P in the back. Further, a liquid crystal display device is provided in the back of the display panel unit (or the display portion of the liquid crystal display device 5 is enlarged) so that the player can see the image displayed by the liquid crystal display device through the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, a left infrared sensor 120L is provided in the back of the left decorative panel 121L. Although not shown, the right infrared sensor 120R is also provided behind the right decorative panel 121R. Hereinafter, the description of the left decorative panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L is the same for the right decorative panel 121R and the right infrared sensor 120R.

  The infrared sensors 120L and 120R are so-called reflective infrared sensors, and can detect whether an object (for example, a player's hand) is present or approached in the direction in which the infrared beam is output. As shown in FIG. 7B, the left infrared sensor 120L outputs an infrared beam in the direction of the arrow AR, and receives the reflected infrared beam, so that a player's hand or the like has come close to the left selection panel 151L. Detect that. Similarly, the right infrared sensor 120R detects whether the player's hand or the like has approached the right selection panel 151R. The infrared sensors 120L and 120R do not always operate, but operate when a billy get challenge effect described later is executed. In this embodiment, a reflective infrared sensor is used. However, other sensors that can detect that a player's hand or the like has come close to the left selection panel 151L and the right selection panel 151R are used. It is good. The left selection panel 151L and the right selection panel 151R themselves may be so-called touch sensors.

  Next, referring to FIG. 8, the main control circuit 60 as the main control unit, the sub control circuit 70 as the sub control unit, the main control circuit 60, or peripheral devices electrically connected to the sub control circuit 70 are included. A circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel rotation control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table which will be described later, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation is detected. Let Further, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, it determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the established combination.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Then, for each game, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process described later.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores programs related to the processing of the main CPU 31, various tables, and the like.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, internal winning combination, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, setting value, etc., various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command.

  Examples of main peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a hopper 40, stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, the output unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the main CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each peripheral device described above. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39 and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each peripheral device are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 30. As each switch and each circuit, there are a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a maximum BET switch 13S, a C / P switch 14S, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The maximum BET switch 13 </ b> S detects a player's insertion operation (pressing operation) on the maximum BET button 13 and outputs a signal for instructing insertion of a medal from a credited medal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The main peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub-control circuit 70 include a liquid crystal display device 5 as display means for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display area 23, speakers 21L and 21R, LEDs 101 to 103, a display There exist LED111-114 which the panel unit 110 has, and infrared sensor 120L, 120R. The sub-control circuit 70 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect data, determines and outputs the light emission patterns of the various LEDs 101 to 103 and 111 to 114, and the infrared sensors 120L and 120R. The control of the determination and output of the effect sound and the sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R, such as the determination of the operation timing, is performed.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motor The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started by the drive control of 49L, 49C, and 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set as a pulse counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. In the gaming machine 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”. In addition, the symbol (refer FIG. 3) of the symbol position which the value of a symbol counter shows corresponds to the symbol located on the center line 8c. For example, when the symbol counter of the left reel 3L is “0”, the bell at the symbol position “0” in the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 3 is located on the center line 8c.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. By the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32. This symbol arrangement table includes code numbers from “00” to “20” that are sequentially assigned at fixed rotation pitches of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the position where the reel index is output. A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated with each other.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by a stop operation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the reel 3 by drawing in the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding frames, that is, four frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within 4 frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within four frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding reel is stopped. In addition, in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the gaming machine 1 relates to an internal winning combination having a higher priority when there are a plurality of symbols related to establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Basically, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a small role. Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to the bonus. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel 3, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is set as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “4”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of rotation of the reel 3 until the corresponding reel 3 stops rotating after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. 4 ”.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the display combination retrieval process, that is, the determination process of the formation / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on a later-described symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout amount corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is displayed in the main RAM 33. Add to credit counter. Further, the number of medals paid out is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70, and based on this, the number of medals paid out and the updated number of credits are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub control circuit 70 determines effect data and performs various effect processes based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and input information from the selection switch 24S and the determination switch 25S. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71 as a processing means, a sub ROM 72, a sub RAM 73 as a storage means, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. have.

  The selection switch 24S detects a player's operation on the selection button 24 and moves, for example, a display (for example, an icon) indicating which of the items to be selected displayed on the menu screen or the like is in a selected state. Is output to the sub CPU 71. In addition, the determination switch 25S detects the player's operation on the determination button 25, and outputs, for example, a signal indicating that the player has selected an item in the selected state to the sub CPU 71. That is, the player can select an item on the menu screen or the like by pressing the selection button 24 until the item to be selected is selected, and then pressing the enter button.

  The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, light emission control of various LEDs 101 to 103, 111 to 114, and the like based on a program stored in the sub ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information included in the commands in the sub RAM 73. All information in the main control circuit 60 is transmitted by a command, and the sub control circuit 70 can determine the state of the main control circuit 60 step by step. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the sub RAM 73, so that the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L, 21R, the various LEDs 101-103, 111-114, etc. The content of the production to be performed by the production device is determined. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect data, and sounds output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the light emission of the various LEDs 101 to 103 and 111 to 114. To control. The upper panel LED 101, the lower panel LED 102, and the lower panel LED 103 are actually composed of a plurality of LEDs, and these are controlled by input / output processing of ports (not shown) provided individually. Is done. Therefore, light emission can be individually controlled by each port.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining effect data and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  The sub ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area is based on the LED 101 based on the registered LED data, the inter-board communication process for controlling communication with the operating system, the device driver, and the main control circuit 60, the effect registration process for determining the content of the effect. 103, 111-114, LED control task for controlling light output, sound control task for controlling sound output by speakers 21L, 21R based on registered sound data, based on registered animation data Then, a drawing control task for controlling video display by the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored. On the other hand, the data storage area is a table storage area for storing an effect lottery table, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. And an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 97, the sub RAM 73 has a sub control game data area 73a, a sub control game data sum value area 73b, a work area 73c, an error information history storage area 73d, a communication log collection area 73e, a communication And an error storage area 73f.

  The sub control game data area 73a stores data stored in the sub RAM 73 among the game data relating to the progress of the game. The sub-control game data sum value area 73b stores a check-sum value for the checksum of the game data stored in the sub-control game data area 73a. The work area 73c stores work data in various processes.

  The sub control game data area 73a and the work area 73c are used as temporary work storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. In addition, the sub-control game data area 73a stores, for example, information transmitted from the main control circuit 60, such as command, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters, various flags, and the like. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 98, the error information history storage area 73d stores all error information detected by the communication error detecting means 71a, the procedure detecting means 71b, the data destruction detecting means 71c, and the like. . In the error information history storage area 73d, an error information history is created by sequentially storing error codes.

  In the error information history storage area 73d, the error detected by the communication error detecting means 71a is stored as a COM error, and the error detected by the procedure detecting means 71b is stored as a procedure abnormal error and detected by the data destruction detecting means 71c. Errors are stored as data corruption errors.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 98A, the error information history storage area 73d includes an error code (ERROR CODE in the figure), an error occurrence time (“occurrence” in the figure), and an error release time. (In the figure, “cancel”) can be stored as one set, and 128 sets can be stored.

  The error code is 1-byte data. As shown in FIG. 98 (b), the error code includes a communication error ("COM error" in the figure), a procedure error ("procedure error" in the figure), , Data corruption errors (“sum abnormal” in the figure) and other errors are included. The error occurrence time and error release time are both composed of a 2-byte data year, 1-byte data month, 1-byte data day, 1-byte data hour, 1-byte data minute, and 1-byte data second. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 87, the communication log collection area 73e stores an appropriate number of data groups including 256 command and parameter data sets and one corresponding buffer index so that they function as a ring buffer. It has become. As shown in FIG. 88, the communication error storage area 73f stores 1024 data groups including 256 command and parameter data sets and one corresponding buffer index. The communication error storage area 73f is provided with one buffer selection index indicating which buffer index of 1024 buffer indexes is selected.

  The sub CPU 71 includes a communication error detection means 71a, a procedure detection means 71b, a data destruction detection means 71c, an error information registration means 71d, a received data log storage means 71e, an error information history display means 71f, a two-dimensional code Conversion means 71g.

  The communication error detection means 71a detects that a communication error has occurred between the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 70 by executing a COM error check process shown in FIG. 96 described later. .

  The procedure detection means 71b detects the progress of the game in a procedure different from the normal game procedure, that is, an abnormal procedure, by executing a received command check process shown in FIG. 95 described later. .

  The data destruction detection means 71c receives the data destruction of the sub control game data area 73a of the sub RAM 73, in particular, received from the main control circuit 60 by executing the sum check process of the sub control game data area shown in FIG. Data destruction concerning information such as commands, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters and various flags can be detected.

  The error information registration unit 71 d is configured to store the error code of the detected error in the error information history storage area 73 d of the sub RAM 73 when the occurrence of an error is detected by the error detection unit.

  Specifically, the error information registration unit 71d stores the error code of the COM error in the error information history storage area 73d when the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection unit 71a. The error information registration unit 71d is configured to store a procedure abnormality error code in the error information history storage area 73d when the procedure detection unit 71b detects the occurrence of a procedure abnormality error. Further, the error information registration unit 71d stores the error code of the sum abnormality in the error information history storage area 73d when the occurrence of the sum abnormality error is detected by the data destruction detection unit 71c.

  In the error information history storage area 73d, an error information history is created by sequentially storing error codes.

  The reception data log storage unit 71e collects information about a reception log (hereinafter also referred to as a communication log) by executing a reception data log storage process shown in FIG. 92, which will be described later, and receives data shown in FIG. 93, which will be described later. By executing the log temporary area storage process, only one communication log is temporarily stored in the communication log collection area 73e. Furthermore, the received data log storage unit 71e executes a communication error history data storage process shown in FIG. 94 to be described later, and when a communication error is detected by the communication error detection unit 71a, the communication error storage area 73f. In addition, 1024 communication logs related to communication errors (hereinafter referred to as communication error logs) are stored.

  The error information history display means 71f displays the error information history stored in the error information history storage area 73d on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the door key 2 is operated in a predetermined manner.

  The two-dimensional code conversion means 71g, when the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection means 71a, the communication error log related to the communication error stored in the communication error storage area 73f and the data management server 500 as the transmission destination. The domain is converted into two-dimensional code 300 as transmission information and transmitted to error information history display means 71f.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 83, the error information history display means 71f displays the “COM error alarm” item 23b when the “COM error alarm” item 23b is selected in the liquid crystal display area 23 where the error information history is displayed. A two-dimensional code 300 corresponding to the communication error is displayed on the right side.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 84, the transmission information included in the two-dimensional code 300 created by the two-dimensional code conversion means 71g consists of 192 bytes. The transmission information has a general-purpose configuration so that error information recorded in not only the gaming machine 1 of the model described in the present embodiment but also other types of gaming machines can be transmitted. Alternatively, a player's game record may be included in the transmission information. Hereinafter, items included in the transmission information will be described.

  Data indicating the domain of the data management server 500 and a request to the data management server 500 is set in the 0th to 28th bytes of the transmission information. A case-specific code for identifying the gaming machine 1 is set in the 29th to 39th bytes of the transmission information. The 40th to 61st bytes of the transmission information are reserved areas. The transmission information generation time is set in the 62nd to 67th bytes of the transmission information. A model code indicating the type of the gaming machine 1 is set in the 68th to 71st bytes of the transmission information.

  A type number is set in the 72nd to 73rd bytes of the transmission information. Here, both the 72nd byte and the 73rd byte are set to 3FH.

  The error type is set in the 74th to 75th bytes of the transmission information. Error information is set in the 76th to 188th bytes of the transmission information. A checksum is set from the 189th byte to the 191st byte of the transmission information.

  The error information set in the 76th to 188th bytes of the transmission information has a command type consisting of one character (6 bits). If the command type is accompanied by a parameter, it is also provided with a parameter consisting of two characters (12 bits) after the one-character command type. FIG. 85 shows examples of command types and parameters.

  In the present embodiment, a door key switch 2S and a setting key switch 20S are connected to the sub CPU 71. The door key switch 2S detects that the door key 2 has been rotated in the left direction and outputs it to the sub CPU 71. Here, the error of the gaming machine 1 is reset when the door key 2 is rotated leftward. Further, the setting key switch 20S detects that the setting key for operating the setting value of the game has been operated, and outputs it to the sub CPU 71.

  When the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the communication error detection means 71a, the error information registration means 71d stores the error code of the communication error in the error information history storage area 73d of the sub RAM 73. The received data log storage unit 71e stores the communication log in the communication log collection area 73e and stores the communication error log in the communication error storage area 73f.

  If the occurrence of an error other than a communication error is detected by the procedure detection means 71b other than the communication error detection means 71a, the data destruction detection means 71c, or other error detection means, the error information registration means 71d The code is stored in the error information history storage area 73 d of the sub RAM 73. The received data log storage unit 71e stores the communication log in the communication log collection area 73e, but does not store the communication error storage area 73f.

  When the door key 2 is operated in a predetermined manner, the error information history display means 71f causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the error information history stored in the error information history storage area 73d. In this case, as shown in FIG. 83, when the “COM error alarm” item 23b is selected in the liquid crystal display area 23, the error information history display means 71f displays the communication information on the right side of the “COM error alarm” item 23b. A two-dimensional code 300 corresponding to the error is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, in order to display the error information history shown in FIG. 83 on the liquid crystal display device 5, two types of operation methods, a normal operation by a staff member and a simple operation, are employed. In the normal operation, the attendant turns the door key 2 to the right to release the lock mechanism of the front door 1b, turns on the setting key to turn on the setting key switch 20S, and the liquid crystal display area 23 is shown in FIG. The menu screen is displayed. Then, when the clerk operates the operation key and selects the “error information history” item 23a, the error information history screen shown in FIG. 83 is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. On the other hand, in the simple operation, the clerk turns the door key 2 counterclockwise to reset the error, and holds the state for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds or more, so that the error information history screen shown in FIG. It is displayed.

  The rendering processor 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of activation. The rendering processor 74 generates image data by superimposing the image data developed on the drawing SDRAM 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23 by the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76 of a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the rendering processor 74 and displays a display image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, switching banks).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the digital sound data selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the effect data into analog sound data, and transmits the analog sound data to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, sounds corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. The main gaming state managed by the main control circuit 60 includes a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, and a BB gaming state (a general term of BB1 gaming state to BB4 gaming state). Although not shown, there is an SB gaming state in which only one game coexists with other gaming states, an RB1 gaming state that operates in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, and an RB2 gaming state that operates in the BB4 gaming state.

  First, in the general gaming state, the SB spilled eyes (SB spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12) are displayed on the active line, thereby transitioning to the RT1 gaming state. Next, in the RT1 gaming state, the raised one-step lip 1 is displayed on the active line, thereby transitioning to the RT2 gaming state. Next, in the RT2 gaming state, the two-step up lip (up two-step lip 1, up two-step lip 2) and the second up (up two to one up two) are displayed on the active line, so that RT3 Transition to the gaming state.

  Further, in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the SB spilling eyes (SB spilling eyes 1 to SB spilling eyes 12) are displayed on the active line, thereby transitioning to the RT1 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, the push order bell failure (push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4) is displayed on the active line, thereby transitioning to the general gaming state.

  In the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, the BB (BB1 to BB4) is determined as the internal winning combination, thereby transitioning to the RT4 gaming state. In the RT4 gaming state, BB (BB1 to BB4) is displayed, thereby transitioning to the BB gaming state. When a predetermined number (270 or 60) of medals are paid out in the BB gaming state, a transition is made to the general gaming state.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process described later corresponding to a gaming state (on / off of each game state flag described later), and the number of lotteries Is stipulated. Thereby, for example, when only the SB gaming state flag and the RT1 gaming state flag are “1 (ON)”, “the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state during SB” is selected as the number of lotteries. “49” is selected.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram in which examples of the general lottery state internal lottery table, RT1 gaming state internal lottery table to RT4 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment are summarized. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Note that, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state during SB, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state during SB to the internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state during SB, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” in FIG. The difference is only “1001”, not “”.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when performing internal lottery in an internal lottery process described later, that is, when determining an internal winning combination. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. There are two types of data pointers, a small combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer, which correspond to one or more internal winning combinations.

  The right column of the winning number in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 shows an abbreviation of the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. In addition, on the right side of each internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the line connecting the upper stage, the line connecting the middle stage, or the line connecting the lower stage corresponding to the data pointer. The stop form is shown. For example, in the RB1 gaming state, when “25” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 3L and the lower stage of the middle reel 3C. If it is performed, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 3L and the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, but the stop operation was performed at a timing at which the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 3R. Even in this case, the don symbol is not stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 3R. On the other hand, if “28” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the stop operation is performed at a timing at which a don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, and the lower stage of the right reel 3R. As a result, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the line connecting the lower stages of the reels. In addition, in the stop form of the symbols aligned on the winning line in FIG. 13, “tempered losing” means that even if the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the corresponding line, "Don symbol-Don symbol-Don symbol" means a stop type that is not stopped and displayed on a line connecting the upper stage of each reel, a line connecting the middle stage, and a line connecting the lower stage. On the other hand, “per tempering” is a line in which “Don symbol-Don symbol-Don symbol” connects the upper stages of each reel by performing a stop operation on the corresponding line at a timing at which the Don symbol can be stopped and displayed. , Means a stop form that is stopped and displayed on a line connecting the middle stages or a line connecting the lower stages.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined to be the internal lottery table, when the extracted random number value is “1500”, the main CPU 31 first corresponds to the winning number “1” from “1500”. The lottery value “1000” to be subtracted is subtracted. The subtraction result is “1500−1000 = 500”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “2100” corresponding to the winning number “2” from the subtracted value “500”. The subtraction result is “500-2100 = −1600”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number “2” as the internal winning combination, that is, “13” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. That is, lottery values are defined in the various lottery tables in association with items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT transition table is a table used when a gaming state flag is updated in an RT control process to be described later. As shown in FIG. 15, in the RT transition table, the display combination and the control contents for the game state flag are defined correspondingly. Specifically, when the combination of symbols related to any one of push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line, all the game state flags are turned off. That is, the general gaming state is activated. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to any one of the SB spilled eyes 1 to 12 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the raising 1-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT2 gaming state flag is turned on. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to any one of the raising 2 stage lip 1, the raising 2 stage lip 2, and the second raising 1 to the second raising 3 is stopped on the active line, the RT3 gaming state flag is turned on. To do. In addition, push order bell failure 1-push order bell failure 4, SB spilled eyes 1-SB spilled eyes 12, raised 1 stage lip 1, raised 2 stage lip 1, raised 2 stage lip 2, raised 2 stage 1-raised 2nd stage 3 is a case where a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and when a stop operation is performed according to a predetermined stop operation sequence, the stop operation is stopped in a stop operation sequence different from the predetermined stop operation sequence. This is a display combination that may be stopped and displayed on the active line when an operation is performed or when a stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, which will be described in detail later.

  Next, the bonus internal winning combination determination table and the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the bonus internal winning combination determination table and the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determination table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process described later. Each winning combination determined as an internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer is defined in the internal winning combination determination table. Each combination corresponds to each bit stored in an internal winning combination storage area described later. Therefore, it is possible to identify which combination is an internal winning combination by determining which bit in the internal winning combination storing area is “1”.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16, internal winning combinations corresponding to bonus data pointers “1” to “5” are defined. When “5” is determined as the bonus data pointer, the combination of symbols related to SB is stopped and displayed on the active line depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order, or The combination of symbols related to any of the SB spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 17, internal winning combinations corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “1” to “31” are defined. For example, when “1” is determined as the small combination / replay data pointer, the normal lip 1 and the raised one-stage lip 1 become the internal winning combination.

  When “2” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. Only when the 3 stop operation is performed, the combination of symbols related to the raised 1-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the other stop operation order, the symbol combination related to the normal lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Also for the small role / replay data pointers “3” to “6”, a stop operation sequence in which the combination of symbols related to the raised 1-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line is determined in advance. When the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the above, the symbol combination related to the normal lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer “3” is determined, the first stop operation for the left reel 3L, the second stop operation for the right reel 3R, and the middle reel 3C Only when the third stop operation is performed, the combination of symbols related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the small role / replay data pointer “4” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. The symbol combination related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line only when the operation is performed. When the small role / replay data pointer “5” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. The symbol combination related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line only when the operation is performed. When the data pointer “6” for the small role / replay is determined, the combination of symbols related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped on the effective line only when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3L. Is displayed.

  In addition, when “7” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, only when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the raised two-step lip 1, the raised two-step lip 2, The combination of symbols relating to any one of the raised second eye 1, the raised second eye 2, and the raised second eye 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, when the raised second 1, raised second 2, and raised second 3 are stopped and displayed on the effective line, the normal lip 1 or the raised one-step lip 1 is simultaneously stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the other stop operation order, the symbol combination related to the normal lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line. For the data pointers “8” to “11” for the small role / replay, the combination of the symbols related to the two-step-up lip 1, the two-step lip-up 2, the second-up 1, the second-up 2, and the second-up 3 is effective. The stop operation order to be stopped and displayed on the line is determined in advance, and when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than this stop operation order, the combination of symbols related to the normal Lip 1 is on the active line. Stopped display. Specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer “8” is determined, the first stop operation for the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation for the left reel 3L, and the right reel 3R Only when the third stop operation is performed, the combination of symbols related to any one of the two-step raising lip 1, the raising two-step lip 2, the raising second eye 1, the raising second eye 2, and the raising second eye 3 is on the effective line. Is stopped. When the small role / replay data pointer “9” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. The combination of symbols related to any one of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step lip raising 2, the second raising 1, the second raising 2, and the second raising 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. . When the small role / replay data pointer “10” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. The combination of symbols related to any one of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step lip raising 2, the second raising 1, the second raising 2, and the second raising 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. . When the small role / replay data pointer “11” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. The combination of symbols related to any one of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step lip raising 2, the second raising 1, the second raising 2, and the second raising 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. .

  When “12” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C regardless of the stop operation order. When “13” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the third stop is performed on the right reel 3R. Only when the operation is performed, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the other stop operation order, the combination of symbols related to any one of the push order bell failure 1 to the push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, any one of the center line 8c, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e indicates "Bell 1 symbol (Bell 2 symbol)-Bell 1 symbol-" "Bell 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed. Further, when the combination of symbols relating to any one of the push order bell failure 1 to the push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line, the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, and the lower stage of the right reel 3R. "Bell 1 symbol (Bell 2 symbol)-Bell 1 symbol-Bell 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed.

  As for the small role / replay data pointers “14” to “17”, a stop operation order in which symbols related to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C is determined in advance, and stop operations other than this stop operation order are performed. When the stop operation is performed in order, the combination of symbols related to any one of the push order bell failure 1 to the push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer “14” is determined, the first stop operation for the left reel 3L, the second stop operation for the right reel 3R, and the middle reel 3C Only when the third stop operation is performed, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. When the small role / replay data pointer “15” is determined, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C only when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. . When the small / replay data pointer “16” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. The symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C only when the above is performed. When the small role / replay data pointer “17” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. The symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C only when the above is performed.

  In addition, in the internal lottery table, when the small role / replay pointer that indicates the stop operation order (push order) for the reel is determined, the suggested push order is the so-called correct push order, When the stop operation is performed in the pushing order, each reel 3 is stopped so that the player is advantageous. For example, when the small role / replay pointer “2” (abbreviation “left middle right bell”) is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, Only when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C (payout number: 4 sheets × 3 lines = 12 sheets). If it is, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel 3C (paid-out number: 4 sheets × 1 line = 4 sheets). Note that the small role / replay pointers whose abbreviations indicate the stop operation order (pushing order) for the reels are “2” to “11” and “13” to “17”.

  Next, the symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols related to the privilege display displayed on the active line, or a combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, and a storage area type , And the number of payouts. The data indicating the display combination is any one of a display combination storage area 1 to a display combination storage area 7 each of which will be described later (display combination storage area 1 to display combination storage area 7 are collectively referred to as a display combination storage area). Is stored in the data. Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  In the symbol combination table, BB1 to BB4, SB, normal lip 1, raised 1 stage lip 1, raised 2 stage lip 1, raised 2 stage lip 2, control lip 1 to control lip 3, bell, ice 1 Cherry 1-Cherry 12, Control role 1-Control role 3, BB middle role 1-BB middle role 5, Raise 2-1, Raise 2, Push order bell failure 1-Push order bell failure 4, Spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12 are defined.

  For example, the normal lip 1 is established by displaying “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line. When any of the various replays (normal lip 1, raising 1-step lip 1, raising 2-step lip 1, raising 2-step lip 2, control lip 1 to control lip 3) is established, re-playing is performed in the next game. Is called. That is, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the game in which any of the various replays is established is automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's input operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value. The bell is established by displaying “ANY symbol-Bell 1 symbol-ANY symbol” on the active line. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  Next, a bonus operation time table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, end conditions relating to the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “270” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state. Further, “60” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as an end condition of the BB4 gaming state. In the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state operates, and in the BB4 gaming state, the RB2 gaming state operates. Further, in the bonus operation time table, “12” and “8” are defined for the values of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state.

  Next, the pull-in priority order table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the pull-in priority table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 21 illustrates an example of the pull-in priority table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. Hereinafter, the pull-in priority table A and the pull-in priority table B are collectively referred to as a pull-in priority table.

  When multiple winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, when the multiple winning combinations can be drawn on the active line, the drawing priority order table gives priority to the symbol related to any combination on the active line. Specifies whether to stop. As described above, basically, replay from the highest priority order, small role (the higher the payout number, the higher the priority order. In the case of JAC1 (seven in BB), priority is given), and bonus order It has become. However, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of replays, and the priority order of each replay differs depending on the conditions. Therefore, a pull-in priority table A and a pull-in priority table B are provided for each condition. The pull-in priority table A is a table that is used during normal times (including during BB) or so-called correct push order, and the priority of each replay is raised two-step Lip 1, raised two-step Lip 2> up one-step Lip 1 > Normal Lip 1> Control Lip 1-Control Lip 3 On the other hand, the pull-in priority table B is a table used at the time of so-called incorrect push order, and the priority of each replay is normal lip 1> up 2 step lip 1, up 2 step lip 2, up 1 step lip 1> control. Lip 1-control Lip 3 is in this order.

  Although not shown, when two or more combinations related to the transition of the RT gaming state simultaneously become display combinations, it is determined in advance which one is to be prioritized. In the present embodiment, in the order of higher priority, the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step raising lip 2, the second raising 1-the second raising 3> the first raising lip 1> SB spilling 1-SB spilling Eye 12> Pushing order bell failure 1-pushing order bell failure 4

  Next, the stop table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table for the first stop of the middle reel when the small role / replay data pointer “15” is won. The stop table defines line data and stop data corresponding to symbol positions “0” to “20”. The symbol position is a symbol position located in the middle of the symbol display area when a stop operation is detected, and is a symbol position at which rotation of the reel starts to be stopped.

  Although not shown, the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 stores a small role / replay data pointer and a plurality of stop tables corresponding to the stop operation order of the player. For example, when “5” is determined as the bonus data pointer, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. Only when the operation is performed, a stop table in which the number of sliding frames is defined so that none of the SB spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the active line is selected. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order, when the stop operation is performed on each reel at a timing at which the combination of symbols relating to SB is not stopped and displayed, SB spill 1 A stop table in which the number of sliding frames is defined so that the combination of symbols relating to any one of the SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the active line is selected.

  Next, an internal winning combination storing area, a display combination storing area, and a carryover combination storing area allocated to the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the display combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 5. The internal winning combination storing area 1 to the internal winning combination storing area 5 are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 33, and store internal winning combination information. Each internal winning combination storing area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the display combination storage area is composed of a display combination storage area 1 to a display combination storage area 7. The display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 7 are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 33 and store display combination information. Each display combination storage area indicates which combination is a display combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in an area of bits “0” to “7”.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area indicates which combination is a carryover combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in an area of bits “0” to “3”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the game state flag storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the game state flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the gaming state flag storage area includes a gaming state flag storage area 1 and a gaming state flag storage area 2. The gaming state flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33, and indicates whether each gaming state flag is on or off. Further, when all the data in each area of the game state flag storage area is “0”, it indicates that the game state is a general game state.

  Next, the symbol storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a storage example (when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”) in the symbol storage area A (non-RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 28 shows a storage example of the symbol storage area B (in RB) of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “9”, “8”, “9” from the left reel). ).

  The symbol storage area is an area for storing a corresponding symbol code in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constituting each effective line, and is provided for each effective line. For example, when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, it corresponds to each of the middle stage of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle stage of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the middle stage of the right symbol display area 4R constituting the center line 8c. Stores the symbol code. Such symbol storage areas are also provided for the other effective lines (cross down line 8e, bottom line 8d, cross up line 8a). When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the effective line is only one line (RB special line 8f), and the RB special line 8f is configured in the symbol storage area corresponding to the RB special line 8f. The symbol codes corresponding to the middle part of the left symbol display area 4L, the lower part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R are stored.

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 27 indicates the symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”. The case where the symbol position data is “0” means that the symbol position “0” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (red 7 symbol for left reel 3L, red 7 symbol for middle reel 3C, red for right reel 3R) 7 symbols) are displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the middle of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively. Therefore, in this case, the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper symbol display area 4L has a symbol position “1” (wave symbol), and the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower symbol display area 4L has a symbol position “ The symbol code indicating the symbol “20” (replay symbol) is stored. The symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the middle symbol display area 4C has a symbol position “1” (replay symbol), and the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the middle symbol display area 4C has symbol position “20”. A symbol code indicating a symbol (cherry 1 symbol) is stored. Furthermore, in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R, the symbol at the symbol position “1” (cherry 1 symbol), and in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R, the symbol position “20”. The symbol code indicating the symbol (bell 1 symbol) is stored.

  Next, various lottery tables stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each lottery table has a lottery value (for each table depending on the condition), and lottery is performed in the same manner as the lottery process in the internal lottery process described above. The lottery value is defined to be “65536” in total.

  First, the navigation mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation mode transition lottery table is a table used when determining the destination navigation mode from the current navigation mode. In the navigation mode transition lottery table A, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode, the value of the small role / replay data pointer, and the like. In the navigation mode transition lottery table B, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode, the value of the bonus data pointer, and the like. In some cases, the same navigation mode as the current navigation mode is determined as the destination navigation mode (ie, the navigation mode does not shift).

  Next, the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state transition standby number lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state transition standby number. In the navigation game state transition standby number table, lottery values are defined for each of the three patterns A, B, and C, as shown in the figure, and each pattern is properly used depending on the conditions for lottery.

  Next, the navigation game state 3 transition standby number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 transition standby number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation gaming state 3 transition standby number lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation gaming state 3 transition standby number. In the navigation game state 3 transition standby number table, a lottery value is defined according to a value of a navigation game number counter, which will be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37, the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number random determination table B of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number random determination table C of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number random determination table D of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table is a table used when determining the number of navigation game state 3 addition games. In the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery tables A to C, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode, the value of the small role / replay pointer, the value of the bonus data pointer, and the like. In the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D, the same lottery value is used regardless of the current navigation mode.

  Next, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode. In the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode. In the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode, bonus data pointers, and the like. In the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode and the small role / replay data pointer.

  Next, the navigation set number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation set number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation set number lottery table is a table used when determining the number of navigation sets. In the navigation set number lottery table, there are two lottery values that are used when BB3 is won (determined as an internal winning combination) and there is a game stop for production, and other cases. It is prescribed.

  Next, the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table is a table used when the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table is performed. In the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table, a lottery value is defined according to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, the value of the small role / replay pointer, the value of the bonus data pointer, the game state, and the like. Yes.

  Next, the navigation game number special addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game number special addition lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game number special addition lottery table is a table used when determining the number of navigation games to be added in the navigation game number special addition lottery. In the navigation game number special addition lottery table, a lottery value is defined according to the value of the navigation game state 3 continuation counter, the type of BB determined as the internal winning combination, and the like.

  Next, a billy get challenge occurrence lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of a billy get challenge occurrence lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The billy get challenge occurrence lottery table is a table used when the billy get challenge occurrence lottery is performed. In the billy get challenge occurrence lottery table, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode, the presence / absence of the game for production, and the on / off state of the billy get challenge success flag.

  Next, the billy get challenge control counter lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of the billy get challenge control counter lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The billy get challenge control counter lottery table is a table used when the billy get challenge control counter lottery is performed. In the billy get challenge control counter lottery table, lottery values are defined in accordance with the presence / absence of stop of the game for production, the value of the small role / replay pointer, the value of the bonus data pointer, and the like.

  Next, the billy get challenge correct lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of the billy get challenge correct lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The billy get challenge correct lottery table is a table used when determining the correct answer (left, right, both) at the time of the billy get challenge. In the billy get challenge correct lottery table, lottery values are defined according to the situation when the billy get challenge is generated. Specifically, when the game is not in the RB game state, or when the game is in the RB game state and there is no stop for the effect, the right or left is determined with a probability of 50%. On the other hand, when there is an RB gaming state and there is an effect game stop, both (the correct answer on both the left and the right) are determined with a probability of “2048/65536 (= 3.125%)”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected will be described. FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of a lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected for the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The no-bill-get-challenge lottery table is used to decide whether or not to win if the player chooses neither left nor right in the billy get challenge (ie, when no billy get challenge is selected). Table. In the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected, a lottery value is defined according to the result of the billy get challenge correct lottery performed based on the billy get challenge correct lottery table. According to the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected, even if the player selects neither left nor right, 50% if the result of the billy get challenge correct lottery is left or right. It is designed to win with a probability of. Also, if the result of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery is both, 100% probability is won.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 49, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the main ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. Configured to do.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area of the main RAM 33 at the end of the previous game. More specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the main RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the main RAM 33, Specify the start address to the sequence program.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S2).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S, the maximum BET switch 13S, and the like, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked. The main CPU 31 validates the winning line through the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a process of extracting a random value and storing it in the random value storage area (step S4). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 11), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 12 to 14), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 16 and 17). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits start command data to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S6). The start command includes game state information, internal winning combination information (data pointer for small role / replay, bonus data pointer and internal winning combination storage area), carryover state information indicating whether or not a bonus carryover state, Information such as flags is included. The following command data is also transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 in the same manner.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock flag is on (step S7). When the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the lock flag and executes a lock effect (also referred to as effect game stop) for 5 seconds (step S8), and proceeds to the process of step S9. . The lock effect is an effect that delays the start of rotation of the reel 3. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S9 as it is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of reel rotation (step S10).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process (step S11). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S12). In this display combination search process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line as a result of stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing (step S13).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits display command data (step S14). The display command includes information such as display combination information indicating a display combination and payout number information indicating a payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). Specifically, in the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number, and pays out medals. In the credit mode, the main CPU 31 performs main control based on the payout number. The credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated (step S16). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state or the SB gaming state. At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus is being operated, it performs a bonus end check process (step S17), and proceeds to the process of step S18. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operation is not being performed, or after finishing the processing of step S17, the main CPU 31 then performs a bonus operation check processing (step S18). The process proceeds to S1.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S1 to step S18 as a process in one game (one game). When the process in step S18 is completed, the process in step S1 is executed to execute the process in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the BB gaming state, it proceeds to the processing of step S32. On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 31 is not in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S31 that it is in the BB gaming state, it then determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (step S32). At this time, when determining that the main CPU 31 is in the RB gaming state, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the RB gaming state, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation processing according to the type of BB based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 19) (step S33), and performs bonus operation monitoring processing. Terminate. Specifically, the RB1 gaming state is activated in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state is activated in the BB4 gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52, the internal lottery process will be described. 51 and 52 are diagrams showing a flowchart of the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 11) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the game state flag (step S61). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random value from the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (step S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number (step S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value, and sets the subtraction result as the determination random number value (step S65). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S64 from the random number value for determination stored in the random number value storage area for determination, and updates the random number value storage area for determination with the subtraction result. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S65, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S66). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S70), and proceeds to the processing of step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that no digit has been placed, it then subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries and adds “1” to the winning number (step S67). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S68).

  When determining that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S68, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S69). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S64. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S64 to step S68 until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is made.

  After completing the processing of step S69 or step S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 17), and determines the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. A combination is acquired (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area according to the internal winning combination storing area (step S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S73). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 16) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer ( Step S74).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not SB is an internal winning combination (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the SB is an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area according to the SB (step S76), and proceeds to the processing of step S80. On the other hand, when determining that SB is not an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not BB is an internal winning combination (step S77).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S77 that BB is not an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, when determining that BB is an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 updates the carryover combination storing area according to BB (step S78), turns on the RT4 gaming state flag (step S79), and performs the process of step S80. Migrate to

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” in the process of step S73, and determines that BB is not the internal winning combination in the process of step S77, the process of steps S76 and S79. Then, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 1 is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 1 (step S80).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RB2 gaming state (step S81). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the RB2 gaming state, it ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 31 is in the RB2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 performs a lock lottery to win with a probability of 1/64 (step S82). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the lock lottery is a win (step S83). If the main CPU 31 is a win, the main CPU 31 turns on the lock flag (step S84) and ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the result of the lock lottery is not winning, the internal lottery process is ended as it is.

  The main CPU 31 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by repeatedly executing the processes of steps S64 to S68 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table. In the present embodiment, the lock lottery is performed with a probability of 1/64 in the RB2 gaming state, but the lock lottery is performed in the normal state (general gaming state, RT1 gaming state to RT3 gaming state). It is good. Further, the lock lottery has a high winning probability when a specific small combination (for example, a small combination with a data pointer for small combination replay of “18” to “22”) or a bonus combination (BB1 to BB4) is won internally. It is good also as performing lottery by setting a winning probability as follows.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S101), and then acquires a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S103). An effective stop button is a stop button that has not been stopped. At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S104. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S103 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S103 until a stop operation corresponding to a valid stop button is detected.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S103 that an effective stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (step S104). Next, the stop table is reselected according to the operation stop button (stop order) (step S105).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S106). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the drawing priority table (see FIG. 20 and FIG. 21), and based on the internal winning combination, the symbol having the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. The position is searched (step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the search result, and sets the planned stop position (step S108). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S109). The reel stop command includes information such as stop reel type information indicating which reel has stopped, stop start position information indicating the stop start position, and slip frame number information indicating the number of slide frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 3), acquires a symbol code based on the stop reel, the planned stop position, and the gaming state, and stores it in the symbol storage area (step S110).

  Finally, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid (step S111). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button for which the operation is effective, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button whose operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S103. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S103 to step S111 until it is determined that there is no stop button for which the operation is valid.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination search process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area (step S121).

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the top address of the symbol storage area (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates an address corresponding to the center line 8c as the head address when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, and RB when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The address corresponding to the middle special line 8f is designated as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the head address of the symbol combination table (see FIG. 18) (step S123). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates an address corresponding to BB1 as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table with the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area (step S124).

  Next, as a result of the comparison in the process of step S124, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area ( Step S125). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S129, When it is determined that they match, data indicating the storage area type and the display combination is acquired from the symbol combination table (step S126).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical combination of the display combination storage area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the data indicating the acquired display combination in the display combination storage area (step S127).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of payouts from the symbol combination table and adds it to the payout number counter (step S128).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S125 that the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area, or ends the process of step S128. Then, an address corresponding to the next combination in the symbol combination table is designated (step S129).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an end code is stored at the address designated in the process of step S129 (step S130). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end code is not stored, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S124. On the other hand, when determining that the end code is stored, the main CPU 31 then searches for all the effective lines, that is, whether or not the processes of steps S124 to S130 have been performed for all the effective lines. A determination is made (step S131).

  When the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have been searched in the process of step S131, the main CPU ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that all the effective lines are not searched, the main CPU then designates an address corresponding to the next effective line in the symbol storage area (step S132), and the process proceeds to step S123.

  Next, RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT control process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is BB carryover (RT4 gaming state) (step S161). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the BB is being carried over, it terminates the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB is not being carried over, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB is being carried out (step S162). Specifically, it is determined whether any BB gaming state flag is on.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S162 that the BB is being performed, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB is not in progress, the main CPU 31 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 15), and updates it when it is necessary to update the gaming state flag based on the display combination (step S163). ), The RT control process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the bonus end check process will be described. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not BB is in progress (step S141). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB is not in progress, the main CPU 31 turns off the SB gaming state flag (step S142) and ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB is in progress, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S143).

  When determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end time process (step S144). Specifically, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag that are on are turned off. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S145), and ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter (step S146), and whether or not the display combination is a small combination Is determined (step S147). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a small combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S149. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is a small combination, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S148), and proceeds to the processing of step S149.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is “0” (step S149). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 then performs RB end time processing (step S150) and ends the bonus end check processing. . In the RB end process, a process such as turning off an RB gaming state flag that is turned on is performed.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (any one of BB1 to BB4) (step S171). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S174. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation process (step S172). In this bonus operation time process, the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19) is referred to, the game state flag is turned on and a value is set in the bonus end number counter according to the game state to be operated. Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT4 gaming state flag, clears the carryover combination storage area (step S173), transmits a bonus start command (step S176), and ends the bonus operation check process. The bonus start command includes information indicating the type of bonus to be started.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S171 that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is SB (step S174). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not SB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is SB, it performs a bonus operation process (step S175). In the bonus operation time process, the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19) is referred to, and the SB game state flag is turned on. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S176), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S174 that the display combination is not SB, it next determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S177). At this time, when determining that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S178), and ends the bonus operation check process. When a value is set in the automatic insertion number counter, in the process of step S3 in the next game, the number of medals corresponding to the value is automatically inserted (the player's medal is not reduced).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process performed by the main CPU controlled by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. The interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (1.1173 milliseconds in this embodiment).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. (Step S181). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S182). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks a signal from each switch such as the maximum BET switch 13S.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S183). Specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and rotates them at a constant speed when there is a reel rotation start request in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 49). Take control. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 53), the main CPU 31 indicates the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel indicating the planned stop position. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the planned stop position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp drive control process (step S184). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the main RAM 33 in the process of step S181 and restores the register (step S185). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 59 to 79, the operation related to the game of the sub control circuit 70 will be described.

  First, the effect registration process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S312). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of step S315. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a message in the message queue, it copies the game information from the message to the sub RAM 73 (step S313), and then performs effect content determination processing (step S314).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data (step S315). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. Thereby, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. The rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75 based on the received image display command, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the image data. Is stored in one frame buffer 76 provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area every predetermined period (1/30 second). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the write image data area, and then displays the next image to be displayed. Write data.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers sound data (step S316). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers sound data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. Thereby, a sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Next, the sub CPU 71 registers LED data (step S317). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers LED data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. As a result, the various LEDs 101 to 103 and 111 to 114 are turned on or off. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S311.

  Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S351). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S354. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a start command reception process (step S352), registers the start effect data (step S353), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a start command has not been received in the process of step S351, it then determines whether a reel stop command has been received (step S354). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S357. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a billy get challenge determination process (step S355), and registers the effect data at the time of stop according to the type of the operation stop button (step S355). S356), the effect content determination process is terminated.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S354, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S357). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S359. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs display command reception processing (step S358), and ends the effect content determination processing.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a display command has not been received in the process of step S357, it then determines whether a BET command has been received (step S359). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S361. On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received, the sub CPU 71 registers the effect data at the time of the BET according to the number of inserted sheets (step S360), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the BET command has not been received in the process of step S359, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S361). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S363. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 registers the bonus start time effect data (step S362), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S361 that a bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S363). At this time, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S364), registers bonus end time effect data (step S365), and ends the effect content determination process. Let

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62. FIG. FIGS. 61 and 62 are flowcharts showing the start command reception process according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in BB (BB gaming state 1 to BB gaming state 4) (step S381). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that BB is in progress, it performs BB processing (step S382), and proceeds to the processing of step S400. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the BB carryover flag is on (step S383). The BB carryover flag is a flag that is turned on from the next game in which any of BB (BB1 to BB4) is internally won to the game in which the internally won BB is determined as a display combination. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB carryover flag is on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S400. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB carryover flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and lottery mode lottery. Processing is performed (step S384).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation mode transition lottery table A (FIG. 29), and performs a navigation mode transition lottery based on the current navigation mode, data pointer, and the like (step S385).

  The “navigation mode” includes a navigation mode 0 to a navigation mode 4. The navigation is to notify the player of information that would be advantageous to the player. The period during which navigation is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), and the transition of the navigation mode from 0 to any one of 1-4 is referred to as AT winning (or ART winning).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (whether BB (BB1 to BB4) is won in the current game) (step S386). If it is not a BB winning game, the process proceeds to step S388. On the other hand, in the case of a BB winning game, referring to the navigation mode transition lottery table B (FIG. 30), the navigation mode transition lottery is based on the current navigation mode, bonus data pointer, presence / absence of the effect game stoppage. Is performed (step S387).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1 as a result of the navigation mode transition lottery in the process of step S385 or the process of step S387 (step S388). At this time, if the navigation mode has not shifted from 0 to 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S392. On the other hand, if the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1-4, Time processing is performed (step S389), and it is determined whether the game is a BB winning game (step S390). If the sub CPU 71 is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, in the case of a BB winning game, the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table (FIG. 32) is referred to, and the navigation game state transition standby number is determined and set in the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S391). ), The process proceeds to step S400.

  Here, the navigation game state includes a navigation game state 0 to a navigation game state 3, navigation is not performed in the navigation game state 0, and navigation is performed in the navigation game state 1 to navigation game state 3. Further, when the navigation mode shifts from 0 to 1 to 4, the navigation game state also shifts from 0 to 1 or 2. At this time, there is a case where the transition is made immediately, or there is a case where the transition is made after a predetermined number of games (navigation game state transition standby number) has elapsed. In the navigation game state 1 or the navigation game state 3, the value of the navigation game number counter is not subtracted, and in the navigation game state 2, the value of the navigation game number counter is subtracted. The number of remaining games in the navigation game states 1 to 3 is managed by the navigation game number counter and the navigation set number counter. Even when the navigation game number counter is changed from 1 to 0, the navigation set number counter is 1 or more. Then, 50 is set in the navigation game number counter.

  Returning to the flowchart, if the sub CPU 71 determines in step S392 that the navigation mode has not shifted from 0 to 1 to 4, then the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more. Is discriminated (step S392). If the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 performs a standby state navigation game state transition process (step S393), and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if the navigation game state transition standby counter is not 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the navigation game state is 1 (step S394).

  In the case of the navigation game state 1, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation game state transition process (step S395) during the navigation game state 1, and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not the navigation game state 1, it is then determined whether or not it is the navigation game state 2 (step S396). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 is in the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation game state transition process (step S397) during the navigation game state 2 and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not the navigation game state 2, it is then determined whether or not it is the navigation game state 3 (step S398). At this time, in the case of the navigation game state 3, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation game state transition process (step S399) during the navigation game state 3, and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not the navigation game state 3, the process proceeds to step S400.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a billy get challenge lottery process (step S400). The billy get challenge is an event that is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the billy get challenge is executed when a billy get challenge production (an instruction to select left or right is displayed, for example, “select left or right” is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23). In addition, until the player performs the third stop operation, the player holds his / her hand near the left selection panel 151L or the right selection panel 151R so as to be detected by the infrared sensors 120L and 120R (selection). Operation). At this time, when the correct answer (left, right, both) determined by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery performed in advance matches the right and left selected by the player (if both are correct, it is determined that they are the same) , Billy get challenge is successful, navigation mode will rise. Even if the player does not hold any hand, if the winning is determined by lottery when no billy get challenge is selected in advance, it is considered that the billy get challenge is successful. If the player holds his / her hand in a different direction from the correct answer, even if he / she wins a lottery when no billy get challenge is selected, the billy get challenge fails. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the selection operation has been performed before the third stop operation is performed. For example, the second stop operation is performed until the first stop operation is performed. It may be determined whether or not the selection operation has been performed until a predetermined time elapses until a predetermined time elapses. Furthermore, the determination as to whether or not the selection operation has been performed can be arbitrarily set, for example, after the start operation has been performed and the first stop operation has been performed. That is, the period for determining whether or not the selection operation has been performed can be an arbitrary period in one unit game (the period in which steps S1 to S18 are performed), or a plurality of units. An arbitrary period over the game (for example, from the start operation of a certain unit game to the third stop operation of the next unit game) can be used.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state is 1 to 3 and the pushing order is an internal winning combination (step S401). At this time, if the navigation game state is 1 to 3 and the pushing order is an internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 performs navigation effect data (a navigation for establishing a role that is advantageous to the player). (Effect data to be performed) is registered (step S402), and the start command receiving process is terminated. In other cases, the start command reception process is terminated as it is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the processing during BB will be described. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the BB processing in this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB gaming state 4 is set (step S421). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 is in the BB4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery processing during BB4 (step S422), and ends the processing during BB. On the other hand, if not in the BB4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not to change the navigation mode based on the data pointer, and updates the navigation mode according to the determination result (step S423). Specifically, if the small role / replay pointer is 28-31 (Don middle tier, per Don lower tempo, per Don upper tempo, per Don middle tempe), the navigation mode is increased by 1 (however, The navigation mode 4 is the upper limit), otherwise the navigation mode is left as it is. Although not shown, the sub CPU 71 registers don-matched effect data when the don symbols are aligned in the upper, middle, or lower stages. Further, in the process of step S423, the navigation mode may be increased by a plurality of stages when a specific condition is satisfied. The specific condition is, for example, that when 31 of 28 to 31 is determined as the small role / replay pointer, or when any of 28 to 31 is determined as the small role / replay pointer. For example, it is necessary to line up the line.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table C (FIG. 36) and determines the number of navigation game state 3 addition games according to the current navigation mode and the small role / replay pointer data pointer. A lottery is performed (step S424). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not five or more games have been won by the lottery (step S425). At this time, if 5 or more games are not won (ie, 0 game), the sub CPU 71 ends the BB in-process. On the other hand, if five or more games are won, the sub CPU 71 then refers to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C (FIG. 40) and responds to the current navigation mode and the small role / replay data pointer. Then, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is lottery (step S426).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games won in the process of step S424 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S426 with each other, and navigates the navigation on the sub RAM 73. Store in the game state 3 information storage area (step S427). The navigation game state 3 information storage area stores a maximum of 32 combinations of the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode. The stored information is processed by FIFO (First In, First Out). The number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the number of combinations of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23 so that the player can grasp them. . Next, the navigation game state 3 transition flag is turned on (step S428), and the processing during BB is ended. The navigation game state 3 transition flag is a flag indicating whether information is stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area (ON when stored).

  Note that the number of navigation game state 3 addition games stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area and the number of sets of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode may be notified only in the navigation 2 game state. Further, the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area may be notified as it is (that is, “5” if there are 5 groups), or the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area. It is good also as notifying some. For example, when the don-match effect data described later is registered, or when the billy get challenge success effect data described later is registered during the BB4 game state, the navigation game state 3 is always added to the navigation game state 3 information storage area. Since the number of games and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode are always stored, it is possible to display only the number of sets for which the effect data is registered. In other words, only the number of pairs for which a confirmed effect (for example, a don-matched effect or a billy get successful effect) that allows the player to recognize the acquisition of the right to move from the navigation game state 2 to the navigation game state 3 is notified. It is good as well. Further, when the number of rights to shift from the navigation game state 2 to the navigation game state 3 is 1 or more, it is preferable to notify that at least the number of rights is 1 or more. For example, in the case where only the number of pairs for which the above-described finalized effect has been performed is notified, the number of sets stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area is “5”, and the finalized effect is once. If not, nothing will be notified. In such a case, at least the number of pairs stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area is notified that it is “1” or more. Is preferred.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the BB4 medium lottery process will be described. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the BB4 lottery process according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge occurrence lottery table (FIG. 45), sets the current navigation mode, presence / absence of production game stop (lock flag on / off in the main control circuit), and billy get challenge success flag. Accordingly, a lottery for generating a billy get challenge is performed (step S441). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (step S442). If the sub CPU 71 is not the winner, the sub CPU 71 performs the lottery process during BB4. On the other hand, if it is a win, billy get challenge processing is performed (step S443), and then it is determined whether or not there is an effect game stop (the lock flag is on) (step S444). The sub CPU 71 performs lottery processing during BB4 when there is no stop for the game for performance. On the other hand, if there is a stop of the effect game, the sub CPU 71 registers display panel unit effect data (step S445) and performs lottery processing during BB4.

  Next, the billy get challenge process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the billy get challenge process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge correct lottery table (FIG. 47), and performs a billy get challenge correct lottery according to the occurrence status of the billy get challenge and presence / absence of the game for the production (step S461). Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the lottery table without billy get challenge selection (FIG. 48), and performs lottery without billy get challenge selection according to the result of the billy get challenge correct lottery (step S462). Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the billy get challenge effect described above (step S463), and ends the billy get challenge process. By registering the billy get challenge effect, the billy get challenge effect is executed immediately after the player presses the start lever 6.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and lottery mode lottery processing will be described. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and lottery mode lottery processing according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table A (FIG. 34), and adds the navigation game state 3 according to the current navigation mode, the small role / replay pointer, the bonus data pointer, and the like. The number of games is lottery (step S481). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not five games or more are won as the navigation game state 3 addition game number by this lottery (step S482). When the sub CPU 71 has not won more than 5 games, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of step S486. When the sub CPU 71 has won more than 5 games, the sub CPU 71 then refers to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A (FIG. 38). Then, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is lottery according to the current navigation mode (step S483). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games won in the process of step S481 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S483 with each other, so that the navigation game state 3 information Store in the storage area (step S484). Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S485), and proceeds to the process of step S486.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S486), and if it is not a BB winning game, the navigation game state 3 addition game number and lottery mode lottery processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of a BB winning game, the navigation state 3 addition game number lottery table B (FIG. 35) is referred to, and navigation is performed according to the current navigation mode, bonus data pointer, presence / absence of effect game stop. The game state 3 addition game number is lottery (step S487). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not five games or more are won as the number of navigation game state 3 addition games by this lottery (step S488). If the sub CPU 71 has not won more than 5 games, the navigation game state 3 added game number and lottery mode lottery processing is terminated. On the other hand, if five or more games are won, then, referring to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B (FIG. 39), according to the current navigation mode, bonus data pointer, presence / absence of effect game stop Then, a lottery mode 3 addition lottery mode is lottery (step S489). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games won in the process of step S487 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S489 with each other, so that the navigation game state 3 information Store in the storage area (step S490). Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S491), and ends the navigation game state 3 addition game number and lottery mode lottery processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the ART initial hitting process will be described. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ART initial hitting process according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation set number lottery table (FIG. 42) and determines the number of navigation sets (step S501). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the number of navigation sets determined by lottery in the navigation set number counter (step S502), and sets 50 in the navigation game number counter (step S503). Next, the sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the navigation set number counter (step S504), and ends the ART initial hitting process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the navigation game state transition process during the standby state will be described. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the waiting state navigation game state transition process according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game during digestion of the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S521). At this time, the sub CPU 71 clears the navigation game state transition standby counter when the BB winning game is being digested with the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S527), and shifts to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB. Is performed (step S528), and the waiting state navigation game state transition process is terminated. Although a process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB is not described in detail, for example, a process for turning on the navigation game state 1 flag is performed. Although not shown, when the navigation game state 1 flag is on after the end of BB, the navigation game state 1 is shifted to. Hereinafter, in the flowchart, the same processing is performed in a portion described as “transition from next game to navigation game state 0 (or navigation game state 1, navigation game state 2, navigation game state 3)”. For example, when transitioning from the next game to the navigation game state 0, the navigation game state 0 flag is turned on in the process, and if the navigation game state 0 flag is on at the start of the next game, the navigation game state 0 is shifted. .

  On the other hand, if it is not the BB winning game being digested with the navigation game state transition standby counter, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts 1 from the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S522), and determines whether or not it has become 0 (step S522). Step S523). At this time, if it is not 0, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the standby state. On the other hand, if it becomes 0, it is determined whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state (step S524). If it is not in the RT3 gaming state, a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 1 is performed ( Step S525), the navigation game state transition process during the standby state is terminated. On the other hand, if it is in the RT3 gaming state, a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 is performed (step S526), and the navigation gaming state transition process during the standby state is terminated.

  Next, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S541). If it is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB (step S542), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, if the game is not a BB winning game, it is determined whether or not the game is an RT3 transition game (a game transitioned from another game state to the RT3 game state) (step S543). If it is RT3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S545. If it is not RT3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a specific condition is satisfied without following the navigation (step S544). ). The specific conditions are as follows: (i) When the SB winning in the general gaming state does not shift to the RT1 gaming state, (ii) The push order lip during the RT1 gaming state does not shift to the RT2 gaming state (Iii) in the RT1 gaming state or in the RT2 gaming state, when the transition is made to the general gaming state at the time of winning the push order bell, (iv) in the RT2 gaming state, when the transition to the RT1 gaming state is made in the SB winning state, (v) This is satisfied when the transition to the RT3 gaming state is not made when the push order lip 2 is won in the RT2 gaming state.

  When the player does not follow the navigation and does not satisfy the specific condition, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1, and the player satisfies the specific condition without following the navigation. In that case, the process proceeds to step S545.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on (step S545). The navigation game state 3 interruption flag is turned on when the BB is won in the navigation game state 3, and is cleared when the navigation game state 1 is shifted to the navigation game state 3 after the end of the BB. If the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 2 (step S546), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 To do. On the other hand, if the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is ON, a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 is performed (step S547), and the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 is terminated.

  Next, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 70 and 71. 70 and 71 are diagrams showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S561). If the sub CPU 71 is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB (step S562), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, if it is not the BB winning game, it is determined whether or not the BB is being carried over (step S563). If the sub CPU 71 is carrying over the BB, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 ends. On the other hand, if the BB carryover is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the navigation game state 3 transition flag is on (step S564). If the navigation game state 3 is on, the navigation game state 3 transition process in the navigation game state 2 is performed. (Step S566), the navigation gaming state transition processing during the navigation gaming state 2 is terminated. On the other hand, if the navigation game state 3 transition flag is not on, it is then determined whether or not the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more (step S565).

  If the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation game state 3 transition process during the navigation game state 2 (step S566) and ends the navigation game state 2 navigation game state transition process. . On the other hand, when the navigation game state transition standby counter is not 1 or more, the navigation game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S567), and it is determined whether the navigation game number counter has become 0 (step S568).

  If the navigation game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2. On the other hand, if the navigation game number counter reaches 0, it is then determined whether the navigation set number counter is 0 (step S569). If not, 50 is set in the navigation game number counter ( In step S570), 1 is subtracted from the navigation set number counter (step S571), and the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 is ended. On the other hand, when the navigation set number counter is 0, the navigation mode transition lottery table C (FIG. 41) is referred to, and the navigation mode transition lottery is performed (step S572).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the transition destination navigation mode is determined to be 0 as a result of the navigation mode transition lottery (step S573). If the transition destination navigation mode is determined to be 0, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (step S578), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 To do. On the other hand, when a value other than 0 is determined as the destination navigation mode, the ART hitting process is performed (step S574). Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table C (FIG. 32), lotteries the navigation game state transition standby number (step S575), and navigates the determined navigation game state transition standby number. It is set in the game state transition standby number counter (step S576).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state transition standby number counter is 0 (step S577). If the navigation game state transition standby number counter is not 0, the navigation game state 0 is started from the next game. (Step S578), and the navigation game state 2 middle game state transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if the navigation game state transition standby number counter is 0, a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 2 is performed (step S579), and the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 is terminated. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the navigation game state 3 transition process in the navigation game state 2 will be described. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state 3 transition process during the navigation game state 2 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter is 0 (step S591). The navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter is a counter indicating the number of games until the navigation game state 2 shifts to the navigation game state 3. If the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 71 decrements the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter by 1 (step S597), and proceeds to the process of step S598. On the other hand, when the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter is 0, it is then determined whether or not the navigation game state 3 transition flag is on when the navigation game state 2 is transitioned to (step S592).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 transition flag is not on when the navigation game state 2 is transitioned to, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 transition standby number lottery table (FIG. 33) and determines the navigation game number counter. In accordance with the value of the game, etc., the navigation game state 3 transition standby number is lottery (step S593). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the determined navigation gaming state 3 transition standby number in the navigation gaming state 3 transition standby number counter (step S594), and subtracts 1 from the navigation gaming state 3 transition standby number counter (step S597). The process proceeds to step S598.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 transition flag is on when the navigation game state 2 is switched to, then the sub CPU 71 was in the navigation game state 0 or 1 before the transition to the navigation game state 2 A determination is made (step S595). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state is 0 or 1 before the transition to the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 (step S599). 2. The middle navigation game state 3 transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it was not the navigation game state 0 or 1 before the transition to the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 sets 2 in the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter (step S596). The state 3 transition standby number counter is decremented by 1 (step S597), and the process proceeds to step S598.

  In the process of step S598, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter is 0 (step S598). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation gaming state 3 transition standby number counter is not 0, the navigation gaming state 3 transition processing in the navigation gaming state 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter is 0, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 (step S599), and the navigation game in the navigation game state 2 The state 3 transition process is terminated.

  Next, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 3 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on (step S611). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on, the number of navigation game state 3 addition games, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, and the navigation game state saved in the process of step S621 described later. The continuation counter is returned (step S617), the navigation game state 3 transition flag is turned off (step S618), and the process proceeds to step S619. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is not on, then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a navigation game state 3 transition game (a game that has transitioned from another navigation game state to the navigation game state 3). Is determined (step S612).

  When the sub CPU 71 is not the navigation game state 3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S619. On the other hand, in the case of the navigation game state 3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 acquires information from the navigation game state 3 information storage area, and sets the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode ( Step S613). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets 1 in the navigation gaming state 3 continuation counter (step S614). The navigation game state 3 continuation counter is a counter that manages the number of continuous games in the navigation game state 3. Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 information storage area is emptied by acquiring information from the navigation game state 3 information storage area in the process of step S613 (the stored information is lost). Is determined (step S615). When the navigation game state 3 information storage area becomes empty, the sub CPU 71 turns off the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S616), proceeds to the process of step S619, and displays the navigation game state 3 information storage area. If is not empty, the process proceeds to step S619.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation game number addition process (step S619). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S620). If it is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 saves the number of navigation game state 3 addition games, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, and the navigation game state continuation counter (step S621), and sets the navigation game state 3 interruption flag. Turn on (step S622). Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting to the navigation gaming state 1 after the end of BB (step S623), and ends the navigation gaming state transition processing during the navigation gaming state 1. On the other hand, if it is not a BB winning game, it is determined whether or not the result of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is non-winning (step S624). If the sub-CPU 71 is non-winning, the sub-CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 (step S625), and ends the navigation gaming state transition processing during the navigation gaming state 1, while If there is, the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 1 is terminated as it is.

  Next, the navigation game number adding process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the number-of-navigation game addition processing of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 is set (step S641). If the sub CPU 71 is not in the navigation game state 3, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game number addition process. On the other hand, in the case of the navigation game state 3, it is then determined whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S642). If it is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44) and performs a navigation game number special addition lottery according to the type of the winning BB (step S643). The determined number of navigation games is added to the navigation game number counter (step S644), and the navigation game number addition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is the first game returned from the BB winning state in the navigation gaming state 3 (step S645). If it is the first game for return, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S650. On the other hand, if it is not the first game returned, it is then determined whether or not the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is 1 or 2 (step S646), and if the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is 1 or 2, The process proceeds to step S650. On the other hand, when the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is not 1 or 2, the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table (FIG. 43) is referred to, and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, the small role / replay pointer data In accordance with the pointer, the bonus data pointer, etc., a navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is performed (step S647). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is a win (step S648), and if it is a win, the process proceeds to step S650. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, the navigation game state 3 addition game number, and the navigation game state 3 continuation counter are cleared (step S649), and the navigation game number addition process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the navigation game state 3 added game number to the navigation game number counter in the process of step S650. (Step S650). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is a specific value (step S651). The specific value is a value (5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40...) Defined in the navigation game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is not a specific value, the sub CPU 71 adds 1 to the navigation game state 3 continuation counter (step S654), and ends the navigation game number addition process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 continuation counter has a specific value, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44), and according to the value of the navigation game state 3 continuation counter, A navigation game number special addition lottery is performed (step S652). Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the number of navigation games determined by the navigation game number special addition lottery to the navigation game number counter (step S653), adds 1 to the navigation game state 3 continuation counter (step S654), and determines the number of navigation games. The addition process is terminated.

  Next, the billy get challenge lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the billy get challenge lottery process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB is in progress (step S671). If it is in the BB, the billy get challenge lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not in the BB, then whether or not the BB is being carried over. Is determined (step S672). If the BB carryover is in progress, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process. If not, the sub CPU 71 determines whether the navigation mode is 0 (step S673). When the navigation mode is not 0, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process. On the other hand, when the navigation mode is 0, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge control counter lottery table (FIG. 46), A billy get challenge control counter lottery is performed in accordance with the combination / replay pointer, bonus data pointer, and presence / absence of the effect game stop (step S674).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the billy get challenge control counter lottery is a win (step S675). If it is a win, the sub CPU 71 adds 1 to the billy get challenge control counter (step S676). The process proceeds to step S677, and if it is not a win, the process proceeds to step S677. Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the billy get challenge control counter is 1 or more (step S677). If the billy get challenge control counter is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process. If the billy get challenge control counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether the next game after the end of the specific liquid crystal effect. It is determined whether or not (step S678). The specific liquid crystal effect is a continuous effect over a plurality of games in the liquid crystal display area 23, an effect that expects a bonus or ART, and the like.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not the next game after the end of the specific liquid crystal effect, the billy get challenge lottery process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is the next game after the end of the specific liquid crystal effect, the billy get challenge process is performed (step S679), the billy get challenge control counter is decremented by 1 (step S680), and the billy get challenge lottery process is terminated. .

  Next, the billy get challenge determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 76 is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge determination process of this Embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the billy get challenge effect has been registered in step S463 (FIG. 65) in the game (step S701). If the sub CPU 71 has not registered the billy get challenge effect, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process. On the other hand, when the billy get challenge effect is registered, it is then determined whether or not it is the third stop time (step S702). If the sub CPU 71 is not in the third stop, the billy get challenge determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the third stop time, it is determined whether or not the billy get challenge is successful (step S703). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether the player's selection operation has been performed by the infrared sensors 120L and 120R before the third stop, and when the selection operation is performed, the billy get challenge correct lottery ( It is determined whether the correct answer determined in step S461) in FIG. If they match, it is determined that the billy get challenge has succeeded, and if they do not match, it is determined that the billy get challenge has failed. If the selection operation has not been performed before the third stop, the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the lottery when no billy get challenge is selected (step S462 in FIG. 65) is a win. If it is determined that the challenge is successful, and if it is not winning, it is determined that the billy get challenge has failed. Although not shown, in the case where the billy get challenge is successful, the sub CPU 71 registers billy get challenge success effect data indicating that the billy get challenge is successful, and notifies the player to that effect.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the billy get challenge is not successful (failure), the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the billy get challenge is successful, it is then determined whether or not BB4 is in progress (step S704). When the sub-CPU 71 is not in BB4, the navigation mode is increased by one step (step S705), and the navigation game state transition process (step S706) and the ART initial hit process (step S707) are performed to determine the billy get challenge. End the process. On the other hand, if it is during BB4, the sub CPU 71 turns on the billy get challenge success flag (step S708) and increases the navigation mode by one step (step S709). At this time, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1 (step S710). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1 to 4, it performs ART initial hit processing (step S711), and shifts to the processing of step S712, while the navigation mode is shifted from 0 to 1-4. If it is determined that the process has not shifted to step S712, the process proceeds to step S712.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D (FIG. 37) and lots the navigation game state 3 addition game number (step S712). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (a value other than 0 is determined as the number of games added in the navigation game state 3) (step S713). If the sub CPU 71 is not the winner, the billy get challenge determination process ends. On the other hand, in the case of winning, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D (FIG. 41) is referred to, and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery is determined according to the current navigation mode (step S714). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games won in the process of step S712 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S714 with each other, and the navigation game on the sub RAM 73 Store in the state 3 information storage area (step S715). Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S716) and ends the billy get challenge determination process.

  Next, the navigation game state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state (step S731). If the sub CPU 71 is in the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 (step S732), and ends the navigation gaming state transition processing. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 is not in the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 1 (step S733), and ends the navigation gaming state transition processing.

  Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S751). If the display combination is BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display combination is BB (internal winning BB) (step S752). If the display combination is BB, the display command On the other hand, if the display combination is not BB, the BB carryover flag is turned on (step S753), and the display command reception process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB carryover flag is on (step S754). If the BB carryover flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 terminates the display command reception process, and if the BB carryover flag is on, then the display combination is BB (BB being carried over). It is determined whether or not. (Step S755). At this time, if the display combination is not BB, the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception process, and if the display combination is BB, the sub-CPU 71 turns off the BB carryover flag (step S756), and displays the display command. The process at the time of reception ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 79, a bonus end command reception process will be described. FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end command reception process according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is at the end of the BB4 gaming state (step S771). If it is not at the end of the BB4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of step S774. On the other hand, if it is at the end of the BB4 gaming state, it is then determined whether or not the billy get challenge success flag is on (step S772). At this time, if the billy get challenge success flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S774. On the other hand, if the billy get challenge success flag is on, the billy get challenge success flag is turned off (step S773), and the process proceeds to step S774.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is at the end of any BB gaming state (step S774). When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not at the end of the BB gaming state, it ends the bonus end command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the end of the BB gaming state, it then determines whether the navigation mode is any one of 1 to 4 (step S775). If the navigation mode is not any of 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (step S779), and ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command. On the other hand, when the navigation mode is any one of 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is a lottery transition in the BB winning game (step S776).

  If it is not a lottery transition in the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (step S780), and ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command. On the other hand, if it is a lottery transition in the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether the navigation mode transition lottery in the BB gaming state has been won (step S777). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation mode transition lottery is won in the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 1 (step S780), and performs a bonus end command reception processing. finish. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation mode transition lottery in the BB gaming state has not been won, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation gaming state transition standby number lottery table B (FIG. 32) and waits for the navigation gaming state transition. The number is lottery and set in the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S778), and then a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 0 is performed (step S779), and the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command is terminated. .

  The navigation mode transition lottery may be performed at the end of the BB gaming state. At this time, lottery may be performed according to the game content in the BB game state to be ended. For example, if JAC 1-7 (small role / replay pointers “25” to “31”) have never won during BB gaming states 1 to 3, the navigation mode is increased by 1 with a high probability. A lottery may be performed. In addition, when the billy get challenge in the BB gaming state is failed a specific number of times, lottery may be performed so that the navigation mode is increased by 1 with high probability.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the display panel unit effect executed when the display panel unit effect data is registered in step S445 of the BB4 lottery process (FIG. 64) will be described.

  When the display panel unit effect data is registered, the sub CPU 71 changes the luminance of the LEDs 111 to 114 corresponding to the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd according to the time series shown in FIG. In this case, it appears to the player that the character is slowly approaching from the back at first, and then the front display panel 110Pa blinks at high speed with the light extinction period in between. Thereby, a player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, an error information history transmission system using the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The error information history transmission system is a system that stores various errors generated in the gaming machine 1 as error information, transmits the error information history to a remote server by using a mobile terminal, and analyzes the cause of the error. .

  As shown in FIG. 81, the error information history transmission system includes a gaming machine 1, a mobile communication terminal with a camera 400 (hereinafter referred to as “mobile terminal”) as a mobile terminal possessed by a staff member, and a data management server as a server. 500 and an analysis PC 600 as analysis means. In the example of FIG. 81, for convenience of explanation, one mobile terminal 400 is shown, but in reality, the data management server 500 can be accessed from many mobile terminals 400. For example, the data management server 500 manages not only error information but also information related to game records. The portable terminal 400 and the data management server 500 can exchange data with each other using, for example, TCP / IP as a communication protocol via the network NW. The network NW is constructed by, for example, the Internet, a dedicated communication line (for example, a CATV (Community Antenna Television) line), a mobile communication network (including a base station, etc.), a gateway, and the like. Note that the gaming machine 1 is not connected to the network NW.

  Note that the portable terminal 400, the data management server 500, and the analysis PC 600 are each provided with a control unit, a storage unit, a display unit, a communication unit, and the like, although not particularly illustrated. Further, the data management server 500 and the analysis PC 600 are preferably installed in an area 700 separated from the installation location of the gaming machine 1 such as a manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 or a system management company.

  The sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 displays the two-dimensional code 300 on the liquid crystal display area 23 so that the staff (portable terminal 400) accesses the data management server 500 when providing the service by the error information history transmission system. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 83, the clerk displays the error information history in the liquid crystal display area 23 and selects, for example, a predetermined item such as a COM error alarm (COM ERR ALM) 23b which is a communication error alarm. As a result, the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed.

  The control unit of the portable terminal 400 reads the displayed two-dimensional code 300 with the camera 401 of the portable terminal 400, analyzes the two-dimensional code 300 with the dedicated software of the portable terminal 400, for example, the domain in the code, the communication error log, etc. And the data management server 500 is accessed according to the domain included in the two-dimensional code 300, and the information included in the two-dimensional code 300 is transmitted as output transmission data.

  On the other hand, the control unit of the data management server 500 stores the communication error information included in the received transmission data in the storage unit.

  The control unit of the data management server 500 accumulates communication error information included in the output transmission data in an error information database DB (database) (not shown), and transmits the communication error information to the analysis PC 600. In addition, the control unit of the data management server 500 generates display data (for example, a web page) that allows the mobile terminal 400 to display the error content indicated by the received communication error information and the like. To reply (in the figure, one-dot chain line arrow). And the control part of the portable terminal 400 displays the screen 402 which shows an error content etc. on a display part based on the received display data. The clerk can confirm the error content from the screen 402.

  Further, the analysis PC 600 that has received the communication error information analyzes the cause of the communication error based on the communication error information and various information stored in the error information database DB. The cause of the communication error analyzed by the analysis PC 600 is that the game machine 1 manufacturer or system management company where the analysis PC 600 is installed improves the program or structure of the game machine 1 or installs the game machine 1. It will be used as appropriate, such as improved management in the halls.

  Next, the gaming machine 1 when the staff uses the error information history transmission service will be described. The sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 employs two types of operation methods, a normal operation by a staff member and a simple operation, in order to display the error information history shown in FIG. 83 on the liquid crystal display device 5. When executing the normal operation, the clerk turns the door key 2 to the right to release the lock mechanism of the front door 1b, turns on the setting key to turn on the setting key switch 20S, and enters the liquid crystal display area 23. A menu screen shown in FIG. 82 is displayed. Then, when the clerk operates the operation key and selects the “error information history” item 23 a, the error information history screen shown in FIG. 83 is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. On the other hand, when executing a simple operation, the attendant resets the error by rotating the door key 2 counterclockwise when an error occurs or not playing, and holds the state for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds or more. As a result, the error information history screen shown in FIG. 83 is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23.

  When the sub CPU 71 detects an operation of selecting the “error information history” item 23a using the selection button 24 and the determination button 25, the sub CPU 71 displays the error information history in the liquid crystal display area 23 as shown in FIG. . Further, when the sub CPU 71 detects an operation of selecting the “COM error alarm” item 23b by using the selection button 24 and the decision button 25, the sub CPU 71 generates transmission information based on the error information history, and FIG. As shown, the two-dimensional code 300 based on the transmission information is displayed on the right side of the “COM error alarm” item 23b.

  The sub CPU 71 does not display a COM error alarm when a communication error occurs once, and only when a communication error occurs again within 30 minutes after the first communication error occurs. Is displayed. For this reason, the sub CPU 71 includes a COM error timer for measuring an interval at which a communication error occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 generates the two-dimensional code 300 only when a communication error occurs. For this reason, if a communication error occurs accidentally during, for example, a normal game, the data that is loaded as error information on the two-dimensional code 300 is communicated during normal processing as shown in FIG. 86 (a). An error occurs, and normal processing is executed again immediately after that. Here, the numerical value in FIG. 85 is the number of characters of data, 1-character data indicates the command type, and 2-character data indicates the parameter for the immediately preceding command.

  In addition, when a communication error has occurred due to the goto action and the setting has been changed in the gaming machine 1, the data placed as error information in the two-dimensional code 300 is a communication error as shown in FIG. 86 (b). The settings are changed immediately after the occurrence. Furthermore, when a communication error occurs and continuous transmission is performed by lever operation, the data that is placed as error information on the two-dimensional code 300 is the command type immediately after the occurrence of the communication error, as shown in FIG. 86 (c). A certain lever operation and a parameterized winning combination are continuous.

  In the communication log collection area 73e shown in FIG. 87 and the communication error storage area 73f shown in FIG. 88, the command is made up of one character data and the parameter is made up of two character data.

  FIG. 89 shows that when the data in the sub-RAM 73 of the sub-control circuit 70 is destroyed, the sub-control circuit 70 continues the game because the RAM data has a thumb abnormality over almost the entire liquid crystal display area 23 of the gaming machine 1. An example of notifying that it is not possible is shown. For example, when some or all of the data related to the command, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters and various flags received from the main control circuit 60 are deleted, A notification that “RAM data abnormal game cannot be continued. Please change the setting” is given to the portion of the liquid crystal display area 23 of the gaming machine 1 excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. By performing such notification, it can be expected to suppress goto action.

  Next, the operation of the error information history transmission system described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the reception interrupt processing in the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 90 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reception interrupt process in the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment. The reception interrupt processing program in the sub control circuit 70 is executed by the sub CPU 71 as interrupt processing when transmission data is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The sub CPU 71 acquires received data from the received data register of the I / O port interposed between the main CPU 31 (step S800). In addition, the sub CPU 71 acquires reception status data from the reception status register of the I / O port (step S801). Further, the sub CPU 71 registers the reception data and the reception status data related to the reception data in each queue buffer (step S802), and ends the reception interrupt process.

  The sub CPU 71 processes the reception data of 1 byte by executing the reception interrupt process of steps S800 to S802 described above once. In the present embodiment, one command is composed of 8-byte data. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 completes processing of one command by executing serial data communication by processing steps S800 to S802 continuously eight times.

  Next, the main board communication process of the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 91 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication processing of the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the main board communication processing program of the sub CPU 71 is executed every 2 mS to 4 mS, for example. However, the main board communication processing program of the sub CPU 71 is not limited to be executed every predetermined time, and may be executed, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the time interval.

  The sub CPU 71 acquires the received data from the queue in which the received data is registered in step S802 (step S810). The sub CPU 71 determines whether there is received data in the queue (step S811). If the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no received data in the queue, it acquires the received data from the queue again (step S810).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that there is received data in the queue, it determines whether a physical layer error has occurred in the received data (step S812). If the sub CPU 71 determines that no physical layer error has occurred in the received data, the sub CPU 71 checks and acquires the numerical range of the received command (step S813). In the present embodiment, the numerical range of the received command is 01H to 10H as shown in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the numerical value of the received command is within an appropriate range (step S814).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the numerical value of the command is within the proper range, the BCC check process is performed on the received data (step S815). Here, since one command is composed of 8-byte data, the sub CPU 71 sequentially XORs the data of the first byte to the seventh byte of each command, and sets the result in advance as a correct result. The check process is performed by comparing with the 8th byte data.

  Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the BCC check process is normal (step S816). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the BCC check process is normal, the command type is extracted (step S817).

  Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the extracted command is a no-operation command (step S818). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the extracted command is a no-operation command, the sub CPU 71 acquires the received data from the queue again (step S810).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the extracted command is not a no-operation command, the sub CPU 71 executes a received data log saving process to be described later (step S819). Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a received command check process to be described later (step S820).

  Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the command received this time is different from the command received last time (immediately before) (step S821). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the command received this time is not different from the command received immediately before, that is, it is the same, it acquires the received data from the queue again (step S810).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the command received this time is different from the command received immediately before, the sub CPU 71 registers the command received this time in the message queue (step S822). Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a sum check on the sub control game data sum value area 73b (step S823).

  Further, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game data is normal as a result of the sum check (step S824). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the game data is normal, the sub CPU 71 acquires the received data from the queue again (step S810). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the game data is abnormal, the error information registration unit 71d registers the occurrence of the data destruction error in the error information history storage area 73d (step S825). Then, the sub CPU 71 acquires the received data from the queue again (step S810).

  The sub CPU 71 determines that a physical layer error has occurred in the received data in step S812, determines that the command is not within the proper range in step S814, or determines that the result of the BCC check process is normal in step S816. If not, it is determined that a communication error has occurred, and a COM error check process described later is executed (step S826). Then, the sub CPU 71 acquires the received data from the queue again (step S810).

  Next, the received data log saving process in step S819 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 92 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the received data log saving process performed by the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment. This received data log saving process is mainly executed by the received data log saving means 71e of the sub CPU 71.

  When the received data log saving process is executed, the sub CPU 71 executes a received data log temporary area saving process to be described later (step S830). The received data log temporary area saving process uses a communication log collection area 73e shown in FIG. 87, and is a process for saving all communication logs regardless of whether an error has occurred.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 71 executes a communication error history data storage process to be described later (step S831). The communication error history data storage process uses a communication error storage area shown in FIG. 88 and is a process for storing a related communication log when a communication error occurs. Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the received data log saving process.

  Next, the received data log temporary area saving process in step S830 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 93 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the received data log temporary area saving process performed by the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment.

  When the received data log temporary area saving process is executed, the sub CPU 71 acquires the buffer index of the communication log collection area 73e (step S840). The number of buffers here is set as appropriate.

  Then, the sub CPU 71 calculates the buffer storage position of the communication log collection area 73e (step S841). Here, the sub CPU 71 calculates the storage position in the communication log collection area 73e from the value of the buffer index.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 stores the received data in the communication log collection area 73e (step S842). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 87, a maximum of 256 sets of numerical values in which a command and a parameter corresponding to each command are consecutive are stored. Then, the sub CPU 71 updates the buffer index (step S843). Here, the sub CPU 71 adds one buffer index storing the received data.

  Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the buffer index is an upper limit value (step S844). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the buffer index is the upper limit value, the sub CPU 71 returns the buffer index to the first one (step S845), and causes this buffer to function as a ring buffer. Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the received data log temporary area saving process. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the buffer index is not the upper limit value, the sub CPU 71 ends the received data log temporary area saving process as it is.

  Next, the communication error history data storage processing in step S831 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 94 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the communication error history data storage process performed by the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment.

  When the communication error history data storage process is executed, the sub CPU 71 acquires the buffer selection index of the communication error storage area 73f (step S850). Then, the sub CPU 71 selects a communication error storage buffer based on the buffer selection index (step S851).

  Here, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a communication error (COM error) has occurred (step S852). If the sub CPU 71 determines that a COM error has occurred, the received data log storage unit 71e stores a communication log related to the communication error in the communication error storage area 73f selected in step S851 (step S853). Then, the sub CPU 71 updates the selected buffer index (step S854). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the communication error history data saving process.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that no COM error has occurred, the sub CPU 71 acquires the selected buffer index (step S855). Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not reception data is being collected (step S856). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the received data is not being collected, the sub CPU 71 ends the communication error history data storage process.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the received data is being collected, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the buffer index is the upper limit value (step S857). In this embodiment, the value of the buffer index is 0 to 255, and the upper limit value is 255. When determining that the buffer index value is not the upper limit value, the sub CPU 71 stores the received data in the communication error storage buffer selected in step S851 (step S858). Then, the sub CPU 71 updates the selected buffer index (step S859). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the communication error history data saving process.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the buffer index is the upper limit value, the sub CPU 71 acquires the buffer selection index (step S860). Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the buffer selection index is an upper limit value (step S861). In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the buffer selection index is 1024.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the buffer selection index is not the upper limit (step S861), the sub CPU 71 updates the buffer selection index (step S862). Here, the sub CPU 71 adds one buffer selection index. Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the communication error history data saving process. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the buffer selection index is the upper limit value (step S861), the communication error history data storage process is terminated.

  Next, the received command check process in step S820 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 95 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the received command check process performed by the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment.

  When the reception command check process is executed, the sub CPU 71 obtains reception data (step S870). Then, the sub CPU 71 sets a received command check table (step S871). Further, the sub CPU 71 acquires the previous (preceding time) received data (step S872).

  Then, the sub CPU 71 sets a command check counter (step S873). Further, the sub CPU 71 acquires confirmation data from the reception protocol confirmation data table (step S874). That is, here, the table of the received command and the previous received command shown in FIG. 85 is acquired.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 checks the table of the reception command and the previous reception command acquired in step S874, and determines whether or not the procedure is a procedure performed in a normal game (step S875). For example, if the received command shown in 03H of Data is “game medal insertion”, if the previous received command is a demo display, game medal insertion, payout end, bonus start or error, the procedure is in normal order Judge. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the received commands are not in an abnormal order, that is, in a normal order, the sub CPU 71 ends the received command check process.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the received commands are in an abnormal order, for example, in the table shown in FIG. 85, when the received command shown in Data 07H is “winning operation”, the previous received command is In the case of the second stop instead of the stop state, it is determined that the procedure is not performed in the normal game, and the received command check table is updated (step S876).
Then, the sub CPU 71 subtracts the command check counter (step S877).

  Further, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the command check has ended (step S878). Here, for example, the sub CPU 71 determines that the command check has been completed when the command check counter is equal to or less than a threshold value such as 0.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the command check has not ended, the sub CPU 71 obtains confirmation data from the reception protocol confirmation data table again (step S874). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the command check has ended, the error information registration unit 71d registers the occurrence of an abnormal procedure error (sequence error) in the error information history storage area 73d (step S879). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the received command check process.

  Next, the COM error check process in step S826 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 96 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the COM error check process performed in the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment.

  When the COM error check process is executed, the sub CPU 71 executes a received data log storage process (step S880). The procedure of this received data log saving process is as shown in the flowchart of FIG. In this case, it is determined in step S852 shown in FIG. 94 that a COM error has occurred, and the received data log storage unit 71e stores a communication log related to the communication error in the communication error storage area 73f (step S853).

  Then, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the COM error timer is being counted (step S881). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the COM error timer is counting, it determines whether the COM error timer is within 30 minutes (step S882).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the COM error timer is within 30 minutes, the error information registration unit 71d registers the occurrence of a communication error (COM error) in the error information history storage area 73d (step S883). Then, the sub CPU 71 sets the count stop of the COM error timer (step S884), and ends the COM error check process.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the COM error timer is not being counted, or if the COM error timer is determined not to be within 30 minutes, the sub CPU 71 sets the count start of the COM error timer (step S885), and the COM error End the check process.

  As described above, the gaming machine management system according to the present embodiment acquires the error information from the two-dimensional code 300 received by the server 500 and analyzes the analysis PC 600 that analyzes the cause of the error based on the error information. I have. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 as in the prior art, it is not limited to simply specifying the content of the communication error, but the cause of the error can be analyzed and specified from the error information using the separately installed analysis PC 600. The cause of the obtained error can be used for the subsequent improvement of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, only when the occurrence of a communication error is detected by the sub CPU 71, the communication error information related to the communication error is converted into the two-dimensional code 300. Therefore, the two-dimensional code is more than necessary. Control can be simplified compared with the case of creating.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the error information history can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by operating the door key 2, so that the clerk displays the error information history without operating the setting key of the gaming machine 1. It becomes possible to confirm. For this reason, since the clerk can display the error information history of the gaming machine 1 even during business hours, the cause of the error can be more effectively promoted.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the attendant displays the error information history by rotating the door key 2 in the counterclockwise direction and holding the state where the error of the gaming machine 1 is reset for a certain period of time. It has become. For this reason, if it is a clerk who has the door key 2, the error information history can be displayed easily, and usually the clerk who has the door key 2 is more than the clerk who has the setting key, thereby improving convenience. be able to.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the occurrence of a communication error is detected, the sub CPU 71 uses the sub RAM 73 as error information that indicates that a communication error has occurred, its occurrence time, and its release time. Are stored in sequence. Further, the sub CPU 71 creates an error information history from the stored error information, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the error information history when there is an information disclosure request by operating the door key 2. For this reason, it is possible to confirm the unauthorized release of the communication error notification in the gaming machine 1 and to confirm the occurrence time and the release time of the communication error notification later.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 detects that the procedure detecting means 71b detects a procedure that cannot occur in a normal game, that is, that the game has progressed in an abnormal procedure. The occurrence of an abnormal procedure and the procedure missed in the normal procedure are sequentially stored in the sub-RAM 73 as error information. Further, the sub CPU 71 creates an error information history from the stored error information, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the error information history when there is an information disclosure request by operating the door key 2. For example, FIG. 83 shows an example of the error information history in the liquid crystal display area 23. For example, no. In the error content “BLS123PE” shown in FIG. 4, the procedure “L” and “S” indicating the start of rotation of the reel by the operation of the lever is normally performed after the procedure “B” indicating insertion of a medal or the like, and the reel 1 The game ends after the procedure “1” indicating the stop of the reel 2, the procedure “2” indicating the stop of the reel 2, the procedure “3” indicating the stop of the reel 3, and the procedure “P” of the payment. However, the number “3” is circled to indicate that the procedure for stopping the reel 3 has been missed. Therefore, compared to the case where an abnormal procedure occurs as in the past, the procedure returns to the demo screen, the procedure that could not occur in normal games occurred, the number of steps that were missed, the number of occurrences, the presence or absence of continuous occurrence, etc. Since it can be confirmed, the occurrence of goto can be one of the judgment materials. In addition to enclosing a circle, the procedure that has been missed can be clearly expressed by distinguishing it by the color of the character itself, making the font different, or making the character line thicker.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the data destruction of the sub RAM 73 is detected by the data destruction detection means 71c, the sub CPU 71 sequentially stores the occurrence of the data destruction in the sub RAM 73 as error information. (Step S825). Further, the sub CPU 71 reads the error information history from the error information history storage area 73 d and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 5 when there is an information disclosure request by operating the door key 2. For this reason, according to this gaming machine 1, it becomes possible to detect the data destruction of the sub-RAM 73 during the game, so it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the goto by immediately informing the data destruction about the data destruction. As the error notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 89, when the data in the sub RAM 73 of the sub control circuit 70 is destroyed, it is assumed that a fatal error occurs on almost the entire surface of the liquid crystal display area 23 of the gaming machine 1. Indicates that the game cannot be continued due to an abnormality in the data. Thereby, the RAM destruction action by a goto action can be suppressed. Such notification is canceled by a setting change such as power-off.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment described above, the case where the gaming machine 1 is a pachislot machine has been described. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to, for example, a pachinko machine having a symbol variation display device. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment described above, the two-dimensional code 300 has been described as including only communication error history data. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, and may include, for example, an error information history or a player's game record.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment described above, the case where the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 has been described. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, and the two-dimensional code 300 may not be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention has an effect that information related to the occurrence of a communication error can be confirmed later, and is useful for a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine and a management system for the gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 1a Case 1b Front door 2 Door key 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Symbol display area (design display means)
5 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
6S start switch (start operation detection means)
7LS, 7CS, 7RS Stop switch (stop operation detection means)
23 Liquid crystal display area 31 Main CPU (internal winning combination determining means, command transmitting means)
39 Motor drive circuit (design variation means, stop control means)
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor (design variation means, stop control means)
50 Reel position detection circuit (design variation means, stop control means)
60 Main control circuit (main control unit)
70 Sub Control Circuit (Sub Control Unit)
71 Sub CPU (effect content determining means, effect control means, command receiving means, processing means)
71a Communication error detection means 71b Procedure detection means 71c Data destruction detection means 71d Error information registration means 71e Received data log storage means 71f Error information history display means 71g Two-dimensional code conversion means 73 Sub-RAM (storage means)
73a Sub-control game data area 73b Sub-control game data sum value area 73d Error information history storage area 73e Communication log collection area 73f Communication error storage area 300 Two-dimensional code 400 Mobile communication terminal with camera (mobile terminal)
500 Data management server (server)
600 PC for analysis (analysis means)

Claims (3)

Multiple reels with multiple symbols,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
On the basis of detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, symbol variation means for varying the symbol by rotating the reel;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
A stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means;
A main control unit having command transmission means for transmitting a command relating to the progress of the game;
Display means capable of displaying predetermined information;
Production content determination means for determining any of a plurality of types of production content based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means,
Production control means for controlling production based on the production content determined by the production content determination means;
A command receiving means for receiving the command transmitted in one direction from the command transmitting means, and a sub-control unit that controls the effect according to the progress of the game,
The sub-control unit further includes:
A communication error detection means for detecting that a communication error has occurred between the main control unit and the sub control unit;
Has error information history storage area for storing error information according to the communication error detected by the communication error detecting unit, wherein when the occurrence of the communication error is detected by communication error detecting means, said communication error error code, the occurrence time and release time, and error information registration means for storing the error information history storage area as the error information,
When a predetermined information disclosure request, including a processing unit comprising, error information history display means for displaying the history of the stored in the error information history storage area the error information on the display means,
The processing means starts measuring a predetermined time due to the occurrence of the communication error , on condition that the communication error detecting means detects that the communication error has occurred during the measurement of the predetermined time. the error information registration means by stopping the measurement of the error information in the history storage area to store the error information according to the communication error Rutotomoni the predetermined time, the communication error during stop of the measurement of the predetermined time Is configured to start the measurement of the predetermined time when occurs ,
A housing having a front door that can be opened and closed and provided with the main control unit and the sub-control unit,
By switching the locking mechanism that can be switched to the locked state or unlocked state with the front door closed, and performing a predetermined operation different from the switching operation of the lock mechanism, A door key having a reset function for electrically resetting the gaming machine,
Wherein the information disclosure request, an operation for holding the predetermined operation of the door key predetermined time or more,
The release time is a time when the communication error is released. The processing means includes a two-dimensional code conversion means for converting a communication error log into a two-dimensional code when the occurrence of the communication error is detected by the communication error detection means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error information history display means can display the two-dimensional code on the display means. A gaming machine management system for managing gaming machines according to claim 2,
A portable terminal capable of photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the display means and acquiring and transmitting the communication error log from the obtained image;
A server that receives the communication error log transmitted from the mobile terminal;
Analyzing means for analyzing the cause of the communication error based on the communication error log received by the server, and a gaming machine management system.

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