JP5771660B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Further, such a gaming machine detects the operation of the start lever by the player, extracts a predetermined random number value based on the detection of the operation of the start lever, and draws the extracted random number value for each role. Based on the lottery table with specified values, it is determined whether or not it is allowed to have a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is valid. The reels are controlled based on the roles that are allowed to be aligned on the line (hereinafter referred to as “winning roles”) and the player's stop button operation, and the combination of symbols related to the winning roles is placed on the effective line. Stop display.

  At this time, if no winning combination is won in the internal lottery (that is, “losing”), the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is displayed no matter what timing the stop button is operated. Not. In addition, depending on the combination determined as the winning combination, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the combination will not be stopped on the active line, or the stop button is operated at any timing The combination of symbols related to the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line even if the operation is performed. Furthermore, depending on the combination determined as the winning combination, there is a combination in which a combination of symbols related to the combination is not displayed unless the operation sequence of the plurality of stop buttons is an appropriate operation sequence.

  In other words, if the winning combination is determined to be a winning combination where the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line unless the stop button is operated in the appropriate operation order, the appropriate timing is determined. In addition, since a stop operation in an appropriate operation order is required, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, when a combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game machine shifts to a relatively advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as “specific state”) for the player. Is done. Here, the specific state is a bonus game (“RB (Regular Bonus)”, “BB (Big Bonus)”, “CB (Challenge Bonus)) that improves the probability that a winning combination is determined as a winning combination. ”“ MB (Middle Bonus) ”, etc.) or the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed unless the stop button is operated in an appropriate operation order (or if multiple winning combinations are winning at the same time, When a specific winning combination is determined (a combination of symbols that is relatively unfavorable to the player is displayed), an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that informs an appropriate operation order of the stop button, etc. ), By operating the start lever without performing the game value input operation, the probability that the re-game allowed to start the game is determined as the winning combination is improved. Play time (hereinafter also referred to as "RT"), assist replay time that AT and RT is activated at the same time there is a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "ART"), and the like. Therefore, the player plays the game while desiring to shift to a relatively advantageous state for the player.

  Conventionally, in such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that performs an effect continuously performed in a plurality of games (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effect”) is known (for example, Patent Document 1). This gaming machine is a gaming machine that performs a continuous effect and cancels the continuous effect in the middle when the continuous effect is performed, and the continuous effect is canceled when the continuous effect is being executed. In some cases, even if the bonus is won, an effect of notifying the player of the loss can be performed so that the player can watch the end of the continuous effect.

JP 2007-130286 A

  However, since such a game machine does not understand the time until the end of the continuous effect is displayed, if the player determines that the time until the end of the continuous effect is displayed is long, May be canceled. On the other hand, if the player determines that the time until the end of the continuous effect is displayed is short, it is conceivable that the continuous effect is not canceled. And since the time until the end of the continuous performance is not understood, the player's judgment of whether the time until the end of the continuous performance is displayed is long or short is poor. There was a problem that the production could not be canceled at an appropriate timing.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can cancel an effect at an appropriate timing.

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels. Among them, the symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player, and the winning operation based on the fact that the start operation by the player is detected by the start operation detecting means. A winning combination determining means for determining a combination; and a symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols on the symbol display means by rotating the plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation; A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation by the player; a stop operation by the player being detected by the stop operation detecting means; and the winning combination Stop control means for performing stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the determination means, and effect determination means for determining an effect based on predetermined game information Determining whether or not the effect determined by the effect determining means and the effect determined by the effect determining means are continuous effects that are continuously performed in a plurality of unit games. There are a continuous effect determination means, a time measuring means for measuring the progress time of the effect executed by the effect executing means, an operation detecting means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player, and a symbol variably displayed by the symbol changing means. In the unit game that has been stopped by the stop control means, the effect execution means is based on the fact that the predetermined operation is detected by the operation detection means. And effects cancel means for canceling the effect relating to the unit game of continuous production which is more performed, from a normal state, a specific state transition control means for controlling to transit to the advantageous specific state than its normal state, transition when it is determined that the continuous presentation by the continuous effect determination unit, in the continuous effect, to the specific state by the control of the specific state transition control means based on the travel time of production which is clocked by the clock means Effect time notifying means for notifying the remaining time until the result of whether or not to display is displayed , and the effect time notifying means displays the result of whether or not to shift to the specific state by the continuous effect. The remaining time is notified in a unit game .

  Here, the “predetermined game information” can be appropriately set as long as it is game information that is a factor for determining the effect. For example, (a) a specific winning combination that can be transferred to a specific game has been determined, (b) a predetermined winning combination has been determined, and (c) a predetermined number of games have been played, so that a transition to a specific game is made. It is possible to appropriately set things that are likely to be obtained.

  Further, the “production progress time” is the time during which the production progresses. The production proceeds from the start of the production until the “production time” described later elapses.

  The “predetermined operation” is an operation by the player, and can be set as appropriate as long as the operation can cancel the effect. For example, any of (a) an operation for inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot, (b) an operation for pressing a 1 BET button, (c) an operation for pressing a MAX-BET button, and (d) an operation for tilting a start lever may be used. .

  Further, the “unit game” is a game that is started when the start operation by the player is detected by the start operation detecting means in a state where the game can be started. The end of the “unit game” is after the stop control means has stopped all of the plurality of symbols and the medals are to be paid out. In the case of transition, it is after the gaming state is transitioned.

  Further, the “continuous effect” is an effect performed continuously in a plurality of unit games. For example, (a) it may be an effect suggesting that the player can move to a specific state according to the ending of the continuous effect, or (b) the specific state is determined according to the ending of the continuous effect. An effect suggesting continuing may be used.

  Further, the “production time” is the time during which the production can be judged that the production is progressing. When the “production time” elapses from the start of the production, the progression of the production stops. When the progress of the production is stopped, for example, (a) an effect of displaying “next” or “NEXT” prompting the transition to the next effect is made, or (b) an effect of simply repeatedly displaying the same animation is made. To do.

In the present invention, the remaining time of the effect that is notified may be the remaining time in the total time of the continuous effects .

In the present invention, the remaining effect time to be broadcast may be time remaining in the time of the effect of the unit game of the continuous effect.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player can cancel the effect at an appropriate timing.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, winnings, etc. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state transfer game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of a promotion lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number determination table. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal acceptance start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal management process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process during reel rotation in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for normal states in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the process for ART preparation states in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the process for ART states in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the display determination command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the blank display in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of BET button operation command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the animation 1 displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the effect determination process in the sub control board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the animation 2 displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in the sub control board of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the animation 3 displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in the sub control board of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the animation 4 displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the modification of an effect time meter display part.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of a cross key 19 to be described later and is provided for a player to insert a medal. In addition, by inserting medals into the medal slot 6, it is possible to cancel effects related to unit games and effects related to unit games among continuous effects.

(1BET button 7)
The 1BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 23 which will be described later, and is provided to use “1” medals among the credited medals for the game. Also, by depressing the 1BET button 7, it is possible to cancel the effects related to the unit game and the effects related to the unit game among the continuous effects.

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

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

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the settlement button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to detect a start operation that triggers the start of rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. ing. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 described later starts processing for obtaining a hard random number and rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c described later. Perform the process. Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 described later is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the after-mentioned effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed. Further, in the unit game of the continuous effects, when the combination of symbols related to replay described later is displayed on the active line and the effect related to the unit game is still in progress, the start lever 10 is When operated, the unit game effect is canceled, and the new unit game and the effect related to the unit game of the continuous effect are started. Similarly, even in a unit game that is not a continuous effect, the effect is canceled in the above case.

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

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

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

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

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The effect button 18 is connected to the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 described later provides an effect control board 410 described later when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. Then, the liquid crystal display device 46 described later is controlled.

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

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

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

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

(Start lamp 23)
The start lamp 23 is provided above the 1BET button 7 and is provided to notify whether or not the start operation of the start lever 10 can be accepted. Specifically, the main control board 300 (a) when “3” medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, (b) the number of stored medals is “3” or more, When the number of inserted sheets is “3” due to the operation of the BET buttons 7 and 8, (c) when a combination of symbols related to replay described later is displayed on the active line, the start lamp By illuminating 23, control is performed to notify that the start operation by the start lever 10 can be accepted.

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21; Only the “downwardly right line” obtained by connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is an effective line. Note that the right-down line may be simply referred to as “down-right”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Setting change button 37)
The setting change button 37 is provided for changing the setting value. Here, the method for changing the setting value is as follows. First, as described above, the setting value that is currently set is displayed by rotating a predetermined angle in a state where a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. 36. Next, by operating the setting change button 37, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is switched and displayed. Therefore, the setting change button 37 is pressed until the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Repeat the operation. Then, the start lever 10 is operated while the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Next, an operation of returning the rotated setting change key to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed is performed. By performing these operations, the set value is changed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes a later-described symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), a later-described symbol code table (see FIG. 6), a later-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), and a later-described RT0 winning area determination table. (See FIG. 9), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 10) described later, RT2 winning area determination table (see FIG. 11) described later, RT3 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12) described later, and the like are stored. doing.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, and (b) that replaying is in operation. (C) a re-game in-operation flag storage area, (c) a winning area determining random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by a random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery process described later; A game state storage area for storing a game state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing an internal lottery process to be described later, and (f) a stepping motor 101, 102, 103 for reels When the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated in the state in which the stop button 17 is rotated, the pressure reference position storage area for storing the reference pressure position acquired when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated. A medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dal, (h) a storage area such as a winning area storage area for storing information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, (i) a 1 BET button 7 or MAX -Medal insertion request counter for requesting medals to be used in one game based on the detected operation of the BET button 8 and storing the requested number of medals, (j) stored medals A medal storage number counter is provided for storing the number of medals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1BET switch 7sw)
The 1BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use “1” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. Further, based on the reception of the predetermined signal, the main CPU 301 performs control to transmit a 1BET button operation command to an I / F circuit 401 of a sub control board 400 described later.

(MAX-BET switch 8sw)
The MAX-BET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player. Further, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. . Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use “3” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. The 1 BET switch 7sw and the MAX-BET switch 8sw may be collectively referred to as “BET switches 7sw, 8sw”. Further, the main CPU 301 performs control to transmit a MAX-BET button operation command to an I / F circuit 401 of the sub-control board 400 described later based on the reception of the predetermined signal. Note that the 1 BET button operation command and the MAX-BET button operation command may be collectively referred to as “BET button operation command” in some cases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Medal sensor 16s)
The medal sensor 16s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. In addition, when the medal sensor 16s detects a normal medal passage, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process performed when a medal is inserted based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs control for transmitting a medal insertion command to a sub-control board 400 described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is a program for executing an effect, a state management table (see FIG. 14) described later, an effect determination table (see FIG. 16) described later, an ART ready state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 17) described later, It is provided for storing an ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 18), a promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19), an added game number determination table (see FIG. 20), and the like. The sub ROM 404 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 405)
The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 402 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Specifically, in the sub RAM 405, (a) a state number storage area for storing a state managed by the sub control board 400, (b) an ART preparation state A, an ART preparation state B, and an ART preparation state C described later. An ART ready state storage area for storing which ART ready state is stored, (c) an ART game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state described later, (d) In the normal state to be described later, an ART ready state transition game number counter for storing the number of games until the state shifts to the ART ready state; A counter, (f) an effect time memory for storing an effect time relating to a unit game, which will be described later, and (g) an effect time counter storing an advance time of an effect relating to a unit game, which will be described later It is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(CGROM426)
The CGROM 426 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a mask ROM, and the like. Further, the CGROM 426 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like that are a set of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 426 performs reading in units of image data by the VDP 421 and performs image processing in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 426 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

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

(VRAM427)
The VRAM 427 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, the SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 427 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. The VRAM 427 is configured by a memory map including an arbitrary area, a display list area 1, a display list area 2, a frame buffer area 1, and a frame buffer area 2.

(Sound source IC428)
The sound source IC 428 is provided for reading a program and data relating to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 34 and 35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the type of the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified based on the symbol counter value (“00” to “20”), the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), and the symbol code table. Can do. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it may be specified that the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “00” is displayed in the middle of the display window 21. it can. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it is specified that the symbol “Replay 1” at the symbol position “01” is displayed in the upper part of the display window 21. It is possible to specify that the symbol “Bell 1” at the symbol position “20” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 21. When the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00000101” as data in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 303.

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

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and prescribes symbol combinations determined in advance according to the type of privilege and the number of payouts. Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, activates a replay, and plays bonus games. A privilege such as activation is given to the player. For example, when the symbol combination “Bell 1”, “Replay 1”, and “BAR1” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to “middle stage replay 01”. It is determined that If the symbol combination displayed on the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the game is “lost”.

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

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols related to “Bell 01 to 32”, “Watermelon 01 to 08”, “Cherry 01 to 21”, and “Special role 01 to 02” is displayed on the active line. Based on the above, medals are paid out.

  Here, the symbol combinations related to “Bell 01-32”, “Watermelon 01-08”, “Cherry 01-21”, “Special Role 01-02” are collectively referred to as “Combination of symbols related to winning”. May be described.

  Further, “bells 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “bell”. Further, “watermelon 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to as “watermelon” in some cases. In addition, “cherry 01 to 21” may be collectively referred to as “cherry” in some cases. Further, “special roles 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to simply as “special roles”.

  In this embodiment, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, “downward right replay 01 to 04”, “ When a combination of symbols related to “Preparation Replay 01-04”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-32”, and “Blue 7 Replay 01-06” is displayed on the active line, replay Is operated.

  Here, “middle replay 01-04”, “upper replay 01-18”, “lower replay 01-18”, “upward right replay 01-09”, “downward right replay 01-04”, “preparation replay 01- “04”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-32”, and “Blue 7 Replay 01-06” may be collectively referred to as “replay” or “replay”.

  Further, “middle stage replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “middle stage replays”. In addition, “upper replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “upper replay”. Further, “lower replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “lower replays”. Also, “upward replays 01 to 09” may be collectively referred to simply as “upward replays”. In addition, “right-down replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “right-down replay” in some cases. Further, “preparation replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replays”. Further, “follow replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “follow replays”. Further, “red 7 replays 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “red 7 replays”. Further, “blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. Further, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, and “downward right replay 01 to 04” are collectively referred to as “normal”. "Replay" may be described.

  Further, “blanks 01 to 46” may be collectively referred to simply as “blanks”.

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

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

  For example, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the “losing” of the winning area “00” may be determined, while in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the “losing” of the winning area “00” is determined. There is no possibility. Further, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01”, while in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, “ART entry” in the winning area “01”. There is no possibility of determining “Replay 01”.

  In this embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, winning areas having different combinations of symbols arranged on the effective line are provided depending on the stop operation order by the player. Specifically, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “push order bell 01 to 08” are determined as winning areas by an internal lottery process described later. In this case, the combination of symbols arranged on the active line differs depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. For example, when “ART entry replay 03” of the winning area “03” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, Different combinations of symbols are displayed on the active line when the left stop button 11 is operated and when the right stop button 13 is operated.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, there is a winning area where the combination of symbols aligned on the active line is different regardless of the stop operation sequence by the player. Is provided. Specifically, through the internal lottery process described later, “Lose”, “Normal replay”, “Common bell”, “Weak watermelon”, “Strong watermelon”, “Weak cherry”, “Strong cherry”, “Special role 01 ”And“ special role 02 ”are determined as winning areas, no matter what order the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player, the combination of symbols on the active line is the same. It is. However, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to winning may not be displayed on the active line.

(Winning area determination table)
Next, the winning area determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area determination table for RT1 is a winning area “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01-04”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03” and “normal replay” are not determined as the winning area.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area determination table for RT2 includes the winning areas “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “normal replay” are determined as the winning areas. There is nothing to do.

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT3 is a winning area “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, Lottery values are defined for “strong cherry”, “special combination 01”, and “special combination 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, and “preparation replay 01-04” are won. It is never determined as an area.

  The RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, and the RT3 winning area determination table may be collectively referred to as “winning area determination table”.

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state have a lower probability that “losing” is determined as the winning area compared to the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, so that it is relative to the player. This is an advantageous gaming state.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, the game state transition diagram will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming state transition diagram defines (a) the current gaming state, (b) the gaming state transition condition, and (c) the transition destination gaming state when the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” is displayed on the active line, Control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “Blue 7 Replay” or “Follow Replay” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 determines which one of the symbol combinations of “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay”, or “follow replay” Based on what is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  In the following, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state to RT3 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. .

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

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

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

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by the sub-control board 400, (b) a condition for shifting a state managed by the sub-control board 400, and (c) managed by the sub-control board 400. When the condition for the state transition is satisfied, the state of the transition destination of the state managed by the sub control board 400 is defined. Specifically, in the normal state, the state managed by the sub control board 400 based on the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 being “0” is the normal state. To the ART ready state. Also, in the normal state, the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04”, and the information included in the display determination command is the symbol related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay. When the combination is information indicating that the combination is displayed on the active line, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the normal state to the ART state.

  Similarly, in the ART ready state, when the information included in the display determination command is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed on the active line, The state managed by the sub control board 400 is shifted from the ART preparation state to the ART state. In the ART state, the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub-RAM 405 is “0”, and the information included in the display determination command is displayed on the active line as a combination of symbols related to the blank. In the case of the information indicating the fact, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the ART state to the normal state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the sub CPU 402. There are provided an ART preparation state effect determination table used in the case of the ART preparation state, and (c) an ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is in the ART state.

  Here, the number of games is set to a continuous effect (continuous effects A1 to A3, continuous effects B1 to B3, continuous effects C1 to C3, etc.), and represents the number of games (number of unit games) in which a continuous effect is made. Is. The time A [ms], the time B [ms], the time C [ms], and the time D [ms] represent the production time. For example, in the continuous production A1, “3” is set as the number of games, the production of 5000 [ms] (5 seconds) is performed in the “first game” of the continuous production, and 5000 in the next “second game”. An effect of [ms] (5 seconds) is made, and an effect of 10000 [ms] (10 seconds) is made in the next “third game”. The production A1 is set not to be a continuous production, but to produce 3000 [ms] (3 seconds) in one unit game.

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

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

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

(ART preparation status distribution table)
Next, the ART preparation state distribution table will be described with reference to FIG.

The ART ready state distribution table is provided in the sub ROM 404. Further, the ART preparation state distribution table defines the state to be shifted to among the ART preparation states A to C and the lottery values corresponding to each ART preparation state.
In the present embodiment, the lottery values defined in the ART ready state distribution table are provided for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the ART ready state C. Has been.

(ART preparation state A)
The ART preparation state A is a state having the least advantageous degree among the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C. Further, in the ART preparation state A, when the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART entry replay 01” to “ART entry replay 03”), Control for informing the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like so that the "BAR1" symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line.

(ART preparation state B)
The ART preparation state B is a state in which the degree of advantage is higher than that in the ART preparation state A and the degree of advantage is lower than that in the ART preparation state C. Further, in the ART preparation state B, when the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART entry replay 01” to “ART entry replay 03”), In addition, control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 so that the “red 7” symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line.

(ART preparation state C)
The ART preparation state C is a state having the highest advantageous degree among the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C. Further, in the ART preparation state C, when the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART entry replay 01” to “ART entry replay 03”), Control for informing the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like so that the "blue 7" symbol is aligned with any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line.

(Promotional lottery table)
Next, the promotion lottery table will be described based on FIG.

  The promotion lottery table is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and after the lottery based on the ART ready state distribution table (see FIG. 18) is determined to shift to the ART ready state A or ART ready state B, It is provided for performing a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B or ART preparation state C before shifting to the ART state.

  Specifically, the promotion lottery table is (a) an ART lottery table for an ART preparation state A used when performing an promotion lottery in the ART preparation state A, and (b) an promotion lottery in the ART preparation state B. An ART preparation state B promotion lottery table used at the time is provided, and in each promotion lottery table, a lottery value for each winning area and a transfer destination ART preparation state are defined. For example, in the ART preparation state A, when “strong cherry” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B at “32768/65536”.

(Additional game number determination table)
Next, the added game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The added game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404. Further, the added game number determination table indicates the number of games that the sub control board 400 can play in the ART state based on information related to a winning area included in a reel rotation start acceptance command described later received from the main control board 300. It is provided to determine the number of games to be added.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command described later received from the main control board 300 is information related to “common bell”, the sub CPU 402 has a probability of “4587/65536”. , “10” game is determined as the number of additional games, “20” game is determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “2244/65536”, and “30” is determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “678/65536”. A game is determined, “50” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “154/65536”, and “100” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “9/65536”. On the other hand, if the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command (described later) received from the main control board 300 is information related to the “common bell”, the number of added games with the probability of “57864/65536” As a result, the “0” game is determined. In this case, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is not added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main loop processing)
Next, the main loop process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not operating. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for checking whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

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

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

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process of setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in step S107 in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information regarding the type of the reel 17 that has stopped, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player with respect to the sub-control board 400. In order to transmit the reel stop command having the information related to the symbol position at the time of the operation and the information related to the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position, a process of setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all of the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process in step S110 have been stopped by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S113 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114, and if it is determined that any reel has not been stopped (step S113 =). No), the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Medal reception start processing)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the medal acceptance start process performed by the process of step S104 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine for medal acceptance start processing.

(Step S104-1)
In step S104-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a re-game operation. Specifically, based on the value of the re-game in-operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols related to re-game is displayed on the active line in the previous game. The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S104-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-3, and if it is determined that the re-game operation is not being performed (step S104). -1 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-2.

(Step S104-2)
In step S104-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for permitting medal insertion acceptance. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines in step S104-1 that the replay is not operating (step S104-1 = No), the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting medal insertion acceptance to the medal insertion slot 6. When the process of step S104-2 is completed, the medal acceptance process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S105 of the main loop process.

(Step S104-3)
In step S104-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an automatic charging standby time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a time for automatically inserting medals used in the previous game because the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed on the active line in the previous game. I do. Then, when the process of step S104-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-4.

(Step S104-4)
In step S <b> 104-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is in an automatic charging standby state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the automatic charging standby time set in the process of step S104-3 has elapsed. If it is determined that the automatic charging standby time is set (step S104-4 = Yes), the process of step S104-4 is repeatedly executed until the automatic charging standby time elapses. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the automatic charging standby time (step S104-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-5.

(Step S104-5)
In step S104-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the re-game display lamp is lit. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the re-game display lamp lighting flag in the lamp-related data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON, so that the re-game display lamp 29 is on. Processing for determining whether or not there is present is performed. If it is determined that the re-game display lamp is lit (step S104-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-8, and it is determined that the re-game display lamp is not lit. (Step S104-5 = No), the process proceeds to Step S104-6.

(Step S104-6)
In step S104-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an automatic medal insertion command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the medal automatic insertion command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the automatic medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400. I do. Here, the “medal automatic insertion command” is a command having information indicating that a medal used in the previous game is automatically inserted. Then, when the process of step S104-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-7.

(Step S104-7)
In step S104-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game display lamp lighting flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on a re-game display lamp lighting flag in a lamp-related data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S104-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-8.

(Step S104-8)
In step S104-8, the main CPU 301 performs medal insertion number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303 with the upper limit being the number of medals used in the previous game. Then, when the process of step S104-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-9.

(Step S104-9)
In step S104-9, the main CPU 301 performs BET lamp display data creation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating lighting data for the BET lamp 24 and turning on the BET lamp lighting flag in the lamp-related data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S104-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-10.

(Step S104-10)
In step S104-10, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the combination of symbols relating to replay on the active line, and adds “1” to the value of the medal insertion number counter in the process of step S104-8. It is determined whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is “3”. If it is determined that the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3” (step S104-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-11, and the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S104-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-12.

(Step S104-11)
In step S104-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the replay medal limit flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the replay medal limit flag in the medal limit flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S104-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-12.

(Step S104-12)
In step S104-12, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the replay medal limit flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the data in the medal limit flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and performs a process of determining whether or not the replay medal limit flag is ON. If it is determined that the replay medal limit flag is ON (step S104-12 = Yes), the medal acceptance start process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S105 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the replay medal limit flag is not ON (step S104-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-4, and the same is true until the replay medal limit flag is turned ON. Repeat the process.

(Medal management process)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the medal management process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 22 is demonstrated. FIG. 24 shows a medal management process subroutine.

(Step S105-1)
In step S105-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a re-game operation. In this process, the main CPU 301 refers to the data in the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to re-game is displayed on the active line. Process. If it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S105-1 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during the re-game operation (step S105-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-2.

(Step S105-2)
In step S105-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a medal has been inserted. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not an appropriate medal has been inserted by the medal sensor 16s. If it is determined that a medal has been inserted (step S105-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-3. On the other hand, if it is determined that no medal has been inserted (step S105-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-7.

(Step S105-3)
In step S105-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “3”. When it is determined that the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” (step S105-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-4, and the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S105-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-5.

(Step S105-4)
In step S105-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal stored number counter. Specifically, a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed up to “50”, which is the maximum value of medals that can be stored in the gaming machine 1. Then, when the process of step S105-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-6.

(Step S105-5)
In step S105-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” when the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303 is not “3”. Then, when the process of step S105-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-6.

(Step S105-6)
In step S105-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal insertion command. Specifically, in order to transmit a medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400, a process of setting the medal insertion command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the “medal insertion command” is a command having information indicating that an appropriate medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Then, when the process of step S105-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-7.

(Step S105-7)
In step S105-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the BET button can be accepted. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the 1 BET button operable flag and the MAX-BET button operable flag in the operation unit acceptance permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 are ON. , A process of determining whether or not the BET buttons 7 and 8 are operable is performed. If it is determined that the BET button operation can be accepted (step S105-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-8, and if it is determined that the BET button operation cannot be accepted. (Step S105-7 = No), the process proceeds to Step S105-15.

(Step S105-8)
In step S105-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the 1BET button has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not an operation of the 1BET button 7 by the player is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw. If it is determined that the 1BET button has been operated (step S105-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-9, and if it is determined that the 1BET button has not been operated (step S105). −8 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-12.

(Step S105-9)
In step S105-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-10.

(Step S105-10)
In step S105-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-11.

(Step S105-11)
In step S105-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a 1BET button operation command. Specifically, when the 1BET button is operated (step S105-8 = Yes), the main CPU 301 transmits the 1BET button operation command to the sub control board 400 in order to transmit the 1BET button operation command. A process of setting in the transmission data storage area for production provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S105-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-12.

(Step S105-12)
In step S105-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the MAX-BET button has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not an operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. If it is determined that the MAX-BET button has been operated (step S105-12 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-13, and if it is determined that the MAX-BET button has not been operated. (Step S105-12 = No), the process proceeds to Step S105-15.

(Step S105-13)
In step S105-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-14.

(Step S105-14)
In step S105-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a MAX-BET button operation command. Specifically, when the MAX-BET button is operated (step S105-12 = Yes), the main CPU 301 transmits the MAX-BET button operation command to the sub-control board 400 in order to transmit the MAX-BET button operation command. A process for setting the BET button operation command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S105-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-15.

(Step S105-15)
In step S105-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “3”. If it is determined that the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” (step S105-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-17, and the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S105-15 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-16.

(Step S105-16)
In step S105-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “1” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the medal stored number counter is “1” or more (step S105-16 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-17, and the value of the medal stored number counter is “1”. If it is determined that it is not greater than or equal to “No” (step S105-16 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-2.

(Step S105-17)
In step S105-17, the main CPU 301 performs a stored game medal insertion process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the medals provided in the main RAM 303 based on the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to set the value of the input number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S105-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-18.

(Step S105-18)
In step S105-18, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the settlement switch is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the settlement button 9 has been operated by the settlement switch 9sw. If it is determined that the settlement switch is OFF (step S105-18 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the settlement switch is not OFF (step S105-18 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-19.

(Step S105-19)
In step S105-19, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-20.

(Step S105-20)
In step S105-20, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a medal settlement. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw when the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. Process. If it is determined that the medal has been settled (step S105-20 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-21, and if it is determined that the medal has not been settled (step S105-20). = No), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process.

(Step S105-21)
In step S105-21, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal settlement command. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 determines in step S105-20 that there is a medal settlement (step S105-20 = Yes), the main CPU 301 transmits the medal settlement command to the sub control board 400 in order to transmit the medal settlement command. Processing for setting the settlement command in the transmission data storage area for presentation provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the “medal settlement command” is a command having information indicating that a player has settled a medal. Then, when the process of step S105-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-22.

(Step S105-22)
In step S105-22, the main CPU 301 performs a medal settlement process. Specifically, after paying out “1” medals by the hopper 520, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the medal stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and the value of the medal stored number counter is “ By paying out medals until “0” is reached, a process of paying out medals stored in the gaming machine 1 is performed. When the process of step S105-22 ends, the medal management process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 22 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever check processing.

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

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

(Internal lottery process)
Next, based on FIG. 26, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of internal lottery processing.

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

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

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of lotteries based on the gaming state acquired by the process of step S107-2. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires “24” as the number of lotteries regardless of the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the lottery count storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-4.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a lottery value in the winning area corresponding to the current number of lotteries. For example, when the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “24”, the lottery value “369” related to “special role 02” is acquired. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “23”, the lottery value “600” related to “special role 01” is acquired. Then, when the process of step S107-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-5.

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

(Step S107-6)
In step S <b> 107-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. And when it determines with having been won (step S107-6 = Yes), a process is transferred to step S107-7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S107-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-8.

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

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

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

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

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, based on FIG. 27, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S109 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 27 shows a subroutine for reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S109-1)
In step S109-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the minimum one game time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the timer counter set by the process of step S109-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. When it is determined that the minimum one game time has elapsed (step S109-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S109-2, and when it is determined that the minimum one game time has not elapsed. (Step S109-1 = No), the process of Step S109-1 is repeatedly executed until the minimum one game time elapses.

(Step S109-2)
In step S109-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 does not spend less than the minimum one game time from the process of step S109-2 in the current game to the process of step S109-2 in the next game in order to suppress gambling for the game. As described above, a process of setting the minimum one game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum one game time is about 4.1 seconds. Then, when the process of step S109-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-3.

(Step S109-3)
In step S109-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a constant speed rotation waiting time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a waiting time until the rotation speed of the reel 17 reaches a constant speed. Then, when the process of step S109-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-4.

(Step S109-4)
In step S109-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub-control board 400, the reel rotation start command is sent to the effect of the main RAM 303. To set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of step S109-4 ends, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation processing.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop button is pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. If it is determined that the stop button has been pressed (step S111-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S111-2, and if it is determined that the stop button has not been pressed (step S111). -1 = No), the reel rotation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a pressing reference position acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the pressing reference position based on the target reel 17 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the pressing reference position storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs a sliding frame number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is based on a sliding frame number determination table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. To obtain the number of sliding frames. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” frames to “4” frames as the number of sliding frames. Then, when the process of step S111-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-4.

(Step S111-4)
In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S111-2 and the number of sliding symbols acquired by the process of step S111-3. When the process in step S111-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S112 in the main loop process.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, based on FIG. 29, the display determination process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S114-1)
In step S114-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination error detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is not abnormal based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Judgment is made. Then, when the process of step S114-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-2.

(Step S114-2)
In step S114-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the display determination error detection process of step S114-1. If it is determined that a display determination error has been detected (step S114-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-3, and if it is determined that a display determination error has not been detected ( Step S114-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-5.

(Step S114-3)
In step S114-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination error command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination error command having information related to the display determination error to the sub control board 400, the display determination error command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S114-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-4.

(Step S114-4)
In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 performs a display determination error detection process. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines that a display determination error has been detected in the process of step S114-2 (step S114-2 = Yes), the main CPU 301 enters a winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery process. Since the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line, a display determination error detection process is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of step S114-4 is completed, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S114-5)
In step S <b> 114-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not replay display is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the regame display is being performed (step S114-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-6, and if it is determined that the regame display is not being performed (step S114). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-7.

(Step S114-6)
In step S114-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the re-game operating flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game in-operation flag in the re-game in-operation flag storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S114-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-7)
In step S114-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that a winning symbol is displayed (step S114-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-8, and when it is determined that a winning symbol is not displayed (step S114). −7 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-8)
In step S114-8, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on a combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line and a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Then, when the process of step S114-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-9)
In step S114-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400, the display determination command is used for effects in the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of step S114-9 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 30, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S116 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S116-1)
In step S116-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT0 gaming state (step S116-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-2, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (step S116-1). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-4.

(Step S116-2)
In step S116-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-3. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-2). = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-3)
In step S116-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-3 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-4)
In step S116-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is set (step S116-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-5, and when it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is not set (step S116-4). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-9.

(Step S116-5)
In step S116-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a preparation replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S116-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-6, and if it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed (step S116). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-7.

(Step S116-6)
In step S116-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT2 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-6 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-7)
In step S116-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S116-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-8, and it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S116-7 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-8)
In step S116-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-8 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-9)
In step S116-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is set (step S116-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-10, and when it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is not set (step S116-9). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-14.

(Step S116-10)
In step S116-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-11. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-10). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-12.

(Step S116-11)
In step S116-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-11 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-12)
In step S116-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether one of red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any combination of symbols among red 7 replay, blue 7 replay and follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S116-12 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-13, and the red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, Alternatively, if it is determined that the follow replay is not displayed (step S116-12 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-13)
In step S116-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-13 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-14)
In step S116-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-15, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-14). = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-15)
In step S116-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-15 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main loop process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

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

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

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

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a BET button operation command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored in the game information storage process in step S302-2 is a 1 BET button operation command or a MAX-BET button operation command. If it is determined that the BET button operation command has been received (step S302-3-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14, and it is determined that the BET button operation command has not been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-15.

(Step S302-3-14)
In step S302-3-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a BET button operation command reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect cancellation process and the like. When the process of step S302-3-14 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-15)
In step S302-3-15, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a medal insertion command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a medal insertion command. If it is determined that a medal insertion command has been received (step S302-3-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-16, and it is determined that no medal insertion command has been received. In this case (step S302-3-15 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-17.

(Step S302-3-16)
In step S302-3-16, the sub CPU 402 performs a medal insertion command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of causing the amplifier control board 440 to output a sound effect corresponding to the medal insertion, and a process of causing the effect control board 410 to cancel the effect being executed on the liquid crystal display device 46. I do. When the process of step S302-3-16 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

(Reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing)
Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

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

(Step S302-3-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs normal state processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. When the process of step S302-3-4-2 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

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

(Step S302-3-4-4)
In step S302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19) in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B. When the process of step S302-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5)
In step S302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number addition lottery process or the like to increase the number of ART games based on information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. When the process of step S302-3-4-5 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

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

(Step S302-3-4-2-2)
In step S302-3-4-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter by the process of step S302-3-2-1, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter to “0”. Processing for determining whether or not If it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-4-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-3. When the process is shifted and it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-4-2-2 = No), step S302-3-4-2-2 The processing is shifted to 6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-3)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “02” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-4.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-4)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state distribution process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 18) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-5.

(Step S302-3-4-2-5)
In step S302-3-4-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to any of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C determined by the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-4. A process of storing in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored by the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 16A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the production contents is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-2-6 is completed, the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(ART preparation status processing)
Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the ART preparation state processing.

(Step S302-3-4-4-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is in effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S302-3-4-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-2, and the ART preparation state A If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-4-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state A promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19A) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. . Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-3.

(Step S302-3-4-4-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-4-4-3. Perform the process. If it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C is determined (step S302-3-4-4-3 = Yes), step S302-3-4-4- 4, when it is determined that it is not determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or ART preparation state C (step S302-3-4-4-3 = No), step S302 The process proceeds to -3--4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-4)
In step S302-3-4-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 changes the value stored in the ART ready state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the lottery determined by the lottery process of promotion in step S302-3-4-4-2. A process of updating information related to the previous ART preparation state is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is set. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state B (step S302-3-4-4-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-6, and the ART preparation state B is reached. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-4-4-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-6)
In step S302-3-4-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state B promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19B) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. . Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-7.

(Step S302-3-4-4-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART preparation state C is determined. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-4-4-6. If it is determined that it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state C (step S302-3-4-4-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-8. If it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state C has not been determined (step S302-3-4-4-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9. To do.

(Step S302-3-4-4-8)
In step S302-3-4-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 changes the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the lottery determined by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-4-4-6. A process of updating information related to the previous ART preparation state is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-4-9)
In step S302-3-4-4-9, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 16B) provided in the sub ROM 404, and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process in step S302. Based on the above, processing for determining the production content is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-4-9 ends, the ART preparation state process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(ART status processing)
Next, the ART state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 shows a subroutine for the ART state processing.

(Step S302-3-4-5-1)
In step S302-3--4-5-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3--4-5-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3--4-5-2.

(Step S302-3-4-5-2)
In step S302-3--4-5-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter by the processing of step S302-3-4-5-1, the sub CPU 402 has determined that the value of the ART game number counter has become “0”. Processing to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-4-5-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-4-5-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-3. .

(Step S302-3-4-5-3)
In step S302-3-4-5-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART games. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an extra lottery for the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on the extra game number determination table (see FIG. 20) and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-4.

(Step S302-3-4-5-4)
In step S302-3-4-5-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number is added and the lottery is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number addition lottery is won as a result of the lottery process by the ART game number addition lottery process in step S302-3-4-5-3. Here, when the sub CPU 402 performs the lottery process for adding the number of ART games, when the game “0” is not determined as the number of added games, that is, the number of games of “10” or more is determined as the number of added games. In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. When it is determined that the number of ART games is added and the lottery is determined (step S302-3-4-5-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-5, and the ART game is performed. When it is determined that the lottery is not won by adding a number (step S302-3-4-5-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6.

(Step S302-3-4-5-5)
In step S302-3-4-5-5, the sub CPU 402 performs ART game number addition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the ART game number counter value provided in the sub RAM 405 to the value of the ART game number selected in the step S302-3-4-5-3 lottery process. The process which adds is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-5-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5-6.

(Step S302-3-4-5-6)
In step S302-3-4-5-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses an ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 16C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process in step S302. Based on this, processing for determining the production content is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-5-6 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Production decision processing)
Next, the effect determination process will be described based on FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine for effect determination processing. The effect determination process includes step S302-3-4-2-6 in the normal state process (see FIG. 36), step S302-3-4-4-9 in the ART preparation state process (see FIG. 37), and the ART state. This is a subroutine executed from step S302-3-4-5-6 of the process (see FIG. 38).

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-2-2-6-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous performance number counter is “1” or less. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous performance number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or less. Thereby, based on the fact that the sub CPU 402 receives the reel rotation start command transmitted from the main CPU 301, it is determined whether or not the game is a game in which a continuous effect is executed. If the value of the continuous effect count counter is not “1” or less, the game is a game in which a continuous effect is executed. And when it determines with the value of a continuous production | presentation frequency counter being "1" or less (step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1 = YES), step S302-3-4-2-2-6. If the process proceeds to 2 and it is determined that the value of the continuous performance counter is not equal to or less than “1” (step S302-3-4-2-6-1 = NO), step S302-3-4 The process shifts to -2-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining an effect based on the effect determination table. Specifically, the effect determination table (see FIG. 16) provided in the sub ROM 404 is provided with three tables according to the state managed by the sub CPU 402. Therefore, the sub CPU 402 selects an effect determination table based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the state number is “01” (the state is normal), the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 16A) is selected, and when the state number is “02” (the state is the ART ready state). When the ART ready state effect determination table (see FIG. 16B) is selected and the state number is “03” (the state is the ART state), the ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 16C) is selected. select. Next, based on the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 and the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 from the selected effect determination table. No and production contents are determined.

  For example, when the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is a predetermined value close to “0” (for example, 32), the continuous effect is determined. Further, for example, when the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is a value that is divisible by a predetermined number (for example, 50), a continuous effect may be easily determined.

  Then, when a new effect is determined, if the effect of the previous game is continued, processing for canceling the continued effect is performed. As described above, in the sound control process in step S303, the lamp control process in step S304, and the image control process in step S305 based on the content of the effect determined here, the speakers 34 and 35, the side lamp 5, and the effect lamp 22 are used. The stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the liquid crystal display device 46 are controlled according to the effect contents. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-2-6-3.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the determined effect is a continuous effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect determined based on the effect determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 and the effect No of the table. Determines whether or not it is a continuous performance. When the production No. is “101”, “102”, “103” or the like, that is, “101” or more, it is determined that the production is a continuous production. On the other hand, when the production No. is “001”, “002”, “003”, “004”, etc., that is, less than “101”, it is determined that the production is not a continuous production. If it is determined that the determined effect is a continuous effect (step S302-3-4-2-6-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-6. If it is determined that the determined effect is not a continuous effect (step S302-3-4-2-6-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-10. .

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting a continuous effect number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 specifies a game based on the effect determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 and the effect No of that table. A process of setting the value of the number to the value of the continuous performance number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is performed. For example, when the continuous production A1 with the production No. “101” is determined, the number of games is “3”, and therefore the process of setting “3” to the value of the continuous production counter is performed. Further, for example, when the continuous effect A3 with the effect No. “103” is determined, the number of games is “4”, and therefore, a process of setting “4” to the value of the continuous effect counter is performed. Here, in this embodiment, “3” or “4” is provided as the number of games for continuous production, but the number of games may be “2” or less, or may be “5” or more. As long as it is a finite integer, any value is acceptable. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the effect time memory. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 specifies the time based on the effect determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 and the effect No of the table. A process of setting a value obtained by dividing the value of A [ms] by “2” to the value of the effect time memory provided in the sub RAM 405 is performed. For example, when the continuous effect A1 whose effect No is “101” is determined, the value of the time A [ms] is “5000”, and therefore “2500” obtained by dividing this value by “2” is the effect time memory. Process to set to the value of. Here, the reason for dividing by “2” is that an interrupt process (see FIG. 44), which will be described later, is executed every “2 ms”, so that the operation in the interrupt process is facilitated. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-6)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the continuous performance counter. Specifically, when the value of the continuous performance counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is not “1” or less (step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1 = NO), the sub CPU 402 determines the number of continuous performances. A process of subtracting “1” from the counter value is performed. Here, if the value of the continuous effect number counter is subtracted by “1” and then the value becomes “1”, the game is the final game of the continuous effect. Further, when the calculation determination process (see FIG. 39) is executed in the next game, the value of the continuous effect number counter is determined to be “1” or less in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1. Therefore, a new effect is determined by the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2. The process of step S302-3-4-2-6-6 is a process executed after the “second game” of the game related to the continuous effect. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-7)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-6-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the effect time memory. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 and an effect No of the table in the game one or more games before. A value obtained by dividing the value of the time B [ms], the time C [ms] or the time D [ms] specified based on the value of the continuous performance number counter by “2” is provided in the sub RAM 405. Processing to set the value in the production time memory is performed. For example, in the case where the continuous production A3 with the production No. “103” is determined, and “second game” (when the value of the continuous production counter is “3”), the time B [ms] A process of setting “2500” obtained by dividing “5000” as a value by “2” to the value of the effect time memory is performed. When the continuous performance A3 is determined and the game is “third game” (the value of the continuous performance counter is “2”), the time C [ms] value “10000” is set to “2”. "5000" divided by "is set to the value of the production time memory. When the continuous performance A3 is determined and the game is “fourth game” (the value of the continuous performance counter is “1”), the time D [ms] value “15000” is set to “2”. "7500" divided by "is set to the value of the production time memory. Then, when step S302-3-4-2-6-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-8.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-8)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-6-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining an effect based on the value of the continuous effect number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect determination table (see FIG. 16) determined in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 and the effect No of the table in the game one or more games before. Then, a process of determining an effect after the “second game” of the continuous effect specified based on the value of the continuous effect number counter is performed. Thereby, the game after the "2nd game" of continuous production is determined. Here, when the effect of the previous game is continued, processing for canceling the continued effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-6.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-9)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the production time counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the production time counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Thereby, since the value of the production time counter is periodically updated in an interrupt process (see FIG. 44) described later, it is possible to time the production progress time. When the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-9 ends, the effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-10)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the continuous effect number counter to “0”. Specifically, a process of setting the value of the continuous performance number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 to “0” is performed. As a result, the value of the counter for the number of continuous effects is “0” in the effects of the game for which the continuous effects are not determined. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-10 ends, the effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Process when receiving display judgment command)
Next, the display determination command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of display determination command reception.

(Step S302-3-12-1)
In step S302-3-12-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether a red 7 replay, a blue 7 replay, or a follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines that the combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, or the follow replay is an effective line based on the information related to the display determination command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. A process of determining whether or not it is displayed above is performed. If it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S302-3-12-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2, and red is displayed. If it is determined that 7 replay, blue 7 replay, and follow replay are not displayed (step S302-3-12-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-3.

(Step S302-3-12-2)
In step S302-3-12-2, the sub CPU 402 performs red / blue 7 / follow replay display processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5.

(Step S302-3-12-3)
In step S302-3-12-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command stored in the game information storage process of step S302. I do. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S302-3-12-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-4, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S302-3-12-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5.

(Step S302-3-12-4)
In step S302-3-12-4, the sub CPU 402 performs blank display processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5.

(Step S302-3-12-5)
In step S302-3-12-5, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the content of the effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, the stop operation order, and the like. I do. When the process of step S302-3-12-5 ends, the display determination command reception process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Red 7 / Blue 7 / Follow replay display process)
Next, based on FIG. 41, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for displaying red 7, blue 7, and follow replay.

(Step S302-3-12-2-1)
In step S302-3-12-2-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “01”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “01” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “01” (step S302-3-12-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-2, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “01” (step S302-3-12-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-5.

(Step S302-3-12-2-2)
In step S302-3-12-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the winning area is “04” based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored by the game information storing process of step S302. Perform the process. If it is determined that the winning area is “04” (step S302-3-12-2-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-3, and the winning area is determined. Is determined not to be “04” (step S302-3-12-2-2 = No), the subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated and the display determination command is received. The process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5 of the process.

(Step S302-3-12-2-3)
In step S302-3-12-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-4.

(Step S302-3-12-2-4)
In step S302-3-12-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the processing in step S302-3-12-2-4 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-12-5 in the display determination command reception processing is ended. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-12-2-5)
In step S302-3-12-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “02” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S302-3-12-2-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-6, and the state number Is determined not to be “02” (step S302-3-12-2-5 = No), the subroutine of the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process is terminated, and the display determination command reception process is completed. The process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5.

(Step S302-3-12-2-6)
In step S <b> 302-3-12-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is in effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S302-3-12-2-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-7, and the ART preparation state A is determined. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-12-2-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-9.

(Step S302-3-12-2-7)
In step S302-3-12-2-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-8.

(Step S302-3-12-2-8)
In step S302-3-12-2-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the processing of step S302-3-12-2-8 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-12-2-9)
In step S <b> 302-3-12-2-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is set. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state B (step S302-3-12-2-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-10, and the ART preparation state B is reached. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-12-2-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-12.

(Step S302-3-12-2-10)
In step S302-3-12-2-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-11.

(Step S302-3-12-2-11)
In step S302-3-12-2-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “100” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “100” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the processing of step S302-3-12-2-11 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-12-2-12)
In step S302-3-12-2-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to update the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2-13.

(Step S302-3-12-2-13)
In step S302-3-12-2-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the processing of step S302-3-12-2-13 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and step S302-3-12-5 of the display determination command reception processing is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Blank display processing)
Next, the blank display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 shows a subroutine for blank display processing.

(Step S302-3-12-4-1)
In step S302-3-12-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “03” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S302-3-12-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-4-2, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “03” (step S302-3-12-4-1 = No), the blank display time processing subroutine is terminated, and the display determination command reception time processing step S302-3-12 is executed. The process is shifted to -5.

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

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

(Step S302-3-12-4-4)
In step S302-3-12-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART preparation state transition game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines and determines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state based on the ART preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 17) provided in the sub ROM 404. Within the range of the number of games played, control is performed to determine the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state by lottery. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing the number of games until the determined ART preparation state is shifted to the ART preparation state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-12-4-4 is completed, the subroutine for blank display processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-5 of display determination command reception processing.

(Process when BET button operation command is received)
Next, based on FIG. 43, the BET button operation command reception process will be described. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing upon reception of a BET button operation command.

(Step S302-3-14-1)
In step S302-3-14-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a 1 BET button operation command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a 1BET button operation command. If it is determined that the 1BET button operation command has been received (step S302-3-14-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-2, and the 1BET button operation command is received. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-3.

(Step S302-3-14-2)
In step S302-3-14-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a 1 BET button operation command reception process. Specifically, processing for outputting a sound effect based on the operation of the 1BET button on the amplifier control board 440 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-4.

(Step S302-3-14-3)
In step S302-3-14-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing upon reception of a MAX-BET button operation command. Specifically, processing for outputting a sound effect based on the operation of the MAX-BET button on the amplifier control board 440 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-14-4.

(Step S302-3-14-4)
In step S302-3-14-4, the sub CPU 402 performs effect cancellation processing. Specifically, the speaker 34, 35, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, the liquid crystal display device 46, and the like for canceling the effect being executed. A process of transmitting a predetermined command to the effect control board 410 and the amplifier control board 440 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-14-4 is completed, the subroutine for the BET button operation command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting every 2 ms with respect to the loop of the main process (see FIG. 32) in the sub control board.

(Step S401)
In step S <b> 401, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous effect number counter is greater than “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous performance number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is greater than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the continuous effect number counter is greater than “0” (step S401 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S402, and the value of the continuous effect number counter is not greater than “0”. If it is determined (step S401 = No), the interrupt process is terminated. Thereby, the process of step S402 to step S405 of an interruption process becomes a process performed only when continuous production is performed.

(Step S402)
In step S402, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the effect time counter is less than the value of the effect time memory. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the effect timing counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is less than the value of the effect time memory also provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the value of the production time counter is less than the value of the production time memory (step S402 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S403, where the value of the production time counter is less than the value of the production time memory. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S402 = No), the interrupt process is terminated.

(Step S403)
In step S403, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the production time counter is a multiple of ten. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the remainder obtained by dividing the value of the production time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 by “0” is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the production time counter is a multiple of 10 (step S403 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S404, and the value of the production time counter is determined not to be a multiple of 10. (Step S403 = No), the process proceeds to Step S405.

(Step S404)
In step S404, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting an effect time display command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 produces an effect including the value of the effect time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 and the value of the effect time memory provided in the sub RAM 405 with respect to the effect control board 410. Process to send time display command. The liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 that has received the effect time display command sends the effect time to the liquid crystal display device 46 based on the value of the effect time counter included in the received effect time display command and the value of the effect time memory. Control to display the meter display. Thereby, the player can recognize the remaining time of the production. The effect time meter display section will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Since the process of step S404 is executed only when the value of the production time counter is determined to be a multiple of 10 (step S403 = Yes), the value of the production time counter is “0”, “10”, “ The effect time display command is transmitted only when it is a multiple of 10, such as “20”. Since the interruption process is a process executed every “2 ms”, an effect time display command is transmitted once every “20.0 ms”. Thereby, the processing burden related to command transmission can be reduced as compared with a gaming machine that transmits an effect time display command every time interrupt processing is performed. Then, when the process of step S404 ends, the process proceeds to step S405.

(Step S405)
In step S <b> 405, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the production time counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the production time counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Thereby, the progress time of production can be timed. Then, when the process of S405 ends, the interrupt process ends.

(Animation 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the continuous performance)
Next, based on FIG. 45, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game in which a continuous effect is made will be described.

  The sub CPU 402 and the liquid crystal control CPU 422 perform control to display the image shown in FIG. 45 on the liquid crystal display device 46 in a game in which a continuous effect is made. FIG. 45 is a display example of a continuous effect A1 (see FIG. 16) in which a continuous effect is made over three games. FIG. 45A shows a display example when the effect of “first game” has elapsed for “2.5 seconds”. FIG. 45B shows a display example when the effect of “second game” has elapsed for “2.5 seconds”. FIG. 45C shows a display example when the effect of “the third game” has elapsed “10.0 seconds”.

  In the display example of the effect shown in FIG. 45, an ally character is displayed on the left part of the screen, an enemy character is displayed on the right part of the screen, and an effect time meter display part is displayed on the lower center of the screen.

(Friend character, enemy character)
As described above, in the display example of the effect shown in FIG. 45, the ally character is displayed on the left side of the screen and the enemy character is displayed on the right side of the screen. The continuous performance A1 is a continuous performance in which the teammate character and the enemy character confront each other, the teammate character attacks the “second game”, and the teammate character wins the enemy character in the “third game”. In the present embodiment, when the teammate character wins the enemy character in the normal state, the subsequent game is configured to shift to an ART preparation state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

  The effect of the “first game” shown in FIG. 45 (a) is an effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character face each other and the player expects which character will attack. The effect of the “second game” shown in FIG. 45 (b) is an effect that makes the player expect that the ally character may win by attacking the enemy character. The effect of “third game” shown in FIG. 45C is such that the teammate character wins the enemy character and displays “win” on the upper right of the screen. As a result, it is notified that the state shifts to the ART ready state which is more advantageous than the normal state.

(Production time meter display)
The effect time meter display unit is a meter that displays the remaining time of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. The effect time meter display unit is displayed based on the fact that the liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 receives the effect time display command transmitted from the sub CPU 402. The effect time meter display unit displays the effect progress time on the left side (gray display) of the effect time meter display unit, and displays the remaining effect time on the right side (white display) of the effect time meter display unit.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed, the effect time meter display unit displays “0%” from the state where the remaining time of the effect is “100%” in the effect related to one game of the continuous effects. It is controlled to make a transition to the state of “”. That is, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is configured to be the remaining time in the effect time related to the game among the continuous effects. This will be described below.

  In the effect determination process (see FIG. 39) for determining the effect at the start of the game, when the determined effect is a continuous effect (step S302-3-4-2-6-3 = Yes), or a continuous effect counter Is not “1” or less (step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1 = No), in the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-9, the value of the production time counter is set to “0”. Is set. That is, “0” is set to the value of the performance time counter every time a game in which a continuous performance is performed is started. In the same case, in the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-6 or the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-9, the value of the effect time memory corresponds to the effect time. The value to be set is set.

  On the other hand, in the interrupt process repeatedly executed every “2 ms” (see FIG. 44), when the value of the production time counter is less than the value of the production time memory (S402 = Yes), in the process of S405, “2 ms "1" is added every time. In this way, the effect time meter display unit is displayed based on the value of the effect time counter that is set to “0” every time the game is continuously produced and the value of the effect time memory. Therefore, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is the remaining time in the effect time related to the game among the continuous effects.

  FIG. 45 is a display example of a continuous effect A1 (see FIG. 16A) in which a continuous effect is made over three games as described above. FIG. 45A is a display example when the effect of “first game” has elapsed for “2.5 seconds”, and the effect of “first game” is executed for “5.0 seconds”. The remaining time is “2.5 seconds (50%)”. In this display example, the value of the continuous effect count counter after executing the effect determination process (see FIG. 39) is “3”, the value of the effect time memory is “2500”, and the value of the effect time counter is “1250”.

  FIG. 45B is a display example when the “second game” effect has passed “2.5 seconds”, and the “second game” effect is executed “5.0 seconds”. The remaining time is “2.5 seconds (50%)”. In the case of this display example, the value of the continuous effect number counter after executing the effect determination process (see FIG. 39) is “2”, the value of the effect time memory is “2500”, and the value of the effect time counter is “1250”.

  FIG. 45 (c) is a display example when the effect of “third game” has elapsed “10.0 seconds”, and the effect of “third game” is executed “10.0 seconds”. The remaining time is “0 seconds (0%)”. In the case of this display example, the value of the continuous effect number counter after executing the effect determination process (see FIG. 39) is “1”, the value of the effect time memory is “5000”, and the value of the effect time counter is “5000”.

(Summary of the first embodiment)
Thus, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect determination table is selected based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the effect determination process (see FIG. 39). Is done. Then, the content of the effect is determined based on the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storing process of step S302-2 and the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 (step S302). -3-4-2-2-6-2). Based on the effect content determined here, in the sound control process in step S303, the lamp control process in step S304, and the image control process in step S305, the speakers 34 and 35, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, and the stop operation order. The display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the liquid crystal display device 46 are controlled according to the effect contents.

  Further, after the rotation of all the reels 17 is stopped, when the effect is executed on the liquid crystal display device 46 or the like, the liquid crystal display device 46 or the like is performed by a predetermined operation by the player in the following (a) to (d). It is possible to cancel the effect being executed at. (A) When the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 6, the main CPU 301 transmits a medal insertion command (step S105-6 in FIG. 24). When the sub CPU 402 receives the medal insertion command, a process for canceling the effect is performed (step S302-3-16 in FIG. 34). (B) When the player presses the 1BET button 7, a 1BET button operation command is transmitted from the main CPU 301 (S105-11 in FIG. 24). When the sub CPU 402 receives the 1BET button operation command, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for canceling the effect (S302-3-14-4 in FIG. 43). (C) When the player presses the MAX-BET button 8, the main CPU 301 transmits a MAX-BET button operation command (S105-14 in FIG. 24). When the sub CPU 402 receives the MAX-BET button operation command, processing for canceling the effect is performed (S302-3-14-4 in FIG. 43). (D) When the start lever 10 is depressed by the player, the main CPU 301 transmits a reel rotation start command (step S109-4 in FIG. 27). When the sub CPU 402 receives the reel rotation start command, a process of canceling the effect is performed when the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line and the effect related to the unit game is still in progress. (Step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2, Step S302-3-4-2-6-8 in FIG. 34).

  Further, the sub CPU 402 adds “1” to the value of the production time counter during the continuous production (step S401 = Yes) by the interruption process (see FIG. 44) executed at “2 ms”. Is timed (step S405). An effect time display command including an effect time counter value indicating the effect progress time and an effect time memory value indicating the effect time is transmitted from the sub CPU 402 to the liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 (step). S404). The liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 that has received the effect time display command sends the effect time to the liquid crystal display device 46 based on the value of the effect time counter included in the received effect time display command and the value of the effect time memory. Control to display the meter display. Thereby, since the player can recognize the remaining time of the production, the production can be canceled at an appropriate timing.

  In conventional gaming machines, the time until the end of the continuous effect is displayed is not known, so if the player determines that the time until the end of the continuous effect is displayed is long, the continuous effect is canceled. It can be considered. On the other hand, if the player determines that the time until the end of the continuous effect is displayed is short, it is conceivable that the continuous effect is not canceled. And since the time until the end of the continuous performance is not understood, the player's judgment of whether the time until the end of the continuous performance is displayed is long or short is poor. There was a problem that the production could not be canceled at an appropriate timing.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the remaining time of the production related to the continuous production is displayed, it is possible to make the player recognize the remaining time of the production, so whether or not the player cancels the production. So that the player can cancel the performance at an appropriate timing. Moreover, when the remaining time of the produced effect is short, it is possible to prevent the effect from being canceled. Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is the remaining time in the effect time related to the game in the continuous effect. It is possible to prevent the effects from being canceled in all such games.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG.46 and FIG.47, the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is configured to be the remaining time of the effect related to the game in the continuous effect. Instead, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is configured to be the remaining time in the total time of the continuous effects. In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, only a part of the effect determination process (see FIG. 39) executed by the sub CPU 402 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is changed. In addition, about the structure same as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

(Production determination processing (second embodiment))
First, the effect determination process in the second embodiment will be described based on FIG.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-11)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the effect time memory. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines that the value of the continuous performance number counter is “1” or less (step S302-3-4-2-6-1 = Yes) and step S302-3-4-2. When the effect determined in the process of -6-2 is a continuous effect (step S302-3-4-2-6-3 = Yes), it is determined in the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-2. The value of the time A [ms], the value of the time B [ms], the value of the time C [ms] specified based on the effect determination table (see FIG. 16) and the effect No of the table Then, a process of setting a value obtained by dividing the total value of the time D [ms] by “2” to the value of the effect time memory provided in the sub RAM 405 is performed. For example, when the continuous effect A1 with the effect No. “101” is determined, the total value of the time A [ms] to the time D [ms] is “20000 (= 5000 + 5000 + 10000 + 0)”. “10000” divided by “2” is set to the value of the production time memory. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2-6-12.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-12)
In step S302-3-4-2-6-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the production time counter to “0”. Specifically, a process of setting the value of the production time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 to “0” is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-12 ends, the effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-2-6-13)
In step S302-3-4-2-2-6-13, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the value of the production time counter. Specifically, in the game after the “second game” of the continuous effect (step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1 = No), a value corresponding to the effect time related to the finished game is set as the effect time counter. Process to set to the value of. In the case where the continuous performance A3 is determined and the game is “2nd game” (when the value of the continuous performance frequency counter is “2”), the time A [ms] of the production time of “1st game” The value “2500” obtained by dividing the value “5000” by “2” is set in the production time counter. In the case where the continuous performance A3 is determined and the game is “3rd game” (when the value of the continuous performance frequency counter is “1”), the time B [ms] of the “second game” production time The value “2500” obtained by dividing “5000” which is the value of “2” by “2” is set to the value of the production time counter. As a result, even if the production of the previous game is canceled during the progress, the progress time of the production is set in the process of determining the production of the current game, so the remaining time of the production is displayed in the production time meter display section. It can be displayed accurately. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-13 is completed, the effect determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Animation 2 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the continuous performance)
Next, based on FIG. 47, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game in which a continuous effect is made will be described.

  The sub CPU 402 and the liquid crystal control CPU 422 perform control to display the image shown in FIG. FIG. 47 is a display example of a continuous effect A1 (see FIG. 16) in which a continuous effect is made over three games. FIG. 47A shows a display example at the start of the production of “first game”. FIG. 47B is a display example at the end of the production of “second game” (“5.0 seconds” has elapsed). FIG. 47C shows a display example at the end of the production of “third game” (“10.0 seconds” has elapsed).

  In the display example of the effect shown in FIG. 47, an ally character is displayed on the left part of the screen, an enemy character is displayed on the right part of the screen, and an effect time meter display part is displayed on the lower center of the screen. The teammate character and enemy character of the second embodiment are as described in the first embodiment.

(Production time meter display section of the second embodiment)
Also in the second embodiment, the effect time meter display unit is a meter that displays the remaining time of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. The effect time meter display unit is displayed based on the fact that the liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 receives the effect time display command transmitted from the sub CPU 402. The effect time meter display unit displays the effect progress time on the left side (gray display) of the effect time meter display unit, and displays the remaining effect time on the right side (white display) of the effect time meter display unit.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed, the effect time meter display unit is in the state of “0%” from the state where the remaining time of the effect is “100%” in the effects related to all the games of the continuous effect. It is controlled to transition to. In other words, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is configured to be the remaining time in the total time of the continuous effects. This will be described below.

  In the effect determination process (see FIG. 46) for determining the effect at the start of the game (step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1 = No) if the value of the continuous effect counter is not less than “1” (step S302-3-4-2-2-6-1 = No). In the process of -3-4-2-6-12, “0” is set to the value of the production time counter. In other words, “0” is set to the value of the performance time counter every time the first game where the continuous performance is performed is started. In the same case, in the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-11, a value corresponding to the production time is set as the value in the production time memory.

  On the other hand, the interrupt process in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. In the interrupt process (see FIG. 44) repeatedly executed every “2 ms”, when the value of the effect time counter is less than the value of the effect time memory (S402), in the process of S405, “ 1 ”is added. In this way, the effect time meter display unit is displayed based on the value of the effect time counter that is set to “0” only at the start of the first game in which the continuous effect is made, and the value of the effect time memory. Therefore, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is the remaining time in the total time of the continuous effects.

  FIG. 47 is a display example of a continuous effect A1 (see FIG. 16A) in which a continuous effect is made over three games as described above. FIG. 47A is a display example at the start of the production of “first game”. Since the total time of the continuous production A1 is “20.0 seconds”, the remaining time of the production is “20.0 seconds (100 %) ”. In the case of this display example, the value of the continuous effect number counter after executing the effect determining process (see FIG. 46) is “3”, the value of the effect time memory is “10000”, and the value of the effect time counter is “0”.

  FIG. 47B is a display example at the end of the production of the “second game” (“5.0 seconds” has elapsed), and the total time of the continuous production A1 is “20.0 seconds”. The time is “10.0 seconds (50%)”. In the case of this display example, the value of the continuous effect number counter after executing the effect determination process (see FIG. 46) is “2”, the value of the effect time memory is “10000”, and the value of the effect time counter is “5000”. By displaying “NEXT” in the lower right corner of the screen, the player is informed that the progress of the production related to the game has stopped. This can prompt the player to start the next game. In addition, the mode of notifying the player that the progress of the effect related to the game has been stopped is not limited to this, and an effect of displaying “next” on the screen or simply displaying the same animation repeatedly is made. Or you may.

  FIG. 47 (c) is a display example at the end of the production of the “third game” (elapsed “10.0 seconds”), and the total time of the continuous production A1 is “20.0 seconds”. The time is “0 seconds (0%)”. In the case of this display example, the value of the continuous effect number counter after executing the effect determination process (see FIG. 46) is “1”, the value of the effect time memory is “10000”, and the value of the effect time counter is “10000”.

(Summary of the second embodiment)
Thus, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the remaining time of the production related to the continuous production is displayed, so that the player can recognize the remaining time of the production, and the player cancels the production. Therefore, the player can cancel the performance at an appropriate timing. Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the production of the first game of the continuous production and the production of the game that is not the last are long because the remaining time of the production displayed on the production time meter is long. Even if it is easy, the last game of the continuous production is short in the production time displayed on the production time meter, so the player feels that if he looks a little more, he can see the end of the continuous production. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cancellation of the effect particularly in the last game of the continuous effect.

(Third embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 48 and FIG. 49, the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is configured to be the remaining time of the effect related to the game in the continuous effect. Instead, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit only in the last game of the continuous effect is the remaining time in the total time of the continuous effect. Configured. In the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, only a part of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 44) executed by the sub CPU 402 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is changed. In addition, about the structure same as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

(Interrupt processing (third embodiment))
First, the interrupt process in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S406)
In step S406, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous effect number counter is “1”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the continuous performance number counter is “1”. When it is determined that the value of the continuous effect number counter is “1” (step S406 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S402, and it is determined that the value of the continuous effect number counter is not “1”. In such a case (step S406 = No), the interrupt process is terminated. Then, when it is determined that the value of the production time counter is less than the value of the production time memory (step S402 = Yes) and it is determined that the value of the production time counter is a multiple of 10 (step S403 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S404. In the process of step S <b> 404, the sub CPU 402 includes the value of the effect time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 and the value of the effect time memory provided in the sub RAM 405 with respect to the effect control board 410. A process of transmitting a production time display command is performed. The liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 that has received the effect time display command sends the effect time to the liquid crystal display device 46 based on the value of the effect time counter included in the received effect time display command and the value of the effect time memory. Control to display the meter display. Thereby, the player can recognize the remaining time of production only in the final game of continuous production.

(Animation 3 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the continuous performance)
Next, based on FIG. 49, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game in which a continuous effect is made will be described.

  The sub CPU 402 and the liquid crystal control CPU 422 perform control to display the image shown in FIG. 49 on the liquid crystal display device 46 in a game in which a continuous effect is made. FIG. 49 is a display example of a continuous effect A1 (see FIG. 16) in which a continuous effect is made over three games. FIG. 49A shows a display example at the start of the “first game” effect. FIG. 49B shows a display example at the end of the effect of “second game” (elapse of “5.0 seconds”). FIG. 49C shows a display example when “1.0 second” of the “third game” effect has elapsed. In the “first game” and the “second game”, the effect time meter display portion is not displayed, and the effect time meter display portion is displayed only in the “third game” which is the final game of the continuous effect.

(Revival production)
As described above, the continuous performance A1 is a continuous performance in which the teammate character and the enemy character confront each other, the teammate character attacks the “second game”, and the teammate character wins the enemy character in the “third game”. . The continuous performance A2 is a continuous performance in which the teammate character and the enemy character confront each other, the enemy character attacks in the “second game”, and the teammate character loses to the enemy character in the “third game”. In the continuous performance A3, the teammate character and the enemy character confront each other, the enemy character attacks in the “second game”, and the teammate character defeats the enemy character in the “third game”. This is a continuous performance in which an ally character wakes up and recovers from the “eye” and wins against an enemy character. In the continuous performance A2, it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state is not established, but in the continuous performance A3, the transition to the ART preparation state is confirmed. The effects from “first game” to “third game” of the continuous effects A2 and A3 are similarly configured. Thereby, the player who saw the content of the effect of the continuous effect A2 or the continuous effect A3 cannot recognize which effect is being executed until the “second game”. In the “third game”, the effect time meter display portion is displayed in the case of the continuous effect A2, and the effect time meter display portion is not displayed in the case of the continuous effect A3. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the expectation to shift to the ART ready state.

(Summary of the third embodiment)
Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment displays the effect time meter display unit on the liquid crystal display device 46 only for the final game of the continuous effect. Thereby, the player can recognize the remaining time of production only in the final game of continuous production. Therefore, since the player can feel that the end of the continuous effect can be seen if he sees the effect a little more, it is possible to prevent the effect from being canceled in the last game of the continuous effect.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the remaining time of the effect displayed on the effect time meter display unit is configured to be the remaining time of the effect related to the game in the continuous effect. Instead, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, the effect time meter display unit is displayed only when the remaining effect time is less than “3 seconds”. In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, only a part of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 44) executed by the sub CPU 402 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is changed. In addition, about the structure same as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

(Interrupt processing (fourth embodiment))
First, based on FIG. 50, the interrupt process in 4th Embodiment is demonstrated.

(Step S407)
In step S407, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the value of the effect time counter from the value of the effect time memory is less than “1500”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines that the value of the continuous performance counter is greater than “0” (step S401 = Yes), and that the value of the performance time counter is less than the value of the performance time memory. When the determination is made (step S402 = Yes), it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the value of the effect time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 from the value of the effect time memory provided in the sub RAM 405 is less than “1500”. Processing to determine is performed. Here, since the value of the production time counter is incremented by “1” every “2 ms”, the value obtained by subtracting the value of the production time counter from the value of the production time memory is less than “1500”. It means that the time is less than “3 seconds”. When the value obtained by subtracting the value of the performance time counter from the value of the performance time memory is less than “1500”, that is, when the remaining time of the performance is less than “3 seconds” (step S407 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S403. When the processing is shifted and the value obtained by subtracting the value of the performance time counter from the value of the performance time memory is not less than “1500”, that is, when the remaining time of the performance is “3 seconds” or more (step S407 = No) ), And the process proceeds to step S405. In the process of step S403, if the value of the production time counter is a multiple of 10 (step S403 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S404. In the process of step S <b> 404, the sub CPU 402 includes the value of the effect time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 and the value of the effect time memory provided in the sub RAM 405 with respect to the effect control board 410. A process of transmitting a production time display command is performed. The liquid crystal control CPU 422 of the effect control board 410 that has received the effect time display command sends the effect time to the liquid crystal display device 46 based on the value of the effect time counter included in the received effect time display command and the value of the effect time memory. Control to display the meter display. Thereby, the player can recognize the remaining time of the production only when the remaining time of the production is less than “3 seconds”.

(Animation 4 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the continuous performance)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the game in which a continuous effect is made will be described.

  The sub CPU 402 and the liquid crystal control CPU 422 perform control to display the image shown in FIG. 51 on the liquid crystal display device 46 in a game in which a continuous effect is made. FIG. 51 is a display example of “third game” of a continuous effect A1 (see FIG. 16) in which a continuous effect is made over three games. FIG. 51A shows a display example when “1.0 second” of the effect of “third game” has elapsed. FIG. 51 (b) shows a display example when “8.0 seconds” of the “third game” effect has elapsed. FIG. 51C shows a display example when “10.0 seconds” of the “third game” effect has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 51A, when the remaining effect time is “3.0 seconds” or more, the effect time meter display unit is not displayed. As shown in FIGS. 51B and 51C, when the remaining time of the effect is less than “3.0 seconds”, the effect time meter display unit is displayed.

(Summary of the fourth embodiment)
Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment displays the effect time meter display unit on the liquid crystal display device 46 only when the remaining time of the effect of the game is less than “3 seconds” in the continuous effect. Thereby, the player can recognize the remaining time of the effect only when the remaining time of the effect is less than “3 seconds”. Therefore, the player can feel that the end of the continuous production can be seen if he sees a little more production, so that the production is prevented from being canceled when the remaining time of the production is less than “3 seconds”. can do.

  The condition for displaying the effect time meter display unit on the liquid crystal display device 46 is set to be less than “3 seconds” for the game effect, but may be “3 seconds” or more. Further, it may be less than “2 seconds”, may be “2 seconds” or more, may be less than “4 seconds”, or may be “4 seconds” or more.

(Modification of production time meter display)
Next, a modification of the effect time meter display unit will be described with reference to FIG. 45, 47, 49, and 51, for example, as shown in FIG. 52, “remaining” is displayed at the upper left, and “S” is displayed at the lower right. The remaining time of production may be in the form of a digital clock notation in the center. FIG. 52 shows that the remaining time of the production is “3.0 seconds”. Moreover, the aspect which displays the remaining time of an effect is not restricted to these, If it is an aspect which can display time, it can change suitably. For example, a plurality of color LEDs (for example, a red LED or a blue LED) may be provided inside the effect button 18 and the remaining time of the effect related to the continuous effect may be notified by the color of the LED to be lit. In this case, the sub control board 400 causes only the blue LED to shine if the remaining time of the production is a predetermined time (for example, “3.0 seconds”) or more, and red if the remaining time of the production is less than the predetermined time. Control to light only the LED. Further, for example, the remaining time of the effect may be notified by lighting and blinking of the LED. In this case, if the remaining time of the production is a predetermined time (for example, “3.0 seconds”) or more, the LED is turned on, and if the remaining time of the production is less than the predetermined time, the LED is blinked. . Further, for example, the remaining time of the effect may be notified by the blinking speed of the LED. In this case, if the remaining time of the production is a predetermined time (for example, “3.0 seconds”) or more, the LED blinks at a low speed (for example, 5 times per second), and if the remaining time of the production is less than the predetermined time. The LED is controlled to blink at high speed (for example, 20 times per second).

  In the present embodiment, the reel 17 constitutes the reel of the present application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the display window 21 comprises the symbol display means of this application.

  In the present embodiment, the start lever 10 and the start switch 10sw constitute start operation detection means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes the winning combination determining means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, the reel control board 100, and the main control board 300 constitute the symbol changing means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw constitute stop operation detecting means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the reel rotation processing constitutes the stop control means of the present application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control board 400 which performs an effect determination process (refer FIG. 39, FIG. 46) comprises the effect determination means of this application.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control board 400, the speaker 34, and the sound control process in step S303, the lamp control process in step S304, and the image control process in step S305 of the main process (see FIG. 32) in the sub control board are performed. 35, the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the liquid crystal display device 46 constitute the effect execution means of the present application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the process of step S401 for determining the value of the continuous effect number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 of the interrupt process (see FIGS. 44, 48, and 50) and the process of step S406 are executed. The sub-control board 400 that constitutes the continuous production determination means of the present application.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the process of step S405 is performed in which the value of the production time counter provided in the sub RAM 405 of the interrupt process (see FIGS. 44, 48, and 50) is incremented by “1” every “2 ms”. The sub control board 400 to be executed constitutes the time measuring means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the 1BET switch 7sw, the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the start switch 10sw, and the medal sensor 16s constitute the operation detection unit of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the process of step S302-3-14-4 of the BET button operation command reception process (refer to FIG. 43) or the command analysis process (refer to FIG. 34) is performed. The process of S302-3-16, the process of step S302-3-4-2-2-6-2 of the effect determination process (see FIG. 39), and the process of step S302-3-4-2-6-8 are executed. The sub control board 400 that constitutes the effect canceling means of the present application.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control board 400 which performs the process of step S404 of the interruption process (refer FIG.44, FIG.48, FIG.50) which transmits an effect time display command with respect to the effect control board 410, The effect control board 410 for displaying the effect time meter display unit constitutes the effect time notifying means of the present application.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2a Hinge mechanism 3 Front door 4 Keyhole 5a, 5b Side lamp 6 Medal slot 7 1BET button 7sw 1BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8sw MAX-BET switch 9 Settlement button 9sw Settlement switch 10 Start lever 10sw Start switch 11 left stop button 11sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13sw right stop switch 14 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal sensor 17a left reel 17b middle reel 17c right reel 17d reel unit 18 Button 18sw Production button detection switch 19 Cross key 19sw Cross key detection switch 20 Panel 21 Display windows 22a to 22j Production lamp 23 Start lamp 24a -24c BET lamp 25 Stored number display device 26a-26b Game status display lamp 27 Discharged number display device 28 Receivable display lamp 29 Replay display lamp 30a-30c Stop operation sequence display lamp 31 Lumbar panel 32 Sauce unit 33 Medal payout port 34a , 34b Lower speaker 35a, 35b Upper speaker 36 Setting display section 37 Setting change button 37sw Setting change switch 38 External concentration terminal board 39s Selector sensor 40s Reset key sensor 41s Door open sensor 42 Start lever effect lamp 43 Drive board 44 Effect device 45 General-purpose board 46 Liquid crystal display device 100 Reel control boards 101-103 Stepping motor 111s Left reel sensor 112s Middle reel sensor 113s Right reel sensor 200 Relay board 300 Main control board 30 1 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Random number generator 305 I / F circuit 400 Sub control board 401 I / F circuit 402 Sub CPU
403 Random number generator 404 Sub ROM
405 Sub RAM
406 RTC device 410 Production control board 420 Image control unit 421 VDP
422 Liquid crystal control CPU
423 LCD control ROM
424 Liquid crystal control RAM
425 frame counter 426 CGROM
427 VRAM
428 Sound source IC
429 Sound source ROM
430 Lamp Control Unit 431 Lamp Control CPU
432 Lamp control ROM
433 Lamp control RAM
440 Amplifier control board 441 Lower speaker amplifier 442 Upper speaker amplifier 500 Power board 510 Power supply 511 Power button 511sw Power switch 520 Hopper 521 Discharge slit 522 Hopper guide member 523 Guide member 524 Discharge guide member 530 Auxiliary reservoir 530s Auxiliary reservoir Full tank sensor

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
Among the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
Based on the fact that the start operation by the player is detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination;
Symbol variation means for variably displaying the symbols on the symbol display means by rotating the plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation;
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and detecting a stop operation by a player;
Based on the fact that the stop operation by the player is detected by the stop operation detecting means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol varying means is performed. Stop control means;
Production determination means for determining production based on predetermined game information;
Effect execution means for executing the effect determined by the effect determination means;
Continuous effect determination means for determining whether the effect determined by the effect determination means is a continuous effect that is an effect continuously performed in a plurality of unit games;
Timing means for timing the progress time of the presentation executed by the presentation execution means;
Operation detecting means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player;
In the unit game in which the symbols that are variably displayed by the symbol variation means are all stopped by the stop control means, the effect execution means executes the unit based on the fact that the predetermined operation is detected by the operation detection means. Effect cancellation means for canceling the effect related to the unit game among the continuous effects being performed;
Specific state transition control means for controlling the transition from the normal state to a specific state that is more advantageous than the normal state;
Transition when it is determined that the continuous presentation by the continuous effect determination unit, in the continuous effect, to the specific state by the control of the specific state transition control means based on the travel time of production which is clocked by the clock means Effect time notifying means for notifying the remaining time until the result of whether or not to display ,
Equipped with a,
The production time notification means includes:
A gaming machine characterized by notifying the remaining time in a unit game that displays a result of whether or not to shift to the specific state by the continuous performance .