JP5919230B2 - 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 internal lottery table in which the values are specified, 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 determined. The reels are controlled to stop based on the combination that is allowed to be aligned on the effective line (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) and the player's stop button operation, and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is displayed on the effective line. To 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”) 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.

  Recently, in such a gaming machine, the number of games until the operation in the specific state is allowed is determined by lottery, and the operation in the specific state is allowed based on the determined number of games being played. A gaming machine is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, when the number of games determined by lottery is played, a predetermined value is set to the value of the notification counter, and when the winning combination related to the operation of the specific state is determined, The control which notifies the operation sequence of the stop button by which the combination of the symbol which concerns on an action | operation is stopped and displayed is performed. Then, when a specific winning combination is determined by activating the specific state until the specific state ends, the order of the stop operation in which the combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination is displayed is notified. Is done.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, in the lottery table for determining the number of games until the operation in the specific state is permitted, the period in which the operation in the specific state is allowed is high and the operation in the specific state is allowed. Therefore, the player expects that the operation of the specific state is allowed during the period when the operation of the specific state is high, and the game has an interest in the game. Can be improved.

JP 2011-245201 A

  However, when such a gaming machine has passed a period in which the probability that the transition to the specific state is permitted is high, the player can play the game until the period in which the transition to the next specific state is permitted is high. The game may end without continuing. Then, the gaming machine after the period when the probability that the transition to the specific state is allowed is high is ended becomes an empty base, and other players must start the game from the period when the probability that the transition of the ART is allowed is low. In many cases, he / she is shy away from playing in the empty space. For this reason, there arises a problem that the operation of the subsequent gaming machine remains lowered.

  In view of such problems, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the operation of the gaming machine even after the period when the probability that the transition to the specific state is allowed is high is over. And

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 circumferential surface, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential 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 detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. The winning combination determining means for determining, the symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols by rotating the plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation by a player, the stop operation detecting means detecting the stop operation, and the winning combination determining means Based on the determined winning combination, stop control means for stopping the symbol variably displayed by the symbol variation means, specific state control means for controlling a specific state relatively advantageous to the player, and a game The number of games until the transition to the specific state is allowed based on the number-of-games counting means for counting the number and the specific state allowable number-of-games determination table in which a plurality of the number of games until the transition to the specific state is defined the specific state allowed the game number determination means, an operation detecting means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player, the operation detection means for determining a based on which the predetermined operation is detected, the specific state allowable game a different table of the number determination table, to the specific state by using a specific state allowable game number redetermined table game number up is more defined control is passed to a particular state Specific state allowable game number re-determination means for re-determining the number of games until the line is allowed, and power-on detection means for detecting that the power is turned on, the specific state allowable game number re-determination means When the power-on detection means detects that the power has been turned on, the transition to the specific state determined by the specific state allowable game number determination means until the predetermined number of games elapses. It is impossible to re-determine the number of games until the number of games is allowed, and after the control of the specific state is finished by the specific state control means, the specific state until the predetermined number of games elapses. It is impossible to determine again the number of games until the transition to is permitted.

  Here, the “specific state” can be appropriately set as long as it is a relatively advantageous state for the player. For example, (a) ART, (b) AT, (c) BB, (d) RB, (e) CB, (f) MB, etc. can be applied as the specific state.

  The “predetermined operation” can be set as appropriate as long as the operation detection means can detect the operation by the player. For example, (a) operating a 1 BET button, (b) operating a MAX-BET button, (c) operating a start lever, (d) operating a stop button, (e) an effect button It is possible to apply operations, such as (f) operating the cross key.

  The “predetermined period” can be set as appropriate as long as it is a predetermined period. For example, (a) a period until a predetermined time elapses, (b) a period until a predetermined number of games are played, (c) until a predetermined winning combination is determined A period, (d) a period until a predetermined winning combination is determined a predetermined number of times, (e) a period until a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line, (f) a predetermined period A period until the combination of symbols is displayed a predetermined number of times on the active line, (g) a period until winning the lottery, etc. can be applied.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the operation of the gaming machine even after the period when the probability that the transition to the specific state is allowed is high is over.

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 the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "01". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "02". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "03". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "04". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "05". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "06". It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is "07". It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, and winning a prize. 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 the winning area determination table for RT4. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT5. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the list of the states managed by a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a pushing order alerting | reporting effect determination table. FIG. 11 shows an example of an effect determination table 1. FIG. 11 shows an example of the effect determination table 2. FIG. 11 shows an example of the effect determination table 3. It is a figure which shows an example of the Bonus preparation state transfer game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the Bonus preparation state transfer game number determination table for reset. It is a figure which shows an example of a Bonus 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 ART lot drawing table in Bonus state B. It is a figure which shows an example of a navigation stock addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of ART lottery table in Bonus state A. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the navigation stock lottery table for ART game number determination states. 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 reel stop pre-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 payout 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 RT game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for RT0 game state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for RT1 game state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for RT2 game state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for RT3 game state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gaming state transition process for RT4 gaming state in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for RT5 game state 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 production content determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the power-on command reception in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the setting change command reception 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 Bonus preparation state transfer game number reset process 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 menu display prohibition setting process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for precursor stage in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for self-releasing modes in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for Bonus states in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for Bonus state in ART in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for ART games in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for ART game number determination states in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for an ART game number addition state in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process for Bonus preparation states 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 RUSH replay display in a sub control board | substrate. 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 task for the various switch detection in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the menu screen display process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the selection menu execution process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 1 which shows the possibility of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 2 which shows the possibility of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 3 which shows the possibility of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 4 which shows the possibility of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the animation 1 displayed on a liquid crystal display device at the time of the reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the animation 2 displayed on a liquid crystal display device at the time of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the animation 3 displayed on a liquid crystal display device at the time of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the animation 4 displayed on a liquid crystal display device at the time of reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the animation 5 displayed on a liquid crystal display device at the time of resetting the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device after reset of the number of Bonus preparation state transfer games.

  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, the side lamps 5a and 5b are controlled to be turned on or blink by an effect control board 410 described later. Done. 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.

(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.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided on the right side of the 1BET button 7 in front view, and is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (one game) among the stored medals. It has been. 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”.

(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.

(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, which will be described later, is controlled. Further, the sub control board 400 to be described later has a menu image 600 to be described later via the image control unit 420 of the effect control board 410 to be described later based on the operation of the effect button 18 being detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw. Control to display.

(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, a Bonus 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.

  Here, in this embodiment, “when medal insertion acceptance is prohibited” means that (a) the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotating, or (b) a symbol related to replaying. This is when the combination 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 the present embodiment, the setting values are set in six stages from setting “1” to setting “6”, and the setting change is performed when “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, 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 symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5) described later, a symbol code table (see FIG. 6) described later, a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 13) described later, and a winning for RT0 described later. Area determination table (see FIG. 16), RT1 winning area determination table described later (see FIG. 17), RT2 winning area determination table described later (see FIG. 18), RT3 winning area determination table described later (see FIG. 19) An RT4 winning area determination table (see FIG. 20) described later, an RT5 winning area determination table (see FIG. 21) described later, and the like are stored.

(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 winning area storage area for storing information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, and (i) that a setting change has been made illegally. A setting change device operation abnormality flag storage area for storing, (j) a setting value storage area for storing set setting values, and (k) information indicating that the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operable. (1) a lamp-related data storage area for storing whether or not a lamp such as the re-game display lamp 29 is lit, and (m) the number of medals used in the game. The medal insertion number counter for storing, (n) when the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed on the active line and the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”, the medal insertion number counter A medal limit flag storage area for storing a replay medal limit flag or the like for preventing further addition to the value of the data, (o) a 1BET button operable flag that is ON when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is permitted, , An operation unit reception permission flag storage area for storing a MAX-BET button operation enable flag that is turned ON when operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is permitted, (p) a 1 BET button 7 or a MAX-BET button Based on the detection of the operation of 8, a medal insertion request counter for requesting a medal to be used in one game and storing the requested number of medals, (q) ON when the reel is rotating A reel rotation flag storage area for storing a reel rotation flag, (r), and whether or not the rotation speed of each reel 17 is rotating at a constant speed. Reel state storage area for storing, (s) display combination storage area for storing combinations of symbols displayed on the active line, (t) abnormality detection flag for storing information indicating that an abnormality has been detected A storage area, (u) a payout number counter for storing the number of medals paid out to the player, (v) a medal storage number counter for storing the number of stored medals, and the like are provided. .

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

(IF circuit 305)
An I / F (interface) circuit 305 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving signals (commands) between the main control board 300 and 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.

(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”.

(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 is moved to the stop button 11, 12, 13 (OFF edge) is provided so as to 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.

(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 stores a program for executing the effect. Specifically, a push order notification effect determination table described later (see FIG. 24), an effect determination table described later (see FIGS. 25 to 27), a Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table described later (see FIG. 39), and later described. Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table for resetting (see FIG. 29), Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) described later, promotion lottery table (see FIG. 31) described later, ART in Bonus state B described later A lottery table (see FIG. 32), a later-described navigation stock addition lottery table (see FIG. 33), a Bonus state A ART lottery table (see FIG. 34), a later-described extra game number determination table (see FIG. 35), and a later-described Nartstock lottery table for state determination of the number of ART games (see FIG. 36), in a normal state described later, a self-releasing mode described later Whether or not to shift to the Bonus preparation state or ART state in a self-releasing mode lottery table (not shown) used when drawing whether or not to shift, pull-back state A described later, and pull-back state B described later Provided to store a return lottery table (not shown) used to determine whether or not, an ART game number extra lottery table (not shown) for performing an extra lottery game that can be played in the ART state, etc. It has been. 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, the sub RAM 405 includes (a) a state number storage area for storing a state managed by the sub control board 400, and (b) a Bonus preparation state A, a Bonus preparation state B, and a Bonus preparation state C, which will be described later. Among them, a Bonus ready state storage area for storing which Bonus 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 a normal state to be described later, a bonus preparation state transition game number counter for storing the number of games until the transition to the bonus preparation state, (e) a continuous effect counter for executing continuous effects performed over a plurality of games, ( f) In an ART game number determination state described later or an ART game number addition state, the winning is performed by an internal lottery process described later. Navistock, which is the number of times to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 for displaying the symbol combination related to the BAR replay on the active line when the rear "04" to "06" is determined A navigation stock storage area for storing the number, (g) a reset prohibition flag storage area for storing a reset prohibition flag for prohibiting resetting for resetting the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter, and (h) transition to the bonus preparation state transition Resetting the value of the game number counter The reset prohibition game number counter for storing the number of games for which reset is prohibited, (i) For the Bonus state for storing the number of games that can be played in the Bonus state A to the Bonus state C Game number counter, (j) Bonus ready state game number reset operation has been performed Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag storage area for storing information, (k) Menu display prohibition flag storage area for storing menu display prohibition flag for prohibiting display of menu image 600 described later, (l) A counter game number counter for storing the number of games that will be played in the precursor stage A and the precursor stage B described later, and (m) for storing the number of games that will be played in the self-release mode described later. Self-release mode game number counter, (n) Standby for storing a standby timer for providing an interval of a predetermined time from when the rotation of the reel 17 is stopped until a menu image 600 described later can be displayed A timer counter, and (o) a waiting flag for storing a waiting flag indicating a state in which a menu image 600 described later can be displayed. (P) a reset permission timer counter for timing the time during which reset is permitted after entering standby, (q) a selected menu information storage area for storing information relating to the selected menu, (R) An effect control board transmission data storage area for storing information for transmitting a command to the effect control board 410, (s) Reset of the number of bonus preparation state transition games is selected, and the reset is cancelled. A Bonus ready state transition game number backup area, which is a backup area for the event, and (t) a reset cancel permission flag storage area for storing a reset cancel permission flag for permitting cancellation of the reset of the Bonus ready state transition game number; (U) Character information storage area for storing information related to the selected character, etc. 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 To absorb.

(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, “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 the present embodiment, when the symbol code is “01”, “00000001” is stored as data corresponding to the symbol “red 7” as data. 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 of the main RAM 303.

  The data stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303 can be set as appropriate according to the effective line. For example, as in the present embodiment, when the effective line is a lower right line, “Replay 1” is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, and therefore “00000101” is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303. It may be memorized. In this case, data relating to symbols displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17 b and the lower stage of the right reel is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303.

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

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01”, FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “02”, and FIG. 9 is a symbol combination table. FIG. 10 shows a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “04”, and FIG. 11 shows a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “05”. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “06”, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “07”. These may be collectively referred to as a “symbol combination table”.

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302, and defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a bit corresponding to the symbol combination, and a payout number. In the symbol combination table, symbol names corresponding to symbol groups and symbol bits are defined. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 determines that the medals are paid out and replayed when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table. Control is performed to give a player a privilege such as operation or operation of a bonus game. 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 Note that if the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, it is “lost”.

  Here, the “payout number” refers to the number of medals to be paid out to the player, and 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. The medal is paid out. Here, in this embodiment, “push order bells A1 to A4”, “push order bells B1-01 to 02”, “push order bells B2-01 to 02”, and “push order bells B3-01 to 02”. , “Push order bell B4-01-02”, “push order bell C1-C8”, “correct answer bell 01-12”, “middle stage watermelon 01-02”, “upper stage watermelon 01-02”, “upward rightward watermelon 01” ~ 03 "," Right Down Watermelon "," Cherry 01-01-06 "," Cherry 02-01-15 ", and" Special Role 01-03 "are displayed on the active line. Based on this, medals are paid out.

  Note that “push order bells A1 to A4”, “push order bells B1-01-02”, “push order bells B2-01-02”, “push order bells B3-01-02”, “push order bells B4- "01-02", "push order bell C1-C8", "correct answer bell 01-12", "middle watermelon 01-02", "upper watermelon 01-02", "right-up watermelon 01-03", "lower-right" A combination of symbols relating to “watermelon”, “cherry 01-01 to 06”, “cherry 02-01 to 15”, and “special role 01 to 03” is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols relating to winning”. There is.

  In addition, “push order bell A1 to A4”, “push order bell B1-01-02”, “push order bell B2-01-02”, “push order bell B3-01-02”, “push order bell B4- “01 to 02” and “push order bells C1 to C8” may be collectively referred to simply as “push order bells”. In addition, “correct answer bells 01 to 12” may be collectively referred to simply as “correct answer bell”. In addition, “push order bell A1 to A4”, “push order bell B1-01-02”, “push order bell B2-01-02”, “push order bell B3-01-02”, “push order bell B4- “01 to 02”, “push order bells C1 to C8”, and “correct answer bells 01 to 12” may be collectively referred to as “bell” in some cases. In addition, “middle watermelon 01-02”, “upper watermelon 01-02”, “right-up watermelon 01-03” and “right-down watermelon” may be collectively referred to simply as “watermelon”. In addition, “cherry 01-01 to 06” and “cherry 02-01 to 15” may be collectively referred to simply as “cherry”. Further, “special roles 01 to 03” 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”, “ "Preparation Replay 01-04", "RT4 Transition Replay 01-08", "Follow Replay 01-04", "Red 7 Replay 01-01-04", "Red 7 Replay 02-01-04", "Red 7 Replay 03-01 to 08 "," Red 7 Replay 04-01 to 08 "," Blue 7 Replay 01 to 06 "," BAR Replay 01 "," BAR Replay 02 "," BAR Replay 03-01 to 03 "," "RUSH replay 01-01-04", "RUSH replay 02-01-04", "RUSH replay 03-01-06", "RUSH replay 04-01-02" When a combination of symbols relating to the "RUSH replay 05-01～04" is displayed on the pay line is the replay operation is performed.

  Note that “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”, and “preparation replay 01 to 04”. "RT4 transition replay 01-08", "Follow replay 01-04", "Red 7 replay 01-01-04", "Red 7 replay 02-01-04", "Red 7 replay 03-01-08" ”,“ Red 7 Replay 04-01-08 ”,“ Blue 7 Replay 01-06 ”,“ BAR Replay 01 ”,“ BAR Replay 02 ”,“ BAR Replay 03-01-03 ”,“ RUSH Replay 01-01 ” -04 "," RUSH replay 02-01-04 "," RUSH replay 03-01-06 "," RUSH replay 04-01-02 "," RUSH replay 5-01～04 "are collectively referred to, there is a case to be described as the" 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, “RT4 transition replay 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to simply as “RT4 transition replay”. Further, “follow replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “follow replays”. Also, “Red 7 Replay 01-01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 02-01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 03-01-08” and “Red 7 Replay 04-01-08” are collectively referred to as Sometimes simply described as “Red 7 Replay”. Further, “blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. Further, “BAR replay 01”, “BAR replay 02”, and “BAR replay 03-01 to 03” may be collectively referred to simply as “BAR replay”. Also, “RUSH replay 01-01-04”, “RUSH replay 02-01-04”, “RUSH replay 03-01-06”, “RUSH replay 04-01-02” and “RUSH replay 05-01-04”. "May be collectively referred to as" RUSH 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.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01”)
As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01” includes “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, and “upward replay 01 to 09”. ”,“ Right downward replay 01-04 ”,“ Preparation replay 01-04 ”, and“ RT4 transition replay 01-08 ”, the bit corresponding to this symbol combination, and each bit Designated for design bit names.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “01” defines a symbol combination related to “middle stage replays 01 to 04”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “02”)
As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “02” includes “follow replay 01-04”, “red 7 replay 01-01-04”, “red 7 replay 02-01-04”, “ A combination of symbols relating to “Red 7 Replay 03-01 to 08”, “Red 7 Replay 04-01 to 08”, “Blue 7 Replay 01 to 06”, “BAR Replay 01” and “BAR Replay 02”, and this symbol The bit corresponding to the combination and the symbol bit name corresponding to each bit are defined.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “02” defines the symbol combinations related to “follow replays 01 to 04”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “03”)
As shown in FIG. 9, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “03” includes “BAR replay 03-01-03”, “RUSH replay 01-01-08”, “RUSH replay 02-01-04”, “ Combinations of symbols related to “RUSH replay 03-01 to 06”, “RUSH replay 04-01 to 02”, and “RUSH replay 05-01 to 04”, bits corresponding to this symbol combination, and corresponding to each bit The design bit name is specified.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “03” defines a symbol combination related to “BAR replay 03-01 to 03”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “04”)
As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “04” includes “push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order”. "Bell B1-01-02", "Push Order Bell B2-01-02", "Push Order Bell B3-01-02" and "Push Order Bell B4-01-02" The bit corresponding to the combination and the symbol bit name corresponding to each bit are defined.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “04” defines a symbol combination related to “push order bell A1”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “05”)
As shown in FIG. 11, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “05” includes “push order bell C1”, “push order bell C2”, “push order bell C3”, “push order bell C4”, “push order”. “Bell C5”, “Push Order Bell C6”, “Push Order Bell C7” and “Push Order Bell C8”, the bit corresponding to this symbol combination, and the symbol bit name corresponding to each bit It is prescribed.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “05” defines a symbol combination related to “push order bell C1”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “06”)
As shown in FIG. 12, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “06” is “correct bell 01-12”, “middle watermelon 01-02”, “upper watermelon 01-02”, “right-up watermelon 01-03”. ”,“ Right Down Watermelon ”,“ Cherry 01-01-06 ”,“ Cherry 02-01-15 ”and“ Special Role 01 ”, the bit corresponding to this symbol combination, and each bit The symbol bit name corresponding to is defined.

  For example, “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “06” defines a symbol combination related to “correct answer bells 01 to 12”.

(The symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “07”)
As shown in FIG. 13, the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “07” includes “special combination 02”, “special combination 03”, “blank 01-01-08”, “blank 02-01-02”, “ A combination of symbols related to “Blank 03-01 to 08”, “Blank 04-01 to 08”, “Blank 05-01 to 12” and “Blank 06-01 to 08”, and a bit corresponding to the combination of these symbols The symbol bit name corresponding to each bit is defined.

  For example, in the “bit 0 (00000001)” of the symbol combination table whose symbol combination group is “07”, a symbol combination related to “special role 02” is defined.

  "Blank 01-01 to 08", "Blank 02-01 to 02", "Blank 03-01 to 08", "Blank 04-01 to 08", "Blank 05-01 to 12" and "Blank 06" −01 to 08 ”may be collectively referred to simply as“ blank ”.

(Game state transition table)
Next, based on FIG. 14, a gaming state transition diagram will be described.

  The gaming state transition diagram defines the current gaming state, the conditions for transitioning the RT gaming state, and the gaming state of the transition destination. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays that one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Based on the above, 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 among 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.

  In addition, 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 display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” 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 selects one of the combinations of symbols related to “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay”, or “Follow Replay” on the active line. Based on the display of the combination of symbols, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  Also, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT5 based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” on the active line in the RT2 gaming state. Control to shift to the 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 display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  Further, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “RT4 transition replay” is displayed on the active line in the RT3 gaming state. Control to shift to the RT4 gaming state is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT5 based on the fact that any of the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” is displayed on the active line in the RT3 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT4 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  Further, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT4 gaming state to the RT5 based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” on the active line in the RT4 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT5 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT5 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the display of one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  Also, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT5 gaming state to the RT2 based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” on the active line in the RT5 gaming state. Control to shift to the gaming state.

(Relationship between winning area, stop button operation sequence, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 15, the relationship between the winning area, the operation order of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  In FIG. 15, the winning area, the contents corresponding to each winning area, the condition device that is activated when each winning area is determined, whether or not to be determined in each gaming state, and the stop operation order The relationship with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the active line is defined.

  An RT0 winning area table, an RT1 winning area table, an RT2 winning area table, an RT3 winning area table, an RT4 winning area table, and an RT5 winning area table, which will be described later, stored in the main ROM 302 are “00”. Although a winning area of “35” is defined, 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, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state, There is no possibility of determining “losing” of “00”. Further, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining the “Bonus rush replay 01” in the winning area “01”, while in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state, There is no possibility of determining “Bonus rush replay 01” in the winning area “01”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the condition device to be operated varies depending on the determined winning area. For example, when the winning area “12” is determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, a condition device related to “middle replay”, “upper replay”, “lower replay”, “right-up replay”, and “right-down replay” Will be activated. That is, when the winning area “12” is determined, combinations of symbols related to “middle replay”, “upper replay”, “lower replay”, “upward right replay”, and “downward right replay” are on the active line. Can be displayed.

  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, through the internal lottery process described later, “Bonus rush replay 01-03”, “Blue 7 complete replay”, “RT4 BAR complete replay 01-03”, “Preparation replay 01-04”, “RT3 during Single BAR match replay 01-03, “RT3 double BAR match replay 01-03”, “state transition replay”, “push order bell A1-A4”, “push order bell B1-B4” are determined as winning areas In such a 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 “Bonus rush replay 03” in the winning area “03” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, 11 and when the middle stop button 12 is first operated, different symbol combinations are displayed on the active line.

  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”, “Weak Chance” ”,“ Medium chance eyes ”, and“ strong chance eyes ”are determined as winning areas, no matter what order the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player, The combinations of symbols that are aligned are the same. 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.

  Note that the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”. The RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state are collectively referred to as “ It may be described as “RT gaming state”.

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

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT3, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT4, and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT5. . These may be collectively referred to as “winning area determination table”.

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, a winning area determination table for RT0, a winning area determination table for RT1, a winning area determination table for RT2, a winning area determination table for RT3, a winning area determination table for RT4, and a winning area determination table for RT5. Is provided.

  In the winning area determination table, lottery values are defined for each set value. Here, in the present embodiment, a winning area determination table for RT0, a winning area determination table for RT1, a winning area determination table for RT2, a winning area determination table for RT3, a winning area determination table for RT4, and a winning area determination for RT5 In the table, lottery values of setting “1” to setting “6” are defined.

(RT0 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 16, the winning area determination table for RT0 is the winning area “losing”, “normal replay”, “push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell”. "A4", "push order bell B1", "push order bell B2", "push order bell B3", "push order bell B4", "common bell", "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak cherry" The lottery values are defined for “strong cherry”, “weak chance”, “medium chance”, and “strong chance”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT0 gaming state, “Bonus rush replay 01”, “Bonus rush replay 02”, “Bonus rush replay 03”, “RT4 BAR matching replay 01”, “BAR replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR replay 03 during RT4”, “Blue 7 replay”, “preparation replay 01” “preparation replay 02”, “preparation replay 03”, “preparation replay 04”, “RT3 Middle Single BAR Match Replay 01, RT3 Single BAR Match Replay 02, RT3 Single BAR Match Replay 03, RT3 Double BAR Match Replay 01, RT3 Double BAR Match Replay 02, RT3 "Replay 03 with medium double BAR" and "Replay for status transition" Without being determined as the area.

  In the RT0 winning area determination table, a lottery value is defined for each set value. Here, in the present embodiment, lottery values are defined for the settings “1” to “6”, respectively, but in FIG. 16, the lottery values for the settings “2” to “5” are not shown. doing.

  Here, when the lottery values defined in the RT0 winning area determination table for the setting “1” and the setting “6” are compared, the setting “6” is the winning when compared with the setting “1”. The probability that “00” is determined as an area is defined low. In other words, setting “6” has a lower probability of becoming “losing” than setting “1” and has a higher probability of determining any winning area other than “losing”. Therefore, it can be said that the setting “6” is a setting value advantageous to the player compared with the setting “1”.

  For the settings “2” to “5”, the higher the set value, the lower the probability that “00” will be determined as the winning area. That is, the higher the setting value, the more advantageous the setting value for the player.

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 17, the winning area determination table for RT1 is the winning area “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01”, “preparation replay 02”, “preparation replay 03”, “preparation replay 04”. , “Push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “Push order bell B4”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak chance”, “medium chance”, and “strong chance” The lottery value is defined in In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “Bonus rush replay 01”, “Bonus rush replay 02”, “Bonus rush replay 03”, “RT4 BAR matching replay 01”, "RT4 BAR-matched replay 02", "RT4 BAR-matched replay 03", "Normal replay", "RT3 single BAR-matched replay 01", "RT3 single BAR-matched replay 02", "RT3 single BAR-matched replay "03", "Double BAR match replay 01 during RT3", "Double BAR match replay 02 during RT3", "Double BAR match replay 03 during RT3", and "Status transition replay" are not determined as winning areas. .

  In the RT1 winning area determination table, a lottery value is defined for each set value, as in the RT0 winning area determination table. However, the drawing of the lottery values of the setting “2” to the setting “5” is illustrated. Omitted.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state have a probability that “losing” is determined as the winning area compared to the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state. Since it is high, it can be said that it is a relatively unfavorable gaming state for the player.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 18, the winning area determination table for RT2 is the winning area “Bonus rush replay 01”, “Bonus rush replay 02”, “Bonus rush replay 03”, “push order bell A1”, “push order bell A2”. , “Push order bell A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “push order bell B4”, “common bell”, “weak” Lottery values are defined for “watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak chance”, “medium chance”, and “strong chance”. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “lost”, “BAR-matched replay 01 during RT4”, “BAR-matched replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR-matched replay 03 during RT4” , “Blue 7 complete replay”, “Preparation replay 01”, “Preparation replay 02”, “Preparation replay 03”, “Preparation replay 04”, “Normal replay”, “RT3 single BAR uniform replay 01”, “RT3 during "Single BAR Match Replay 02", "RT3 Single BAR Match Replay 03", "RT3 Double BAR Match Replay 01", "RT3 Double BAR Match Replay 02", "RT3 Double BAR Match Replay 03", and "Status" “Transition Replay” is not determined as the winning area.

  Similarly to the RT0 winning area determination table and the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table defines a lottery value for each set value, and the setting “2” to the setting “5”. Illustration of the lottery value is omitted.

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 19, the winning area determination table for RT3 is the winning area “normal replay”, “single BAR aligned replay 01 during RT3”, “single BAR aligned replay 02 during RT3”, and “single BAR aligned replay 03 during RT3”. , “Double BAR match replay 01 during RT3”, “Double BAR match replay 02 during RT3”, “Double BAR match replay 03 during RT3”, “Replay for state transition”, “Push order bell A1”, “Push order bell A2” ”,“ Push order bell A3 ”,“ push order bell A4 ”,“ push order bell B1 ”,“ push order bell B2 ”,“ push order bell B3 ”,“ push order bell B4 ”,“ common bell ”,“ Lottery values are specified for "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "weak chance", "medium chance", and "strong chance" It has been. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “Bonus rush replay 01”, “Bonus rush replay 02”, “Bonus rush replay 03”, “RT4 BAR aligned” “Replay 01”, “BAR Replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR Replay 03 During RT4”, “Blue 7 Replay”, “Preparation Replay 01”, “Preparation Replay 02”, “Preparation Replay 03”, and “Preparation” “Replay 04” is not determined as the winning area.

  Similarly to the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, and the RT2 winning area determination table, the RT3 winning area determination table defines a lottery value for each set value. The lottery values of the settings “2” to “5” are not shown.

(RT4 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 21, the winning area determination table for RT4 includes the winning areas “BAR replay 01 during RT4”, “BAR replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR replay 03 during RT4”, “push order bell A1”, “Push order bell A2”, “push order bell A3”, “push order bell A4”, “push order bell B1”, “push order bell B2”, “push order bell B3”, “push order bell B4”, “ Lottery values are stipulated for "common bell", "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "weak chance", "medium chance", and "strong chance" . In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT4 gaming state, “losing”, “Bonus rush replay 01”, “Bonus rush replay 02”, “Bonus rush replay 03”, “blue 7 all-match replay”. ”,“ Preparation Replay 01 ”,“ Preparation Replay 02 ”,“ Preparation Replay 03 ”,“ Preparation Replay 04 ”,“ Normal Replay ”,“ RT3 Single BAR Match Replay 01 ”,“ RT3 Single BAR Match Replay 02 ” "RT3 single BAR match replay 03", "RT3 double BAR match replay 01", "RT3 double BAR match replay 02", "RT3 double BAR match replay 03", and "status transition replay" It is never determined as an area.

  In addition, the RT4 winning area determination table defines a lottery value for each set value, similarly to 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. The drawing of the lottery values of the setting “2” to the setting “5” is omitted.

(RT5 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 21, the winning area determination table for RT5 includes the winning areas “preparation replay 01”, “preparation replay 02”, “preparation replay 03”, “preparation replay 04”, “normal replay”, “push order bell A1. ”,“ Push order bell A2 ”,“ push order bell A3 ”,“ push order bell A4 ”,“ push order bell B1 ”,“ push order bell B2 ”,“ push order bell B3 ”,“ push order bell B4 ” , "Common Bell", "Weak Watermelon", "Strong Watermelon", "Weak Cherry", "Strong Cherry", "Weak Chance", "Medium Chance", and "Strong Chance" are specified. ing. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT4 gaming state, “losing”, “Bonus rush replay 01”, “Bonus rush replay 02”, “Bonus rush replay 03”, and “BAR during RT4” are aligned. “Replay 01”, “BAR Aligned Replay 02 during RT4”, “BAR Aligned Replay 03 During RT4”, “Blue 7 Aligned Replay”, “Single BAR Matched Replay 01 During RT3”, “Single BAR Matched Replay 02 During RT3”, “ RT3 single BAR match replay 03, “RT3 double BAR match replay 01”, “RT3 double BAR match replay 02”, “RT3 double BAR match replay 03”, and “status transition replay” are the winning areas. There is no decision.

  The RT5 winning area determination table is a set value similar to the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, the RT3 winning area determination table, and the RT4 winning area determination table. A lottery value is defined for each, and illustration of the lottery values of setting “2” to setting “5” is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 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. This is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player.

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

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of states managed by the sub control board 400 are provided separately from the gaming state controlled by the main control board 300. Hereinafter, description of each state and conditions for transition to each state will be given.

(Normal state)
The normal state is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs control to display the normal background on the liquid crystal display device 46 via the image control unit 420 of the effect control board 410 in the normal state.

(Normal background)
As described above, the normal background is a background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the normal state. Here, in this embodiment, (a) normal background A, (b) normal background B, and (c) normal background C are provided as the normal background. When the sub CPU 402 displays the normal background on the liquid crystal display device 46, any one of the normal backgrounds A to C is selected from the normal background A to the normal background C via the image control unit 420 of the effect control board 410. The control to display on 46 is performed. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs control to switch and display the normal background A to the normal background C under a predetermined condition via the image control unit 420 of the effect control board 410.

(A precursor stage A)
The precursor stage A is a stage that suggests transition to a Bonus preparation state described later. In addition, the sign stage A can be shifted after a continuous performance is performed in a normal state. Here, in the present embodiment, in particular, before the predetermined number of games from the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state determined based on the Bonus preparation state transfer game number determination table (see FIG. 28) described later. The rate of transition from the state to the precursor stage A is high. Similarly, in the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table, the ratio of the transition from the normal state to the precursor stage A before a predetermined number of games out of the range of the number of games that is defined with a high lottery value It is high. Thereby, the player can be expected to shift to the Bonus ready state.

(Self-releasing mode)
The self-releasing mode is a mode in which a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state is performed based on the combination of symbols related to the bell being displayed on the active line. Here, in the present embodiment, after determining that the sub CPU 402 shifts to the self-releasing mode, as a condition for ending the self-releasing mode, (a) until “10” game is played, or (b) “20” A control is performed to determine whether the game is played. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the Bonus preparation state when the lottery to shift to the Bonus preparation state is won in the self-release mode. On the other hand, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the normal state when the end condition determined by the lottery is satisfied and the shift to the Bonus preparation state is not won.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs a stop operation in which the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process described later. Control to notify the order by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Thus, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in the notified stop operation order, thereby Since it can be displayed on the combination effective line of the symbol relating to, it is possible to receive a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state is performed based on the combination of symbols related to the bell displayed on the active line, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the fact that a combination of symbols different from the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line, a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state may be performed, or in an internal lottery process described later, A lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state may be performed based on determination of a predetermined winning area.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 has either (a) a game of “10” game or (b) a game of “20” game as an end condition of the self-releasing mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination condition of the self-releasing mode can be set as appropriate. For example, it is possible to set a condition that (c) a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state is won.

(Bonus ready state)
The Bonus preparation state is a state before the transition to the Bonus state, and (a) when the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0” in the normal state or the precursor stage A, (b) This is a state to be transferred when winning the lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state performed in the self-releasing mode. The Bonus ready state includes (a) a Bonus ready state A that is a state before the transition to the Bonus state A, (b) a Bonus ready state B that is a state before the transition to the Bonus state B, and (c) a Bonus state. It is constituted by a Bonus preparation state C which is a state before shifting to C. Here, in the Bonus preparation state, the sub CPU 402 displays a combination of symbols related to the preparation replay on the active line when the winning areas “08” to “11” are determined by the internal lottery process described later. Control for informing the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. The sub CPU 402 determines the winning areas “20” to “27” by an internal lottery process to be described later after the symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line and before the transition to the Bonus state. In this case, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 appropriate for displaying the combination of symbols related to the bell on the effective line is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. Take control. Further, in the Bonus preparation state, when the winning areas “01” to “03” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 31) described later or promotes. Based on the lottery result using the lottery table (see FIG. 32), the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c and the liquid crystal display device 46 are controlled to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to any of the Bonus state A to the Bonus state C based on the combination of symbols relating to the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, or the follow replay being displayed on the active line. .

(Bonus state)
In the Bonus state, a Bonus state A to a Bonus state C are provided. In the following, each Bonus state will be described.

(Bonus state A)
The Bonus state A is an advantageous state for the player. Further, the sub CPU 402 is appropriate for displaying the combination of symbols relating to the bell on the effective line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later in the Bonus state A. Control for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game number determining state when the navigation stock described later is acquired during the “20” game after shifting to the Bonus state A, and shifts to the Bonus state A. Control to shift to the withdrawal state A after displaying a result screen that displays the number of medals obtained in the Bonus state A, etc., if the navigation stock described later cannot be obtained during the “20” game I do.

(Bonus state B)
The Bonus state B is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, in the bonus state B, the sub CPU 402 is suitable for displaying a combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later. Control for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game number determining state when the navigation stock described later is acquired during the “48” game after shifting to the Bonus state B, and shifts to the Bonus state B. Control that shifts to the withdrawal state A after displaying a result screen that displays the number of medals obtained in the Bonus state B, etc., if the navigation stock described later is not acquired during the “48” game. I do.

(Bonus state C)
The Bonus state C is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, in the bonus state C, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 is appropriate for displaying the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line. Control for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to end the bonus state C and shift to the ART game number determination state based on the fact that the “48” game has been played since the bonus state C started. The Bonus state A, Bonus state B, and Bonus state C may be collectively referred to as “Bonus state”.

  In this embodiment, in the RT3 gaming state, the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line has a straight line with a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, or a BAR1 symbol. If it is displayed on the screen, etc. Then, in the Bonus state, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 402 appropriately stops to display the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line. Control to notify the stop operation order of the buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the “Bonus state” means the first type special combination (RB), the second type special combination (CB), and the first type special combination continuous action device (BB). ), An ART that appears as if the accessory continuous operation device (MB) related to the second type special accessory is operating.

  In the present embodiment, even if the player cannot operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. Therefore, even if the player is unable to operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing, the game can be enjoyed.

(Retraction state A)
The withdrawal state A is a state in which a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state is performed when a predetermined winning area is determined. Here, in this embodiment, when the winning areas “28” to “35” are determined, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state, and based on the fact that the lottery is won, the Bonus preparation is performed. Control to shift to the state. Further, in the withdrawal state A, the sub CPU 402 determines the winning areas “20” to “27”, the symbol combination relating to the bell is not displayed on the effective line, and the symbol combination relating to the blank is not on the effective line. Based on what is displayed on the screen, control to shift to the normal state is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 is appropriate for displaying the combination of symbols related to the bell on the effective line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the withdrawal state A. The stop operation order is not notified. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the playability in the withdrawal state A is determined by determining the winning areas “28” to “35” before the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed on the active line, and the Bonus ready state. It is a game that wins the lottery to shift to.

(ART game number determination state)
The ART game number determination state includes an ART game number determination state A and an ART game number determination state B.

(ART game number determination state A)
The ART game number determination state A is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in an ART game, and is a state that is shifted to after acquiring navigation stock described later in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B. Here, after the transition to the ART game number determination state A, when the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 places the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay on the active line. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 suitable for display by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. When the winning areas “04” to “06” are selected in the ART game number determination state A after the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 402 will be described later. On the condition that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in which the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line is displayed as stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 a. 30c and the control which notifies by the liquid crystal display device 46 are performed. On the other hand, in the ART game number determination state A, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are selected, the sub CPU 402 displays the symbol related to the RUSH replay when the number of navigation stocks to be described later is “0”. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. Further, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are won, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the ART game based on the added game number determination table (see FIG. 35). Make a lottery to decide. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line.

(ART game number determination state B)
The ART game number determination state B is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in an ART game, and is a state that is shifted to after the Bonus state C ends. Here, after the transition to the ART game number determination state B is made and the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 places the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay on the active line. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 suitable for display by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. When the winning areas “04” to “06” are won in the ART game number determination state B after the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 402 will be described later. On the condition that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in which the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line is displayed as stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 a. 30c and the control which notifies by the liquid crystal display device 46 are performed. On the other hand, in the ART game number determination state B, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are selected, the sub CPU 402 displays the symbol related to the RUSH replay when the number of navigation stocks to be described later is “0”. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. In addition, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are won, the sub CPU 402 adds to the number of games that can be played in the ART game based on an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 35) described later. Make a lottery to determine the number. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the ART game number determination state B is more easily determined as a number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the determined ART state than the ART game number determination state A. Therefore, it is an advantageous state for the player. The ART game number determination state A and the ART game number determination state B may be collectively referred to as “ART game number determination state” in some cases.

  Note that, after the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B is completed, the state may be shifted to the ART game number determination state B. For example, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery for shifting to the ART game number determination state B based on the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B, and determines the number of ART games when the lottery is won. Control for shifting to the state B may be performed. Here, the larger the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B, the easier it is to move to the ART game number determination state B, and the sub CPU 402 makes a lottery based on a lottery table in which a lottery value is defined. It is possible to do it.

(ART state)
The ART state includes an ART game, an ART Bonus preparation state, an ART Bonus state, and an ART game number addition state. The ART state is a state in which, in the ART game number determination state, a transition is made based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. Further, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of games played in the ART state based on the number of games determined by adding the number of games determined in the ART game number determination state and the number of games added in the ART state, After performing control to display a result screen for displaying the number of acquired medals and the like on the liquid crystal display device 46, control to shift to the withdrawal state B is performed.

(ART game)
In the ART game, the sub CPU 402 uses an appropriate stop button to display the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process described later. Control for informing the stop operation order of 11, 12, and 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. In the ART game, as long as the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated in accordance with the notified stop operation sequence, the main CPU 301 controls the RT5 gaming state. The probability of winning is higher compared to the RT0 or RT1 gaming state. For this reason, the ART game is an advantageous state for the player.

(A precursor stage B)
The precursor stage B is a stage that suggests a transition to a bonus preparation state during ART described later. In addition, the precursor stage B can be shifted based on satisfying a predetermined condition in the ART game. Here, in the present embodiment, in particular, before the predetermined number of games from the number of games until the transition to the Bonus state during ART determined based on the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 28) described later. The ratio of transition from the normal state to the precursor stage B is high. Similarly, in the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table, the ratio of the transition from the normal state to the precursor stage B before a predetermined number of games out of the range of the number of games with a high lottery value is defined. It is high. Thereby, the player can be expected to shift to the Bonus ready state during ART. Note that the precursor stage A and the precursor stage B may be collectively referred to as “precursor stage”.

(Bonus ready state during ART)
The Bonus preparation state during ART is a state before the transition to the Bonus state during ART, and is a state that is shifted when the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter becomes “0”. In addition, the Bonus ready state during ART is (a) ART pre-Bus ready state A, which is the state before the transition to the Bonus state A during ART, and (b) ART state, which is the state before the transition to the Bonus state B during ART. A Bonus preparation state B, (c) an ART-in-Bonus preparation state C, which is a state before transitioning to the ART-in-Bonse state C. Here, in the bonus preparation state during ART, the sub CPU 402 displays a combination of symbols related to the preparation replay on the active line when the winning areas “08” to “11” are determined by the internal lottery process described later. Therefore, control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the appropriate stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. The sub CPU 402 displays the winning areas “20” to “27” by an internal lottery process described later until the symbol combination related to the preparatory replay is displayed on the active line and before the state shifts to the bonus state during ART. When determined, the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 suitable for displaying the combination of symbols related to the bell on the effective line is determined by the stop operation sequence display lamps 30a to 30c and the liquid crystal display device 46. Control to notify is performed. Further, the sub CPU 402, in the Bonus preparation state during ART, when the winning areas “01” to “03” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 31) described later, Based on the lottery result using the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 32), control for informing the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c and the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 to the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Do. Then, the sub CPU 402 shifts to one of the ART during Bonus state A to the ART during Bonus state C based on the combination of symbols related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay being displayed on the active line. Control.

(Bonus state during ART)
The Bonus state during ART includes a Bonus state A during ART, a Bonus state B during ART, and a Bonus state C during ART.

(Bonus state A during ART)
The Bonus state A during ART is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the sub CPU 402 displays a combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later in the bonus state A during ART. Control for notifying the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Then, when the sub CPU 402 acquires the navigation stock described later during the “20” game after shifting to the bonus state A during ART, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game number addition state, and the bonus state during ART. If the navigation stock described later cannot be acquired during the “20” game after the transition to A, an ART continuation screen for notifying that the ART game will continue is displayed, and then control for shifting to the ART game is performed. Do.

(Bonus state B during ART)
The Bonus state B during ART is an advantageous state for the player. Further, the sub CPU 402 displays a combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later in the bonus state B during ART. Control for notifying the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Then, when the sub CPU 402 acquires navigation stock to be described later during the “48” game after shifting to the bonus state B during ART, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game bonus state, and during the ART bonus state If the navigation stock described later cannot be acquired during the “48” game after the transition to B, an ART continuation screen for notifying that the ART game will continue is displayed, and then control for transitioning to the ART game is performed. Do.

(Bus state C during ART)
The Bonus state C during ART is an advantageous state for the player. Further, the sub CPU 402 displays a combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later in the bonus state C during ART. Control for notifying the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. Then, based on the fact that the “48” game has been played since the Bonus state C during ART started, the sub CPU 402 ends the Bonus state C during ART and shifts to the state in which the number of ART games is added. Do. Note that the Bonus state A during ART, the Bonus state B during ART, and the Bonus state C during ART may be collectively referred to as “Bus state during ART”.

  In this embodiment, in the RT3 gaming state, the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line has a straight line with a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, or a BAR1 symbol. If it is displayed on the screen, etc. Then, the sub CPU 402 is appropriate to display the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process described later in the Bonus state during ART. The stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 is controlled by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the “Bon state during ART” means the first-type special combination (RB), second-type special combination (CB), and first-type special combination continuous action device. (BB) is an ART that appears as if the accessory continuous operation device (MB) related to the second type special accessory is operating.

  In the present embodiment, even if the player cannot operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. Therefore, even if the player is unable to operate the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 at an appropriate timing, the game can be enjoyed.

(Art game added)
The ART game number addition state is composed of an ART game number addition state A and an ART game number addition state B.

(ART game number addition state A)
The ART game number addition state A is a state for adding the number of games that can be played in the ART game, and is transferred after acquiring the navigation stock described later in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART. State. Here, the sub CPU 402 moves the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay to the active line when the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process described later after the transition to the ART game number addition state A. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 suitable for display by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. When the winning areas “04” to “06” are selected in the ART game number addition state A after the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 402 will be described later. On the condition that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in which the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line is displayed as stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 a. 30c and the control which notifies by the liquid crystal display device 46 are performed. On the other hand, when the winning area “04” to “06” is won in the state A where the number of ART games is added, the sub CPU 402 displays the symbol related to the RUSH replay when the number of navigation stocks described later is “0”. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. Further, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are won, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the ART game based on the added game number determination table (see FIG. 35). Make a lottery to decide. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line.

(Art game number added state B)
The ART game number addition state B is a state for adding the number of games that can be played in the ART game, and is a state that is shifted to after the Bonus state C ends. Here, the sub CPU 402 moves the combination of symbols relating to the RT4 transition replay to the active line when the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process described later after the transition to the ART game number addition state B. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 suitable for display by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. When the winning area “04” to “06” is won in the ART game number addition state B after the symbol combination related to the RT4 transition replay is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU 402 will be described later. On the condition that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in which the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line is displayed as stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 a. 30c and the control which notifies by the liquid crystal display device 46 are performed. On the other hand, when the winning area “04” to “06” is won in the state B in which the number of ART games is added, the sub CPU 402 displays the symbol related to the RUSH replay when the number of navigation stocks described later is “0”. Control is performed to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 displayed on the effective line by the stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c and the liquid crystal display device 46. In addition, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are won, the sub CPU 402 adds to the number of games that can be played in the ART game based on an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 35) described later. Make a lottery to determine the number. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs control to shift to the ART game based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the ART game number added state B is easier to determine a larger value as the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the determined ART state than the ART game number added state A. Therefore, it is an advantageous state for the player. In some cases, the ART game number added state A and the ART game number added state B are collectively referred to as “ART game number added state”.

  Alternatively, the state may be shifted to the ART game bonus state A after the ART-in-Bus state A or the ART-in-Bus state B ends. For example, when the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery for shifting to the ART game number addition state B based on the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART and wins the lottery. Control to shift to the ART game number addition state B may be performed. Here, the more the number of navigation stocks acquired in the bonus state A during ART or the bonus state B during ART, the easier the sub CPU 402 moves to the ART game number addition state B, and the lottery value is defined in the lottery table. A lottery can be considered based on this.

(Retraction state B)
The withdrawal state B is a state in which a lottery for shifting to an ART game is performed when a predetermined winning area is determined. Here, in this embodiment, when the winning areas “28” to “35” are determined, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to shift to the ART game, and based on the fact that the lottery is won, Perform transition control. Further, in the withdrawal state B, the sub CPU 402 determines the winning areas “20” to “27”, the symbol combination relating to the bell is not displayed on the effective line, and the symbol combination relating to the blank is not on the effective line. Based on what is displayed on the screen, control to shift to the normal state is performed. Note that the pullback state A and the pullback state B may be collectively referred to as “retracted state”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 is appropriate for displaying the combination of symbols related to the bell on the active line when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the withdrawal state B. The stop operation order is not notified. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the playability in the withdrawal state B is determined by determining the winning areas “28” to “35” before the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line, It is a game of winning the lottery to be transferred.

(List of states managed by sub control board)
Next, a list of states managed by the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG.

  The list of states managed by the sub control board is defined for the state name and the number corresponding to each state name, and the state managed by the sub control board in this embodiment has the state number “01”. “Normal state”, “Retraction state A” with a state number “02”, “Retraction state B” with a state number “03”, “A precursor stage A” with a state number “04”, and a state number “ "05 Prelude Stage B", "Self-Release Mode" with State Number "06", "Bonus State A" with State Number "07", "Bonus State B" with State Number "08", State Number Is “09”, “Bonus state C”, state number “10”, “Bus state A during ART”, “11 BON state B during ART” with state number “11”, “ART” with state number “12” Middle Bonus state C ”and state number“ “ART game” with state number “14”, “ART game number determination state A” with state number “14”, “ART game number determination state B” with state number “15”, and “ART game” with state number “16” "Number addition state A", "ART game number addition state B" with state number "17", "Bonus preparation state A" with state number "18", "Bonus preparation state B" with state number "19", “Bonus ready state C” with state number “20”, “Bon ready state A ART” with state number “21”, “Bonus ready state B with ART” with state number “22”, and state number “ No. 23 ”“ BON ready state C during ART ”is defined.

(Push order notification effect determination table)
Next, the push order notification effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push order notification effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and is defined as to which stop operation order is notified when the sub CPU 402 notifies the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. ing. Specifically, the push order notification effect determination table is based on the state name managed by the sub control board 400 and the game state managed by the main control board 300, and the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 The content to notify is defined.

  For example, in the withdrawal state A, when the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, “RT3 replay navigation” or “RT4 transition replay removal navigation” is executed. Specifically, in the withdrawal state A, when the winning areas “13” to “19” are determined by the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 displays the symbol combination related to the normal replay on the active line. The control which alert | reports the stop operation order to be performed is performed. In the withdrawal state A, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, “RT2 continuous navigation” is executed. When the winning areas “01” to “03” are determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 402 performs control to notify the stop operation order in which the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is displayed on the active line. .

(Production decision table 1)
Next, the effect determination table 1 will be described based on FIG.

  The effect determination table 1 is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for determining effects to be performed in the normal state, the precursor stage A, the self-releasing mode, the retracted state, and the like. Specifically, “Production No.” and production contents corresponding to “Production No.” are defined.

  Here, the push order navigation of “effect No. 070” has different effects determined based on the winning area determined in the internal lottery process described later, the current state managed by the sub CPU 402, and the like. . Specifically, the content of the effect is determined based on the push order notification effect determination table (see FIG. 24).

  “Production No. 073” and “Production No. 074” are continuous effects. Here, when “effect No. 073” or “effect No. 074” is determined as an effect to be executed, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect that continues over a plurality of games, and finally shifts to the self-releasing mode. Control for notifying whether to shift to the precursor stage A or to the normal state. Although specifically described later, the sub CPU 402 performs control to prohibit display of a menu image 600 described later when the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. . As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  “Production No. 075” and “Production No. 076” are also continuous productions. Here, when “effect No. 075” or “effect No. 076” is determined as an effect to be executed, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect that continues over a plurality of games, and finally shifts to the Bonus preparation state. Control to notify whether or not to shift to the normal state. Although specifically described later, the sub CPU 402 performs control to prohibit display of a menu image 600 described later when the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. . As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 402 determines “effect No. 077” as an effect to be executed, whether to shift to the self-releasing mode, shift to the precursor stage A, or shift to the normal state between games. The control which alert | reports is performed. Specifically, after the rotation of all the reels 17 is stopped, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the self-releasing mode based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw. Control for notifying whether to move to the stage A or to shift to the normal state is performed. Although specifically described later, the sub CPU 402 performs a control for prohibiting display of a menu image 600 to be described later after executing the effect related to “effect No. 077” and notifying the transition destination state. I do. As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  In addition, when “effect No. 078” is determined as an effect to be executed, the sub CPU 402 performs control for notifying whether to shift to the bonus preparation state or to the normal state between one game. Specifically, after the rotation of all the reels 17 is stopped, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the Bonus preparation state based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw, or Control for notifying whether to shift to the normal state is performed. Although specifically described later, the sub CPU 402 performs a control for prohibiting display of a menu image 600 to be described later after executing the effect related to “effect No. 077” and notifying the transition destination state. I do. As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  In the present embodiment, the effect determination table 1 is “effect No.” as an effect for notifying whether to shift to the self-releasing mode, shift to the precursor stage A, or shift to the normal state between games. .077 "only, but is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effects may be defined in the effect determination table 1 for notifying whether to shift to the self-releasing mode, to shift to the precursor stage A, or to shift to the normal state between games.

  In the present embodiment, the effect determination table 1 defines only “effect No. 078” as an effect for notifying whether to shift to the bonus preparation state or to the normal state between games. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the effect determination table 1, a plurality of effects for notifying whether to shift to the Bonus preparation state or to the normal state may be defined between games.

(Production decision table 2)
Next, the effect determination table 2 will be described based on FIG.

  The effect determination table 2 is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and is provided for determining effects to be performed in the Bonus preparation state, the ART Bonus preparation state, and the like. Specifically, as in the effect determination table 1, “effect No.” and effect contents corresponding to “effect No.” are defined.

  The effect determination table 2 is similar to the effect determination table 1 in order to execute effects based on the winning area determined in the internal lottery process described later, the current state managed by the sub CPU 402, and the like. The conditions are specified.

  Here, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not to shift to the ART game number determination state or the ART game number addition state when “effect No. 027” or “effect No. 028” is determined as the effect to be executed. Control to notify is performed. As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 402 executes an effect related to “Production No. 027” or “Production No. 028”, and then shifts to an ART game number determination state or an ART game number addition state. Until the notification of whether or not to perform, control for prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later is performed. As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  In the present embodiment, unlike the effect determination table 1, the effect determination table 2 is not defined for continuous effects, but is not limited to this. For example, similar to the effect determination table 1, the effect determination table 2 may be defined for continuous effects. In this case, a plurality of continuous effects may be defined in the effect determination table 2.

(Production decision table 3)
Next, the effect determination table 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect determination table 3 is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for determining effects to be performed in the ART game, the precursor stage B, and the like. Specifically, as with the effect determination table 1 and the effect determination table 2, the “effect No.” and the effect contents corresponding to “effect No.” are defined.

  In addition, the effect determination table 3 is similar to the effect determination table 1 and the effect determination table 2, based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described later, the current state managed by the sub CPU 402, and the like. Conditions for performing the production are defined.

  Here, “effect No. 033” to “effect No. 055” described in the effect determination table 3 are continuous effects. Then, when the sub CPU 402 determines any one of “effects No. 033” to “effect No. 055” as an effect to be executed, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect that continues over a plurality of games, and finally the bonus state during the ART. Control for notifying whether to shift to or to shift to the ART game is performed. Although specifically described later, the sub CPU 402 performs control to prohibit display of a menu image 600 described later when the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  Further, the sub CPU 402 adds the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 between the games when “effects No. 056” to “effect No. 062” are determined as the effects to be executed. Control to notify whether or not. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the ART game provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the fact that the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw after the rotation of all the reels 17 is stopped. Control is performed to notify whether or not to add the value of the number counter. Although specifically described later, the sub CPU 402 adds the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 after executing the effects related to “effect No. 056” to “effect No. 062”. Until the notification of whether or not to perform, control for prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later is performed. As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  In the present embodiment, when determining an effect using the effect determination table 3, an effect of continuing an effect over a plurality of games and notifying whether to shift to a bonus state during ART or to shift to an ART game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to notify whether to shift to the Bonus state during ART or to shift to the ART game between one game. In this case, after the rotation of all the reels 17 is stopped, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the bonus state during ART based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw, or Informs whether to shift to the ART game. In addition, in the same way as “Production No. 077” and “Production No. 078” in the production determination table 1, and “Production No. 027” to “Production No. 028” in the production determination table 2, the state of the transition destination is notified. Until that time, control for prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later is performed. As a result, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs “effects No. 073” to “effect No. 078” in the effect determination table 1, and “effects No. 027” to “effect No. 028” in the effect determination table 2. In addition, while “effect No. 033” to “effect No. 062” in the effect determination table 3 are being performed, control for prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later is performed. Therefore, these effects correspond to “specific effects”.

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

  The Bonus ready state transition game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and when the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line in the pull back state A or the pull back state B, the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table is set. It is provided to determine the number of games until the transition. Specifically, the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table defines the range of the number of games until the transition to the Bonus ready state and the lottery value.

  The Bonus ready state transition game number determination table is used to determine the number of games until the transition to the Bonus state during ART in an ART game when a combination of symbols related to RUSH replay is displayed on the active line. Also used for.

  Here, the lottery value of the Bonus 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 Bonus 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. Thereby, the higher the set value is, the higher the ratio of the sub CPU 402 that determines the short game number as the number of games for shifting to the Bonus preparation state after the withdrawal state A or the withdrawal state B ends. .

  In the present embodiment, when the set value is “1”, the probability that the “129” game to the “133” game is determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is “0”. On the other hand, when the set value is “6”, the probability that “129” game to “133” game is determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus ready state is “2753/65536”. . Therefore, when the set value is “1”, since “129” to “133” games are not determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state, the process until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is performed. When “129” game to “133” game are determined as the number of games, the player can recognize that the setting value of the gaming machine 1 is not “1”.

  In the present embodiment, in the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table, the higher the set value is, the more “129” games to “133” games are determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus ready state. The lottery value is defined so that the probability is high. For this reason, the player can estimate the set value by overlapping the number of times that the number of games until the transition to the Bonus ready state is determined by playing the game for a long time.

  It should be noted that the lottery value for determining the “129” game to the “133” game is defined as the number of games until the transition to the bonus preparation state only when a specific setting value (for example, the setting value is “6”), For other setting values (for example, the setting values are “1” to “5”), the lottery value for determining the “129” game to the “133” game is defined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state. You may make it not. Thereby, when “129” game to “133” game is determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state, the player can recognize that it is a specific set value.

  Also, a lottery value for determining “129” game to “133” game is defined as the number of games until the transition to the bonus preparation state only when a specific setting value (for example, the setting value is “4”) or more. In the case of other setting values (for example, the setting values are “1” to “3”), the lottery values for determining “129” games to “133” games as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is made. It may not be specified. Thereby, when the “129” game to the “133” game are determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state, the player can recognize that the game is more than a specific set value.

(Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table for reset)
Next, the reset bonus preparation state transition game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reset-time bonus preparation state transition game number determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404. The reset-use Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table is used when redetermining the number of games to be transferred to the Bonus preparation state in the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset process (see FIG. 64) described later. In the reset-time Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table, the range of the number of games for shifting to the Bonus preparation state and the lottery value are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 28) is defined with a high probability of shifting to the Bonus ready state within the first number of games (for example, “128” game). Yes. For this reason, the player who knows that the probability of shifting to the Bonus ready state by the first number of games is defined to be high is shifted to the Bonus ready state based on the Bonus ready state shift game number determination table. After the number of games is determined, it is assumed that the first game number game is performed and the game is ended. Then, the other player who knows that the probability of shifting to the Bonus ready state by the first number of games is defined to be high is the gaming machine 1 that has finished the game after playing the first number of games. Since the game is not going to be played, the operation of the gaming machine falls.

  On the other hand, the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table for reset is defined with a high probability of transitioning to the Bonus ready state by the first game number (for example, “128” game). For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 in which the game of the first number of games has been performed, the probability of selecting the reset of the number of bonus preparation state transition games described later and shifting to the bonus preparation state by the first number of games is In the gaming machine 1 in which the game of the first number of games has been performed, compared with the probability of shifting to the Bonus ready state by the first game number without selecting the reset of the Bonus ready state transition game number described later. Highly regulated.

  Accordingly, in the gaming machine 1 in which the first game number of games has been performed, a player who plays only a short number of games (for example, “128” game) has selected to reset the Bonus ready state transition game number described later. However, it can be said that it is advantageous compared to the case where the resetting of the number of Bonus preparation state transition games described later is not selected.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 in which the game of the first number of games has been performed, if the reset of the number of Bonus ready state transition games described later is not selected, after the game of the first number of games is performed, Within the “649” game (“777” game- “128” game), the player always shifts to the Bonus ready state. On the other hand, when the number of Bonus ready state transition games is reset, there is a possibility that the Bonus ready state will not be shifted within the “649” game (“777” game- “128” game).

  For example, based on the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table of FIG. 28, after the game number “300” is determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus ready state, and the first game number of games is performed, Assume that “700” game has been determined as the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is selected based on the reset Bonus preparation state transfer game number determination table. The number of games required for the transition to the Bonus ready state is “700” after selecting the reset of the number of Bonus ready state transition games to be described later.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 in which the game of the first number of games has been performed, when the number of bonus preparation state transition games is reset, the bonus preparation state is reached by the second game number (for example, “649” game). The probability of transitioning to the bonus preparation state transition game number is not reset, and is lower than the probability of transitioning to the bonus preparation state by the second number of games.

  Accordingly, in the gaming machine 1 in which the first game number of games has been performed, a player who plays only a short number of games (for example, “128” game) is more likely to reset the Bonus preparation state transition game number. It can be said that it is advantageous compared with the case where the number of state transition games is not reset.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 in which the first game number of games has been performed, a player who plays a long game number (for example, “649” game) should not reset the Bonus preparation state transition game number. It can be said that it is advantageous compared with the case where the number of state transition games is reset.

  In this embodiment, the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table for reset is defined such that the lottery value differs for each set value. The higher the set value, the shorter the range of the number of games is determined. It is easy to be done. In addition, when the number of games for transition to the Bonus preparation state is reset, the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is defined such that “129” to “133” games are not determined.

  Therefore, when the number of games for shifting to the Bonus preparation state is determined based on the reset-time Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table, the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is “129” games to Since the “133” game is not determined, the player cannot guess the set value.

  This is because, when a player plays a long game and plays a long game number (for example, “649” game), when the Bonus ready state transition game number is selected, the Bonus ready state transition game is selected. This is an example that is disadvantageous compared to the case where the number reset is not selected.

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

  The Bonus preparation state distribution table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and is used to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 to be notified when the winning areas “01” to “03” are determined. Is provided. In addition, the Bonus preparation state distribution table is defined for any of the Bonus preparation states A to Bonus preparation state C and the lottery values corresponding to these. Here, in the present embodiment, the lottery value is provided for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the Bonus preparation state C.

  For example, when the Bonus preparation state A is determined as a result of the lottery using the Bonus preparation state distribution table, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 that can stop the combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay 01 The control which alert | reports is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 notifies that the right stop button 13 is first stopped when the winning area “01” is determined in the internal lottery process described later. Further, in a later-described internal lottery process, when the winning area “02” is determined, a notification that the left stop button 11 is first stopped is given. On the other hand, in the internal lottery process described later, when the winning area “03” is determined, the combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay is activated by notifying that the middle stop button 12 is first stopped. It is not displayed above.

  In addition, when the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the lottery using the Bonus preparation state distribution table, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 that can stop the combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay 02 The control which alert | reports is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 notifies that the left stop button 11 is first stopped when the winning area “01” is determined in the internal lottery process described later. Further, in a later-described internal lottery process, when the winning area “02” is determined, a notification that the right stop button 13 is first stopped is given. On the other hand, in the internal lottery process described later, when the winning area “03” is determined, the combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay is activated by notifying that the middle stop button 12 is first stopped. It is not displayed above.

  Also, as a result of the lottery using the Bonus preparation state distribution table, when it is determined to shift to the Bonus state C, the combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay can be stopped. Control to notify the operation order is performed. Specifically, when the winning area “03” is determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 notifies that the left stop button 11 is first stopped. On the other hand, when the winning area “01” or “02” is determined in the internal lottery process to be described later, a notification regarding the stop operation of the middle stop button 12 is performed for the first time so that the symbol relating to the red 7 replay The combination is not displayed on the active 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 Bonus preparation state A or the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the lottery based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30), the Bonus state A or Before the transition to the Bonus state B, it is provided for performing a lottery so that the transition is made to the Bonus preparation state B or the Bonus preparation state C.

  Specifically, the promotion lottery table includes (a) a promotion lottery table for the Bonus preparation state A and (b) an promotion lottery table for the Bonus preparation state B.

(Promotion lottery table for Bonus preparation state A)
In the promotion lottery table for the Bonus preparation state A, as shown in FIG. 31A, a lottery value for each winning area and a Bonus preparation state of a transfer destination are defined. For example, when the winning area “32” is determined in the Bonus preparation state A, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to shift to the Bonus preparation state B at “32768/65536”.

(Promotional lottery table for Bonus ready state B)
In the promotion lottery table for the Bonus preparation state B, as shown in FIG. 31B, the lottery value for each winning area and the Bonus preparation state of the transfer destination are defined. For example, when the winning area “32” is determined in the Bonus preparation state B, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery to move to the Bonus preparation state C at “4128/65536”.

(ART lottery table in Bonus state B)
Next, the ART lottery table during the Bonus state B will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus state B ART lottery table is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and in the Bonus state B or the ART bonus state B, it is determined whether or not to shift to the ART game number determination state or the ART game number addition state. Provided to do. Specifically, in the Bonus state B ART lottery table, a winning area and a lottery value corresponding to each winning area are defined. For example, when the winning area “32” is determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the ART game number determination state or the ART game number addition state with a probability of “21692/65536”. The lottery is decided. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 402 performs control to add “3” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 and store it. The sub CPU 402 determines the number of ART games when the value of the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is equal to or greater than “1” when the bonus state B or the bonus state B during ART ends. Alternatively, control is performed to determine that the lottery for shifting to the state of adding the number of ART games has been won.

  Here, as much as the value of the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the sub CPU 402 determines the winning areas “04” to “06” by the internal lottery process described later in the ART game number determination state. In this case, control is performed to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in which the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay is displayed on the active line.

(Navistock extra lottery table)
Next, the navigation stock addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The navigation stock addition lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and is provided for performing an extra lottery for the number of navigation stocks after winning a lottery based on the ART lottery table in the Bonus state B. Specifically, in the Navistock addition lottery table, a winning area and a lottery value corresponding to each winning area are defined. For example, when the winning area “32” is determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 performs the lottery by adding the number of navigation stocks with a probability of “13107/65536”. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 402 performs control to add “2” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 and store it.

(ART lottery table during Bonus state A)
Next, the ART lottery table during the Bonus state A will be described with reference to FIG.

  The Bonus state A ART lottery table is provided in the sub-ROM 404, and in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state A during ART, a lottery to determine whether to shift to the ART game number determination state or the ART game number addition state. Provided to do. Specifically, in the Bonus state A ART lottery table, a winning area, the number of navigation stocks, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning area and the number of navigation stocks are defined. For example, when the winning area “32” is determined in the internal lottery process described later, the sub CPU 402 determines not to add the number of navigation stocks with the probability of “26214/65536”, and “32768/65536”. It is decided to add “1” to the number of navigation stocks with the probability of “2”, decide to add “2” to the number of navigation stocks with the probability of “3277/65536”, and the number of navigation stocks with the probability of “3277/65536”. A lottery to decide to add “3” is performed. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 402 performs control to add and store the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the value of the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is equal to or greater than “1” at the time when the bonus state A or the bonus state A during ART ends, the sub CPU 402 determines that the number of ART games is determined. Alternatively, control is performed to determine that the lottery for shifting to the state of adding the number of ART games has been won.

(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, and in the ART game number determination state A or the ART game number determination state B, the winning areas “04” to “06” are determined by the internal lottery process described later. Based on this, it is provided for determining the number of games to be added to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405.

  Further, the added game number determination table is a lottery table used when (a) in the ART game number determination state A performs notification for displaying a combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 01 or the BAR replay 03 on the active line. (Hereinafter referred to as “the lottery table for the establishment of BAR replay 01, 03 during ART game number determination state A”) and (b) the combination of symbols relating to BAR replay 02 in the ART game number determination state A on the active line In the lottery table (hereinafter referred to as “the lottery table for when the BAR replay 02 is established during the ART game number determination state A”) used for notification for display, and (c) the ART game number determination state B, the BAR replay To display the combination of symbols related to 01 or BAR Replay 03 on the active line In the lottery table (hereinafter referred to as “the lottery table for when the BAR replay 01, 03 is established during the ART game number determination state B)” used in the notification, and (d) in the ART game number determination state B, the BAR replay 02 There is provided a lottery table (hereinafter referred to as “art lottery table for when BAR replay 02 is established during ART game number determination state B”) used for notification for displaying such a symbol combination on the active line. Then, a lottery table for when BAR replay 01, 03 is established during ART game number determination state A, a lottery table for when BAR replay 02 is established during ART game number determination state A, and BAR replay 01, 03 is established during ART game number determination state B. The lottery table and the lottery table for when the BAR replay 02 is established during the ART game number determination state B are respectively defined for the number of added games and the lottery value.

  For example, in the ART game number determination state A, when performing notification for displaying a combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 01 or the BAR replay 03 on the active line, the sub CPU 402 has a probability of “49086/65536”. “10” game is determined as the additional game number, “20” game is determined as the additional game number with the probability of “5308/65536”, and “30” game is determined as the additional game number with the probability of “5308/65536” “50” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “5308/65536”, “100” games are determined as the number of additional games with a probability of “262/65536”, and “132/65536 "200" games are determined as the number of extra games with the probability of "132/65536" In probability, performing a lottery to determine the "300" game as the number of plus game.

  In addition, the lottery table for the establishment of the BAR replay 01, 03 during the ART game number determination state A displays the combination of the symbols related to the BAR replay 01 or the BAR replay 03 on the active line in the ART game number addition state A. It is also used for notification. Similarly, in the ART game number determination state A, the BAR replay 02 establishment lottery table is used in the case of performing notification to display the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 02 on the active line in the ART game number addition state A. Is also used. Similarly, in the ART game number determination state B, the BAR replay 01, 03 establishment lottery table displays the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 01 or the BAR replay 03 on the active line in the ART game number addition state B. It is also used when performing the notification. Similarly, in the ART game number determination state B, the BAR replay 02 establishment lottery table is used in the case of performing notification to display the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay 02 on the active line in the ART game number addition state B. Is also used.

(Navistock lottery table for ART game number determination state)
Next, the ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and is provided for lottery in the ART game number determination state whether or not to add the navigation stock number. Specifically, the navigation game lottery table for the ART game number determination state defines the number of navigation stocks and the lottery values corresponding to the winning areas and the number of navigation stocks. For example, when the winning area “32” is determined in the internal lottery process to be described later, the sub CPU 402 determines to add “1” to the number of navigation stocks with a probability of “62916/65536”. It is determined that “2” is added to the navigation stock number with the probability of “/ 65536”, “3” is added to the navigation stock number with the probability of “655/65536”, and the probability of “655/65536” is determined. A lottery is performed to determine that “4” is added to the number of navigation stocks, and “5” is added to the number of navigation stocks with a probability of “655/65536”. When the lottery is won, the sub CPU 402 performs control to add and store the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery results in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. The ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table is also used in the ART game number addition state, and the same lottery as in the ART game number determination state is performed.

(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, the main CPU 301 sets a table address for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1, and performs a process of setting the register address based on the table. Then, when the process of step S1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a RAM checksum calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 calculates the checksum of the main RAM 303, and when the calculation is completed, performs processing for setting the checksum of the main RAM 303. Here, the “checksum” is a kind of code for detecting an error. Then, when the process of step S2 ends, the process proceeds to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key switch is ON. In the present embodiment, the setting change key switch is turned on by turning a predetermined angle while a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. Therefore, in step S3, 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. When it is determined that the setting change key switch is ON (step S3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S4, and when it is determined that the setting change key switch is OFF (step S3). = No), the process proceeds to step S6.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the door opening sensor is ON. In the present embodiment, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the front door 3 is opened by a predetermined angle or more, the door opening sensor 41s is turned on. Therefore, in step S4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the front door 3 is opened at a predetermined angle or more. I do. If it is determined that the door opening sensor is ON (step S4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S8, and if it is determined that the door opening sensor is OFF (step S4 = No). ), The process proceeds to step S5.

(Step S5)
In step S5, the main CPU 301 sets a setting change device operation abnormality flag. Specifically, when the setting change key switch is ON (step S3 = Yes) and the door opening sensor 41s is OFF (step S4 = No), the front door 3 is not opened more than a predetermined angle. Regardless, it is rotated by a predetermined angle with the setting change key inserted. For this reason, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a setting change device operation abnormality flag in a setting change device operation abnormality flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S5 ends, the process proceeds to step S6.

(Step S6)
In step S6, 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. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing a predetermined area of the main RAM 303 in the power interruption recovery process. Then, when the process of step S6 ends, the process proceeds to step S7.

(Step S7)
In step S7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a power-on command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the power-on command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the power-on command to the sub-control board 400. . Here, the “power-on command” is a command having information or the like indicating that the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Then, when the process of step S7 ends, the process proceeds to a main loop process (see FIG. 38).

(Step S8)
In step S8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change device operation start command. Specifically, when the setting change key switch is ON (step S3 = Yes) and the door opening sensor 41s is ON (step S4 = Yes), the main CPU 301 issues a setting change device operation start command. In order to transmit to the control board 400, the setting change device operation start command is set in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the “setting change device operation start command” is a command having information or the like indicating that the game machine 1 is turned on and starts setting change. Then, when the process of step S8 ends, the process proceeds to step S9.

(Step S9)
In step S9, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the current set value and determines whether or not the set value range is normal. Here, when the determination result is normal, a process of displaying the current set value on the stored number display 25 or the setting display unit 36 is performed. On the other hand, if the above determination result is not normal, the initial set value of the set value is set in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and then the set value is displayed in the stored number display 25 or the setting display unit 36. Processing to display the initial value of. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value switching display process based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw, and the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The setting value is determined based on the setting value, and the setting value is stored in the main RAM 303 based on the detection that the setting change key rotated by a predetermined angle has been rotated to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed. To store in the set value storage area provided in the. Then, when the process of step S9 ends, the process proceeds to step S10.

(Step S10)
In step S10, the main CPU 301 performs a stored number display / acquired number display LED lighting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 has a predetermined number for displaying the stored number and the paid-out number on the stored number display unit 25 connected to the relay board 200 via the I / F circuit 305 and the paid-out number display unit 27. Send a command. Then, when the process of step S10 ends, the process proceeds to step S11.

(Step S11)
In step S11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change device operation end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits the setting change device operation end command to the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the setting change device operation end command to the sub-control board 400. Perform processing to set to. Here, the “setting change device operation end command” is a command having information that the setting value has been changed and information relating to the setting value after the change. Then, when the process of step S11 ends, the process proceeds to a main loop process (see FIG. 38).

(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. 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, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the payout number and processing for setting the current gaming state. 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 the medal stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined error display is performed on the payout number display 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display may be performed using other display devices or lamps, or may be performed by a plurality of devices such as a payout number display 27 and a liquid crystal display 46. Notification may be performed.

(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 a setting value confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of reading the value of the setting value stored in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. 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 medal management process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a medal insertion check process and the like. Then, when the process of step S106 ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

(Step S107)
In step S107, 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 S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

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

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start acceptance command to the sub control board 400, a process of setting the reel rotation start acceptance command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. I do. Here, the “reel rotation start acceptance command” is a command having information indicating that the start of rotation of the reel 17 has been accepted. 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 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 S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs reel stop pre-processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a pull-in prediction process for the rotating reel 17 and the like. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing 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 S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an operable state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the operable state flag in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the operable state flag storage area is provided corresponding to each of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. The operable state flag is used to determine whether or not the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be stopped. For example, the main CPU 301 determines that all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be stopped when all the operation enable state flags corresponding to the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are ON. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process 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 S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a stop request. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation performed on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player, and determines whether or not the rotating reel 17 is stopped. Do. If it is determined that there is a stop request (step S115 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116. If it is determined that there is no stop request (step S115 = No), the process proceeds to step S117. To migrate.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel stop command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel stop command to the sub-control board 400, processing for setting the reel stop command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the “reel stop command” is information relating to the type of the reel 17 that has been stopped, and the symbol position when the stop switch 11sw, 12sw, 13sw detects a stop operation on the stop button 11, 12, 13 by the player. And a command having information on a symbol code corresponding to the symbol position. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S117.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not all the reels 17 are stopped based on the value of the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S117 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S118, and if it is determined that all reels have not been stopped (step S117 = No). Then, the process proceeds to step S113, and the same process is repeatedly executed until all reels are stopped.

(Step S118)
In step S118, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are being operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an OFF edge of the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw is detected. If it is determined that the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are being operated (step S118 = Yes), the process of step S118 is repeatedly executed until the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are not being operated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are not being operated (step S118 = No), the process proceeds to step S119.

(Step S119)
In step S119, 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 S119 ends, the process proceeds to step S120.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 through the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S120 ends, the process proceeds to step S121.

(Step S121)
In step S121, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the RT gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S121 ends, the process proceeds to step S101 and is repeated.

(Medal reception start processing)
Next, the medal acceptance start process performed by the process of step S104 of FIG. 38 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 39 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, the medal management process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 38 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 40 shows a medal management process subroutine.

(Step S106-1)
In step S <b> 106-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process for 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. When it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S106-1 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not during the re-game operation (step S106-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S106-2.

(Step S106-2)
In step S106-2, the main CPU 301 performs medal insertion check processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first performs a process of determining whether or not an appropriate medal has been inserted by the medal sensor 16s. Next, when an appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. In addition, when the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” and the appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s, the main CPU 301 is the maximum value of the number of medals that can be stored in the gaming machine 1. A process of adding “1” to the value of the medal stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed up to 50 ”. Furthermore, when the medal sensor 16s inserts a normal medal, the main CPU 301 transmits the medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400, so that the medal insertion command is provided in the main RAM 303. To set in the transmission data storage area. 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 S106-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-3.

(Step S106-3)
In step S <b> 106-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a BET button operation 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 S106-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-4, and if it is determined that the BET button operation cannot be accepted. (Step S106-3 = No), the process proceeds to Step S106-9.

(Step S106-4)
In step S106-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining 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 S106-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-5, and if it is determined that the 1BET button has not been operated (step S106). -4 = No), the process proceeds to step S106-7.

(Step S106-5)
In step S106-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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 S106-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-6.

(Step S106-6)
In step S106-6, 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 S106-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-7.

(Step S106-7)
In step S106-7, 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 S106-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-8, and if it is determined that the MAX-BET button has not been operated. (Step S106-7 = No), the process proceeds to Step S106-9.

(Step S106-8)
In step S106-8, 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 S106-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-9.

(Step S106-9)
In step S106-9, 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 S106-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-11, and the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S106-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S106-10.

(Step S106-10)
In step S106-10, 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 S106-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-11, 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 S106-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S106-2.

(Step S106-11)
In step S106-11, 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 S106-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-12.

(Step S106-12)
In step S106-12, 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 S106-12 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 in the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the settlement switch is not OFF (step S106-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S106-13.

(Step S106-13)
In step S106-13, 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 S106-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-14.

(Step S106-14)
In step S106-14, 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 S106-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-15, and if it is determined that the medal has not been settled (step S106-14). = No), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Step S106-15)
In step S106-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal settlement command. Specifically, when it is determined in step S106-14 that there is a medal settlement (step S106-14 = Yes), the main CPU 301 sends 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 S106-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S106-16.

(Step S106-16)
In step S106-16, the main CPU 301 performs medal settlement processing. 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 S106-16 ends, the medal management process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 38 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 41 shows a subroutine of start lever check processing.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on 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 S107-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining 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 S107-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S107-3. If it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S107- 2 = No), the process of step S107-2 is repeatedly executed until the start switch is turned on.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, 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. 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 process of turning off the start lever acceptance 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. When the process of step S107-4 is completed, the start lever check process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 38 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 42 shows a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, 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. When the process of step S108-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, 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 S108-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-3.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of 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 S108-2. Here, in this embodiment, the main CPU 301 obtains “35” 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 S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, 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 “35”, the random number value “64” related to “the strong chance” is acquired. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “34”, a process of acquiring a random value “100” related to “medium chance” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, 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 S108-4 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 S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S <b> 108-6, 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 provided in the main RAM 303 is a negative value. And when it determines with having been won (step S108-6 = Yes), a process is transferred to step S108-7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S108-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-8.

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

(Step S108-8)
In step S108-8, 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 S108-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-9.

(Step S108-9)
In step S108-9, 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 S108-8, and as a result, 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 S108-9 = Yes), the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0” (step S108-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-4.

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

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S110 of FIG. 38 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 38 shows a subroutine for reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S110-1)
In step S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a 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 S110-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. When it is determined that the minimum one game time has elapsed (step S110-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S110-2, and when it is determined that the minimum one game time has not elapsed. (Step S110-1 = No), the process of step S110-1 is repeatedly executed until the minimum one game time elapses.

(Step S110-2)
In step S110-2, 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 S110-2 in the current game to the process of step S110-2 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 S110-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-3.

(Step S110-3)
In step S110-3, 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 S110-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4.

(Step S110-4)
In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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 provided in the main RAM 303. The transmission processing data storage area is set. Then, when the process of step S110-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5.

(Step S110-5)
In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the number of rotating reels. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the left reel rotation flag, the middle reel rotation flag, and the right reel rotation flag in the reel rotation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-5 ends, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

(Reel stop pretreatment)
Next, based on FIG. 44, the reel stop pre-process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 38 will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine for reel stop pre-processing.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an expected pull-in reel search initial value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” equal to the number of reels 17 as a predicted pull-in reel search initial value in a predicted pull-in reel search count storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S111-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-2.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a search target reel. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a search target reel with reference to an expected pull-in reel search frequency storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the reel state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the reel rotation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and performs a process of acquiring the state of the reel 17 corresponding to the search target reel acquired in step S111-2. . 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 process of determining whether or not the reel is rotating. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the search target reel 17 is rotating based on the search target reel acquired in step S111-2 and the reel status acquired in step S111-3. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the reel is rotating (step S111-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S111-5, and if it is determined that the reel is not rotating (step S111- 4 = No), the process proceeds to step S111-6.

(Step S111-5)
In step S111-5, the main CPU 301 performs a pull-in prediction process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first sets the initial value of the virtual stop position and performs a process of acquiring the pull-in priority. Next, the main CPU 301 acquires a predicted pull-in reel, sets a predicted pull-in data address, and confirms the stop position. Next, if the stop position is not “00”, the main CPU 301 corrects the stop position and stores the drawing priority order in the drawing priority order storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the virtual stop position and determines whether or not the search is completed. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the pull-in priority order and storing the pull-in priority order in the pull-in priority storage area provided in the main RAM 303 until the search is completed. Then, when the process of step S111-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-6.

(Step S111-6)
In step S111-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the next search target reel. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the search target reel is stopped in the process of step S111-4 (step S111-4 = No) or in the process of step S111-5. When the pull-in prediction process ends, a process for acquiring the next search target reel is performed. Then, when the process of step S111-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-7.

(Step S111-7)
In step S111-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the processing of all reels has been completed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the pull-in prediction process for all the reels 17 has been completed. If it is determined that all reels have been processed (step S111-7 = Yes), the reel stop pre-processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the processing for all reels has not been completed (step S111-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S111-2, and the same is true until the drawing prediction processing for all reels is completed. Repeat the process.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 45, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 38 will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during reel rotation.

(Step S114-1)
In step S <b> 114-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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 S114-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-3, and if it is determined that the stop button has not been pressed (step S114). -1 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-2.

(Step S114-2)
In step S114-2, the main CPU 301 performs a stop button reception permission flag update process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the stop button reception permission flag in the operation unit receivable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 based on whether or not the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 can be performed. Process to update data. When the process in step S114-2 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S115 in the main loop process.

(Step S114-3)
In step S114-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the third stop time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is the third stop time based on the data of the stop button reception permission flag in the operation unit reception enabled state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Do. If it is determined that it is the third stop time (step S114-3 = Yes), the subroutine of the reel rotating process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the time of the third stop (step S114-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-4.

(Step S114-4)
In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 performs a state check process on the target reel. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of checking the state of the target reel based on the reel rotation flag data in the reel rotation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S114-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-5.

(Step S114-5)
In step S114-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the target reel is stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the target reel is stopped based on the reel rotation flag data in the reel rotation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the target reel is stopped (step S114-5 = Yes), the reel rotation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the target reel is not stopped (step S114-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-6.

(Step S114-6)
In step S114-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the target reel is rotating at a constant speed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the target reel is rotating at a constant speed based on data stored in a reel state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the target reel is rotating at a constant speed (step S114-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the target reel is not rotating at a constant speed (step S114-6 = No), the reel rotation processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop processing.

(Step S114-7)
In step S114-7, the main CPU 301 performs a stop control reel setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the current target reel as a stop control reel. Then, when the process of step S114-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-8.

(Step S114-8)
In step S114-8, 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 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and the pressing reference position provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the storage area is performed. 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 a sliding frame number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes a sliding frame number determination table (not shown), data stored in a pull-in priority storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and data stored in a press reference position storage area. Based on the above, the number of sliding frames is acquired. 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 S114-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-10.

(Step S114-10)
In step S114-10, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is set by the process of step S114-7 based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S114-9 and the number of sliding frames acquired by the process of step S114-10. Processing to stop the stop control reel is performed. When the process of step S114-10 ends, the subroutine for the reel rotation process ends, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, based on FIG. 46, the display determination process performed by the process of step S119 of FIG. 38 is demonstrated. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S119-1)
In step S119-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination abnormality detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol displayed on the active line based on the data in the display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303 and the data in the winning area storing area provided in the main RAM 303. It is determined whether or not the combination is abnormal. Then, when the process of step S119-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-2.

(Step S119-2)
In step S119-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not display determination is abnormal. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the display determination abnormality detection process in step S119-1. If it is determined that the display determination is abnormal (step S119-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S119-3. If it is determined that the display determination is not abnormal (step S119-2). = No), the process proceeds to step S119-5.

(Step S119-3)
In step S119-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an illegal winning error. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on an illegal winning error flag in the abnormality detection flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-4.

(Step S119-4)
In step S119-4, the main CPU 301 performs non-recoverable error processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the result of the process of step S119-1 is abnormal in the process of step S119-2 (step S119-2 = Yes). Since the combination of symbols that has not been displayed is displayed on the active line, an unrecoverable error process is performed. Then, when the process of step S119-4 ends, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S119-5)
In step S119-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not replay display is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line based on data stored in a display combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Process. If it is determined that the regame display is being performed (step S119-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S119-6, and if it is determined that the regame display is not being performed (step S119). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S119-8.

(Step S119-6)
In step S119-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a re-game operation command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a re-game operation command to the sub-control board 400, a process of setting the re-game operation command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Here, the “re-game operation command” is a command having information indicating that a combination of symbols related to re-game is displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S119-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-7.

(Step S119-7)
In step S119-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game operating flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on a re-game operation flag in the re-game operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-13.

(Step S119-8)
In step S119-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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. If it is determined that the winning symbol is displayed (step S119-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S119-9, and if it is determined that the winning symbol is not displayed (step S119). −8 = No), and the process proceeds to step S119-13.

(Step S119-9)
In step S119-9, the main CPU 301 performs an effective line number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of effective lines of the gaming machine 1. Here, in this embodiment, since the effective line is only the right-downward line, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring “1” as the number of effective lines. Then, when the process of step S119-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-10.

  In the present embodiment, the number of effective lines is “1” because the effective lines are only right-down lines. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to this, and a plurality of effective lines can be set.

(Step S119-10)
In step S119-10, 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 the data stored in the display combination storage area and the symbol combination tables of FIGS. Then, when the process of step S119-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-11.

(Step S119-11)
In step S119-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the process for the number of valid lines has been completed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout number has been calculated by the payout number calculation process in step S119-10 for the number of effective lines acquired in the effective line number acquisition process in step S119-9. Do. And when it determines with the process for the number of effective lines having been complete | finished (step S119-11 = Yes), it transfers to a process to step S119-12, and determines with the process for the number of effective lines not being complete | finished. If it is determined (step S119-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S119-9, and the same process is repeatedly executed until the process for the number of valid lines is completed.

  In the present embodiment, since the number of effective lines is “1”, it is not determined that the processing for the number of effective lines has not been completed (step S119-11 = No).

(Step S119-12)
In step S119-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for confirming the payout number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the maximum payout number per game has been exceeded. Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum payout number per game is “9”. Then, when the process of step S119-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-13.

(Step S119-13)
In step S119-13, 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 provided in the main RAM 303. The transmission processing data storage area is set. When the process of step S119-13 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Payment processing)
Next, based on FIG. 47, the payout process performed by the process of step S120 in FIG. 38 will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a payout processing subroutine.

(Step S120-1)
In step S120-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a re-game operation. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the re-game operating flag in the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. If it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S120-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S120-3, and if it is determined that the re-game operation is not being performed (step S120). -1 = No), the process proceeds to step S120-2.

(Step S120-2)
In step S120-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the payout number calculated in the payout number calculation process in step S119-10 in a payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-3.

(Step S120-3)
In step S120-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter is “1” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is “1” or more (step S120-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S120-4, and the value of the payout number counter is “0”. If it is determined that there is (step S120-3 = No), the payout process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-4)
In step S120-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal payout start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a medal payout start command to the sub-control board 400, a process of setting the medal payout start command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Here, the “medal payout start command” is a command having information to start paying out medals. Then, when the process of step S120-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S120-5.

(Step S120-5)
In step S120-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “50”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “50”. If it is determined that the value of the medal stored number counter is “50” (step S120-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S120-8, and the value of the medal stored number counter is “50”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S120-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S120-6.

(Step S120-6)
In step S120-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal stored number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-7.

(Step S120-7)
In step S120-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-10.

(Step S120-8)
In step S120-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-9.

(Step S120-9)
In step S120-9, the main CPU 301 performs medal payout processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 controls to pay out “1” medals by driving the hopper 520 through the power supply board 500. Then, when the process of step S120-9 is completed, the process proceeds to step S120-10.

(Step S120-10)
In step S120-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter stored in the main RAM 303 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is “0” (step S120-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S120-11, and the value of the payout number counter is not “0”. Is determined (step S120-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S120-5, and the same process is repeated until the medal payout is completed.

(Step S120-11)
In step S120-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal payout end command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a medal payout end command to the sub-control board 400, a process of setting the medal payout end command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Here, the “medal payout end command” is a command having information indicating that the payout of medals has ended. When the process of step S120-11 ends, the payout process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 48, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S121 of FIG. 38 will be described. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S121-1)
In step S121-1, the main CPU 301 performs RT gaming state transition processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S121-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2.

(Step S121-2)
In step S121-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a gaming state command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the gaming state command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the gaming state to the sub-control board 400. Here, the “gaming state command” is a command having information indicating which gaming state is the RT0 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. When the process of step S121-2 ends, the game state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(RT gaming state transition processing)
Next, based on FIG. 49, the RT game state transition process performed by the process of step S121-1 of FIG. 48 will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-1)
In step S121-1-1, 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 S121-1-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-1-2.

(Step S121-1-2)
In step S121-1-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S121-1-1 is the RT0 gaming state. If it is determined that the player is in the RT0 gaming state (step S121-1-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-3. If it is determined that the player is not in the RT0 gaming state ( Step S121-1-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-4.

(Step S121-1-3)
In step S121-1-3, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT0 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. When the process of step S121-1-3 is completed, the RT gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-4)
In step S121-1-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S121-1-1 is the RT1 gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in the RT1 gaming state (step S121-1-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-5. If it is determined that the game is not in the RT1 gaming state ( Step S121-1-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-6.

(Step S121-1-5)
In step S121-1-5, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT1 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. When the process of step S121-1-5 is completed, the RT gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-6)
In step S121-1-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S121-1-1 is the RT2 gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in the RT2 gaming state (step S121-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-7, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT2 gaming state ( Step S121-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to Step S121-1-8.

(Step S121-1-7)
In step S121-1-7, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT2 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. When the process of step S121-1-7 ends, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-8)
In step S121-1-8, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S121-1-1 is the RT3 gaming state. If it is determined that the player is in the RT3 gaming state (step S121-1-8 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-9. If it is determined that the player is not in the RT3 gaming state ( In step S121-1-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-10.

(Step S121-1-9)
In step S121-1-9, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT3 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S121-1-9 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-10)
In step S121-1-10, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT4 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the gaming state acquired in step S121-1-1 is an RT4 gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in the RT4 gaming state (step S121-1-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S1211-1-11. If it is determined that the game is not in the RT4 gaming state ( In step S121-1-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S1211-1-12.

(Step S121-1-11)
In step S121-1-11, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT4 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S121-1-11 ends, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-12)
In step S121-1-12, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state transition process for RT5 gaming state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on the combination of the current game state and the symbols displayed on the active line. When the process of step S1211-1-12 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(RT0 gaming state game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 50, the gaming state transition processing for RT0 gaming state performed by the processing of step S121-1-3 of FIG. 49 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT0 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-3-1)
In step S121-1-3-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed based on data stored in a display combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S121-1-3-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-3-3, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In such a case (step S121-1-3-1 = No), the RT0 gaming state gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-3-2)
In step S121-1-3-2, 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 S121-1-3-3 is completed, the RT0 gaming state gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Game state transition process for RT1 game state)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the game state transition process for RT1 game state performed by the process of step S121-1-5 of FIG. 49 will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT1 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-5-1)
In step S121-1-5-1, 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 combination of symbols related to the preparation replay is displayed based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S121-1-5-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-5-2, and it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S121-1-5-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-5-3.

(Step S121-1-5-2)
In step S121-1-5-2, 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 S121-1-5-2 is completed, the RT1 gaming state gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-5-3)
In step S121-1-5-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed based on the value stored in the display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. Process. If it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S121-1-5-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-5-4, and the blue 7 replay or follow is displayed. If it is determined that the replay is not displayed (step S121-1-5-3 = No), the RT1 gaming state gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the gaming state transition processing proceeds to step S121-2. Migrate processing.

(Step S121-1-5-4)
In step S121-1-5-4, 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 S121-1-5-4 is completed, the RT1 gaming state gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(RT2 gaming state game state transition processing)
Next, based on FIG. 52, the gaming state transition process for RT2 gaming state performed by the process of step S121-1-7 of FIG. 49 will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT2 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-7-1)
In step S121-1-7-1, 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 based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S121-1-7-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-7-2, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S121-1-7-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-7-3.

(Step S121-1-7-2)
In step S121-1-7-2, 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 S121-1-7-2 is completed, the RT2 gaming state gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-7-3)
In step S121-1-7-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a red 7 replay, a blue 7 replay, or a follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay or follow replay is displayed based on the value stored in the display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. Process. If it is determined that the red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S121-1-7-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-7-4, and red is displayed. When it is determined that 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is not displayed (step S121-1-7-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-7-5.

(Step S121-1-7-4)
In step S121-1-7-4, 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 S121-1-7-4 is completed, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process for RT2 gaming state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-7-5)
In step S121-1-7-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a RUSH replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay is displayed based on a value stored in a display combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RUSH replay is displayed (step S121-1-7-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-7-6, and it is determined that the RUSH replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S121-1-7-5 = No), the RT2 gaming state game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-7-6)
In step S121-1-7-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT5 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT5 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S121-1-7-6 is completed, the RT2 gaming state gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Game state transition process for RT3 game state)
Next, based on FIG. 53, the gaming state transition processing for RT3 gaming state performed by the processing of step S121-1-9 of FIG. 49 will be described. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT3 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-9-1)
In step S121-1-9-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of 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 based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S121-1-9-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-9-2, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S121-1-9-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-9-3.

(Step S121-1-9-2)
In step S121-1-9-2, 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 processing of step S121-1-9-2 is completed, the RT3 gaming state gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-9-3)
In step S121-1-9-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the RT4 transition replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay is displayed based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. . If it is determined that the RT4 transition replay is displayed (step S121-1-9-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-9-4, and the RT4 transition replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S121-1-9-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-9-5.

(Step S121-1-9-4)
In step S121-1-9-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT4 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT4 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-1-9-4 is completed, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process for RT3 gaming state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-9-5)
In step S121-1-9-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a RUSH replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay is displayed based on a value stored in a display combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the RUSH replay is displayed (step S121-1-9-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-9-6, and it is determined that the RUSH replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S121-1-9-5 = No), the RT3 gaming state game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-9-6)
In step S121-1-9-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT5 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT5 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S121-1-9-6 is completed, the RT3 gaming state gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Game state transition process for RT4 game state)
Next, based on FIG. 54, the gaming state transition processing for RT4 gaming state performed by the processing of step S121-1-11 of FIG. 49 will be described. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT4 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-1-1-1)
In step S121-1-11-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of 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 based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S121-1-11-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-11-2, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In this case (step S121-1-11-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S121-1-11-3.

(Step S121-1-11-2)
In step S121-1-11-2, 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 S121-1-11-2 is completed, the subroutine of the gaming state transition process for RT4 gaming state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-11-3)
In step S121-1-11-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a RUSH replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay is displayed based on a value stored in a display combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the RUSH replay is displayed (step S121-1-11-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S121-1-11-4, and it is determined that the RUSH replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S121-1-11-3 = No), the RT4 gaming state game state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-11-4)
In step S121-1-11-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT5 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT5 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S121-1-11-4 is completed, the RT4 gaming state gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(RT5 gaming state game state transition processing)
Next, based on FIG. 55, the gaming state transition processing for RT5 gaming state performed by the processing of step S1211-1-12 of FIG. 49 will be described. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT5 gaming state gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-12-1)
In step S121-1-12-1, 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 based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S1211-1-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S1211-1-12-2, and it is determined that no blank is displayed. In such a case (step S1211-1-12-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S1211-1-12-3.

(Step S121-1-12-2)
In step S1211-1-12-2, 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 processing of step S1211-1-12-2 is completed, the RT5 gaming state game state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Step S121-1-12-3)
In step S121-1-12-3, 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 combination of symbols related to the preparation replay is displayed based on a value stored in a display combination storing area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S121-1-12-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S1211-1-12-4, and it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S121-1-12-3 = No), the RT5 gaming state game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Step S121-1-12-4)
In step S121-1-12-4, 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 S121-1-12-4 is completed, the RT5 gaming state game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, interrupt processing 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”. FIG. 56 shows a subroutine for interrupt processing.

(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 rotation effect time at the time of the rotation effect, the minimum one game time, and the like. Then, when the process of step S203 ends, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel number in order to set a target of a reel to be driven and controlled in a reel drive control process of step S205 described later. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the reel stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 corresponding to the reel number set by the process of step S204 via the reel control board 100, thereby accelerating the reel 17. Perform constant speed, deceleration control, etc. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not all reels have been completed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the reel drive control process of step S205 has been performed for all the reels of the reel 17. If it is determined that all reels have been completed (step S206 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S207. If it is determined that all reels have not been completed (step S206 = No), step S204 is performed. The process is repeated until the reel drive control process is performed on all reels.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs an external signal output process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of outputting the data set by the terminal board signal output process of step S121-2 to the external concentrated terminal board 38. Then, when the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, 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 S208 ends, the process proceeds to step S209.

(Step S209)
In step S209, 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 S209 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  Here, the main CPU 301 performs (a) power-on command, (b) setting change device operation start command, (c) setting change device operation end command, (d) medal automatic insertion command, (e) by control command transmission processing. ) Medal insertion command, (f) medal settlement command, (g) reel rotation start acceptance command, (h) reel rotation start command, (i) reel stop command, (j) re-game operation command, (k) display determination command , (L) a medal payout start command, (m) a medal payout end command, and (n) a game state command. Note that (b) the setting change device operation start command and (c) the setting change device operation end command may be collectively referred to as a “setting change command”. In some cases, (l) medal payout start command and (m) medal payout end command are collectively referred to as “medal payout command”.

(Step S210)
In step S210, 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 S210 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 processing to determine whether or not various switch detection tasks are activated. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs predetermined processing when (a) the effect button detection switch 18sw detects an operation of the effect button 18, or (b) when the cross key detection switch 19sw detects an operation of the cross key 19. A process for determining whether or not various switch detection tasks for executing the process are activated is performed. If it is determined that the various switch detection task is activated (step S306 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302, and it is determined that the various switch detection task is not activated. (Step S306 = No), the process proceeds to Step S307.

(Step S307)
In step S307, the sub CPU 402 performs task activation processing for detecting various switches. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs predetermined processing when (a) the effect button detection switch 18sw detects an operation of the effect button 18, or (b) when the cross key detection switch 19sw detects an operation of the cross key 19. In order to execute the process, a process of starting various switch detection tasks is performed. Then, when the process of step S307 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Main board communication processing)
Next, based on FIG. 58, the main board | substrate communication process performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 57 is demonstrated. FIG. 58 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 command analysis processing, which 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, based on FIG. 59, the command analysis process performed by the process of step S302-3 of FIG. 58 is demonstrated. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect content determination process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of acquiring the production contents. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-2.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs lamp data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which determines the lamp data corresponding to the production content determined by the process of step S302-3-1. Then, when the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which determines the sound data corresponding to the production content determined by the process of step S302-3-1. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 402 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which determines the image data corresponding to the production content determined by the process of step S302-3-1. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Production content determination process)
Next, based on FIG. 60, the effect content determination process performed by the process of step S302-3-1 of FIG. 59 is demonstrated. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a subroutine of effect content determination processing.

(Step S302-3-1-1)
In step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a power-on command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a power-on command. If it is determined that the received command is a power-on command (step S302-3-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2, and the received command is a power supply command. If it is determined that the command is not an input command (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-3-1-3.

(Step S302-3-1-2)
In step S302-3-1-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a power-on command reception process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data at power-on based on a power-on command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-2 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-3-1)
In step S302-3-3-1-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a setting change command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether a command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command. If it is determined that the received command is a setting change command (step S302-3-3-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-4, and the received command is set. If it is determined that the command is not a change command (step S302-3-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-5-1-5.

(Step S302-3-1-4)
In step S302-3-1-1-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for receiving a setting change command, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect data at the time of setting change based on the setting change device operation start command or the setting change device operation end command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. I do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-1 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-5-1-5)
In step S302-3-5-1-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining 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 received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start acceptance command (step S302-3-5-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-6, and the received command Is determined not to be a reel rotation start acceptance command (step S302-3-1-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-7.

(Step S302-3-1-6)
In step S302-3-1-6, 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 processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data based on the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-6 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-7)
In step S302-3-1-7, 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 received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel stop command (step S302-3-7-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-8, and the received command is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the command is not a stop command (step S302-3-1-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-9.

(Step S302-3-1-8)
In step S302-3-1-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel stop command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data at the time of reel stop based on the reel stop command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-8 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-9-1-9)
In step S302-3-9-1-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a display determination command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a display determination command. If it is determined that the received command is a display determination command (step S302-3-9-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-10, and the received command is displayed. If it is determined that the command is not a determination command (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-11.

(Step S302-3-1-1-10)
In step S302-3-1-1-10, 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 processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data based on the reel rotation start acceptance command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-10 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-1-11)
In step S302-3-1-1-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a re-game operation command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a regame operation command. If it is determined that the received command is a re-game operation command (step S302-3-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-12, and the received command is If it is determined that the command is not a re-game operation command (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-13.

(Step S302-3-1-1-12)
In step S302-3-1-1-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a re-game operation command reception process. In this processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data based on the re-game operation command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-12 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on a menu display prohibition flag, which will be described later, based on the reception of the re-game operation command. Thereby, when the re-game is operating, the menu image 600 described later is not displayed. As a result, when the re-game is operating, it is impossible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games.

(Step S302-3-1-1-13)
In step S302-3-1-1-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a gaming state command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a gaming state command. If it is determined that the received command is a gaming state command (step S302-3-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-14, and the received command is a game. If it is determined that the command is not a status command (step S302-3-1-13 = No), the process proceeds to S302-3-1-15.

(Step S302-3-1-1-14)
In step S302-3-1-1-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a game state command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data based on the gaming state command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-14 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-1-15)
In step S302-3-1-1-15, the sub CPU 402 performs processing according to the received command. Specifically, when the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a medal automatic insertion command, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining effect data at the time of automatic medal insertion. When the received command is a medal insertion command, processing for determining effect data at the time of medal insertion is performed. When the received command is a medal settlement command, processing for determining effect data at the time of medal settlement is performed. When the received command is a reel rotation start command, processing for determining effect data at the start of reel rotation is performed. If the received command is a medal payout command, processing for determining effect data at the time of medal payout is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-15 ends, the effect content determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Processing when receiving power-on command)
Next, based on FIG. 61, the process at the time of power-on command reception performed by the process of step S302-3-1-2 in FIG. 60 will be described. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of power-on command reception.

(Step S302-3-2-1-1)
In step S302-3-2-1-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 refers to the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 and performs a process of determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON. If it is determined that the reset prohibition flag is ON (step S302-3-2-1-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2-3 to reset the reset prohibition flag. Is determined not to be ON (step S302-3-2-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2-3.

(Step S302-3-1-2-2)
In step S302-3-1-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-1-2-3.

(Step S302-3-1-2-3)
In step S302-3-1-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “64” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “64” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-2-4.

(Step S302-3-1-2-4)
In step S302-3-1-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect when the power is turned on based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 404. When the process of S302-3-1-2-4 is completed, the power-on command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Processing when setting change command is received)
Next, based on FIG. 62, the setting change command reception process performed by the process of step S302-3-1-1 in FIG. 60 will be described. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing upon receiving a setting change command.

(Step S302-3-1-4-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the received command is a setting change device operation start command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a setting change device operation start command. If it is determined that the received command is a setting change device operation start command (step S302-3-1-4-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-4-2. If it is determined that the received command is not a setting change device operation start command (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-1-4-5. To do.

(Step S302-3-1-4-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON based on the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the reset prohibition flag is ON (step S302-3-1-4-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-4-4, and the reset prohibition flag is set. Is determined not to be ON (step S302-3-1-4-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-4-3.

(Step S302-3-1-4-3)
In step S302-3-1-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-4-4.

(Step S302-3-1-4-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “64” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “64” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-1-4-5.

(Step S302-3-1-4-5)
In step S302-3-1-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, when the received command is a setting change device operation start command, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content at the start of setting change. Further, when the received command is a setting change device operation end command, processing for determining the production contents at the end of the setting change is performed. When the process of step S302-3-1-4-5 ends, the setting change command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs control for prohibiting resetting the number of bonus preparation state transition games for “64” games in the power-on command reception process and the setting change command reception process. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the setting value has been changed for the player.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 402 receives the power-on command and receives the setting change device operation start command when the menu image 600 described later is displayed during the “64” game. However, the resetting of the number of Bonus preparation state transition games cannot be selected and the control for prohibiting the resetting of the Bonus preparation state transition game number is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the Bonus preparation state transition game number may not be reset by physically disabling the effect button 18 and the cross key 19.

(Reel rotation start acceptance command reception processing)
Next, based on FIG. 63, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process performed by the process of step S302-3-6-1 in FIG. 60 will be described. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

(Step S302-3-1-6-1)
In step S302-3-1-6-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state transition game number reset process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining again the number of bonus preparation state transition games. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-6-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-6-2.

(Step S302-3-1-1-6-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “01” to “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “01” to “03” based on values stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. When it is determined that the state numbers are “01” to “03” (step S302-3-6-1-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3. If it is determined that the state number is not “01” to “03” (step S302-3-6-1-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a normal state process 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 bonus preparation state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-6-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “04” to “05”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “04” to “05” based on values stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. If it is determined that the state numbers are “04” to “05” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5. If it is determined that the state number is not “04” to “05” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a precursor stage process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 67. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “06”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “06” 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 “06” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “06” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-8.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a self-releasing mode process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a self-releasing lottery process or the like performed based on information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-6-8)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-8, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “07” to “09”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “07” to “09” based on values stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. If it is determined that the state numbers are “07” to “09” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9. If it is determined that the state number is not “07” to “09” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-10. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus state process 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 bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-6-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state numbers are “10” to “12”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “10” to “12” based on the values stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. If it is determined that the state numbers are “10” to “12” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11. If it is determined that the status number is not “10” to “12” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-12. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a processing for the Bonus state during ART, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 70. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6)
In step S302-3-1-6-12, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “13”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “13” 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 “13” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13, and the state number is set. Is determined not to be “13” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-14.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game process 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 game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-14)
In step S302-3-6-1-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state numbers are “14” to “15”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “14” to “15” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. If it is determined that the state numbers are “14” to “15” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15. If it is determined that the state number is not “14” to “15” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-16. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number determination state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the ART game when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04” to “08”. The processing to do is performed. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-16)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-16, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “16” to “17”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state numbers are “16” to “17” based on values stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. When it is determined that the state numbers are “16” to “17” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17. If it is determined that the status number is not “16” to “17” (step S302-3-6-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18. .

(Step S302-3-1-6-17)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number addition state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of games to be added to the number of games that can be played in the ART game when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04” to “08”. The processing to do is performed. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-18, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 74. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a promotion lottery process using the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 31) in the case of the Bonus preparation state A or the Bonus preparation state B. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Bonus preparation state line game number reset processing)
Next, the Bonus preparation state line game number reset process performed by the process of Step S302-3-6-1-6-1 of FIG. 63 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the Bonus preparation state line game number reset process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-1-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-1-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON based on the value stored in the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the reset prohibition flag is ON (step S302-3-6-1-1-Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-1-2. If it is determined that the reset prohibition flag is not ON (step S302-3-6-1-1-No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-1-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-1-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is “1” or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is equal to or greater than “1”. If it is determined that the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is “1” or more (step S302-3-6-1-1-2 = Yes), step S302-3-1-6-1. -3, when it is determined that the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S302-3-6-1-1-2 = No), the Bonus preparation state transition is performed. The number-of-games reset process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-6-2 of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-3-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-1-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the reset prohibition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-3-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-4-1.

(Step S302-3-6-1-4-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-1-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 by the process of step S302-3-6-1-3-1, resulting in a reset prohibition game. A process of determining whether or not the value of the number counter is “0” is performed. If it is determined that the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-4 = Yes), step S302-3-1-6-1 is executed. If the process is shifted to 5 and it is determined that the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-4 = No), the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset is performed. The process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-6-2 of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-1-1-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5 is completed, the bonus preparation state transition game number reset process is ended, and the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process step S302-3-6-1-6 is completed. The processing is shifted to 2.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the Bonus ready state transition game number reset flag is ON (step S302-3-6-1-6 = Yes), step S302-3-1-6-1-7. If it is determined that the Bonus ready state transition game number reset flag is not ON (step S302-3-6-1-6-6 = No), the Bonus ready state transition game number reset process is performed. The process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-6-2 of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-1-1-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state transition game number redetermination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on the reset bonus preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 29) provided in the sub ROM 404. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-8.

(Step S302-3-1-6-1-8)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-1-1-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state transition game number storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 sets the Bonus preparation state transition game number determined by the Bonus preparation state transition game number redetermination process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-7 to the Bonus provided in the sub RAM 405. A process of overwriting the preparation state transition game number storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of overwriting the Bonus preparation state transfer game number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 by the Bonus preparation state transfer game number storage process, but the present invention is not limited to this. It will never be done. For example, after clearing the Bonus preparation state transition game number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, the Bonus preparation determined by the Bonus preparation state transition game number redetermination process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-7. The number of state transition games may be set in the Bonus preparation state transition game number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-1-9)
In step S302-3-1-6-1-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-10.

(Step S302-3-1-6-1-10)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-1-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the reset cancellation permission flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the value of the reset cancellation permission flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-10 ends, the bonus preparation state transition game number reset process ends, and the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process receives step S302-3-6-1-6. The processing is shifted to 2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 determines again the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on the reception of the reel rotation start acceptance command having information that the operation of the start lever 10 has been operated. I do. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to turn off the reset cancellation permission flag based on the reception of the reel rotation start acceptance command having information that the start lever 10 has been operated. For this reason, until the start lever 10 is operated by the player, the re-determination of the number of bonus preparation state transition games can be canceled. Therefore, even after the player accidentally operates the 1BET button 7 or the MAX-BET button 8, the redetermination of the number of bonus preparation state transition games can be canceled by operating the settlement button 9.

(Normal processing)
Next, based on FIG. 65, the normal state process performed by the process of step S302-3-1-6-3 in FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-1, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-2. If it is determined that the state number is not “01” (step S302-3-6-1-6-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter by the process of Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-2, and as a result, the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter To determine whether or not becomes “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-3-3 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. When the process proceeds to 3-4 and it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-3-3 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-3-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the Bonus preparation state A, the Bonus preparation state B, and the Bonus preparation state C based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-5.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-3. Perform the process. More specifically, when the Bonus preparation state A is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-4, the state number provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Processing to update the value of the storage area to “18” is performed. When the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-4, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “19”. If the Bonus preparation state C is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-4, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “20”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a self-releasing mode lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the self-releasing mode based on the self-releasing mode lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 404, information on the winning area, and the self-releasing mode lottery probability. A lottery to determine whether or not to do. In addition, when it is determined to shift to the self-releasing mode, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the number of games that can be played in the self-releasing mode to the value of the self-releasing mode game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-7)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the self-releasing mode is determined by the self-releasing mode lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-3-6. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-7 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-8, and is not winning (Step S302-3-6-1-6-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “06” 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 “06”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a precursor stage A transition determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the precursor stage A based on the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-10.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-10)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to move to the precursor stage A. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the precursor stage A is determined by the full-length stage A shift determination process of S302-3-1-6-3-9. If it is determined to move to the precursor stage A (step S302-3-6-1-6-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-11, and the precursor If it is determined not to move to stage A (step S302-3-6-1-6-3-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-11)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “04” 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 “04”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-19.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a precursor game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of games to be played in the precursor stage A, and stores the determined number of games in a precursor game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-13)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a return lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the Bonus preparation state based on a return lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. A process for drawing whether or not to do is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-14.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-14)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the return lottery has been won. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the return lottery is won as a result of the return lottery process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13. If it is determined that the return lottery has been won (step S302-3-6-1-6-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15 to return. If it is determined that the lottery is not won (step S302-3-6-1-6-14 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-15)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-15, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining 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 S302-3-6-1-6-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16. If it is determined that the state number is not “02” (step S302-3-6-1-6-15 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-18. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the Bonus preparation state A, the Bonus preparation state B, and the Bonus preparation state C based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-17)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-17, the sub CPU 402 performs state number update processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-16. Perform the process. More specifically, if the Bonus preparation state A is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16, the state number provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Processing to update the value of the storage area to “18” is performed. When the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “19”. If the Bonus preparation state C is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-16, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “20”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-18)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-18, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “13” 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 “13”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-19.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-19)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-19, 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 ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-6-20. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21 ends, the normal state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Menu display prohibition setting process)
Next, the menu display prohibition setting process performed by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-21 in FIG. 65 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a subroutine of menu display prohibition setting processing.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-32-1)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of loading the determined effect. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which loads the effect determined by the effect determination process of step S302-3-1-6-3-20. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-21-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-21-2.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-21-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. And when it determines with the value of a continuous production counter being "0" (step S302-3-6-1-6-21-2 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-3- If the process proceeds to 21-3 and it is determined that the value of the continuous effect counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-21-2 = No), the menu display prohibition setting is set. The process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-6-3-21-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-21-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the determined effect is a specific effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect loaded by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-21-1 is a specific effect. And when it determines with the determined effect being a specific effect (step S302-3-6-1-6-21-3 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-. If the determined production is determined not to be a specific production (step S302-3-6-1-6-21-3 = No), the menu display prohibition setting process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-3-21-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the determined effect is a continuous effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect loaded by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-21-1 is a continuous effect. When it is determined that the determined effect is a continuous effect (step S302-3-6-1-6-21-4 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21- If the process proceeds to 5 and it is determined that the determined effect is not a continuous effect (step S302-3-6-1-6-21-4 = No), step S302-3-1-6. The process is shifted to -3-21-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the value of the continuous effect counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the determined specific effect. More specifically, when a continuous effect performed between “3” games is determined as the specific effect, a process of setting “4” to the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub-RAM 405 is performed. . On the other hand, when the effect for notifying the transition of the state managed by the sub control board 400 in one game is determined as the specific effect, “2” is set to the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Perform the process. For this reason, in the present embodiment, display of a menu image 600 described later is prohibited until the game next to the game in which the specific effect is performed ends. As a result, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games until the next game after the game in which the specific effect is performed ends. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-21-21-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the menu display prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on a menu display prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-3-21-6 ends, the menu display prohibition setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Treatment for precursor stage)
Next, based on FIG. 67, the precursor stage process performed by the process of step S302-3-1-6-5 of FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the precursor stage process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-1)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-2.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-2-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “04” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “04” (step S302-3-6-1-5-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-3. However, if it is determined that the state number is not “04” (step S302-3-6-1-5-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-12. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-4.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-5-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter by the process of Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-3, and as a result, the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter To determine whether or not becomes “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-4 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. If the process proceeds to 5-5 and it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5-4 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-5-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the Bonus preparation state A, the Bonus preparation state B, and the Bonus preparation state C based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-6, the sub CPU 402 performs state number update processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the bonus preparation state sorting lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5. Perform the process. More specifically, if the Bonus preparation state A is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5, the state number provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Processing to update the value of the storage area to “18” is performed. If the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “19”. If the Bonus preparation state C is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-5, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “20”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a self-releasing mode lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the self-releasing mode based on the self-releasing mode lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 404, information on the winning area, and the self-releasing mode lottery probability. A lottery to determine whether or not to do. In addition, when it is determined to shift to the self-releasing mode, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the number of games that can be played in the self-releasing mode to the value of the self-releasing mode game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-8.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the self-releasing mode is determined by the self-releasing mode lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-5-7. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-8 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-9, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-5-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-10.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “06” 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 “06”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-10)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-5-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-1, and as a result, the value of the precursor game number counter becomes “0”. A process of determining whether or not has been performed is performed. If it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5-10 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-5-11 is performed. When it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-10 = No), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. The processing is shifted to 5-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-11)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-11, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-5-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-12, 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 stored in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-13)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-14.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-14)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-5-14, 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 subtracts “1” from the value of the ART game number counter in the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-12, and as a result, the value of the ART game number counter becomes “0”. A process of determining whether or not has been performed is performed. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5-14 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-5-15 is performed. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-14 = No), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. The process proceeds to 5-16.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-15)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-15, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-5-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-16)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-5-16, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter by the process of Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-13. To determine whether or not becomes “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-16 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. If the process proceeds to 5-17 and it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-16 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-5-19.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. More specifically, the sub CPU 402, based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404, the ART during Bonus preparation state A, the ART Bonus preparation state B, and the ART Bonus preparation state. A process for determining one of C is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-18.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-18)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-18, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-17. Perform the process. More specifically, when the Bonus preparation state A during ART is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery processing in Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17, it is provided in the sub RAM 405. Processing to update the value of the state number storage area to “21” is performed. If the Bonus preparation state B during ART is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17, the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. The process of updating the value of “22” to “22” is performed. If the Bonus preparation state C in ART is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17, the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. The process of updating the value of to 23 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-19)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-5-19, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-1, and as a result, the value of the precursor game number counter becomes “0”. A process of determining whether or not has been performed is performed. If it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5-19 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-5-20 is performed. When it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-19 = No), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. The processing is shifted to 5-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-20)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-20, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “13” 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 “13”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-21)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-21, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-5-22.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-5-22)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-5-22, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-6-21. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-5-22 ends, the precursor stage process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Self-releasing mode processing)
Next, the self-releasing mode process performed by the process of step S302-3-6-1-7 in FIG. 63 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the self-releasing mode processing.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-1)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-2.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-7-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter in the process of Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-1, and as a result, the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter To determine whether or not becomes “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-7-2 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. If the process proceeds to 7-3 and it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-7-2 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-7-5.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the Bonus preparation state A, the Bonus preparation state B, and the Bonus preparation state C based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-4.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-1-6-7-3. Perform the process. More specifically, if the Bonus preparation state A is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-7-3, the state number provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Processing to update the value of the storage area to “18” is performed. When the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-7-3, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “19”. When the Bonus preparation state C is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-7-3, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “20”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the self-release mode game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the self-release mode game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a self-releasing lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a self-releasing lottery based on a self-releasing lottery table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 404 and a winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result is obtained as a result of performing the self-releasing lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-6. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-7 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 selects one of the Bonus preparation state A, the Bonus preparation state B, and the Bonus preparation state C based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-7-8. Perform the process. More specifically, if the Bonus preparation state A is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8, the state number provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Processing to update the value of the storage area to “18” is performed. If the Bonus preparation state B is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “19”. When the Bonus preparation state C is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-7-8, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. Is updated to “20”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-10.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-10)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-7-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the value of the self-release mode game number counter to “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the self-release mode game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-11)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-7-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the self-release mode game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the self-release mode game number counter in the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-5. A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the value of the self-release mode game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-7-11 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-7. If the process proceeds to -12 and it is determined that the value of the self-release mode game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = No), step S302-3- The process proceeds to 1-6-7-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-12, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-7-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-13)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-13, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-7-14.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-7-14)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-7-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-7-13. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-7-14 ends, the self-releasing mode process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Bonus state processing)
Next, based on FIG. 69, the Bonus state process performed by the process of step S302-3-6-1-9 in FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the Bonus state process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-1)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “07”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “07” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “07” (step S302-3-6-1-9-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-2. If it is determined that the state number is not “07” (step S302-3-6-1-6-9-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-5. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-2)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a navigation stock lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 acquires the number of navigation stocks based on the Bonus state A ART lottery table (see FIG. 34) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Whether or not to draw. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-3.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result is obtained as a result of the lottery by the navigation stock lottery process of step S302-3-6-1-9-2. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-9-3 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-4, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a navigation stock number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of navigation stocks acquired by the navigation stock lottery process of S302-3-6-1-6-9-2 to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-9-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “08”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “08” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “08” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-6. If it is determined that the state number is not “08” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-10. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-6)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-9-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the number of navigation stocks is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-7. When it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-10. To migrate.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-7, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number determination state transition lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 enters the ART game number determination state based on the Bonus state B ART lottery table (see FIG. 32) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to move. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-8.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning is obtained as a result of the lottery by the ART game number determination state transition lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-9. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-9, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-1-6-9-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “3” to the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “3” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-10, the sub CPU 402 performs navigation stock addition lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the ART game number determination state based on the navigation stock addition lottery table (see FIG. 33) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Whether or not to draw. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-11)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning result is determined as a result of the lottery by the navigation stock addition lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-9. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-12, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-9-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “2” to the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “2” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus state game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-14.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-14)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-9-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the bonus state game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13, and as a result, the bonus state Processing for determining whether or not the value of the game number counter is “0” is performed. When it is determined that the value of the Bonus state game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-9-14 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-9 is performed. When the process proceeds to -15 and it is determined that the value of the bonus state game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-9-14 = No), step S302 is performed. The process shifts to 3-1-6-9-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-15)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-9-15, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more (step S302-3-6-1-6-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-16. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S302-3-6-1-6-15 = No), step S302-3-1-6-9-19 is performed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-16)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-9-16, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “07” or “08”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “07” or “08” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “07” or “08” (step S302-3-6-1-6-16 = Yes), step S302-3-1-6-9- When the process is shifted to 17 and it is determined that the state number is not “07” or “08” (step S302-3-6-1-6-16 = No), step S302-3-1— The process proceeds to 6-9-18.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-17)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-17, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “14” 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 “14”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-18)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-18, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “15” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “15”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-19)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-19, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-9-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-20)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-20, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 2 (see FIG. 26) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-9-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-9-21)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-9-21, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting the display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-9-20. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-9-21 ends, the bonus state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Process for Bonus status during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 70, the processing for the Bonus state during ART performed by the processing of step S302-3-6-1-11 in FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the Bonus state during ART.

(Step S302-3-6-1-11-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-11-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “10”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “10” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “10” (step S302-3-6-1-11-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-11-2. If it is determined that the state number is not “10” (step S302-3-6-1-11-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-5. .

(Step S302-3-1-6-11-2)
In step S302-3-1-6-11-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a navigation stock lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 acquires the number of navigation stocks based on the Bonus state A ART lottery table (see FIG. 34) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Whether or not to draw. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-3.

(Step S302-3-6-1-11-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result is obtained as a result of the lottery by the navigation stock lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-11-2. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-11-3 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-11-4, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-11-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a navigation stock number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of navigation stocks acquired by the navigation stock lottery process of S302-3-6-1-61-2 to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “11”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “11” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “11” (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-6. If it is determined that the state number is not “11” (step S302-3-6-1-11-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-10. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of navigation stocks is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-7. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-10. To migrate.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-7, the sub CPU 402 performs ART game number addition state transition lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 enters the ART game number addition state based on the Bonus state B ART lottery table (see FIG. 32) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to move. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-8.

(Step S302-3-6-1-11-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning result is obtained as a result of the lottery process in the step S302-3-1-6-11-7, which is the lottery process for adding the number of ART games. And when it determines with having been won (step S302-3-6-1-6-8 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-9, and it has not won. Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “3” to the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “3” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-10, the sub CPU 402 performs navigation stock addition lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 shifts to the ART game number determination state based on the navigation stock addition lottery table (see FIG. 33) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Whether or not to draw. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-11)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result is obtained as a result of the lottery by the navigation stock addition lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-11. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-11-11 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-12, and is not winning (Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “2” to the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “2” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13)
In Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus state game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-14.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-14)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-14, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the bonus state game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the Bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 by the process of step S302-3-6-1-11-13, and as a result, the Bonus state Processing for determining whether or not the value of the game number counter is “0” is performed. When it is determined that the value of the Bonus state game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-11-14 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-11 is performed. If the process proceeds to -15 and it is determined that the value of the bonus state game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-11-14 = No), step S302 is performed. The process shifts to 3-1-6-11-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-15)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-6-11-15, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more (step S302-3-6-1-6-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-16. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S302-3-6-1-6-11-15 = No), step S302-3-6-1-6-11-19 The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-16)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-16, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “10” or “11”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “10” or “11” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “10” or “11” (step S302-3-6-1-6-16 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-11- When the process is shifted to 17 and it is determined that the state number is not “10” or “11” (step S302-3-6-1-11-16 = No), step S302-3-1-1 The processing is shifted to 6-11-18.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-17)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-17, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “16” 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 “16”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-18)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-18, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “17” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “17”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-19)
In Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-19, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-11-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11-20.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-20)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-20, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 2 (see FIG. 26) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-20 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-6-1-6-11-21.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-11-21)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11-21, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-11-20. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-11-21 is completed, the processing for the Bonus state during ART is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(ART game processing)
Next, based on FIG. 71, the ART game process performed by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6 in FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a subroutine for ART game processing.

(Step S302-3-6-1-63-1)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-1, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-13 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-2.

(Step S302-3-1-6-13-2)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13.

(Step S302-3-1-6-13-3)
In step S302-3-1-6-13-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter in the process of Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-2. To determine whether or not becomes “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-13 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. If the process proceeds to 13-4 and it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-3 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-13-6.

(Step S302-3-1-6-13-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process. More specifically, the sub CPU 402, based on the Bonus preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 30) provided in the sub ROM 404, the ART during Bonus preparation state A, the ART Bonus preparation state B, and the ART Bonus preparation state. A process for determining one of C is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-5.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 updates the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 based on the result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-13-5. Perform the process. More specifically, when the Bonus preparation state A during ART is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-4, it is provided in the sub RAM 405. Processing to update the value of the state number storage area to “21” is performed. If the Bonus preparation state B in ART is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-4, the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. The process of updating the value of “22” to “22” is performed. If the Bonus preparation state C in ART is determined as a result of the Bonus preparation state distribution lottery process in Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-4, the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is determined. The process of updating the value of to 23 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number addition lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs lottery to increase the number of ART games based on the ART game number addition lottery table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. I do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning result is determined as a result of the lottery process by adding the number of ART games in step S302-3-6-1-6-6. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-13-7 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-8, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-1-6-13-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-8, the sub CPU 402 performs ART game number addition processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of games won in the lottery process by adding the number of ART games in step S302-3-6-1-6-6 to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Perform the process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-9, 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 subtracts “1” from the value of the ART game number counter by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13. As a result, the value of the ART game number counter becomes “0”. Processing to determine whether or not When it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-13 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6-13-10 is performed. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = No), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. The processing is shifted to 13-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-10, 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 S302-3-6-1-6-13-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-11)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-11, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-11 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-13-12.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-13-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-13-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-6-11. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-13-12 ends, the ART game process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(ART game number determination state processing)
Next, based on FIG. 72, the ART game number determination state process performed by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15 of FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART game number determination state processing.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-15-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the winning area is any one of “04” to “06”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is any one of “04” to “06”. Processing to determine whether or not there is is performed. If it is determined that the winning area is any of “04” to “06” (step S302-3-6-1-15-1 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. When the process proceeds to 15-2 and it is determined that the winning area is not any of “04” to “06” (step S302-3-6-1-15-1 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-15-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-1-6-15-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more (step S302-3-6-1-6-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-3. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S302-3-6-1-6-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9. Migrate processing.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the navigation stock. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-4.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery of the number of games to be added based on the added game number determination table (see FIG. 35) stored in the sub ROM 404. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-5.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of games to be added determined by the ART game number determination process in step S405-1-10-15-4 to the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Process to store. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process by adding the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of navigation stocks based on the ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table (see FIG. 36) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery to determine whether or not to add. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the lottery by the lottery process by adding the number of navigation stock in step S302-3-6-1-6-15 is won. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-1-6-15-7 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-8, and is not winning. Is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-15-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a navigation stock number addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of navigation stocks won in the lottery process by adding the number of navigation stocks in step S302-3-6-1-6-15-6 to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Process to store. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-9 is completed, the process proceeds to S302-3-6-1-6-15-10.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-15-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-15-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-6-15. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-15-10 ends, the ART game number determination state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Process for adding the number of ART games)
Next, based on FIG. 73, the ART game number addition state process performed by the process of step S302-3-1-6-17 of FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a subroutine for processing for adding the number of ART games.

(Step S302-3-6-1-17-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-1-17-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning area is any one of “04” to “06”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is any one of “04” to “06”. Processing to determine whether or not there is is performed. When it is determined that the winning area is any of “04” to “06” (step S302-3-6-1-17-1 = Yes), step S302-3-6-1-6 is performed. When the process proceeds to 17-2 and it is determined that the winning area is not any of “04” to “06” (step S302-3-6-1-17-1 = No), step S302- The process proceeds to 3-1-6-17-6.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-2)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is “1” or more (step S302-3-6-1-6-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-3. If it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is not “1” or more (step S302-3-6-1-6-17-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9. Migrate processing.

(Step S302-3-1-6-17-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the navigation stock. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-4.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery of the number of games to be added based on the added game number determination table (see FIG. 35) stored in the sub ROM 404. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-5.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an ART game number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of games to be added determined by the ART game number determination process in step S405-1-10-17-4 to the ART game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Process to store. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a lottery process by adding the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of navigation stocks based on the ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table (see FIG. 36) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery to determine whether or not to add. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning result is determined as a result of the lottery process by adding the number of navigation stocks in step S302-3-6-1-6-17-6. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-17-7 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-8, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-1-6-17-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a navigation stock number addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 adds the number of navigation stocks selected by the lottery process by adding the number of navigation stocks in step S302-3-6-1-6-17-6 to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Process to store. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 3 (see FIG. 27) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-6-1-6-17-10.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-17-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-17-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-6-17-9. When the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-17-10 ends, the ART game number determination state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Bonus ready state processing)
Next, based on FIG. 74, the Bonus preparation state process performed by the process of Step S302-3-6-1-18 of FIG. 63 will be described. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the Bonus preparation state process.

(Step S302-3-6-1-18-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-6-18-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “18”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “18” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “18” (step S302-3-6-1-18-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-18-2. If it is determined that the state number is not “18” (step S302-3-6-1-18-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-5. .

(Step S302-3-1-6-18-2)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-2, the sub CPU 402 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 31A) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-3.

(Step S302-3-1-6-18-3)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-2. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-18 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-4, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-1-6-18-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-4)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, when the sub CPU 402 is promoted to the Bonus preparation state B by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-2, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is set to “ 19 "is updated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 402 is promoted to the Bonus preparation state C by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-2, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is set to “20”. Perform the update process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-5)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “19”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “19” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “19” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18. If it is determined that the status number is not “19” (step S302-3-6-1-6-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-9. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-6)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-6, the sub CPU 402 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 31B) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-7.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-7)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-6. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-7 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-8, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-1-6-18-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-8)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, when the sub CPU 402 is promoted to the Bonus preparation state C by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-6, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “ To update to "20". Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-9)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “21”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “21” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the status number is “21” (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-10. If it is determined that the state number is not “21” (step S302-3-6-1-6-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-13. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-10)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 31A) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-11.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-11)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-10. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-11 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-12, and is not winning Is determined (step S302-3-1-6-18-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-12)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-12, the sub CPU 402 performs state number update processing. Specifically, when the sub CPU 402 is promoted to the Bonus preparation state B by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-2, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is set to “ 22 ”is updated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 402 is promoted to the bonus preparation state C by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-2, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is set to “23”. Perform the update process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-13)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “22”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “22” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “19” (step S302-3-6-1-6-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-14. If it is determined that the status number is not “19” (step S302-3-6-1-6-18 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17. .

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-14)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-14, the sub CPU 402 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 31B) stored in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-15.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-15)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-15, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is obtained as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S302-3-6-1-6-14. And when it determines with having won (step S302-3-6-1-6-15 = Yes), it transfers a process to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-16, and is not winning If it is determined (step S302-3-6-1-6-15 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-16)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-16, the sub CPU 402 performs a state number update process. Specifically, when the sub CPU 402 is promoted to the Bonus preparation state C by the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-14, the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is set to “ 23 "is updated. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 includes an effect determination table 1 (see FIG. 25) provided in the sub ROM 404, a winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Based on the value or the like, a process for determining the content of the effect is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-17 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-6-1-6-18-18.

(Step S302-3-6-1-6-18-18)
In step S302-3-6-1-6-18-18, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu display prohibition setting process (see FIG. 66). In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of prohibiting display of a menu image 600 described later when a specific effect is determined by the effect determination process in step S302-3-6-1-6-17. Then, when the process of step S302-3-6-1-6-18-18 ends, the ART game number determination state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Process when receiving display judgment command)
Next, based on FIG. 75, the process at the time of display determination command reception performed by the process of step S302-3-1-10 of FIG. 60 will be described. FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of display determination command reception.

(Step S302-3-1-1-1)
In step S302-3-1-1-10, 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 performs a process of determining whether a combination of symbols related to the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, or the follow replay is displayed on the active line based on information included in the display determination command. . If it is determined that a red 7 replay, a blue 7 replay, or a follow replay is displayed (step S302-3-1-1-10 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2. If it is determined that the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, and the follow replay are not displayed (step S302-3-1-1-10 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-3. The process is transferred to.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a red / blue 7 / follow replay display process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the state number based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-10-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-7.

(Step S302-3-1-10-3)
In step S302-3-1-1-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a RUSH replay is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed on the active line based on the information included in the display determination command. If it is determined that the RUSH replay is displayed (step S302-3-10-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-10-4, and the RUSH replay is displayed. If it is determined that it is not present (step S302-3-1-10-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-5.

(Step S302-3-1-10-4)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a RUSH replay display process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the state number based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-10-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-10-7.

(Step S302-3-1-10-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line based on information included in the display determination command. And when it determines with the blank being displayed (step S302-3-1-10-5 = YES), a process transfers to step S302-3-1-1-10-6, and the blank is not displayed. Is determined (step S302-3-1-10-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-7.

(Step S302-3-1-10-6)
In step S302-3-1-10-6, the sub CPU 402 performs blank display processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the state number based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-10-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-7.

(Step S302-3-1-10-7)
In step S302-3-1-1-7, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process. Specifically, sub CPU402 performs the process which determines an effect based on the combination etc. which were determined at the time of reel rotation start reception command reception, and the symbol displayed on the effective line. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-10-7 ends, the process proceeds to S302-3-1-1-8.

(Step S302-3-1-10-8)
In step S302-3-1-1-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “1500” to the standby timer counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “1500” to a standby timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-10-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-10-9.

  Here, the value of the standby timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is decremented by “1” every “2” ms. Therefore, the time until the value of the standby timer counter becomes “0” is “3” seconds (1500 × “2” ms).

(Step S302-3-1-10-9)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-9, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not it is at the end of the specific effect. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter has become “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405. And when it determines with it being the time of completion | finish of a specific production (step S302-3-1-10-9 = YES), a process is transferred to step S302-3-1-10-10, and a specific production is complete | finished. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-10-9 = NO), the display determination command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 has become “0” in the processing of step S302-3-1-10-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when receiving a payout command, it may be possible to determine whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 has become “0”. In the game state command receiving process, the sub RAM 405 may be used. It is good also as performing the process which determines whether the value of the continuous production counter provided in "0" became "0".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 subtracts “1” from the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 in the process of step S302-3-1-10-9. There is no limit. For example, when a payout command is received, “1” may be subtracted from the value of the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405, or in the processing at the time of game state command reception, the continuous effect counter provided in the sub RAM 405 may be subtracted. “1” may be subtracted from the value.

(Step S302-3-1-1-10)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the menu display prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the menu display prohibition flag in the menu display prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-1-1-10-10 ends, the display determination command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Red 7 / Blue 7 / Follow replay display process)
Next, based on FIG. 76, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display time process performed by the process of step S302-3-10-2 of FIG. 75 will be described. FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing.

(Step S302-3-1-10-2-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning area is “07”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the winning area is “07” based on information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the winning area is “07” (step S302-3-1-10-2-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-2. If it is determined that the winning area is not “07” (step S302-3-1-10-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-4. To do.

(Step S302-3-1-10-2-2)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “3” to the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing of adding “3” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 and storing it. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-10-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-2-3.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-3)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-2-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “09” 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 “09”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-3 is completed, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-20.

(Step S302-3-10-2-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-2-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “18” or “21”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “18” or “21” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “18” or “21” (step S302-3-1-1-2-4 = Yes), step S302-3-1-10-2- If the status number is not “18” or “21” (step S302-3-10-2-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1. The process proceeds to 10-2-9.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-2-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “20” to the value of the Bonus state game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “20” to the value of the bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-6.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-6)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-2-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “18”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “18” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “18” (step S302-3-10-2-6 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-7. If it is determined that the state number is not “18” (step S302-3-10-2-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-8. .

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-7)
In step S302-3-1-1-2-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “07” 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 “07”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-2-20.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-8)
In step S302-3-1-1-2-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “10” 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 “10”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-20.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-9)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-2-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “19” or “22”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “19” or “22” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “19” or “22” (step S302-3-1-1-2-9 = Yes), step S302-3-1-10-2- When the process is shifted to 10 and it is determined that the state number is not “19” or “22” (step S302-3-1-10-2-9 = No), step S302-3-1-1 The process proceeds to 10-2-14.

(Step S302-3-1-10-2-10)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “48” to the value of the Bonus state game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “48” to the value of the Bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-10-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-11.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-11)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-2-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “19”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “19” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “19” (step S302-3-1-1-2-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-12. If it is determined that the state number is not “19” (step S302-3-1-1-2-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-13. .

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-12)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-12, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “08” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “08”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-20.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-13)
In step S302-3-1-1-2-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “11” 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 “11”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-20.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-14)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-2-14, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “20” or “23”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “20” or “23” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “20” or “23” (step S302-3-10-2-14 = Yes), step S302-3-1-10-2- 15, and when it is determined that the state number is not “20” or “23” (step S302-3-10-2-14 = No), red 7, blue 7, follow The replay display time process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-8 of the display determination command reception time process.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-15)
In step S302-3-1-1-2-15, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adding “3” to the number of navigation stocks. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing of adding “3” to the navigation stock storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 and storing it. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-16.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-16)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-16, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “48” to the value of the Bonus state game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “48” to the value of the Bonus state game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-17.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-17)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-17, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “20”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “20” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “20” (step S302-3-10-2-17 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-18. If it is determined that the state number is not “20” (step S302-3-10-2-17 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-19. .

(Step S302-3-10-2-18)
In step S302-3-1-1-2-18, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting "09" 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 “09”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-1-2-20.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-19)
In step S302-3-1-10-2-19, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “12” as the state number. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for updating the value of the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 to “12”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-1-2-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-2-20.

(Step S302-3-1-1-2-20)
In step S302-3-1-1-2-20, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag in the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-10-2-20 is completed, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process is terminated, and the display determination command reception process step S302-3-1-1-10 is completed. The process is shifted to -8.

(RUSH replay display processing)
Next, based on FIG. 77, the RUSH replay display time process performed by the process of step S302-3-10-4 of FIG. 75 will be described. FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a subroutine for RUSH replay display processing.

(Step S302-3-1-10-4-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is any one of “14” to “17”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether any of state numbers “14” to “17” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is any one of “14” to “17” (step S302-3-1-10-4-1 = Yes), step S302-3-1-10- When the process proceeds to 4-2 and it is determined that the state number is not any of “14” to “17” (step S302-3-10-4-1 = No), the RUSH replay display is performed. The time process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-10-8 of the display determination command reception process.

(Step S302-3-1-10-4-2)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “13” 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 “13”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-10-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-4-3.

(Step S302-3-1-10-4-3)
In step S302-3-1-10-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state transition game number determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state during ART based on the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 28) provided in the sub ROM 404, A process of storing in the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter provided in the RAM 405 is performed. When the process of step S302-3-1-1-10-4-3 is completed, the RUSH replay display process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-8 of the display determination command reception process. To do.

(Blank display processing)
Next, based on FIG. 78, the blank display time process performed by the process of step S302-3-1-10-6 in FIG. 75 will be described. FIG. 78 shows a subroutine for blank display processing.

(Step S302-3-1-1-10-6-1)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-6-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02” or “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number “02” or “03” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” or “03” (step S302-3-1-10-6-1 = Yes), step S302-3-1-10-6-2 is performed. If it is determined that the status number is not “02” or “03” (step S302-3-10-6-1 = No), the blank display processing is terminated and displayed. The processing shifts to step S302-3-1-10-8 of the determination command reception processing.

(Step S302-3-1-10-6-2)
In step S302-3-1-1-10-6-2, 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 S302-3-1-1-10-6-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-6-3.

(Step S302-3-1-1-6-6-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-10-10-6-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting “64” in the reset prohibition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “64” in a reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-1-1-6-6-3 is completed, the blank display process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-10-8 of the display determination command reception process. .

(Processing when various switches are detected)
Next, various switch detection tasks will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S307-1)
In step S307-1, the sub CPU 402 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for initializing a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-2.

(Step S307-2)
In step S307-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a non-game is being played. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the game is in a non-game other than the period from when the medal insertion command or the automatic medal insertion command is received until the display command is received. If it is determined that the game is not being played (step S307-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-3. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not waiting (step S307-2 = No), the processing according to step S307-2 is repeatedly performed until the game is not being played.

(Step S307-3)
In step S307-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the waiting flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the waiting flag in the waiting flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. When it is determined that the waiting flag is ON (step S307-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-7, and when it is determined that the waiting flag is not ON ( Step S307-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-4.

(Step S307-4)
In step S307-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the standby timer counter has become “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the standby timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the standby timer counter has become “0” (step S307-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-5, and the value of the standby timer counter becomes “0”. If it is determined that it is not present (step S307-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-2.

(Step S307-5)
In step S307-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the waiting flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the waiting flag in the waiting flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-6.

(Step S307-6)
In step S307-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “24000” to the reset permission timer counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “24000” to a reset permission timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-7.

  Here, the value of the reset permission timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is decremented by “1” every “2” ms. Therefore, the time until the value of the standby timer counter becomes “0” is “48” seconds (24000 × “2” ms).

(Step S307-7)
In step S307-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the reset permission timer counter has become “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the reset permission timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the reset permission timer counter has become “0” (step S307-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-8, and the value of the reset permission timer counter is “0”. If it is determined that it is not (step S307-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-10.

(Step S307-8)
In step S307-8, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag in the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-9.

(Step S307-9)
In step S307-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the waiting flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the waiting flag in the waiting flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-10.

(Step S307-10)
In step S307-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the menu display prohibition flag is OFF. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the menu display prohibition flag in the menu display prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is OFF. When it is determined that the menu display prohibition flag is OFF (step S307-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-11, and when it is determined that the menu display prohibition flag is not OFF. (Step S307-10 = No), the process proceeds to Step S307-2.

(Step S307-11)
In step S307-11, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of an effect button has been detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect button detection switch 18sw has detected an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. If it is determined that the operation of the effect button has been detected (step S307-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-12, and it is determined that the operation of the effect button has not been detected. (Step S307-11 = No), the process proceeds to Step S307-2.

(Step S307-12)
In step S307-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a menu screen display process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting a command for displaying a menu image 600 to be described later in an effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-13.

(Step S307-13)
In step S307-13, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not an operation of the cross key is detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the cross key detection switch 19sw has detected an operation of the cross key 19 by the player. If it is determined that the operation of the cross key is detected (step S307-13 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-14, and it is determined that the operation of the cross key is not detected. (Step S307-13 = No), the process proceeds to Step S307-15.

(Step S307-14)
In step S307-14, the sub CPU 402 performs cursor movement processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 provides a command in the sub RAM 405 for moving and displaying a cursor displayed on a menu image 600 described later based on the key corresponding to the direction in which the operation is detected among the cross keys 19. The processing to set the production control board transmission data storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S307-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-15.

(Step S307-15)
In step S307-15, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the effect button has been detected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect button detection switch 18sw has detected an operation of the effect button 18 by the player. When it is determined that the operation of the effect button has been detected (step S307-15 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-16, and when it is determined that the operation of the effect button has not been detected. (Step S307-15 = No), the process according to step S307-15 is repeated until the operation of the effect button 18 is detected.

(Step S307-16)
In step S307-16, the sub CPU 402 performs selection menu determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines a menu to be selected based on the current cursor position among menus displayed in a menu image 600 described later, and stores information related to the determined menu in the sub RAM 405. The process of storing in the selection menu information storage area provided in is performed. In addition, based on the current cursor position, processing for setting a command for displaying that the menu to be selected has been determined is set in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17.

(Step S307-17)
In step S307-17, the sub CPU 402 performs selection menu execution processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process corresponding to the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 in the process of step S308-16. Then, when the process of step S307-17 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-2.

  In the present embodiment, if the sub CPU 402 determines that the operation of the effect button has not been detected in the process of step S307-15 (step S307-15 = No), the operation of the effect button 18 is performed. The process according to step S307-15 is repeatedly performed until it is detected, but is not limited thereto. For example, based on the reception of the medal insertion command, control for turning on the menu display prohibition flag may be performed to prohibit the menu display. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a menu image 600 (described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 despite the game being started.

(Menu screen display processing)
Next, the menu screen display process performed by the process of step S307-12 of FIG. 79 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a subroutine of menu screen display processing.

(Step S307-12-1)
In step S307-12-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the reset prohibition flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the reset prohibition flag in the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is ON. If it is determined that the reset prohibition flag is ON (step S307-12-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-12-2, and it is determined that the reset prohibition flag is not ON. In the case (step S307-12-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-12-7.

(Step S307-12-2)
In step S307-12-2, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the reset prohibition game number counter is “0” (step S307-12-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-12-3, and the reset prohibition game number counter If it is determined that the value is not “0” (step S307-12-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-12-4.

(Step S307-12-3)
In step S307-12-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a menu image A display command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the menu image A display command in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, and sends the set menu image A display command to the effect control board 410. Process to send. Thereby, the effect control board 410 performs control to display a menu image 600 of FIG. 90 (i) described later on the liquid crystal display device 46. When the process of step S307-12-3 ends, the menu screen display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-13 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S307-12-4)
In step S307-12-4, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is any one of “07” to “17”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not any of the state numbers “07” to “17” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is any of “07” to “17” (step S307-12-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-12-5, and the state If it is determined that the number is not one of “07” to “17” (step S307-12-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-12-6.

(Step S307-12-5)
In step S307-12-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a menu image C display command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the menu image C display command in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, and sends the set menu image C display command to the effect control board 410. Process to send. Thereby, the effect control board 410 performs control to display a menu image 600 of FIG. 89 (h) described later on the liquid crystal display device 46. When the process of step S307-12-5 ends, the menu screen display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-15 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S307-12-6)
In step S307-12-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a menu image B display command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the menu image B display command in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, and sends the set menu image B display command to the effect control board 410. Process to send. Thereby, the effect control board 410 performs control to display a menu image 600 of FIG. 89 (g) described later on the liquid crystal display device 46. When the process of step S307-12-6 ends, the menu screen display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-15 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S307-12-7)
In step S307-12-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is any one of “07” to “17”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not any of the state numbers “07” to “17” is stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is any of “07” to “17” (step S307-12-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-12-8, and the state If it is determined that the number is not one of “07” to “17” (step S307-12-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-12-10.

(Step S307-12-8)
In step S307-12-8, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-12-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-12-9.

(Step S307-12-9)
In step S307-12-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a menu image C display command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the menu image C display command in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, and sends the set menu image C display command to the effect control board 410. Process to send. Thereby, the effect control board 410 performs control to display a menu image 600 of FIG. 89 (h) described later on the liquid crystal display device 46. When the process of step S307-12-9 ends, the menu screen display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-15 of the various switch detection task.

(Step S307-12-10)
In step S307-12-10, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a menu image D display command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the menu image D display command in the effect control board transmission data storage area provided in the sub RAM 405, and sends the set menu image D display command to the effect control board 410. Process to send. Thereby, the effect control board 410 performs control to display a menu image 600 of FIG. 86A described later on the liquid crystal display device 46. When the process of step S307-12-10 ends, the menu screen display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-15 of the various switch detection task.

(Selection menu execution process)
Next, based on FIG. 81, the selection menu execution process performed by the process of step S307-17 of FIG. 79 will be described. FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a subroutine of selection menu execution processing.

(Step S307-17-1)
In step S307-17-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a history recording game has been selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a history recording game has been selected based on information stored in a selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the history recording game has been selected (step S307-17-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-17-2, and it is determined that the history recording game has not been selected. In the case (step S307-17-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-17-3.

  The “history recording game” refers to a game in which the game machine 1 is made to input the player's unique information and the game machine 1 stores the game history information.

(Step S307-17-2)
In step S307-17-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a history recording game selection process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses a process of inputting the player's unique information to the gaming machine 1 and the information related to the game history based on the player's unique information input to the gaming machine 1 as a two-dimensional code. The process etc. which are output in are performed. When the process of step S307-17-2 is completed, the selection menu execution process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S307-2 of the mother task.

(Step S307-17-3)
In step S <b> 307-17-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not reset has been selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not reset is selected based on information stored in a selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that reset has been selected (step S307-17-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-17-4, and if it is determined that reset has not been selected ( The process proceeds to step S307-17-3 = No) and step S307-17-9.

(Step S307-17-4)
In step S307-17-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state transition game number backup process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 copies the value of the number of bonus ready state transition games stored in the bonus ready state transition game number storage area to the number of bonus ready state transition games stored in the sub RAM 405. Process. Then, when the process of step S307-17-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-5.

(Step S307-17-5)
In step S307-17-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-17-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-6.

(Step S307-17-6)
In step S307-17-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset cancellation permission flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the value of the reset cancellation permission flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-17-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-7.

(Step S307-17-7)
In step S307-17-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-17-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-8.

(Step S307-17-8)
In step S307-17-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “60” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “64” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter stored in the reset prohibition game number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S307-17-8 ends, the selection menu execution process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-2 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S307-17-9)
In step S <b> 307-17-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not reset cancellation has been selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether cancellation of the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset has been selected based on information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Process. If it is determined that the cancellation of the reset is selected (step S307-17-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S307-17-10, and it is determined that the cancellation of the reset is not selected. In the case (step S307-17-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S307-17-14.

(Step S307-17-10)
In step S307-17-10, the sub CPU 402 performs a Bonus preparation state transition game number backup return process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 transfers the value of the number of bonus ready state transition games stored in the sub RAM 405 to the number of bonus ready state transition games stored in the backup area, and the transition of the bonus preparation state provided in the sub RAM 405. A process of copying to the game number storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S307-17-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-11.

(Step S307-17-11)
In step S307-17-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag. Specifically, a process of turning OFF the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number reset flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S307-17-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-12.

(Step S307-17-12)
In step S307-17-12, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the reset prohibition flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the value of the reset prohibition flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S307-17-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S307-17-13.

(Step S307-17-13)
In step S307-17-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the reset prohibition game number counter stored in the reset prohibition game number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S307-17-13 ends, the selection menu execution process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S307-2 of the various switch detection tasks.

(Step S307-17-14)
In step S307-17-14, the sub CPU 402 executes processing corresponding to the selected menu. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 executes processing corresponding to the selected menu based on information stored in a selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S307-17-14 is completed, the selection menu execution process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S307-2 of the various switch detection tasks.

  Here, the “process according to the selected menu” is a process other than the process corresponding to the above “history recording game”, “reset”, and “reset cancel”, and in the present embodiment, A “character selection” described later, a “volume adjustment” described later, a “first pachislot course” described later, a “payout table” described later, and a “return” described later are provided.

(Character selection)
The sub CPU 402 performs control for setting a character when “character selection” is selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting a character when the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is information related to “character selection”. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for storing information relating to the selected character in a character information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Thereafter, the sub CPU 402 performs control for determining the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 and the sound output from the speakers 34 and 35 in accordance with the value stored in the character information storage area. In other words, the sub CPU 402 determines an effect according to the selected character.

(Volume adjustment)
The sub CPU 402 performs control to adjust the volume when “volume adjustment” is selected. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for adjusting the volume when the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is information related to “volume adjustment”. Then, the sub CPU 402 performs control to determine the sound volume output from the speakers 34 and 35 based on the adjusted volume.

(First pachislot course)
When the “first pachislot course” is selected, the sub CPU 402 performs control for notifying the player of the gaming method of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is information related to the “first pachislot course”, the sub CPU 402, the liquid crystal display device 46, the speaker 34, By 35, control which notifies a player of the game method of the gaming machine 1 is performed.

(Dividend table)
When the “payout table” is selected, the sub CPU 402 performs control to display the payout table of the gaming machine 1 on the liquid crystal display device 46. Specifically, when the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is information related to the “payout table”, the sub CPU 402 corresponds to the symbol combination and the symbol combination. Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display device 46 the number of medals to be paid out.

(Return)
When “return” is selected, the sub CPU 402 performs control to end display of a menu image 600 described later. Specifically, when the information stored in the selection menu information storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is information related to “return”, the sub CPU 402 displays a menu described later displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. At the same time as the display of the image 600 is ended, the liquid crystal display device 46 is controlled to display the image that was displayed before the menu image 600 described later is displayed.

(Timing chart 1 showing whether or not the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset)
Next, based on FIG. 82, the timing chart 1 indicating whether or not the Bonus preparation state transition game number can be reset will be described.

  FIG. 82A is a diagram showing the relationship between the power-on command, the reel rotation start acceptance command, and the Bonus ready state transition game number resettable period, and FIG. 82B is the setting change device operation. FIG. 82 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a start command, a reel rotation start acceptance command, and a Bonus ready state transition game number resettable period. FIG. 82C illustrates an automatic medal insertion command / medal insertion command, a medal settlement command, FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a reel rotation start acceptance command and a Bonus ready state transition game number resettable period.

  First, the relationship among the power-on command, the reel rotation start acceptance command, and the Bonus ready state transition game count resettable period will be described with reference to FIG.

  At the timings of FIGS. 82A and 82B, the sub control board 400 receives a power-on command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. At this time, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games.

  Next, at the timings of FIGS. 82A, 82C, 82D, the sub control board 400 receives a reel rotation start acceptance command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. At this time, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games.

  The timings of FIGS. 82A and 82E are the timing when the “64” game is played after the sub-control board 400 receives the power-on command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. is there. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs control to enable resetting of the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 being “0”. .

  Next, based on FIG. 82 (B), the relationship between the setting change device operation start command, the reel rotation start acceptance command, and the Bonus ready state transition game number resettable period will be described.

  82B (a) to (b), the sub control board 400 receives a setting change device operation start command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. At this time, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games.

  Next, at the timings of FIGS. 82B, 82C, and 82C, the sub control board 400 receives a reel rotation start acceptance command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. At this time, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games.

  The timings of FIGS. 82B and 82E are the timing when the sub control board 400 has played the “64” game after receiving the setting change device operation start command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. is there. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs control to enable resetting of the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on the value of the reset prohibition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 being “0”. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 402 receives the same number of games when receiving a power-on command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 and when receiving a setting change device operation start command. Then, a control is performed to make it impossible to reset the number of Bonus preparation state transition games. Accordingly, when the game store is closed, the player can discriminate between when the gaming machine 1 is turned off and the gaming machine is turned on before the game store is opened, and when the setting value is changed. I can't do it.

  Next, the relationship among the automatic medal insertion command / medal insertion command, the medal settlement command, the reel rotation start acceptance command, and the Bonus ready state transition game count resettable period will be described with reference to FIG.

  82C (a) to (b), the sub control board 400 receives a medal insertion command or an automatic medal insertion command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. At this time, it is possible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games on condition that the settlement button 9 is operated.

  Next, at the timings of FIGS. 82C, 82 </ b> C, and 82 </ b> D, the sub CPU 402 receives a medal settlement command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. At this time, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games can be reset.

  Next, at the timings of FIGS. 82C and 82E, the sub CPU 402 receives a reel rotation start acceptance command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. The sub CPU 402 performs control to make it impossible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games at this timing.

  In this embodiment, the sub control board 400 operates the settlement button 9 even when a medal insertion command or an automatic medal insertion command is received from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. As a condition, it is possible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sub CPU 402 receives a medal insertion command or an automatic medal insertion command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300, the sub CPU 402 does not have to operate the settlement button 9 as a condition, and the Bonus preparation state transition game It may be possible to reset the number.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs control to transmit a medal settlement command, and the sub CPU 402 enables resetting the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on reception of the medal settlement command. The main CPU 301 transmits a medal settlement start command having information that the return of medals inserted by the player is started and a medal settlement end command having information that the return of medals inserted by the player has been completed. The sub CPU 402 can reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on the reception of either a medal insertion / settlement start command or a medal settlement / settlement command transmitted by the main CPU 301. Good.

  Thus, in this embodiment, even if the sub CPU 402 receives the medal insertion cancel command from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300, the sub CPU 402 receives the medal insertion cancel command, and then the Bonus preparation state transition game. Control is performed so that the number can be reset. Therefore, even if the player operates the 1BET button 7 or the MAX-BET button 8 by mistake, the player can reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games by operating the settlement button 9. .

(Timing chart 2 showing whether or not the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset)
Next, based on FIG. 83, the timing chart 2 indicating whether or not the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset will be described.

  FIG. 83 is a diagram showing the relationship between the state managed by the sub control board 400, the reset prohibition flag, and the menu display prohibition flag.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 83A, when the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is changed from the normal state to the Bonus state via the Bonus preparation state, the reset prohibition flag is turned ON, while the menu display prohibition flag is OFF. Remains. Therefore, it is possible to display a menu image 600 to be described later, but it is not possible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games.

  When the state managed by the sub control board 400 changes from the Bonus state to the ART game number determination state at the timing shown in FIG. 83 (b), the reset prohibition flag remains ON, while the menu display The prohibition flag also remains OFF. Therefore, it is possible to display a menu image 600 to be described later, but it is not possible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games.

  When the state managed by the sub-control board 400 changes from the ART game to the normal state at the timing of FIG. 83 (c), the reset prohibition flag remains ON and the menu display prohibition flag also remains OFF. Therefore, it is possible to display a menu image 600 to be described later, but it is not possible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games.

  At the timing of FIG. 83 (d), after the state managed by the sub-control board 400 becomes the normal state, when the “64” game is played, the reset prohibition flag is turned OFF. Also, the menu display prohibition flag remains OFF. Accordingly, it is possible to display a menu image 600 to be described later and to reset the number of Bonus preparation state transition games.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is the Bonus state or the ART game, the reset prohibition flag is ON. It cannot be reset.

(Timing chart 3 showing whether or not the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset)
Next, based on FIG. 84, the timing chart 3 indicating whether or not the Bonus preparation state transition game number can be reset will be described.

  FIG. 84 is a diagram showing the relationship between a game / non-game, a standby flag, and a reset prohibition flag.

  When the gaming machine 1 receives the display determination command at the timing shown in FIG. 84A and enters the non-game state, the sub CPU 402 performs control to set “1500” to the standby timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405. . Then, a process of subtracting the standby timer counter is performed every “2 ms”. At this time, the reset prohibition flag remains OFF. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 controls to turn off the lamp provided inside the effect button 18 when the value of the standby timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more. I do. Thereby, even if the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, it is informed that the menu image 600 cannot be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, “in game” means a period from reception of a medal insertion command or automatic medal insertion command until reception of a display command, and “non-game” means a medal insertion command. Alternatively, although it is illustrated as other than from the time when the medal automatic insertion command is received until the display command is received, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start time during the game may be after receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command. The end time during the game may be until the reel stop command during the game is received and it is recognized that the rotation of all the reels 17 is stopped, or until the medal payout command is received. Also good.

  At the timing of FIG. 84B, the sub CPU 402 performs control to turn on the standby flag when the value of the standby timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 becomes “0”. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting “24000” to a reset permission timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, a process of subtracting the reset permission timer counter is performed every “2 ms”. At this time, the reset prohibition flag remains OFF. Here, in this embodiment, when the value of the reset permission timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “1” or more, the sub CPU 402 turns on the lamp provided inside the effect button 18. Take control. Thereby, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, it is informed that the menu image 600 can be displayed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 84 (c), the sub CPU 402 performs control to turn off the waiting flag when the value of the waiting timer counter provided in the sub RAM 405 is “0”, and sets the reset prohibition flag. Control to turn ON.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the number of games that have transitioned to the Bonus preparation state can be reset during a period of non-game and after the waiting flag is turned on until the waiting flag is turned off. It is. On the other hand, when the value of the reset permission timer counter provided in the sub-RAM 405 is “0”, it is impossible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games even during non-game. As a result, when “51” seconds (1500 × 2 ms + 24000 × 2 ms) have elapsed since the player entered the non-game state, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games. Therefore, even if the player leaves the gaming machine 1, the game number “1” cannot be reset without playing the “1” game. It is possible to prevent the number of state transition games from being reset.

(Timing chart 4 showing whether or not the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset)
Next, based on FIG. 85, the timing chart 4 indicating whether or not the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset will be described.

  FIG. 85A is a diagram showing the relationship between whether or not a specific effect is being performed and the menu display prohibition flag, and FIG. 85B is a relationship between the continuous effect counter and the menu display prohibition flag. FIG.

  85A and 85A, the sub CPU 402 performs control to turn on the menu display prohibition flag when the specific effect is determined by the effect determination process. As a result, it becomes impossible to display a menu image 600 described later.

  85A and 85B, the sub CPU 402 performs control to turn off the menu display prohibition flag when the specific effect ends. As a result, a menu image 600 described later can be displayed.

  85 (B) (a), the sub CPU 402 determines a predetermined value as the value of the continuous effect counter when the specific effect and the continuous effect performed over a plurality of games are determined by the effect determining process. A control is performed to set the value and turn on the menu display prohibition flag. As a result, it becomes impossible to display a menu image 600 described later.

  85B and 85B, the sub CPU 402 performs control to turn off the menu display prohibition flag based on the value of the continuous effect counter being “0”. As a result, a menu image 600 described later can be displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a specific effect is determined, it becomes impossible to display a menu image 600 to be described later. As a result, it is impossible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games. . Accordingly, for example, when the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter becomes “2”, a continuous effect for notifying the transition to the Bonus ready state is determined, and the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is determined. When “1” is reached, it is possible to prevent inconvenience due to resetting the number of Bonus preparation state transition games.

  The “specific effects” are (a) a continuous effect performed over a plurality of games, (b) an effect informing the development to the precursor stage, (c) an effect informing the development to the self-releasing mode, (D) In the Bonus preparation state or in the Bonus preparation state during ART, the effect of informing the transition to the Bonus state, (e) The effect of displaying the result screen, (f) The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are all stopped. It is preferable to apply an effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button 18 later.

  Here, in the present embodiment, although the menu image 600 described later can be displayed in the Bonus state or the ART game, it is impossible to reset the number of Bonus preparation state transition games, but the Bonus state or the ART game is not possible. When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, control for making the menu display impossible is performed. This makes it impossible to display a menu image 600 to be described later when performing an effect based on the selected character in the Bonus state or an ART game. Therefore, the inconvenience that the selected character is changed during the Bonus state or in the ART game during the performance based on the selected character does not occur.

(Animation at the time of resetting the number of games for transition to the Bonus preparation state)
Next, the animation at the time of resetting the Bonus preparation state transition game number will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 shown in FIGS. 86 to 90 will be described.

(Menu image 600)
The menu image 600 is an image for displaying a plurality of menus for the player. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs control to display the menu image 600 in order to cause the player to select a predetermined menu from a plurality of menus based on the operation of the effect button 18. Furthermore, when displaying the menu image 600, the sub CPU 402 displays an image for informing the player of the character being selected.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “plurality of menus” displayed by the menu image 600 are a history recording game image 601, a character selection image 602, a reset image 603, a volume adjustment image 604, a first pachislot lecture image 605, The payout table image 606, the return image 607, the reset cancel image 614, and the non-resetable image 615.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “an image for allowing a player to select a predetermined menu from a plurality of menus” refers to the determination image 609 and the selection image 610.

  In the present embodiment, the “image for notifying the player of the selected character” refers to the selected character image 608.

  Here, the menu image 600 displays different images depending on whether or not reset is possible and whether or not reset is cancelled. For example, if the reset is possible, the menu image 600 including the reset image 603 shown in FIG. 86A is displayed. On the other hand, if the reset is impossible, the menu image 600 including the non-resetable image 615 shown in FIG. 89 (g), FIG. 89 (h), or FIG. 90 (i) is displayed.

  If the reset can be canceled, the image in FIG. 87 (d) is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the menu image 600 is displayed, a plurality of images displayed by the selected menu are provided. For example, a Yes image 611, a No image 612, and an image 613 that returns to the top menu correspond to this.

  Therefore, first, each image will be described below.

(History recording game image 601)
The history recording game image 601 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to the history recording game based on the fact that the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the history record game image 601. Accordingly, the “history record game” is a menu that is selected when the player plays a history record game in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. It is an image displayed for the player to select a history recording game from the menu.

(Character selection image 602)
The character selection image 602 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to character selection based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the character selection image 602. Therefore, the “character selection” is a menu that is selected when the player selects a character in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. The character selection image 602 is a character selection image 602. Is an image displayed for selecting character selection from the menu.

(Reset image 603)
The reset image 603 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600 shown in FIG. Here, in the state where the cursor position is the reset image 603, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to reset based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw. Therefore, “reset” is a menu that is selected when the player resets the number of games in transition to the bonus preparation state in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. This is an image displayed for the player to select reset from the menu.

(Volume adjustment image 604)
The volume adjustment image 604 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of adjusting the volume based on the operation of the effect button 18 detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the volume adjustment image 604. Accordingly, the “volume adjustment” is a menu selected when the player adjusts the volume in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the volume adjustment image 604 is the player's adjustment. Is an image displayed for selecting volume adjustment from the menu.

(First pachislot lecture image 605)
The first pachislot lecture image 605 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 notifies the gaming method of the gaming machine 1 based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the first pachislot lecture image 605. Process. Accordingly, the “first pachislot course” is a menu that is selected when the player wants to receive an explanation of the game method in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. An image 605 is an image displayed for the player to select the first pachislot course from the menu.

(Payout table image 606)
The payout table image 606 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for displaying the payout table based on the operation of the effect button 18 detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the cursor position is the payout table image 606. Accordingly, the “payout table” is a menu selected when the player confirms the payout table in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the payout table image 606 is displayed in the game. It is an image displayed for the user to select a payout table from the menu.

(Back image 607)
The return image 607 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600. Here, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of ending the display of the menu image 600 when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the returning image 607. Therefore, “return” is a menu selected when the player wants to end the display of the menu image 600 in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, and the return image 607 is It is an image displayed for the player to select “Return” from the menu.

(Selected character image 608)
The selected character image 608 is an image for displaying the character selected by “character selection”. Here, the currently selected character is notified to the player by displaying the character image 608 being selected. In the present embodiment, an effect corresponding to the selected character is provided in the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 404 (see FIGS. 25 to 27). For this reason, at the time of production execution, the appearance probability of the selected character is increased.

(Decision image 609)
The determination image 609 is an image for notifying whether or not a menu corresponding to the current cursor position can be selected. In addition, the determined image 609 displays an image of the effect button 18 in order to notify the player that the menu or the like corresponding to the current cursor position is determined by operating the effect button 18.

(Selected image 610)
The selection image 610 is an image for prompting a moving operation of the current cursor position. Further, the selection image 610 displays an image of the cross key 19 in order to notify that the cursor is moved by operating the cross key 19. Here, in this embodiment, the current cursor position is displayed in different colors depending on whether it can be moved in the vertical direction or in the case where it can be moved in the horizontal direction. For example, in the state in which the menu image 600 in FIG. 86A is displayed, the up and down keys and the left and right keys of the image of the cross key 19 are displayed to indicate that the cursor position can be moved in the vertical direction. The keys are displayed in different colors. On the other hand, in the screen of FIG. 86 (b), in order to indicate that the cursor position can be moved in the left-right direction, the left and right keys and the upper and lower keys of the image of the cross key 19 are displayed in different colors. doing. In FIG. 87 (c), the screen indicates that the cursor position cannot be moved.

(Yes image 611)
The Yes image 611 is an image displayed when a predetermined menu is selected in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed. Here, in the present embodiment, the Yes image 611 is an image displayed when, for example, reset is selected from the menu displayed on the menu image 600. Then, in a state where the cursor position is the Yes image 611, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, it is determined that the process related to the displayed menu is executed.

(No image 612)
The No image 612 is an image displayed when a predetermined menu is selected while the menu image 600 is displayed. Here, in the present embodiment, the No image 612 is an image that is displayed, for example, when reset is selected from the menu displayed in the menu image 600. If the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in the state where the cursor position is the No image 612, the confirmation of the displayed menu is cancelled.

(Image 613 to return to the top menu)
The image 613 for returning to the top menu is an image that is displayed when a predetermined menu is selected and it is determined that the processing related to the predetermined menu is to be performed in a state where the menu image 600 is displayed. Here, in the present embodiment, the image 613 that returns to the top menu is an image that is displayed, for example, when it is determined that reset is selected from the menus displayed in the menu image 600. Then, in a state where the image 613 that returns to the top menu is displayed, processing for displaying the menu image 600 is performed based on the operation of the effect button 18 being detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw.

(Reset cancel image 614)
The reset cancel image 614 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 87 (d). Here, in a state where the cursor position is the reset cancel image 614, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to reset cancellation based on the operation of the effect button 18 detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw. Therefore, “reset cancellation” is selected when the player wants to cancel the reset after the player selects the reset of the number of games transitioning to the Bonus preparation state while the menu image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. The reset cancel image 614 is an image that is displayed for the player to select reset cancel from the menu.

(Non-resettable image 615)
The non-resetable image 615 is a part of a plurality of menus displayed on the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 89 (g), FIG. 89 (h), or FIG. 90 (i). Here, the non-resetable image 615 notifies that the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset after the player has reset. In the present embodiment, the non-resetable image 615 is displayed in a character color different from that of the other menu images, thereby notifying a period during which the reset cannot be performed. In the present embodiment, the cursor position does not become the non-resetable image 615, and the upper key of the cross key 19 is operated by the cross key detection switch 19sw when the cursor position is the volume adjustment image 604. When is detected, the cursor position becomes the character selection image 602. On the other hand, when the operation of the lower key of the cross key 19 is detected by the cross key detection switch 19sw in the state where the cursor position is the character selection image 602, the cursor position becomes the volume adjustment image 604.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as a period during which the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset, (a) a period from when the power-on command is received until a “64” game is played (b ) After receiving the setting change device operation start command until the game of “64” game is performed, (c) until the game of “64” game is performed after the previous reset ( d) Bonus state, (e) ART game, (f) ART game number determination state, (g) ART game number added state, (h) Bonus state, or after the end of the ART game, Until the game of the “64” game is performed, (i) after a predetermined time has elapsed since the non-game. Note that when the specific effect is being performed, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games cannot be reset as a result of the control for prohibiting the display of the menu image 600 being performed.

  In the present embodiment, the reset image 603 cannot be selected by displaying the non-resetable image 615. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reset image 603 may not be selected by simply not displaying the reset image 603.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when it is displayed on the combination effective line of the symbols related to replay, the menu image 600 is displayed even when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. When the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw even when it is displayed on the symbol combination effective line related to replay. The menu image 600 may be displayed. Then, when the menu image 600 is displayed, a predetermined menu may be selected from a plurality of menus. For example, even if it is displayed on the combination effective line of symbols related to replay, it is possible to select the reset of the number of games in the Bonus preparation state transition, or to cancel the reset.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display 46 when resetting)
Next, an animation for resetting the number of Bonus preparation state transition games will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the sub CPU 402 performs control to display the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 86A on the liquid crystal display device 46 when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw during non-game. .

  Next, the sub CPU 402 operates the effect button 18 with the effect button detection switch 18sw when the cursor position is the reset image 603 in the state where the menu image 600 of FIG. 86A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. When is detected, control for displaying the image shown in FIG. 86 (b) is performed. Here, in order to make the player confirm whether or not to reset, the sub CPU 402 displays a character image “Would you like to reset?” On the liquid crystal in the image shown in FIG. Control to display on the display device 46 is performed.

  Next, in the state in which the image shown in FIG. 86B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, the sub CPU 402 has the cursor position of the Yes image 611 and the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw. When the above operation is detected, control for displaying the image shown in FIG. 87C is performed. Here, in order to notify the player that the reset can be canceled, the sub CPU 402 displays a character image “Preparing for reset” in the image shown in FIG. Control is performed to display a character image “can be canceled from the top menu until the next game is played” on the liquid crystal display device 46.

  Next, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw in a state where the image shown in FIG. 87C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, the sub CPU 402 Control for displaying the menu image 600 shown in 113 (d) is performed. Here, in the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 87D, the reset cancel image 614 is displayed at the position where the reset image 603 is displayed, and the reset is performed while the menu image 600 is displayed. Cancellation can be selected.

  Next, in the case where the player does not cancel the reset, when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw after one game is performed, the sub CPU 402 is shown in FIG. 89 (g). The menu image 600 being displayed is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. Here, in the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 89 (g), the non-resetable image 615 is displayed at the position where the reset image 603 is displayed.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display 46 when canceling the reset)
Next, based on FIGS. 87 to 88, an explanation will be given of an animation when canceling the resetting of the number of bonus preparation state transition games.

  Until the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 87 (d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, it is the same as the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 at the time of the above-described reset, and thus the description thereof is omitted. .

  First, the sub CPU 402 operates the effect button 18 with the effect button detection switch 18sw when the cursor position is the reset cancel image 614 in the state where the menu image 600 of FIG. 87D is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. When is detected, control for displaying the image shown in FIG. 88 (e) is performed. Here, in order for the sub CPU 402 to make the player confirm whether or not to cancel the reset, in the image shown in FIG. 88 (e), the text “Do you want to cancel the reset?” Control to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed.

  Next, in the state in which the image shown in FIG. 88 (e) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, the sub CPU 402 has the cursor position of the Yes image 611 and the effect button 18 by the effect button detection switch 18sw. When the operation is detected, control for displaying the image shown in FIG. 88 (f) is performed. Here, in order to notify the player that the reset has been canceled, the sub CPU 402 displays a character image “reset canceled” on the liquid crystal display device in the image shown in FIG. The control to display on 46 is performed.

(Animation displayed on the LCD 46 when reset is prohibited)
Next, an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when reset is prohibited will be described with reference to FIGS. 89 and 90. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 89 (g), the sub CPU 402 receives (b) the setting change device operation start command from the time when (a) the power-on command is received until the “64” game is played. Until the game of “64” game is performed from (c) until the game of “64” game is performed after the previous reset, (d) after the Bonus state or the end of the ART game In the period from the transition to the normal state until the game of “64” game is performed, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games cannot be reset and the number of Bonus preparation state transition games may be reset. The number of games until it becomes possible will be notified.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 89 (h), the sub CPU 402 is in the Bonus ready state in the (a) Bonus state, (b) ART game, (c) ART game number determination state, and (d) ART game number addition state. The fact that the number of transfer games cannot be reset will be notified.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 90 (i), the sub CPU 402 cannot reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game is not being played, and the game ends. (To be specific, after “3” seconds (standby timer counter “1500” × 2 ms) have elapsed after the game is not being played and the standby flag is turned ON), “48” seconds (reset) If it is within the permitted timer counter “24000” × 2 ms), it is notified that the number of Bonus preparation state transition games can be reset.

  Here, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 402 receives (b) the setting change device operation start command from the time when (a) the power-on command is received until the “64” game is played. Until the “64” game is played, (c) From the previous reset until the “64” game is played, (d) After the Bonus state or the end of the ART game, After a predetermined time elapses from the non-game between the transition to the normal state and the play of the “64” game, as shown in FIG. 90 (i), the transition to the Bonus preparation state is made. The fact that the number of games cannot be reset and the number of games until the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset will be notified. It should be noted that the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset, and that the game has ended (specifically, “3” seconds (standby timer counter “1500” × 2 ms after the game is not being played). ) After the waiting flag has been turned ON) and within 48 seconds (reset permission timer counter “24000” × 2 ms), the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset. It is good also as reporting.

  In such a case, as shown in FIG. 90 (j), it is impossible to reset the number of bonus preparation state transition games, and after the game is over (specifically, the game is not in game). After “3” seconds (standby timer counter “1500” × 2 ms) have elapsed and the standby flag is turned ON), within “48” seconds (reset permission timer counter “24000” × 2 ms) In addition to notifying that the number of Bonus ready state transition games can be reset, the number of games until the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset may be notified. Further, in this case, the number of games until the Bonus ready state transition game number can be reset, and after the game is finished (specifically, “3” after the game is not being played). If it is within 48 seconds (reset permission timer counter “24000” × 2 ms) after the second (standby timer counter “1500” × 2 ms) has elapsed and the standby flag is turned ON), the Bonus ready state transition game It is also possible to perform control to alternately display that the number can be reset every predetermined time.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display 46 after reset)
Next, based on FIG. 91, an animation when a game is played after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset will be described.

  First, since the game number display image 616, the telop image 617, and the reset game number display image 618 are displayed in the image shown in FIG. 91, these will be described.

(Game number display image 616)
The number-of-games display image 616 is an image that displays the number of games up to the present after the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line after the Bonus state ends or after the ART game ends.

(Ticker image 617)
The telop image 617 is an image that notifies the player that the reset has been performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the telop image 617 is reset, and after the start switch 10 sw detects the operation of the start lever 10 until the “128” game is played, the liquid crystal display device 46. Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, after the reset is performed, the sub CPU 402 uses the speakers 34 and 35 until the “128” game is played after the start switch 10 sw detects the operation of the start lever 10. Then, a control for notifying that the reset has been performed by sound is performed by outputting a music for notifying that the reset has been performed. As a result, after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset, until the “128” game is played, the telop image 617 and the music for notifying that the reset has been performed are reset. It is informed that this has been done.

  In the present embodiment, after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset, the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset until the “128” game is played. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even after the Bonus preparation state transition game number is reset and before the “128” game is performed, the Bonus preparation state transition game number is reset when performing a predetermined effect. You may interrupt the output of the music for alerting you. Further, based on the end of the predetermined effect, the output of the music for notifying that the number of the Bonus preparation state transition games that has been interrupted has been reset may be resumed.

  In the present embodiment, after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset, the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset until the “128” game is played. The telop image 617 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, but is not limited to this. For example, even after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset and before the “128” game is performed, the Bonus ready state transition game is displayed in the Bonus ready state or the Bonus state. The display of the telop image 617 for notifying that the number has been reset may be terminated.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35 notify that the reset has been performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various lamps such as the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, and the start lever effect lamp may notify that the Bonus preparation state transition game number has been reset, and the effect preparation device 44 may provide the Bonus preparation state. You may alert | report that the number of transfer games was reset.

  In the present embodiment, after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset, the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset until the “128” game is played. However, it is possible to appropriately set the timing for starting the output of the music for notifying that the number of Bonus preparation state transition games has been reset. For example, (a) when a medal passage is detected by the medal sensor 16s, (b) when an operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (c) the MAX-BET button 8 by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. (D) When the operation of the stop button 11, 12, 13 is detected by the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw, (e) When the payout of the medal by the hopper 520 is applied, etc. can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the Bonus preparation state transition game number is reset, the Bonus preparation state transition game number is reset until the “128” game is played. However, it is also possible to appropriately set the timing for ending the output of the music for notifying that the number of Bonus preparation state transition games has been reset. For example, (a) until a predetermined time elapses after the Bonus ready state transition game number is reset, (b) until a predetermined winning area is determined by internal lottery processing, (c) a predetermined winning area (D) until a predetermined winning area is determined by the internal lottery process, and a combination of symbols related to the predetermined winning area is displayed on the active line, etc. Can be applied.

(Game number display image 618 after reset)
The post-reset game number display image 618 is an image that displays the number of games from the reset to the present.

  Next, the time when the image shown in FIG. 91 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 will be described.

  Note that, until the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 87C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, it is the same as the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 at the time of reset, and thus the description thereof is omitted. .

  In the present embodiment, when the image shown in FIG. 91 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, first, the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 87 (c) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. In the state, the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the menu image 600 shown in FIG. Displayed when the operation of the effect button 18 is detected by the switch 18sw.

  Further, in the image shown in FIG. 91, in the state where the image shown in FIG. 87C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, (a) the medal sensor 16s detects the passage of the medal. In the case of (b) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (c) when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, it is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. The

  Further, the image shown in FIG. 91 shows that the medal sensor 16s detects the passage of medals when the menu image 600 shown in FIG. 87D is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. (B) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (c) when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the liquid crystal display device 46 is also operated. Is displayed.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 performs control to reset the number of Bonus ready state transition games based on the detection of a predetermined operation after the number of Bonus ready state transition games is determined. Do. Therefore, even after the period when the probability that the ART transition is allowed is high is over, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, after the Bonus state or the ART game is finished, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games cannot be reset during the “64” game. Thereby, on the basis of the effect immediately after resetting the number of Bonus ready state transition games, capture by resetting again does not occur. In addition, since there is no restriction on the production frequency after resetting the number of bonus preparation state transition games and the distribution of the number of games in the reset bonus preparation state transition game number determination table, the degree of freedom in design is improved.

  For a player who resets the number of bonus preparation state transition games, a bonus combination state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 28) is displayed after a combination of symbols related to blanks is displayed after the bonus state or ART game ends. ) Or a predetermined number of games (for example, 3000 games) greater than the number of games determined in the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 29). Control to shift to the ready state may be performed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a player who continuously resets the number of games for transition to the Bonus preparation state does not enter the Bonus preparation state even though the player has played for a long time. Further, a player who continues to reset the number of Bonus preparation state transition games can grasp a predetermined number of games (for example, 3000 games) from the game number display image 616.

  In this embodiment, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games is reset by selecting a menu related to “reset” from the menu image 600, but is not limited to this and can be selected as appropriate. It is. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is a predetermined number (for example, two) and a game continues for a plurality of games (for example, four games), the number of Bonus preparation state transition games may be reset. The Bonus preparation state transition game number may be reset based on the operation of the settlement button 9 being detected by the settlement switch 9sw.

  In the present embodiment, the ART is illustrated and described in a specific state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to adopt AT as the specific state. In this case, since it is not necessary to provide a plurality of RT gaming states, the capacity of the main ROM 302 can be reduced. Further, in the general gaming state that is relatively unfavorable for the player, the winning probability of the replay is set to the winning probability of the replaying of the RT3 gaming state in this embodiment, so that the player is in the ART gaming state. Can show. Here, in this embodiment, after the symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line, the medal can be increased until the symbol combination related to the red 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the active line. Although it is not ART, if the above-mentioned AT operates, the AT is adopted as the specific state, and the winning probability of the replay is set to the winning probability of the replay of the RT3 gaming state in the present embodiment, so that from the next game An increase in medals can be expected. In addition, even if it is not about the winning probability of replaying in the RT3 gaming state in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a specific winning area (for example, push order bell) is relatively determined by the internal lottery process in the general gaming state. If lottery is performed using a high winning area determination table, an increase in medals can be expected from the next game.

  In the present embodiment, the ART is illustrated and described in a specific state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific state may be BB, RB, CB, or MB. In this case, when BB, RB, CB, or MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 indicates that BB, RB, CB, or MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the main RAM 303. Is a so-called stock machine that can control the combination of symbols related to BB, RB, CB, or MB on the effective line based on the control for storing the information of the game and the game of the predetermined number of games being performed. Is preferable.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 determines again the number of bonus preparation state transition games based on the fact that a predetermined operation such as the effect button 18 is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw. When BB, RB, CB, or MB is adopted as the state, when the player's medal is not credited, (a) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) MAX -When the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the BET switch 8sw, (c) When the operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw, (d) The operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw (E) left stop button 1 by left stop switch 11sw. (F) When the operation of the middle stop button 12 is detected by the middle stop switch 12sw, (g) The operation when the operation of the right stop button 13 is detected by the right stop switch 13sw is performed. When detected, it is conceivable to perform control to determine again the number of games until the combination of symbols related to BB, RB, CB, or MB is allowed to be aligned on the active line.

  Further, when BB, RB, CB, or MB is adopted as the specific state, in the state where the reel 17 is rotating, (a) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) When the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, (c) when the operation of the payment button 9 is detected by the payment switch 9sw, (d) the start lever 10 is operated by the start switch 10sw. When detected, it is conceivable to perform control to determine again the number of games until the combination of symbols related to BB, RB, CB, or MB is allowed to be aligned on the active line.

  In addition, although the state where the player's medal is not credited and the state where the reel 17 is rotating are illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a combination of symbols related to BB, RB, CB, or MB The timing for performing control to determine again the number of games until it is allowed to be aligned on the active line can be changed as appropriate.

  When the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, when the operation of the MAXBET button 8 is detected by the MAXBET switch 8sw, when the operation of the payment button 9 is detected by the payment switch 9sw, the start switch 10sw is detected. When the operation of the start lever 10 is detected, when the operation of the left stop button 11 is detected by the left stop switch 11sw, when the operation of the middle stop button 12 is detected by the middle stop switch 12sw, the right stop switch 13sw is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a combination of symbols related to BB, RB, CB, or MB is on the effective line. To re-determine the number of games until it is allowed to match Reset dedicated button of it is also possible to provide a. In this case, the switch for detecting the operation of the reset dedicated button is connected to the relay board 200 and outputs a signal indicating that the operation of the reset dedicated button is detected to the main control board 300.

  In the present embodiment, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games is determined again based on detection of a predetermined operation of the effect button 18 and the cross key 19 and operation of the start lever 10. The present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described reset dedicated button is provided, and when the reset dedicated button is operated and the start lever 10 is operated, control is performed to determine the number of Bonus ready state transition games again. Also good. In this case, the switch that detects the operation of the reset dedicated button is connected to the sub control board 400 and outputs a signal to the sub control board 400 that the operation of the reset dedicated button has been detected.

  In this embodiment, the menu displayed at the cursor is notified of the menu displayed at the cursor by changing the color of the menu displayed at the cursor from the menu not displayed at the cursor. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It can be selected as appropriate. For example, an arrow image or a vertical bar image may be displayed beside the menu displayed with the cursor, or an animation image such as a hand shape may be displayed beside the menu displayed with the cursor. It is also conceivable to flash the menu displayed at the cursor.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 allows the display of the menu image 600 and resets the number of Bonus ready state transition games in the Bonus state, the ART game, the ART game number determination state, or the ART game number addition state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the Bonus state, the ART game, the ART game number determination state, or the ART game number addition state, as a result of prohibiting the display of the menu image 600 as in the case of the specific effect, the Bonus preparation state transition game number is reset. It may be impossible. In this case, as a result of prohibiting the display of the menu image 600 only in a specific Bonus state (for example, the Bonus state A and the Bonus state A during ART), the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset. In other Bonus states (for example, Bonus state B, Bonus state C, Bonus state B during ART, and Bonus state C during ART), the display of the menu image 600 is allowed and the number of Bonus ready state transition games is reset. May be prohibited.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 receives (b) a setting change device operation start command after receiving (a) a power-on command until a “64” game is played. Until the 64 "game is played, (c) Until the" 64 "game is played after the previous reset, (d) After the Bonus state or the end of the ART game, The display of the menu image 600 is permitted and the resetting of the number of bonus preparation state transition games is prohibited until the “64” game is played after the transition to the state. However, the present invention is limited to this. Never happen. For example, (a) from when the power-on command is received until “64” game is played, (b) from when the setting change device operation start command is received until “64” game is played (C) From the previous reset until the “64” game is played, (d) “64” after the transition to the normal state after the Bonus state or ART game ends. Even before the game is played, as a result of prohibiting the display of the menu image 600 as in the case of the specific performance, the number of Bonus preparation state transition games may not be reset.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 allows the display of the menu image 600 and prohibits the resetting of the Bonus ready state transition game number after a predetermined time has elapsed since the non-game. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game was not playing, as a result of prohibiting the display of the menu image 600 as in the case of the specific performance, the number of Bonus ready state transition games cannot be reset. It may be. In addition, even after a predetermined time has elapsed since entering non-game, the number of Bonus ready state transition games can be reset when “48” seconds have elapsed while the menu image 600 is displayed. An exception such as

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 prohibits the display of the menu image 600 until the specific effect is ended after the execution of the specific effect is determined. Although the number cannot be reset, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after it is determined to execute the specific effect, the display of the menu image 600 is permitted and the reset of the number of bonus preparation state transition games may be prohibited until the specific effect ends.

  In the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c constitute 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 that controls the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, and the main CPU 301 constitute the symbol variation 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.

  In this embodiment, the sub control board 400 that controls the Bonus state and the Bonus state during ART constitutes the specific state control means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 that performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter for each game constitutes the game number counting means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 402 that performs the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination process constitutes the specific state allowable game number determination means of the present application.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 18, the effect button detection switch 18sw, the start lever 10 and the start switch 10sw constitute the operation detection means of the present application.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 402 that performs the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table selection process and the Bonus preparation state transition game number re-determination process constitutes the specific state allowable game number re-determination 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 sensor 600 Menu image 601 History recording game image 602 Character selection image 603 Reset image 604 Volume adjustment image 605 First pachislot lecture image 606 Payout table image 607 Return image 608 Selected character image 609 Determination image 610 Selection image 611 Yes image 612 No image 613 Return to top menu image 614 Reset cancel image 615 Image that cannot be reset 616 Number of games display image 617 Terror Flop image 618 reset after the game the number of display image

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each circumferential 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;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting unit;
Symbol variation means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols by rotating the plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and detecting a stop operation by a player;
Stop control means for stopping the symbol variably displayed by the symbol variation means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means. ,
Specific state control means for controlling a specific state relatively advantageous to the player;
A game number counting means for counting the number of games;
Specific state allowable game number determination means for determining the number of games until the transition to the specific state is allowed based on a specific state allowable game number determination table in which a plurality of games are determined until the specific state is shifted to When,
Operation detecting means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player;
Based on the fact that the predetermined operation is detected by the operation detection means, the table is different from the specific state allowable game number determination table, and a plurality of the number of games until the transition to the specific state is defined. Specific state allowable game number redetermining means for re-determining the number of games until the transition to the specific state is allowed using the specific state allowable game number redetermination table ;
Power-on detection means for detecting that the power is turned on;
With
The specific state allowable game number re-determination means includes:
When the power-on detection means detects that the power is turned on, the transition to the specific state determined by the specific state allowable game number determination means is allowed until a predetermined number of games elapses. Making it impossible to re-determine the number of games until
It is impossible to re-determine the number of games until the transition to the specific state is allowed until the predetermined number of games elapses after the control of the specific state by the specific state control means. A gaming machine characterized by that.