JP6330073B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine of a slot machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number of medals and operates a start lever, a plurality of reels are driven, and a player operates a stop button, so that the stop button The corresponding reel is configured to stop. When all the reels are stopped, if the symbols on the reels are a combination of specific symbols, a specific number of medals are paid out.

  Here, when all the reels are stopped, the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the reels is determined as a winning combination when the player operates the start lever. The reel is stopped based on the timing when the player operates the stop button, and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is stopped and displayed. At this time, depending on the winning combination, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not stopped and the operation order of the plurality of stop buttons provided is appropriate. Otherwise, there is a combination in which the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not displayed.

In addition, when a special symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the reel, the game is shifted to a special game state that is relatively advantageous to the player.
As this “special game state”, a bonus game (so-called BB, RB, CB, MB, etc.) that improves the determination probability of a winning combination where medals are paid out, or a start lever is operated without inserting medals. Replay time (so-called RT) that improves the probability of determining the winning combination of replays driven by all reels, assist time (so-called AT) that informs the appropriate stop button operation sequence, etc. There is an assist replay time (so-called ART) in which the AT is operated simultaneously. For this reason, the player plays the game while desiring to shift to the special gaming state.

  Here, in a gaming machine provided with a main control board (main control means) for controlling the winning combination and reels, and a sub control board (sub control means) for performing control based on a control signal from the main control board. As for AT and ART, it is known that the sub-control board performs control to notify an appropriate stop button operation sequence or the like (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2014-64832 A JP 2014-23577 A

  However, in gaming machines that perform control in which the sub-control board notifies the appropriate stop button operation order, etc., only the sub-control board is tampered with by the fraudulent person, leaving the main control board unchanged, and the stop button operation order, etc. Inappropriate control of the notification is performed. In particular, in recent years, not only forcing the sub-control board to be informed of the stop button operation order, but also forcing the notification of the stop button operation order to reduce the medal payout rate. Fraudulent behavior that cannot be carried out automatically is also rampant. Therefore, it has been desired to provide a gaming machine that prevents such illegal acts.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents illegal acts.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A plurality of stop operation means for accepting a stop operation, a game information display means for displaying information relating to the game content, a progress of the game for giving a predetermined benefit to the player, and the reel and the game Main control means for performing control related to information display means, and sub-control means for controlling predetermined notification based on a control signal from the main control means,
In a gaming machine capable of stopping and displaying a combination of a plurality of types of specific symbols, the main control means selects a winning combination related to a combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the reels based on the fact that the reel variation start condition is satisfied A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination; a variation control means for variably displaying the symbol of the reel when the variation start condition is satisfied; and when the stop operation means is stopped by a player, the winning combination determining means Stop control means for performing control to stop and display the symbol of the reel corresponding to the stop operation means that has been stopped based on the winning combination determined by the stop operation means and the timing at which the stop operation means has been stopped. When the winning combination is determined by the combination determining means, the winning combination command corresponding to the determined winning combination is output to the sub-control means and the notification condition is satisfied. If the determined winning combination is a specific winning combination related to a specific symbol combination, an operation information command corresponding to the operation information of the stop operation means for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination When the command output means outputs the operation information command to the sub-control means, and the command output means outputs the operation information command, the winning combination type determined by the winning combination determining means is not displayed, In the case where the operation information is displayed on the game information display means and the command output means does not output the operation information command, even when a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, Operation information display control means for performing control not to display the operation information and the information on the type of winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means on the game information display means, When it is determined to be normal and determined to be abnormal, abnormality information display control means for displaying abnormality information on the game information display means, and when all the symbols of the reels are stopped and displayed by the stop control means, A payout control means for controlling the payout of game media when the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is a predetermined symbol combination including a combination of specific symbols, and the game information display means includes the operation It is possible to display information, the abnormality information, or payout information corresponding to the amount of game media to be paid out by the payout control means, and when the notification condition is satisfied, the winning combination determining means When a specific winning combination related to the symbol combination is determined, the operation information is displayed until the symbols of all reels are stopped and displayed by the stop control means, and the stop control means If all reel symbols are stopped and the specific symbol combination is stopped, the payout information is displayed and the operation information or the payout information is displayed. When the control for displaying the abnormality information on the game information display means is performed by the information display control means, the abnormality information is displayed instead of displaying the operation information or the payout information being displayed, When the operation information command output from the main control means by the command output means is input, the sub control means notifies the operation information corresponding to the operation information command and from the main control means by the command output means. When the winning combination command that is output is input, a notification effect corresponding to the winning combination command is performed.

  According to the present invention, since the main control means directly informs the appropriate operation order of the stop button, etc., it is possible to prevent fraud.

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 whole block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an arrangement | sequence data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table which concerns on replay. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table which concerns on a bell. It is a figure which shows an example of another symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of a winning combination, the operation order of a stop button, and winning a prize. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transfer table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process during reel rotation in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of RT game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED output data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the production | generation content which produces the operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each stop button. It is a figure which shows the lighting content which made the operation order LED data light on the payout number display. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process according to command in a sub control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the display content of operation order alerting | reporting information. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the production content which produces operation order LED data. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the lighting content which made the operation order LED data light on the payout number display. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the production content which produces operation order LED data. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the lighting content which lighted the operation order LED data on the bonus acquisition number display in the 2nd RT gaming state. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the lighting content of a bonus acquisition number display in a bonus game state. It is a figure which shows the creation content which produces the operation order LED data in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lighting content 1 which made the payout number indicator light the operation order LED data in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lighting content 2 which made the payout number display device light the operation order LED data in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the production content which produces the operation order LED data in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the lighting content 1 which made the bonus order number display device light the operation order LED data in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the lighting content 2 which made the bonus order number display display light the operation order LED data in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment 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. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the back surface of the front door 3.

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

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

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

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

  The keyhole 5 is provided at the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of the 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 door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 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.

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

  The BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 24, which will be described later, and is provided to use “1” medals among the stored medals for the game.

  The MAXBET button 8 is provided on the right side of the BET button 7 when viewed from the front, and is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game ("1" game) among the stored (credit) medals. It has been. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is “3”.

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

  The start lever 10 is provided below the BET button 7. In addition, the start lever 10 is provided for the player to perform a start operation that triggers the start of rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, which will be described later. 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 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 described later. The processing to do is performed.

  The left stop button 11 is provided on the right side of the start lever 10 in front view. The left stop button 11 is provided for the player to perform a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the left reel 18 to be described later.

  The middle stop button 12 is provided on the right side of the left stop button 11 when viewed from the front. Further, the middle stop button 12 is provided for the player to perform a stop operation that triggers the stop of the rotation of the middle reel 19 described later.

  The right stop button 13 is provided on the right side of the middle stop button 12 when viewed from the front. The right stop button 13 is provided for the player to perform a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the right reel 20 to be described later.

  The return button 14 is provided on the right side of the right stop button 13 when viewed from the front. The return button 14 is provided to return a jammed medal when a medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is jammed in a selector 15 described later.

  The selector 15 is provided on the back side of the front door 3. The selector 15 is provided to determine whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate.

  The error release sensor 16s is provided on the back side of the keyhole 5, and is provided to release an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1. Here, the error canceling sensor 16s includes a light emitting part and a light receiving part. When a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 and the door key is rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, a locking part (not shown) is provided. ) Will rotate. And when the said lock | rock part rotates, a light-receiving part cannot receive the light light-emitted from the light emission part. As a result, the error release sensor 16s detects an error release operation for releasing an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1.

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

  The left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are provided inside the cabinet 2 and have a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of each of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a row on the sheet. It is drawn in. Each of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is rotationally driven by a left reel motor 151, a middle reel motor 152, and a right reel motor 153, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable display and a stop display. Is done.

  The effect button 21 is provided on the right side of the MAXBET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The effect button 21 is connected to an effect button sensor 710s described later. Here, the below-described sub control board 400 controls the later-described liquid crystal display device 46 and the like via the below-described effect control board 600 when an after-mentioned effect button sensor 710s detects an operation of the effect button 21. .

  The cross key 22 is provided on the right side of the production button 21 when viewed from the front. The cross key 22 includes (a) an upward button, (b) a downward button, (c) a left button, and (d) a right button. It is provided for a person to operate at a predetermined timing. The cross key 22 is connected to a cross key substrate 711 described later. The sub-control board 400 described later controls the liquid crystal display device 46 described later via the effect control board 600 described later when the cross-key board 711 described later detects the operation of the cross key 22.

  The display window 23 is provided on the front side of the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20, and a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20 can be visually recognized. Is provided to do. Specifically, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the left reel 18, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 19, and drawn on the peripheral surface of the right reel 20. A total of “9” symbols of “3” symbols can be viewed through the display window 23.

  Here, in the present embodiment, among the symbols displayed on the display window 23, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, a symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. Only the “down-right line” connecting the symbols displayed in the lower row with straight lines is the effective line.

  Here, in the present embodiment, among the symbols displayed on the display window 23, (a) the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. A line obtained by connecting the symbols displayed in the upper line with a straight line is referred to as an “upper line”. (B) The symbol displayed in the middle of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the middle of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. A line connecting the symbols displayed in the middle row with a straight line is referred to as a “middle row”. (C) The symbol displayed in the lower row of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the lower row of the middle reel 19, and the right reel A line formed by connecting the symbols displayed in the lower part of the line 20 with a straight line is referred to as a “lower line”. (D) The symbol displayed in the lower part of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the middle part of the middle reel 19, The pattern displayed on the top of the reel 20 is a straight line. The do's line of "upward-sloping line". The effective line may be the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, and the upper right line instead of the lower right line. In addition to the lower right line, the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, and the right line Lines may be applied.

  The start lamp 24 is provided above the BET button 7 and is provided to notify whether or not the start operation can be received by the start lever 10. Specifically, the main control board 300 to be described later has (a) when the number of medals used in the game becomes “3” by the operation of the BET button 7 and the MAXBET button 8, and (b) the medal insertion slot. When “3” medals are inserted in 6, (c) the start lamp 24 is turned on when a combination of symbols related to “replay” to be described later is displayed on the active line in the previous game. Thus, a process of notifying that the start operation can be accepted by the start lever 10 is performed.

  The first BET lamp 25 is provided on the right side of the start lamp 24 when viewed from the front, and is provided to notify that the BET number is “1”. Specifically, in the main control board 300 described later, (a) when “1” medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, (b) “1” or more medals are stored (credited). In the state, when the BET button 7 is operated “1” times, the first BET lamp 25 is turned on.

  The second BET lamp 26 is provided above the first BET lamp 25 and is provided to notify that the BET number is “2”. Specifically, the main control board 300 to be described later has (a) when “2” medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 and (b) in a state where “2” or more medals are stored. When the BET button 7 is operated “2” times, (c) in a state where “1” or more medals are stored, the BET button 7 is operated “1” times and “1” is inserted into the medal slot 6. When the medal is inserted, the second BET lamp 26 is turned on.

  The third BET lamp 27 is provided above the second BET lamp 26 and is provided to notify that the BET number is “3”. Specifically, the main control board 300 to be described later has (a) when “3” medals are inserted into the medal slot 6 and (b) in a state where “3” or more medals are stored. When the MAXBET button 8 is operated, (c) In the state where “3” or more medals are stored, when the BET button 7 is operated “3” times, (d) “1” or more medals are stored. In the state where the BET button 7 is operated “1” times and “2” medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, (e) In a state where “2” or more medals are stored. When the BET button 7 is operated “2” times and “1” medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, (f) in the previous game, the combination of symbols related to “Replay” described later is an effective line. 3B when displayed above It performs a process of turning on the T lamp 27.

  The stored number indicator 28 is provided on the right side of the first BET lamp 25, the second BET lamp 26, and the third BET lamp 27 as viewed from the front, and includes two segment indicators each including seven segment LEDs and one lighting LED. It is configured to be able to display two-digit numbers and two dots. Then, the stored number display 28 displays the stored number of medals of the player stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1.

  The payout number display device 29 is provided above the cross key 22 as viewed from the front, and includes two segment display devices each including seven segment LEDs and one lighting LED. Two dots can be displayed. The payout number display 29 displays the payout number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. The payout number display 29 displays that the gaming machine 1 is in an error state when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state.

  The insertable display lamp 30 is provided on the right side of the payout number indicator 29 in front view. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs a process of turning on the insertable display lamp 30 when accepting the insertion of medals through the medal insertion slot 6. On the other hand, when the medal insertion slot 6 does not accept the insertion of medals, the main control board 300 to be described later performs a process of turning off the insertable display lamp 30. As a result, the player is notified through the medal slot 6 whether or not to accept medal insertion.

  The replay display lamp 31 is provided below the throwable display lamp 30. Here, the main control board 300 described later performs a process of turning on the replay display lamp 31 when a combination of symbols related to “replay” described later is displayed on the active line. On the other hand, the main control board 300 described later displays the symbol combination related to “replay” described later on the active line in the next game in which the symbol combination related to “replay” described later is displayed on the active line. If not, processing for turning off the replay display lamp 31 is performed. As a result, (a) a combination of symbols related to “replay” is displayed on the active line, and (b) notification that the next game can be performed without using a medal is performed. .

  The bonus display section 32 is provided on the right side of the display window 23 when viewed from the front. The bonus display section 32 is provided with an LED. Here, the sub-control board 400 described later performs a process of turning on an LED provided on the bonus display unit 32 via a panel LED relay board 700 described later when a bonus state described later is set. On the other hand, the sub-control board 400 performs a process of turning off the LED provided on the bonus display section 32 via the panel LED relay board 700 when the bonus state ends. As a result, (a) the player is informed of the bonus state, and (b) the player is informed that the bonus state has ended.

  The ART display unit 33 is provided on the left side of the display window 23 when viewed from the front. The ART display unit 33 is provided with an LED. Here, the sub-control board 400 described later turns on an LED provided on the ART display unit 33 via a panel LED relay board 700 described later when a second RT gaming state (ART state) described later is entered. I do. On the other hand, the sub-control board 400 performs a process of turning off the LED provided on the ART display unit 33 via the panel LED relay board 700 when the ART state is finished. As a result, (a) the player is informed of the transition to the ART state, and (b) the player is notified that the ART state has ended.

  The chance zone display unit 34 is provided below the ART display unit 33. The chance zone display section 34 is provided with an LED. Here, the sub-control board 400 described later lights an LED provided in the chance zone display unit 34 via a panel LED relay board 700 described later when a first RT gaming state (chance zone state) described later is entered. To perform the process. On the other hand, the sub-control board 400 performs a process of turning off the LED provided in the chance zone display unit 34 via the panel LED relay board 700 when the chance zone state ends. As a result, (a) the player is informed of the transition to the chance zone state, and (b) the player is notified that the chance zone state has ended.

  The bonus acquisition number display 35 is provided between the stored number display 28 and the payout number display 29, and includes three segment displays each composed of seven segment LEDs and one lighting LED. In addition, a three-digit number and three dots can be displayed. The bonus acquisition number display 35 displays the total payout number of medals paid out in the bonus state.

  The waist panel 37 is provided below the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, and is provided to allow the player to recognize the model name, motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1.

  The saucer unit 38 is provided below the waist panel 37. Further, the tray unit 38 is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from a medal payout port 39 which will be described later.

  The medal payout opening 39 is provided below the waist panel 37 and is provided to discharge medals paid out by a hopper 202 described later when the medals are paid out. The medal payout port 39 is provided for discharging an improper medal when a selector sensor 15s described later determines that the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is not an appropriate medal. Further, the medal payout opening 39 is inserted at a timing when it is impossible to accept the insertion of the medal when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 at a timing when the medal insertion cannot be accepted. It is provided to eject medals.

  The speaker 40 is provided on the back side of the front door 3 and is provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect.

  The front door LED 860 is provided in front of the front door 3 and is provided to emit light from the front door 3.

  The setting display unit 44 is provided on a main control board 300 which will be described later, and is provided for displaying a setting value of the gaming machine 1. Here, the main control board 300 described later is currently set when a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a setting change key hole 48 described later and rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle. Processing for displaying the set value on the setting display unit 44 is performed.

  The setting change button 45 is provided on a setting switch board 250 described later, and is provided to change a setting value. Here, the main control board 300 to be described later displays on the setting display unit 44 when an operation of the setting change button 45 is detected in a state where the setting value currently set is displayed on the setting display unit 44. A process of switching the displayed set value and displaying it is performed. Then, the main control board 300 described later performs a process of determining the set value when an operation of the start lever 10 is detected in a state where the currently set value is displayed on the setting display unit 44. . It should be noted that the main control board 300 to be described later performs a process of canceling the error based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 45 when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1. In other words, in the present embodiment, the setting change button 45 has (a) a function for switching a setting value and (b) a function for canceling an error.

  In the present embodiment, the setting values are set in the “6” stage from the setting “1” to the setting “6”. For this reason, when the operation of the setting change button 45 is detected in a state where the information indicating that the setting is “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 44, the setting display unit 44 indicates that the setting is “2”. The information is displayed, and thereafter, every time the setting change button 45 is operated, the set value displayed on the setting display unit 44 is added and displayed by “1”. However, when the setting change button 45 is operated in the state where the information indicating that the setting is “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 44, the information indicating that the setting is “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 44. Will be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the setting values are set at the “6” stage from the setting “1” to the setting “6”. However, the setting value is not limited to this. For example, the set value may be the “2” stage, the “3” stage, the “4” stage, or the “5” stage.

  The liquid crystal display device 46 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for displaying moving images, still images, and the like. Here, the sub-control board 400 to be described later has a “push order bell LCR to push order bell RCL” or “red seven push order bell LCR to red seven push by an internal lottery process to be described later in the ART state to be described later. When either “order bell RCL” or “blue seven push order bell LCR to blue seven push order bell RCL” is determined, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, Processing for displaying a series of flows of the operation sequence of the right stop button 13 on the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed.

  The external concentration terminal board 47 is provided on the lower right side of the setting switch board 250, which will be described later, and is configured to be connectable to a hall computer (not shown) outside the gaming machine 1 and the like. It is provided to output an external signal that can specify predetermined game information.

  The setting change keyhole 48 is provided on a setting switch board 250, which will be described later, and is provided to change a setting value. A setting change key switch 49sw (described later) detects that the setting change key hole 48 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle with a setting change key (not shown) inserted in the setting change key hole 48. Is provided.

  The effect device 50 is provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46. Here, when it is determined that the effect device 50 can be moved, the sub control board 400 performs a process of moving the effect device 50 in the vertical direction via the effect control board 600 and the effect device control board 800. Do. Thereby, the effect which appeals visually to a player can be performed.

  The reel control board 150 is provided to control the rotation and stop of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. The reel control board 150 includes a left reel motor 151 to be described later, a middle reel motor 152 to be described later, a right reel motor 153 to be described later, a left reel sensor 154s to be described later, a middle reel sensor 155s to be described later, and a right reel sensor 156s to be described later. Is connected.

  The left reel motor 151 is provided inside the left reel 18 and is provided for controlling the left reel 18. Further, the left reel motor 151 is configured by a stepping motor and has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. As a result, the left reel 18 rotates at a certain angle each time a pulse signal is output to the left reel motor 151. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the left reel 18 by counting the number of times the pulse signal is output to the left reel motor 151 after detecting the reel index.

  The middle reel motor 152 is provided inside the middle reel 19 and is provided for controlling the middle reel 19. Further, the middle reel motor 152 is configured by a stepping motor and has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. As a result, the intermediate reel 19 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the intermediate reel motor 152. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the middle reel 19 by counting the number of times the pulse signal is output to the middle reel motor 152 after detecting the reel index.

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

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

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

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

  The power supply board 200 is provided on the left side of the hopper 202, which will be described later, and is provided for performing control to supply power to the gaming machine 1. Further, a power switch 201sw described later, a hopper 202 described later, and an auxiliary storage sensor 203s described later are connected to the power supply board 200.

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

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

  The auxiliary storage 203 is provided on the right side of the hopper 202 as viewed from the front, and is provided to store the overflowing medals when the medals stored in the hopper 202 overflow.

  The setting switch board 250 is provided on the right side of the main control board 300 described later when viewed from the front. The setting switch board 250 is connected to a setting change switch 45sw described later and a setting change key switch 49sw described later.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1, boards such as a reel control board 150, a power supply board 200, a setting switch board 250, and a sub control board 400 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1.

(Related to the main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 in the cabinet 2 (see FIG. 3), and mainly a game operation for giving a predetermined privilege to the player. It is provided to perform the control. The main control board 300 includes a BET switch 7sw described later, a MAXBET switch 8sw described later, a settlement switch 9sw described later, a start switch 10sw described later, a left stop switch 11sw described later, a middle stop switch 12sw described later, and a right switch described later. Stop switch 13sw, selector sensor 15s described later, error release sensor 16s described later, door opening / closing sensor 17s described later, start lamp 24 described later, first BET lamp 25, second BET lamp 26, third BET lamp 27, and stored number indicator 28 , Payout number display device 29, insertion possible display lamp 30, replay display lamp 31, bonus earned number display device 35, setting display section 44, external concentration terminal board 47, reel control board 150, power supply board 200, setting switch board 250, a sub-control board 400 described later is connected. It is, performs control of various switches and indicators. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301 described later, a main ROM 302 described later, a main RAM 303 described later, and a main random number generator 304.

  The BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the BET button 7. Here, the BET switch 7sw transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the BET button 7 is detected. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of using “1” medals from the stored (credit) medals based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the BET switch 7sw.

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

  The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9. Here, the settlement switch 9sw transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the settlement button 9 is detected. And the main control board 300 performs the process which settles the medal currently stored (credit) based on having received the predetermined signal from the settlement switch 9sw. Specifically, the main control board 300 transmits a signal to the effect that the stored medal is returned to the power supply board 200. And the power supply board 200 performs the process which returns the medal currently stored by driving the hopper 202. FIG.

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

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

  The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12. Here, the intermediate stop switch 12sw transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the intermediate stop button 12 is detected. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating middle reel 19 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the middle stop switch 12sw.

  The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13. Here, the right stop switch 13sw transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the right stop button 13 is detected. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating right reel 20 based on reception of a predetermined signal from the right stop switch 13sw.

  The selector sensor 15 s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Here, the selector sensor 15s transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when a normal medal passage is detected. Then, the main control board 300, based on receiving a predetermined signal from the selector sensor 15s, (a) a process of adding “1” to the number of medals to be stored (credited), or (b) used for a game. A process of adding “1” to the number of medals to be performed is performed.

  In addition to the selector sensor 15s, the selector 15 is provided with a fraud detection sensor (not shown) for detecting fraud. Here, the cheating detection sensor transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when cheating is detected. And the main control board 300 performs the process at the time of cheating detection based on having received the predetermined signal from the cheating detection sensor.

  The setting change switch 45sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the setting change button 45. Here, the setting switch board 250 transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the setting change button 45 is detected by the setting change switch 45sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of updating and displaying the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 44 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the setting switch board 250.

  The setting change key switch 49sw is a switch for detecting that a setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in a state where the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the setting change key hole 48. Here, when it is detected that the setting switch board 250 is rotated by a predetermined angle with a setting change key (not shown) being inserted into the setting change key hole 48, the setting switch board 250 is connected to the main control board 300. To transmit a predetermined signal. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of displaying the current setting value on the setting display unit 44 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the setting switch board 250.

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

  The auxiliary storage sensor 203s is a sensor for detecting that medals stored in the auxiliary storage 203 are full. Here, the power supply board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the main control board 300 when the auxiliary storage sensor 203s detects that the medals stored in the auxiliary storage 203 are full. . The main control board 300 performs error processing when the medals stored in the auxiliary storage 203 are full based on receiving a predetermined signal from the power supply board 200.

  The main CPU 301 is connected to the main control board 300. Further, the main CPU 301 reads a program stored in a main ROM 302, which will be described later, and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, whereby various lamps / displays, a reel control board 150, a power supply board 200, A predetermined signal is transmitted to the sub control board 400.

  The main ROM 302 is connected to the main control board 300. The main ROM 302 is provided for storing a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like.

  The main RAM 303 is connected to the main control board 300. The main RAM 303 is provided for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 is provided with various storage areas such as various counters such as an insertion number counter and a setting change device operation abnormality flag storage area.

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

(Sub-control board 400 related)
The sub control board 400 is provided on the left side of the main control board 300 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 3), and is provided mainly for controlling the production. The sub control board 400 includes a sub CPU 401 described later, a sub ROM 402 described later, a sub RAM 403 described later, and a sub random number generator 404 described later. Further, a main control board 300, a backlight control board 450 described later, an effect control board 600 described later, and a panel LED relay board 700 described later are connected to the sub control board 400.

  The sub CPU 401 is connected to the sub control board 400. In addition, the sub CPU 401 reads a program stored in a sub ROM 402 described later, and is predetermined based on information on a command received from the main control board 300, a signal input from the effect button sensor 710s and the cross key board 711. Is provided to supply the result of the calculation to the effect control board 600 and the like.

  The sub ROM 402 is connected to the sub control board 400. The sub ROM 402 is provided for storing a control program executed by the sub CPU 401, a data table, and the like.

  The sub RAM 403 is connected to the sub control board 400. The sub RAM 403 is provided for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the sub CPU 401.

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

(Related to backlight control board 450)
The backlight control board 450 is connected to the sub control board 400, a later-described left reel backlight 451L, a later-described middle reel backlight 451C, and a later-described middle reel backlight 451R, and is connected to the left reel backlight 451L and the middle reel. It is provided to control the backlight 451C and the middle reel backlight 451R.

  The left reel backlight 451L is provided inside the left reel 18, the middle reel backlight 451C is provided inside the middle reel 19, and the middle reel backlight 451R is provided inside the right reel 20. Each left / middle / right reel backlight 451LCR includes a plurality of LEDs.

  Here, the sub control board 400 performs a process of causing the left, middle, and right reel backlights 451LCR to emit light via the backlight control board 450. Thereby, the visual recognition of the symbols of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is facilitated.

  In FIG. 2, the illustration of the sheet mounted on the left reel 18 is omitted to describe the left reel motor 151, the left reel sensor 154s, and the left reel backlight 451L.

(Related to production control board 600)
The effect control board 600 is connected to the sub-control board 400, the liquid crystal display device 46, the speaker 40, the effect device control board 800, and the LED control board 850. A liquid crystal control CPU 601 described later, a liquid crystal control ROM 602 described later, and a liquid crystal control described later. A RAM 603, a later-described VDP 606, a later-described CGROM 604, a later-described VRAM 605, a later-described sound source IC 607, and a later-described sound source ROM 608 are provided.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 601 is connected to the effect control board 600. The liquid crystal control CPU 601 is provided for reading a program stored in a liquid crystal control ROM 602 described later and creating a display list based on a signal received from the sub control board 400. The liquid crystal control CPU 601 performs control to display image data stored in a CGROM 604 described later on the liquid crystal display device 46.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 602 is connected to the effect control board 600. The liquid crystal control ROM 602 is provided to store a control program executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 601, a data table, and the like. Specifically, the liquid crystal control ROM 602 includes a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 601, a display list generation program for generating a display list, a combination of animation scenes that are referred to when displaying an animation, and an animation scene display order. A weight frame indicating an image display time, various target data such as a sprite identification number and a transfer source address, various parameters such as a sprite display position and a transfer destination address, a drawing method, and the like are stored.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 603 is connected to the effect control board 600. The liquid crystal control RAM 603 functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 602.

  The CGROM 604 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and is connected to the effect control board 600. The CGROM 604 includes color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, “32” pixels × “32” pixels) and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Image data consisting of a set is compressed and stored.

  The VRAM 605 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 605 has a frame buffer area and the like corresponding to the liquid crystal display device 46. The frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every predetermined unit time (1 frame: 1/60 seconds). It will be.

  The VDP 606 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 604 in the “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 605 based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 601. Further, the VDP 606 reads the image data from the “display frame buffer area” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 605, and generates a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) based on the read image data. Control is performed to display an image on the display device 46. The VDP 606 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus interface, a CPU interface, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like, which are connected by a bus.

  The sound source IC 607 is connected to the effect control board 600. The sound source IC 607 is provided to read a program and data related to sound stored in a sound source ROM 608 (to be described later) and generate a sound signal for driving the speaker 40.

  The sound source ROM 608 is connected to the effect control board 600. Further, the sound source ROM 608 is provided for storing a program, data, and the like related to a sound output when an effect is executed.

(Other board related)
The panel LED relay board 700 includes a sub-control board 400, a MAXBET button LED 721 described later, a left stop button LED 722L described later, a middle stop button LED 722C described later, a right stop button LED 722R described later, and an effect button LED 723 described later. A waist panel LED 724 described later, a bonus display unit 32, an ART display unit 33, a chance zone display unit 34, an effect button sensor 710s described later, and a cross key substrate 711 described later are connected.

  The MAXBET button LED 721 is provided inside the MAXBET button 8 and is turned on when it is time to accept the operation of the MAXBET button 8, and is turned off when it is time to not accept the operation of the MAXBET button 8. Thereby, it is notified that (a) it is time to accept the operation of the MAXBET button 8, and (b) it is time to accept the operation of the MAXBET button 8.

The left stop button LED 722L is provided in the left stop button 11, the middle stop button LED 722C is provided in the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button LED 722R is provided in the right stop button 13. It is provided to notify that operations of various stop buttons 11 to 13 can be accepted.
Specifically, the left stop button LED 722L is lit when the operation of the left stop button 11 is acceptable, the light is turned off when the operation of the left stop button 11 is unacceptable, and the middle stop button LED 722C is When the operation of the middle stop button 12 can be accepted, the light is turned on. When the operation of the middle stop button 12 cannot be accepted, the light is turned off, and the right stop button LED 722R can accept the operation of the right stop button 13. Is turned on, and is turned off when the operation of the right stop button 13 cannot be accepted. Thereby, (a) it is a timing which receives operation of various stop buttons 11-13, (b) It is alert | reported that it is a timing which does not receive operation of various stop buttons 11-13.

  The effect button LED 723 is provided to notify that it is time to accept the operation of the effect button 21. Specifically, the effect button LED 723 is turned on when it is time to accept the operation of the effect button 21, and is turned off when it is time to not accept the operation of the effect button 21. Thereby, (a) it is the timing which receives operation of the production button 21, and (b) it is alert | reported that it is timing which does not receive operation of the production button 21. FIG.

  The waist panel LED 724 is provided to make it easier for the player to recognize the model name, motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1 drawn on the waist panel 37. Here, the waist panel LED 724 is lit when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the model name, motif, etc. of the gaming machine 1 drawn on the waist panel 37. Note that the lumbar panel LED 724 may be turned off based on the fact that a predetermined condition has been satisfied. Thereby, it can be notified to the player that a predetermined condition has been satisfied.

  The effect button sensor 710 s is connected to the effect button 21 and is provided to detect the operation of the effect button 21. Here, the effect button sensor 710 s transmits a predetermined signal to the sub control board 400 based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 21. Then, the sub-control board 400 performs processing when the effect button 21 is operated based on the reception of the predetermined signal.

  The cross key board 711 is connected to the cross key 22 and is provided to detect the operation of the cross key 22. Here, the cross key board 711 transmits a predetermined signal to the sub-control board 400 based on the detection of the operation of the cross key 22. Then, the sub control board 400 performs processing when the cross key 22 is operated based on the reception of the predetermined signal.

  The effect device control board 800 is provided to perform control for causing the effect device 50 to emit light or move. In addition, on the effect device control board 800, the effect control board 600, the effect device LED 810 for emitting the effect device 50, the effect device motor 651 for driving the effect device 50, and the effect device 50 are moved to a predetermined position. An effect device sensor 652s for detecting this is connected. Thereby, an effect appealing visually to the player is performed.

  The rendering device LED 810 is provided on the back side of the rendering device 50 and is connected to the rendering device control board 800. The LED mounted on the rendering device LED 810 emits light based on a predetermined condition being satisfied.

  The LED control board 850 controls the light emission of the front door LED 860, and the front door LED 860 is connected thereto.

(Array data table)
Next, the array data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The arrangement data table is provided in the main ROM 302, and the symbol position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 23 when the left reel sensor 154s, the middle reel sensor 155s, and the right reel sensor 156s detect the reel index. Is defined as “00”. Also, symbol positions “00” to “20” are defined based on the symbol position “00”.

(Design combination table)
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 6 shows a symbol combination table related to replay, FIG. 7 shows a symbol combination table related to Bell, and FIG. 8 shows other symbol combination tables.

  The symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are stored in the main ROM 302 and define the symbol data name corresponding to the symbol combination name, the symbol combination, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player. ing.

  Further, in the symbol combination table related to replay shown in FIG. 6, “middle stage replay (normal replay)” is defined as symbol data name “REP01”, and “upward replay (normal replay)” as symbol data name “REP02”. Is defined as symbol data name “REP03”, “Chance Replay” is defined as symbol data name “REP04”, and “ART Entry Replay” is defined as symbol data name “REP05”. (BAR replay) ”is defined, and“ tumbling replay ”is defined as the symbol data name“ REP06 ”.

  Further, in the symbol combination table related to the bell shown in FIG. 7, “first push order bell” is defined as the symbol data name “NML01”, and “second push order bell” is defined as the symbol data name “NML02”. The symbol data name “NML03” is defined as “third push order bell”, the symbol data name “NML04” is designated as “fourth push order bell”, and the symbol data name “NML05” is designated as “first red seven press”. "Order bell" is defined, "second red seven push order bell" is prescribed as symbol data name "NML06", "third red seven push order bell" is prescribed as symbol data name "NML07", and symbol data name “NML08” is defined as “first blue seven push order bell”, and symbol data name “NML09” is designated as “second blue seven push order bell”. , "Third blue Seven press the order bell" is defined as the design data name "NML10".

  Further, in the other symbol combination table shown in FIG. 8, “Right-up watermelon” is defined as the symbol data name “NML11”, “Right-down watermelon” is defined as the symbol data name “NML12”, and the symbol data name “NML11” is defined. “Upper watermelon” is defined as “NML13”, “Lower watermelon” is defined as the symbol data name “NML14”, “Upper / lower cherry” is defined as the symbol data name “NML15”, and “NML16” as the symbol data name “NML16” “Middle stage cherry” is defined, “Chance eyes” is defined as symbol data name “NML17”, “Blue Seven” is defined as symbol data name “BB01”, and “Red Seven” is defined as symbol data name “BB02”. “First blank” is defined as the symbol data name “BLK01”. As the data name "BLK02" "second blank" is defined, "third blank" is defined as the symbol data name "BLK03".

  Note that “/” in the symbol combination column of the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 means “or”. For example, the symbol data name “REP01” “middle stage replay (normal replay)” is a combination of symbols of “blue seven 1,” “replay game A,” “blue seven 1,” “blue seven 1,” “replay” “A”, “Cherry 1” symbol combination, “Bell A”, “Replay A”, “Blue Seven 1” symbol combination, “Bell A”, “Replay A”, “Cherry 1” symbol Means a combination of

  The main CPU 301 provides benefits such as paying out medals, re-game activation, and game state transition when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table. Will be controlled. 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”.

  In the present embodiment, “middle replay (normal replay)”, “upward right replay (normal replay)”, “RT replay (downward right replay)”, “chance replay”, “ART rush replay (BAR replay)”. When the symbol combination related to “falling replay” is displayed on the active line, the re-game is activated. A combination of symbols in which the replay operation is performed is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to replay”.

  In the present embodiment, “first push order bell”, “second push order bell”, “third push order bell”, “fourth push order bell”, “first red seven push order bell”, “Second Red Seven Push Order Bell”, “Third Red Seven Push Order Bell”, “First Blue Seven Push Order Bell”, “Second Blue Seven Push Order Bell”, “Third Blue Seven Push Order Bell”, The combination of symbols related to “Right-up Watermelon”, “Right-Down Watermelon”, “Upper Watermelon”, “Lower Watermelon”, “Upper / Lower Cherry”, “Middle Cherry”, “Chance Eye” are displayed on the active line In this case, a combination of symbols from which medals are paid out and medals are paid out is collectively referred to as a “combination of symbols relating to small roles”.

  Also, “first push order bell”, “second push order bell”, “third push order bell”, “fourth push order bell”, “first red seven push order bell”, “second red seven push Collective name for the combination of symbols related to "Sequence Bell", "Third Red Seven Push Order Bell", "First Blue Seven Push Order Bell", "Second Blue Seven Push Order Bell", "Third Blue Seven Push Order Bell" This is referred to as “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell”.

  In addition, the combination of symbols relating to “first push order bell”, “second push order bell”, “third push order bell”, and “fourth push order bell” are collectively referred to as “normal push order bell”. It is called a “combination of symbols”.

  Also, “First Red Seven Push Order Bell”, “Second Red Seven Push Order Bell”, “Third Red Seven Push Order Bell”, “First Blue Seven Push Order Bell”, “Second Blue Seven Push Order Bell” ", A combination of symbols related to the" third blue seven push order bell "is collectively referred to as" a combination of symbols related to the design push bell ".

  In addition, a combination of symbols relating to “right-up watermelon”, “right-down watermelon”, “upper watermelon”, and “lower watermelon” is collectively referred to as “watermelon-related symbol combination”.

  In addition, a combination of symbols related to “upper / lower cherries” and “middle cherries” is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to cherries”.

  In addition, a combination of symbols related to “Red Seven” and “Blue Seven” is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to bonus”.

  In addition, a combination of symbols related to “first blank”, “second blank”, and “third blank” is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to a blank”.

(Relationship between winning role, stop button operation order, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 9, the relationship between the winning combination, the operation sequence of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  In FIG. 9, the winning number corresponding to the winning combination, the contents of the winning number, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination, whether or not each game state can be determined as the winning combination, and the stop operation order are on the active line. The relationship with the combination of the symbols which can be displayed is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the condition device to be operated differs depending on the winning combination (winning number) determined by the internal lottery process described later. For example, when the winning combination of the winning number “01” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the conditional devices that are activated are “REP01” and “REP02”. That is, when the winning combination of the winning number “01” is determined, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are selected from the symbol combinations related to “middle stage replay” or “upward right replay”. Depending on the timing of the operation, any combination of symbols is displayed on the active line.

  In this embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position for a specific winning combination (winning numbers: 04 to 10, 12 to 29), Depending on the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 by the player, the combinations of symbols arranged on the active line are different.

  For example, regarding the winning number “04 (CZ replay 1)”, when the left stop button 11 is operated first, each stop button 11 is selected from the symbol combinations related to “ART rush replay (BAR replay)”. Depending on the timing of the operations of -13, any combination of symbols is displayed on the active line. In addition, when the middle stop button 12 is first operated, any combination of symbols is effective according to the timing of the operation of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 among the symbol combinations related to “falling replay”. When the right stop button 13 is operated for the first time, it is displayed on the line, and depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 among the combinations of symbols related to “middle stage replay (normal replay)”, Any combination of symbols will be displayed on the active line.

  Regarding the winning number “12 (push order bell LCR)”, when each stop button 11 to 13 is operated in the left, middle, and right operation order, “first push order bell” or “second Among the symbol combinations related to “push order bell”, any symbol combination is displayed on the active line according to the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13. However, when each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is operated in an operation order different from that of the left, middle, and right, the “combination of symbols related to the blank” is displayed on the active line.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, regarding the combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell (winning number: 18 to 29), the left stop is performed at an appropriate operation timing (stop symbol to be stopped appropriately) and in an appropriate operation sequence. If the operation of the button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is not performed, the determined “combination of symbols related to symbol pressing order bell” is not displayed on the active line.

  For example, for the winning number “18 (red seven-pressed order bell LCR)”, the left stop button 11 is first operated at the operation timing when “red seven 2” is displayed on the left reel 18, and then the middle stop button. 12. If the operation is not performed in the operation order of the right stop button 13, the combination of symbols related to the “first red seven push order bell” is not displayed on the effective line, and an inappropriate operation timing or an inappropriate operation order is displayed. If it is, it is comprised so that "the combination of the design concerning a blank" may be displayed on an active line.

  In addition, regarding the “combination of symbols related to watermelon”, “combination of symbols related to cherry”, and “combination of symbols related to bonus”, what is the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13? Even in such an order, 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 determined combination of symbols is not displayed on the active line. ing.

(First winning combination determination table)
Next, the first winning combination determination table will be described based on FIG.

  The first winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 10 is stored in the main ROM 302, and corresponds to “a combination of symbols related to replay” by an internal lottery process described later when the current set value is “1”. Used when determining the winning combination (winning number).

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first winning combination determination table includes (1) a first winning combination determination table for a normal gaming state used in the normal gaming state, and (2) a first RT used in the first RT gaming state. First winning combination determination table for gaming state, (3) First winning combination determination table for second RT gaming state used in second RT gaming state, (4) First bonus gaming state used in bonus gaming state The winning combination determination table includes four first winning combination determination tables.

  In the first winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 10, the winning number and the lottery value are defined in association with each other. Further, in the first winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 10, the contents of the winning number are described as a reference.

  Although not shown, the main ROM 302 also stores the first winning combination determination tables for the setting values “2” to “6” other than the setting value “1”, and the setting values “2” to “6”. Each of the first winning combination determination tables of FIG. 10 also has a lottery value associated with the same winning number so as to have the same configuration as the first winning combination determination table of the setting value “1” shown in FIG. It is configured to memorize. However, each of the first winning combination determination tables of the setting values “1” to “6” indicates the lottery value associated with the winning number so that the player becomes more advantageous as the setting value becomes higher. Some of the values are configured differently.

Here, the “lottery value” is a value that is compared (subtracted) with the random value acquired by the main CPU 301 in order to determine the winning number.
For example, when referring to the first winning combination determination table for the normal gaming state with the setting value “1”, if the random number value acquired by the main CPU 301 is “8000”, the winning number 01 from the random value “8000”. The lottery value “9000” is subtracted, and if it is a negative value, the winning number 01 is determined as being included in the lottery value range of the winning number 01. If the random value acquired by the main CPU 301 is “9050”, the lottery value “9000” of the winning number 01 is subtracted from the random value “9050”, and the next winning number 02 is further subtracted from the calculated value “50”. The lottery value “64” is subtracted, and the winning number having a negative value is determined. The role of such lottery values is the same for other tables. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires a random number value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

  In the present embodiment, the winning numbers “01 (normal replay)” and “02 (chance replay) are included in the first winning combination determination tables for the normal gaming states of the setting values“ 1 ”to“ 6 ”. "," 03 (ART rush replay) "are associated with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the first winning combination determination tables for the first RT gaming states of the setting values “1” to “6” are the winning numbers “01 (normal replay)” and “03 (ART entry replay). ) ”,“ 04 (CZ replay 1) ”,“ 05 (CZ replay 2) ”, and“ 06 (CZ replay 3) ”are associated with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the first winning combination determination tables for the second RT gaming states of the setting values “1” to “6” are the winning numbers “01 (normal replay)” and “07 (ART replay). ) ”,“ 08 (ART end replay 1) ”,“ 09 (ART end replay 2) ”, and“ 10 (ART end replay 3) ”are associated with each other.

In the present embodiment, in order to prevent replays from being displayed in the bonus game state in the first winning combination determination table for each bonus game state of the setting values “1” to “6”, No lottery value is associated with the winning number.
However, when a replay is desired to be displayed even in the bonus game state, the lottery value for one of the winning numbers may be associated with the first winning combination determination table for the bonus game state.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the winning number “01 (normal replay)” is determined is called “normal replay is winning”, and the winning number “02 (chance replay)” is determined as “chance replay”. The winning number “03 (ART entry replay)” is called “ART entry replay is won” and the winning number “04-06 (CZ replays 1-3)” is decided. This is called “CZ replay wins”, and the winning number “07 (ART replay)” is determined as “ART replay wins”, and the winning number “08-10 (ART end replay)”. 1-3) ”is referred to as“ ART end replay wins ”. The determination of any of the winning numbers “01 to 10” is also referred to as “replay is winning”.

(Second winning combination determination table)
Next, the second winning combination determination table will be described based on FIG.

  The second winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 11 is stored in the main ROM 302. When the current set value is “1”, the internal lottery process described later corresponds to “the combination of symbols related to the small combination”. Used when determining the winning combination (winning number).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the second winning combination determination table includes the second winning combination determination table in the normal gaming state and the RT gaming state shown in FIG. 11 (a), and the bonus winning game state shown in FIG. 11 (b). 2 Consists of a winning combination determination table.

  Also, the second winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B defines the winning number and the lottery value in association with each other, like the first winning combination determination table shown in FIG. The contents of the winning number are listed for reference.

  Although not shown, the main ROM 302 also stores second winning combination determination tables for setting values “2” to “6” other than the setting value “1”. Each of the second winning combination determination tables of the setting values “2” to “6” also has the same winning number so as to have the same configuration as the second winning combination determination table of the setting value “1” shown in FIG. The lottery values are associated with each other and stored. However, each of the first winning combination determination tables of the setting values “1” to “6” indicates the lottery value associated with the winning number so that the player becomes more advantageous as the setting value becomes higher. Some of the values are configured differently.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery values of the winning numbers “11 to 42” are associated with the second winning combination determination table in the normal gaming state and the RT gaming state shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the second winning combination determination table in the bonus gaming state shown in FIG. 11B includes “a combination of symbols relating to push order bell”, “a combination of symbols relating to chances”, “ The lottery values of the winning numbers “11, 30 to 33” excluding the winning number corresponding to the “combination of symbols related to bonus” are associated.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the winning number “11 (common bell)” is determined is referred to as “common bell is winning”, and the winning number “12 to 29” is determined as “push order bell is determined. It is called “winning”, the winning number “30, 31 (watermelon)” is determined as “watermelon is winning”, and the winning number “32, 33 (cherry)” is determined as “cherry is winning”. The fact that the winning number “34 (chance eye)” is determined is called “chance eye is winning”, and the winning number “35 to 42” is determined “bonus is winning”. In addition, the fact that one of the winning numbers “11 to 34” is determined is also referred to as “winning a small role”.

(Game state transition table)
Next, based on FIG. 12, the gaming state transition table that defines the transition of the gaming state managed in the main control board 300 will be described.

  The gaming state transition table shown in FIG. 12 defines the current gaming state, the transition condition that is a condition for transitioning the gaming state, and the transition destination gaming state.

  Here, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the symbol combination related to “chance replay” is displayed on the active line, the normal gaming state is shifted to the first RT gaming state, and When the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed, the normal gaming state is shifted to the second RT gaming state, and the symbol combination related to “blue seven display” or “red seven display” is displayed on the active line. When displayed, the normal gaming state is shifted to the bonus gaming state.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the first RT gaming state, when the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line, the first RT gaming state is shifted to the second RT gaming state, When a combination of symbols related to “falling replay” is displayed on the active line, the first RT gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, and a combination of symbols related to “blue seven display” or “red seven display” is displayed on the active line. Is displayed, the first RT gaming state is shifted to the bonus gaming state.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the second RT gaming state, when the symbol combination related to “chance replay” is displayed on the active line, the second RT gaming state is shifted to the first RT gaming state and activated. When a combination of symbols related to “blue seven display” or “red seven display” is displayed on the line, the second RT gaming state is shifted to the bonus gaming state.

  Further, when the current gaming state is the bonus gaming state, when the prescribed payout number of medals are paid out and the bonus gaming state is ended, the state shifts to the second RT gaming state.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, with reference to the game state transition diagram shown in FIG. 13, the description of each game state and the transition of each game state will be described. The game state transition diagram shown in FIG. 13 is also a summary of game state transitions based on the game state transition table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, after performing initialization setting processing (so-called RAM clear) after power-on, the game state managed in the main control board 300 starts from the normal game state.

(Normal state)
In the normal game state, even if the push order bell is won, the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “the combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is not notified, and the game state is disadvantageous to the player. is there. Further, in the normal gaming state, the game is performed with the expectation that the ART rush replay is won only with a small probability (1/8192) and that a bonus is won or a chance replay is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the normal gaming state, when a symbol combination related to “chance replay” is displayed on the active line, the game moves to the first RT gaming state (chance zone), and on the active line. When the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed, the state shifts to the second RT gaming state (ART), and the symbol combination related to “blue seven display” or “red seven display” is displayed on the active line. If it is done, it will shift to a bonus game state.

(First RT gaming state: chance zone)
In the first RT gaming state, even if the push order bell is won, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is not notified, but FIG. 9 and FIG. As shown, the probability that the replay for CZ is won is improved, and the probability that the “ART rush replay” for shifting to the second RT gaming state is improved is also referred to as a chance zone. The

  Here, the CZ replay 1 to the CZ replay 3 have “normal replay”, “ART rush replay”, and “falling replay” overlapped, and depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 by the player, One of “normal replay”, “ART rush replay”, and “falling replay” is displayed. For this reason, when the replay for CZ is won, the player will play the game while considering the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “ART rush replay”, and to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  In the first RT gaming state, when a combination of symbols related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the second RT gaming state (ART) and relates to “falling replay” on the active line. When the symbol combination is displayed, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state, and when the symbol combination related to “normal replay” is displayed on the active line, the current first RT gaming state is held. Further, when a combination of symbols related to “blue seven display” or “red seven display” is displayed on the active line, a transition to the bonus game state is made.

(Second RT gaming state: ART)
In the 2nd RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is won is improved, and when the push order bell is won, the operation order of each stop button 11 to 13 that displays “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is notified. A gaming state that can be performed, and is also referred to as ART.

  In the second RT gaming state, when a symbol combination related to “chance replay” is displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the first RT gaming state, and “blue seven display” or “red seven display” is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination related to "" is displayed, the game proceeds to the bonus game state.

  Here, in the second RT gaming state, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the probability of winning the ART end replay is improved, but the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) from the start of the second RT gaming state. Until the elapse of time, the operation order of “RT replay” is notified to the winning of the end replay for ART, and the current second RT gaming state is continued.

  When the specified number of games has elapsed since the start of the second RT gaming state, the operation order of “RT replay” is not notified to the winning of the ART end replay, and the player operates the stop buttons 11 to 13. If the order is incorrect, a combination of symbols related to “chance replay” is displayed on the active line, and the state transitions (returns) to the first RT gaming state.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the second RT gaming state (ART) ends, if “ART rush replay” can be displayed in the first RT gaming state (chance zone), the second RT gaming state ( ART) will start (loop), and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state and the first RT gaming state, even if the push order bell is won, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is displayed. Although it is configured not to perform the notification, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 corresponding to the “combination of symbols related to the pressing order bell” may be configured to be notified with a slight probability.

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is a game state in which a small role other than the push-down bell is won, and the probability that a common bell is won is improved, and medals are easily paid out.

  In the bonus game state, when a predetermined number (for example, 200) of medals are paid out, the bonus game state is ended and the state shifts to the second RT game state (ART).

  In this embodiment, the bonus game state is configured so that the push order bell is not won. However, the probability that the push order bell is won can be improved, and “the combination of symbols related to the push order bell” can be displayed. You may comprise.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 25, processing executed by the main CPU 301 in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to flowcharts.

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

In step S <b> 1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not power is interrupted. Specifically, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a power interruption state, and when the power is not supplied to the gaming machine 1. In this case, a process for determining whether or not the gaming machine 1 is cut off by the backup power source is performed.
And when it determines with it being in a power interruption, the process of step S1 is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step S2.

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

  In step S3, 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. Then, when the process of step S3 ends, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not the setting change key switch is ON. In the present embodiment, the setting change key switch 49sw is turned on when the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the setting change key hole 48 and rotated by a predetermined angle. Therefore, in step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle with the setting change key inserted in the setting change key hole 48.
If it is determined that the setting change key switch is ON, the process proceeds to step S5. If it is determined that the setting change key switch is OFF, the process proceeds to the power interruption recovery process. To do.

  Here, in the power failure recovery process, first, the check sum of the main RAM 303 calculated before power failure is compared with the check sum of the main RAM 303 calculated in step S3 after power is supplied to the gaming machine 1. To do. If the checksum of the main RAM 303 calculated before power interruption does not correspond to (or does not match) the checksum of the main RAM 303 calculated in step S3, the data stored in the main RAM 303 is initialized. On the other hand, when the checksum of the main RAM 303 calculated before power interruption corresponds to (matches) the checksum of the main RAM 303 calculated in step S3, the values of various registers saved before power interruption and storage By returning the value of the stack pointer, the state when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off is restored.

In step S5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the door opening / closing sensor is ON. In the present embodiment, a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 and rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the front door 3 is opened by a predetermined angle or more, whereby the door opening / closing sensor 17s is turned on. It becomes. Therefore, in step S5, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 and rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the front door 3 is opened at a predetermined angle or more. Processing to determine is performed.
If it is determined that the door opening / closing sensor is ON, the process proceeds to step S7. If it is determined that the door opening / closing sensor is OFF, the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a setting change device operation abnormality flag. Specifically, when the setting change key switch is ON and the door opening / closing sensor 17s is OFF, the setting change key is inserted even though the front door 3 is not opened more than a predetermined angle. In this state, it is rotated by a predetermined angle. 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. And when the process of step S6 is complete | finished, a process is transfered to the electric power interruption return process mentioned above.

  In step S7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change start command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the setting change start command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the setting change start command to the sub-control board 400. I do. Then, when the process of step S7 ends, the process proceeds to step S8.

  Here, the “setting change start command” is a command indicating that the gaming machine 1 is turned on and setting value change is started. The “setting change start command” is composed of 2 bytes of data for one command. The first command of 1 byte (upper byte) and the contents of the control command to be executed are used for identifying the control command classification. The second data of 1 byte (lower byte) shown. The same applies to various commands described later. In the present embodiment, in the “setting change start command”, the first data is defined by “A0H” and the second data is defined by “34H”.

  In step S8, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the current set value, determines whether or not the range of the set value is normal, and when the determination result is normal, the stored number indicator 28, Processing for displaying the current set value on the setting display unit 44 is performed. On the other hand, when the above determination result is not normal, processing for setting the initial setting value of the setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. The main CPU 301 performs a setting value switching process based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 45 by the setting change switch 45sw, and also detects that the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. Based on this, the setting value is determined, and the setting value is stored in the main RAM 303 when it is detected that the setting changing key rotated by a predetermined angle has been rotated to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed. Processing to store in the set value storage area provided is performed. Then, when the process of step S8 ends, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the setting change end command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the setting change end command to the sub-control board 400. I do. Then, when the process of step S9 ends, the process proceeds to step S10.

  Here, the “setting change end command” is a command having information indicating that the setting value has been changed and information related to the changed setting value. In the present embodiment, the “setting change start command” is defined by the first data being “A0H”, and when the changed setting value is “setting value 1”, the second data is prescribed by “01H” When the setting value after change is “setting value 2”, the second data is specified as “02H”, and when the setting value after change is “setting value 3”, the second data is specified as “03H”. When the setting value after change is “setting value 4”, the second data is defined as “04H”, and when the setting value after change is “setting value 5”, the second data is “05H”. When the changed setting value is “setting value 6”, the second data is specified as “06H”.

In step S10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the door opening / closing sensor is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the door opening / closing sensor 17s is OFF.
If it is determined that the door opening / closing sensor is OFF, the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined that the door opening / closing sensor is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a door close command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the door close command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the door close command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S11 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process (see FIG. 15).

  Here, the “door close command” is a command having information indicating that the front door 3 is closed. In the present embodiment, in the “door close command”, the first data is defined by “A2H” and the second data is defined by “00H”.

  In step S12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a door open command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the door open command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the door open command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S12 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process (see FIG. 15).

  Here, the “door open command” is a command having information indicating that the front door 3 is open. In the present embodiment, in the “door open command”, the first data is defined by “A2H” and the second data is defined by “01H”.

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

  In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the stack pointer, sets the initialization start address and the initialization end address of the main RAM 303, and then initializes from the initialization start address to the initialization end address area of the main RAM 303. Processing for initializing the area is performed. Then, when the process of step S101 ends, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs a game start management process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 clears (OFF) the display determination end flag stored in the display determination end flag storage area of the main RAM 303, the payout number value stored in the payout number storage area of the main RAM 303, the main Processing such as clearing the value of the insertion number counter provided in the RAM 303, the value of the stop control number storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the value of the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the operable state flag corresponding to the BET button 7 and the MAXBET button 8 in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, in order to transmit the set value designation command and the game start state command to the sub-control board 400, the set value designation command and the game start state command are stored in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the process proceeds to step S103.

  Here, the “set value designation command” is a command having information related to the set value at the start of the game. In this embodiment, the “setting value designation command” is defined as “A3H” for the first data, and “setting value 1” at the start of the game, the second data is defined as “31H” at the start of the game. When it is “set value 2”, the second data is defined as “32H”. When it is “set value 3” at the start of the game, the second data is defined as “33H”. ”When the second data is defined as“ 34H ”,“ set value 5 ”at the start of the game, when the second data is defined as“ 35H ”, and“ set value 6 ”at the start of the game The second data is defined by “36H”.

  Further, the “game start state command” is a command having information relating to the game state at the start of the game. In the present embodiment, the “game start state command” is defined as “A7H” for the first data, and is “00H” for the second data when the game is “normal game state” at the start of the game. When in the “first RT gaming state”, the second data is defined as “01H”, and when in the “second RT gaming state” at the start of the game, the second data is defined as “02H”.

  In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for lighting the re-game display lamp 31 and a preparation process for operating the re-game when a later-described re-game operating flag is ON (see step S119-6). . Then, when the process of step S103 ends, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs a setting value confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the setting value stored in the setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 when the medal has not been inserted and the setting change key switch 49sw is ON. A process of displaying the value on the setting display unit 44 is performed. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 adds the value of the inserted number counter provided in the main RAM 303 when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 6 when a later-described re-game operating flag is not ON. If the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value, a process of adding the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. When the re-game in-operation flag is not ON and the operation of the BET button 7 or the MAX BET button 8 is detected, the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is subtracted while the subtracted value. Is added to the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Further, when an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, a process of returning the stored medals to the player is performed by subtracting the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is “3” or the re-game in-operation flag is ON.
If it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “3” or the re-game in-operation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S107, and the value of the inserted number counter is “3” or the re-game operation is activated. If it is determined that the middle flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S104.

In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON.
If it is determined that the start switch is ON, the process proceeds to step S108. If it is determined that the start switch is not ON, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the re-game operating 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 S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process that will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning combination (winning number) by lottery. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a symbol code setting process which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a stop control number based on the winning combination determined in the process of step S109 and storing it in a stop control number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process that will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a spinning effect for rotating the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and setting a minimum game time (so-called wait time). Do. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation flag setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information indicating that the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating in a reel information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the operable state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to turn off the operable state flag corresponding to the BET button 7 or the MAXBET button 8 in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the left reel motor 151, the middle reel motor 152, and the right reel motor 153 via the reel control board 150, thereby defining the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. Performs processing to rotate at high speed. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an operable state flag and setting 3 to an operation number counter indicating the number of times the stop button is operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the operable state flag corresponding to the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Do. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting 3 to an operation number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 detects that the left stop switch 11sw, middle stop switch 12sw, and right stop switch 13sw have detected a stop operation on the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 by the player. Control for stopping the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is performed. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S118.

In step S118, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether all of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 have stopped based on the value of the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. I do.
If it is determined that all the reels are stopped (step S118 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S119. If it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (step S118 = No), The process proceeds to step S117, and the same process is repeated until all reels stop.

  In step S119, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing described in detail 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.

  In step S120, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 based on the payout number calculated in the process of step S119. Then, when the process of step S120 ends, the process proceeds to step S121.

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

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S109 of FIG. 15 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

  In step S109-1, the main CPU 301 performs a pre-lottery error check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of detecting an error before determining the winning combination by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S109-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-2.

  The main CPU 301 performs a non-recoverable error process when an error is detected by the pre-lottery error check process in step S109-1.

  In step S109-2, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting the random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and processing for storing the extracted random number value in the random value register. As described above, the main random number generator 304 generates random values in the range of “0” to “65535”, and the main CPU 301 extracts the random number values in the range of “0” to “65535”. become. Then, when the process of step S109-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-3.

  In step S109-3, the main CPU 301 performs a gaming state acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-4.

  In step S109-4, the main CPU 301 performs a winning number initial value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring an initial value of a winning number when determining a winning combination according to the gaming state acquired by the gaming state acquisition process of step S109-3. Then, when the process of step S109-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-5.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 has the maximum value of the winning number “42” as the initial value of the winning number in any of the normal gaming state, the first RT gaming state, and the second RT gaming state. Is acquired and stored in the winning number register. Further, the main CPU 301 obtains “34” which is the maximum value of the winning number excluding the winning number corresponding to the “combination of symbols related to bonus” as the initial value of the winning number in the bonus gaming state, The process of storing in the winning number register is performed.

  In step S109-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the first winning combination determination table. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the first winning combination determination table in accordance with the gaming state acquired by the gaming state acquisition processing in step S109-3. For example, when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, the first winning combination determination table (see FIG. 10) for the first RT gaming state is set. Then, when the process of step S109-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-6.

  In step S109-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the second winning combination determination table. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a second winning combination determination table (see FIG. 11) stored in the main ROM 302 according to the gaming state acquired by the gaming state acquisition process in step S109-3. I do. For example, when the gaming state is any one of the normal gaming state, the first RT gaming state, and the second RT gaming state, the second winning combination determination table in the normal gaming state and the RT gaming state (FIG. 11A). When the gaming state is the bonus gaming state, a process of setting the second winning combination determination table (see FIG. 11B) in the bonus gaming state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-7.

  In step S109-7, the main CPU 301 performs a winning number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for obtaining a winning number stored in the winning number register. Then, when the process of step S109-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-8.

  In step S109-8, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination determination table determination process for determining whether to refer to the first winning combination determination table or the second winning combination determination table. Specifically, based on the winning number acquired in step S109-7, if the winning number is “11” or more, which is the minimum winning number in the second winning combination determination table, refer to the second winning combination determination table. Then, if the winning number is smaller than “11”, it is determined to refer to the first winning combination determining table.

  In step S109-9, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the first winning combination determination table or the second winning combination determination table determined by the process of step S109-8, and based on the winning number stored in the winning number register, The lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired, and the acquired lottery value is stored in the lottery value register. Then, when the process of step S109-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-10.

In step S109-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not to perform lottery based on the lottery value acquired by the lottery data acquisition processing in step S109-9. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 determines that the lottery is not performed when the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is “0”.
If it is determined that there is no lottery, the process proceeds to step S109-13. If it is determined that there is no lottery, the process proceeds to step S109-11.

  In step S109-11, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value stored in the lottery value register from the random value stored in the random value register, and updates and stores the value after subtraction in the random value register. Do. Then, when the process of step S109-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-12.

In step S109-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the subtraction value as a result of performing the process of subtracting the lottery value stored in the lottery value register from the random number value stored in the random value register by the lottery confirmation process in step S109-11. Is processed to determine whether or not the value is negative.
If it is determined that the player has won (when the result is negative), the process proceeds to step S109-15. If it is determined that the player has not been won, the process proceeds to step S109-13. Transition.

  In step S109-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the winning number stored in the winning number register and updating it. Then, when the process of step S109-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S109-14.

In step S109-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the winning number is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the winning number has become “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the winning number value stored in the winning number register by the process of step S109-13. The process which determines is performed.
If it is determined that the value of the winning number is “0”, the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the winning number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S109-5.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the winning number is “0”, “losing” is determined as the winning combination. In addition, as described above, the internal lottery process in the present embodiment sequentially determines the smaller winning numbers from the larger winning numbers in the second winning combination determination table, and the smallest winning number in the second winning combination determination table. When the determination is completed, the smaller winning numbers are sequentially determined from the larger winning numbers in the first winning combination determination table.

In step S109-15, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning number stored in the winning number register is a winning number “35 to 42” capable of displaying “a combination of symbols related to the bonus”. I do.
If it is determined that the winning number can display the “combination of symbols related to bonus”, the process proceeds to step S109-16, and the winning number that can display the “combination of symbols related to bonus” is displayed. If not, the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

  In step S <b> 109-16, the main CPU 301 stores the value of the winning number that can display “the combination of symbols related to the bonus” in the carryover storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Design code setting process)
Next, the symbol code setting process performed by the process of step S110 of FIG. 15 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of symbol code setting processing.

  In step S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs a stop control number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines a stop control number based on the winning number stored in the winning number register and the value of the carryover storage area, and stores it in the stop control number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. At the same time, a process for setting the stop control register is performed. Then, when the process of step S110-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2.

  In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs a display permission symbol bit setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is a display permission symbol that is information related to a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed on the active line in accordance with the stop control number determined by the stop control number acquisition process in step S110-1. Performs processing to set bits. Then, when the process of step S110-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-3.

  In step S110-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the reel rotation start acceptance command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the reel rotation start acceptance command to the sub-control board 400. Perform the process. Then, when the process of step S110-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4.

  Here, the “reel rotation start acceptance command” is a command having information indicating that the operation of the start lever 10 has been accepted. In the present embodiment, in the “reel rotation start acceptance command”, the first data is defined by “B2H” and the second data is defined by “00H”.

  In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs a spinning effect lottery process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process to determine whether or not to perform a spinning effect to rotate the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. If the lottery is won, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303. The process which stores the information which is related to the electrified rotation effect is performed in the presented rotation effect information storage area. Then, when the process of step S110-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5.

  In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a conditional device command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the conditional device command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the conditional device command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S110-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-6.

  Here, the “condition device command” is a command having information relating to the winning combination. In the present embodiment, in the “conditional device command”, the first data is defined by “B4H”, and the second data is defined by “01H” to “27H” according to the winning number of the winning combination. For example, for the winning combination winning number = 01, the second data is defined as “01H”, and for the winning combination winning number = 39, the second data is defined as “27H”.

In step S <b> 110-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether RT game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is 0 or not. Here, the “RT game number counter” is a counter that stores a value (RT game number) indicating a period during which the stop button operation order can be notified. As described later, the second RT game state (ART) “50” is set at the start, and the value is subtracted in the second RT gaming state.
If it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S110-7. If it is determined that the RT game number counter is 0, a symbol code setting process subroutine is executed. The process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

In step S110-7, the main CPU 301 refers to the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to perform a process of determining whether or not the second RT gaming state (ART) is set.
If it is determined that the game is in the second RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S110-8. If it is determined that the game is not in the second RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S110-12.

In step S110-8, the main CPU 301 refers to the winning number stored in the winning number register, and determines whether or not the winning number is “12 to 29” that can display the “combination of symbols related to the push order bell”. The process which determines is performed.
If it is determined that the winning number can display “combination of symbols relating to push order bell”, the process proceeds to step S110-9, and “combination of symbols relating to push order bell” is displayed. If it is determined that the winning number is not possible, the process proceeds to step S110-10.

  In step S110-9, the main CPU 301 performs an operation corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” based on the winning number stored in the winning number register. Determine the order command. Then, in order to transmit the determined operation order command to the sub-control board 400, processing for setting the operation order command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed.

Here, the “operation order command” is a command indicating the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13. In the present embodiment, the “operation order command” is defined by the first data “B5H”, and the second data is defined by “01H” to “06H” according to the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13. ing.
For example, when the operation order is left / middle / right, the second data is defined as “01H”, and when the operation order is left / right / middle, the second data is defined as “02H”. When the operation order is left / right, the second data is defined as “03H”, and when the operation order is middle / right / left, the second data is defined as “04H”. When it is the operation order, the second data is defined by “05H”, and when it is the right / middle / right operation order, the second data is defined by “06H”.

In step S110-10, the main CPU 301 refers to the winning number stored in the winning number register, and “ART end replay” in which “normal replay”, “RT replay”, and “chance replay” overlap. To determine whether the winning number is “08-10”.
If it is determined that the winning number for “ART end replay” is determined, the process proceeds to step S110-11. If it is determined that the winning number for “ART end replay” is not determined, The code setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

  In step S110-11, based on the winning number stored in the winning number register, the main CPU 301 changes the operation order of the stop buttons 11-13 for displaying “RT replay” from “ART end replay”. The corresponding operation order command is determined. Then, in order to transmit the determined operation order command to the sub-control board 400, processing for setting the operation order command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed.

In step S110-12, the main CPU 301 refers to the winning number stored in the winning number register, and “CZ end replay” in which “normal replay”, “ART rush replay”, and “falling replay” overlap. To determine whether the winning number is “04 to 06”.
If it is determined that the winning number is “CZ end replay”, the process proceeds to step S110-13. If it is determined that the winning number is not “CZ end replay”, the symbol code is set. The processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop processing.

  In step S110-13, based on the winning number stored in the winning number register, the main CPU 301 changes the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11-13 to display “ART rush replay” from “CZ end replay”. The corresponding operation order command is determined. Then, in order to transmit the determined operation order command to the sub-control board 400, processing for setting the operation order command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. When the process of step S110-13 ends, the symbol code setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process.

  The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 and the like, except when the main control board 300 (main CPU 301) displays the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 via the payout number display 29. An operation order command corresponding to a winning combination (in this embodiment, a push order bell) that causes a large difference in medal acquisition performance due to notification of the operation order (and operation position) of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is applied to the sub-control board. It is more preferable to prevent transmission from the viewpoint of fraud prevention using the notification of the operation order.

  In the present embodiment, the condition device command is transmitted to the sub control board 400 regardless of the gaming state. However, the condition device command is also sent to the sub control board under the same constant condition as the operation order command. You may comprise so that it may transmit.

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 15 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 18 shows a subroutine for reel rotation start preparation processing.

  In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs a turning effect setting process. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting information for executing the spinning effect based on the information stored in the spinning effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and the spinning device. A process of performing the production is performed. Then, when the process of step S111-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-2.

In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the minimum 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 S111-3 described later has become “0” in the previous game.
If it is determined that the minimum game time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S111-3. If it is determined that the minimum game time has not elapsed, the minimum game time has elapsed. The process of step S111-2 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a minimum game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is configured so that the time from the process of step S111-3 in the previous game to the process of step S111-2 in the current game is not less than the minimum game time in order to suppress gambling for the game. Then, a process for setting the minimum game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum game time is about “4.1” seconds. Then, when the process of step S111-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-4.

  In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command to the sub-control board 400, a process of setting the reel rotation start command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. When the process of step S111-4 is completed, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

  Here, the “reel rotation start command” is a command having information indicating that the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is started. In the present embodiment, in the “reel rotation start command”, the first data is defined by “B9H” and the second data is defined by “00H”.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 19, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S117 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation processing.

In step S117-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop button is being pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the left stop switch 11sw, middle stop switch 12sw, and right stop switch 13sw have detected an operation of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 by the player. Processing to determine is performed.
If it is determined that the stop button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S117-2. If it is determined that the stop button has not been pressed, the reel rotation processing subroutine is terminated, The process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

In step S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the operable state flag and subtracting 1 from the operation number counter.
Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the left stop button 11 in the operable state flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 based on the operated left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13. Processing to turn off the operable flag corresponding to the stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 is performed. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting 1 from an operation number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and updating it. Then, when the process of step S117-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-3.

  In step S117-3, the main CPU 301 performs a pressing information storing process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, the right reel 20, and the left reel motor corresponding to the operated stop button among the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. 151, based on the values of the pulse counters supplied to the middle reel motor 152 and the right reel motor 153, the pressing reference position is acquired and stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4.

  In step S117-4, 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) provided in the main ROM 302, the winning combination determined by the internal lottery process, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right Based on the operation order of the stop button 13 and the like, a process of acquiring the number of sliding frames is performed. 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 S117-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-5.

  In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 removes the reel based on the pressing reference position stored by the pressing information storing process in step S117-3 and the sliding frame number acquired by the sliding frame number acquisition process in step S117-4. Process to stop. Then, when the process of step S117-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-6.

  Further, in the reel stop process in step S117-5, the main CPU 301 updates values corresponding to the stopped left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20 in the reel information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores information indicating that the reel is stopped in a reel information storage area provided in the main RAM 303 according to the stopped left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20. Process.

  In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the reel stop command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the reel stop command to the sub-control board 400. . When the process of step S117-6 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

  Here, the “reel stop command” is a command having information on the stopped left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right reel 20. In the present embodiment, the “reel stop command” is defined by the first data being “BFH”, the second data being defined by “01H” when the left reel 18 is stopped, and the second data when the middle reel 19 is stopped. The data is defined by “02H”, and the second data is defined by “03H” when the right reel 20 is stopped.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the display determination process performed by the process of step S119 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

  In step S119-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the display determination command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the display determination command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S119-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-2.

  Here, the “display determination command” is a command having information on a combination of symbols displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, the “display determination command” is defined such that the first data is “C2H”, and the second data is “2” according to the combination of symbols (see FIGS. 6 to 8) displayed on the active line. 01H "to" 28H ". For example, for REP01, the second data is defined by “01H”, and for BLK04, the second data is defined by “28H”.

In step S119-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination related to “blank” is displayed on the active line.
If it is determined that a blank is displayed, the process proceeds to step S119-7. If it is determined that no blank is displayed, the process proceeds to step S119-3.

In step S119-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning is achieved. 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 a winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S119-4, and if it is determined that a winning is not achieved, the process proceeds to step S119-5.

  In step S119-4, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 calculates the number of payouts to be paid out medals based on the combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line, and the calculated payout number value is a payout number storage area of the main RAM 303. The process to memorize is performed. Then, when the process of step S119-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-7.

In step S119-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not replay is established. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “replay” is displayed on the active line.
If it is determined that replay has been established, the process proceeds to step S119-6. If it is determined that replay has not been established, the process proceeds to step S119-7.

  In step S119-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the re-game operating flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the value of the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-7.

  In step S119-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting (ON) the display determination end flag in the display determination end flag storage area of the main RAM 303. When the process of step S119-7 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 21, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S121 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

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

  In step S121-2, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus game state transition process described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the bonus game state based on the current game state and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S121-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-3.

  In step S121-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a game end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the game end command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the game end command to the sub-control board 400. . When the process of step S121-3 is completed, the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

  Here, the “game end command” is a command having information that the game has ended, information related to the game state, and the like. In this embodiment, the “game end command” is defined as “C7H” for the first data, “00H” for the second data when the game is in the “normal game state”, and “00H” at the end of the game. When in the “first RT gaming state”, the second data is defined as “01H”, and when in the “second RT gaming state” at the end of the game, the second data is defined as “02H”.

(RT gaming state transition processing)
Next, based on FIG. 22, the RT game state transition process performed by the process of step S121-1 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT gaming state transition processing.

In step S121-1-1, the main CPU 301 refers to the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and performs a process of determining whether or not the second RT gaming state (ART). Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 303 and determines whether or not a value indicating the second RT gaming state is stored.
If it is determined that the game is in the second RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S121-1-2. If it is determined that the game is not in the second RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S121-1-3. Transition.

  In step S121-1-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the RT game number counter and updating it. Then, when the process of step S121-1-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-1-7.

In step S121-1-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line.
If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed, the process proceeds to step S121-1-4, and the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is not displayed. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S121-1-7.

  In step S121-1-4, the main CPU 301 sets a value indicating the second RT gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-1-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-1-5.

In step S121-1-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the RT game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is zero.
If it is determined that RT game number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S121-1-6. If it is determined that RT game number counter = 0 is not satisfied, step S121-1- The processing is shifted to 7.

  In step S121-1-6, the main CPU 301 sets “50” to the RT game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-1-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-1-7.

As described above, in the present embodiment, “50” is set as the RT game number at the start of the second RT gaming state (ART) by the processing of Step S121-1-1-1 to Step S121-1-6, and In the 2RT gaming state, the number of RT games is subtracted.
In step S121-1-5, it is determined whether the RT game number counter = 0 or not even though the RT game remains in the second RT game state (ART). When the player enters the first RT gaming state due to an erroneous operation, when the “ART entry replay” is displayed again to return to the second RT gaming state (ART), the RT game number does not return to “50” again. This is because it can be continued from the number of RT games on the way.

In step S <b> 121-1-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “chance replay” is displayed on the active line.
If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “chance replay” is displayed, the process proceeds to step S121-1-8, and it is determined that the symbol combination related to “chance replay” is not displayed. If so, the process proceeds to step S121-1-9.

  In step S121-1-8, the main CPU 301 sets a value indicating the first RT gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-1-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-1-9.

In step S <b> 121-1-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not a symbol combination related to “falling replay” is displayed on the active line.
If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “falling replay” has been displayed, the process proceeds to step S121-1-10, and it is determined that the symbol combination related to “falling replay” is not displayed. If it is, the RT gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition process.

  In step S121-1-10, the main CPU 301 clears the value indicating the RT gaming state from the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S121-1-10 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S121-2 of the gaming state transition processing.

(Bonus game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the bonus game state transition process performed by the process of step S121-2 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of bonus game state transition processing.

In step S121-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to “Red Seven” or “Blue Seven” is displayed on the active line.
If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “Red Seven” or “Blue Seven” is displayed, the process proceeds to step S121-2-2, and “Red Seven” or “Blue Seven” is selected. If it is determined that the symbol combination is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S121-2-6.

  In step S121-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of clearing the value stored in the carryover storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-3.

  In step S121-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting (ON) a bonus operation flag in a bonus operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-4.

  In step S121-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “200” to the bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when step S121-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-5.

  In step S121-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a bonus start command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the bonus start command in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the bonus start command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S121-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-6.

  Here, the “bonus start command” is a command indicating the start of the bonus gaming state. In this embodiment, the “bonus start command” is defined as “B6H” in the first data, and is defined as “01H” in the second data if the bonus game state is triggered by “Red Seven”. When the bonus game state is triggered by “Blue Seven”, the second data is defined by “02H”.

In step S121-2-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a bonus operation flag is set in a bonus operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303.
If it is determined that the bonus operation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S121-2-7. If it is determined that the bonus operation flag is not set, the bonus game state transition is performed. The processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-3 of the game state transition process.

  In step S121-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a subtraction process for the bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting and updating the value of the payout number stored in the payout number storage area from the bonus end number counter. Then, when the process of step S121-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-8.

  In step S121-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs addition processing of a bonus acquisition number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the bonus acquisition number counter by adding the value of the payout number stored in the payout number storage area. Then, when the process of step S121-2-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-9.

In step S121-2-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 303 = 0.
If it is determined that the bonus end number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S121-2-10. If it is determined that the bonus end number counter is not zero, the bonus game state transition process is performed. Is finished, and the process proceeds to step S121-3 of the game state transition process.

  In step S121-2-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the bonus operation flag from the bonus operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-11.

  In step S121-2-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for clearing the value stored in the bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-2-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-12.

  In step S121-2-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a bonus end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the bonus end command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the bonus end command to the sub-control board 400. . Then, when the process of step S121-2-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-13.

  Here, the “bonus end command” is a command indicating the end of the bonus gaming state. In the present embodiment, the “bonus end command” is defined as “B7H” for the first data, and “01H” for the second data if the bonus game state is triggered by “Red Seven”. When the bonus game state is triggered by “Blue Seven”, the second data is defined by “02H”.

  In step S121-2-13, the main CPU 301 sets a value indicating the second RT gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-2-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-2-14.

  In step S121-2-14, the main CPU 301 sets “50” in the RT game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S121-2-14 is completed, the bonus game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121-3 of the game state transition process.

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

  In step S201, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving various registers. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving values of various registers used at the time of step S201. Then, when the process of step S201 ends, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving predetermined signals from various switches, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the setting switch board 250. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to 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 for effect at the time of spinning effect and the value of the timer counter for measuring the minimum game time and the like. Then, when the process of step S203 ends, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” as the reel number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” as the reel number in order to set the target of the reel to be driven and controlled in the reel drive control process of step S205 described later. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 via the reel control board 150, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, the left reel motor 151 of the right reel 20, the middle reel motor corresponding to the reel number set by the process of step S204. 152, by driving the right reel motor 153, the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are accelerated, controlled at a constant speed, and decelerated. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs drive control of the right reel 20 when the reel number is “3”, and performs drive control of the middle reel 19 when the reel number is “2”. When the reel number is “1”, drive control of the left reel 18 is performed.

  In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the reel number. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the reel number is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the reel drive control process of step S205 has been performed on all the reels of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. If it is determined that the reel number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S208. If it is determined that the reel number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S <b> 208, the main CPU 301 performs an external signal output process for outputting an external signal to the external concentration terminal board 47. Specifically, the presence / absence of a gaming state, an error, etc. are confirmed, (a) a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals used in the game, and (b) the number of medals paid out to the player. Possible medal payout signal, (c) Bonus state signal that can specify transition to the first RT gaming state (chance zone), (d) Bonus state signal that can specify transition to the second RT gaming state (ART) (E) Bonus state signal that can identify the transition to the bonus gaming state, (f) Security signal that can identify that the fraudulent act has been performed, and (g) It can be identified that an error has occurred. An error signal is generated, and the generated signal is output to the external concentration terminal board 47. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the process proceeds to step S209.

When the “operation order command” is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 in the processing of step S110-9, step S110-11, and step S110-13, the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is set in step S208. It is also possible to generate an operation sequence signal corresponding to the above and output the generated operation sequence signal to the external concentrated terminal board 47. For example, the operation order signal 1 is generated when the operation order is left / middle / right, and the operation order signal 2 is generated when the operation order is left / right / middle, and the operation order is middle / left / right. The operation order signal 3 is generated sometimes, the operation order signal 4 is generated when the operation order is middle / right / left, and the operation order signal 5 is generated when the operation order is right / left / middle. The operation order signal 6 may be generated when the operation order is on the right.
As described above, if the operation order signal is output to the external concentration terminal board 47, the hall of the game store where the operation order signal is input not only from the gaming machine 1 but also through the external concentration terminal board 47. The operation order of each stop button 11-13 can be notified also by the equipment of the facility.

Furthermore, when transmitting the “operation order command” to the sub-control board 400, in this step S208, an operation order signal corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is generated, and the generated operation order signal is used as a gaming machine. You may comprise so that it may output with respect to the test apparatus (not shown) for confirming the content of 1. FIG. If comprised in this way, in a test device, it can be confirmed whether the correct operation order of each stop button 11-13 is alert | reported.
In order to output the operation sequence signal to the test apparatus, the operation sequence signal may be output to the test signal output port provided on the main control board 300. The test apparatus can read the operation sequence signal by connecting a wiring (connector) to the test signal output port of the main control board 300.

  In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs LED output data creation processing, which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 includes a start lamp 24, a first BET lamp 25, a second BET lamp 26, a third BET lamp 27, a stored number display 28, a payout number display 29, a throwable display lamp 30, and a replay display lamp 31. , And processing for creating LED output data for turning on or off the bonus acquisition number display 35. Then, when the process of step S209 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the start lamp 24, the first BET lamp 25, the second BET lamp 26, the third BET lamp 27, based on the various LED output data created in the LED output data creation process of step S209. Control of lighting / extinguishing of the stored number display 28, the payout number display 29, the insertable display lamp 30, the replay display lamp 31, and the bonus acquisition number display 35 is performed. Then, when the process of step S210 ends, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, 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 S211 is completed, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the main CPU 301 performs port output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting predetermined signals to various lamps / displays, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S212 ends, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the main CPU 301 performs various register restoration processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved values of various registers in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S213 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main loop process.

(LED output data creation process)
Next, based on FIG. 25, the LED output data creation process performed by the process of step S209 of FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED output data creation processing.

In step S209-1, the main CPU 301 creates LED output data for turning on the insertable display lamp 30 when the insertion of medals can be accepted.
Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the value of the inserted number counter in the main RAM 303 is not the maximum value and the re-game in-operation flag is set during the processing of steps S103 to S106 of the main loop processing. If it is not ON, it is determined that the insertion of medals can be accepted, and LED output data for turning on the insertion-possible display lamp 30 is created. Then, when the process of step S209-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-2.

In step S209-2, the main CPU 301 creates LED output data for lighting the first BET lamp 25, the second BET lamp 26, and the third BET lamp 27 in accordance with the value of the inserted number counter.
Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the value of the insertion number counter in the main RAM 303 and, if the value of the insertion number counter is “1”, creates the LED output data that turns on only the first BET lamp 25 and turns it on. If the value of the number counter is “2”, LED output data for turning on the first BET lamp 25 and the second BET lamp 26 is created, and the value of the input number counter is “3” or the re-game running flag is ON. For example, LED output data for lighting the first BET lamp 25 to the third BET lamp 27 is created. Then, when the process of step S209-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-3.

In step S209-3, the main CPU 301 creates LED output data for lighting the re-game display lamp 31 when re-game is possible.
Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that re-game is possible when the re-game in-operation flag is ON during the processing of steps S103 to S106 of the main loop process. LED output data for lighting the display lamp 31 is created. Then, when the process of step S209-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-4.

In step S209-4, the main CPU 301 creates LED output data for lighting the start lamp 24 when it is possible to accept a start operation by the start lever 10.
Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the value of the inserted number counter in the main RAM 303 is “3” or the re-game in-operation flag is ON during the processing of steps S103 to S106 of the main loop processing. In this case, assuming that the start operation of the start lever 10 can be accepted, LED output data for lighting the start lamp 24 is created. Then, when the process of step S209-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-5.

In step S209-5, the main CPU 301 creates LED output data for lighting the stored number display 28.
Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the value of the stored number counter in the main RAM 303 and creates LED output data that causes the stored number indicator 28 to light an LED corresponding to the stored number. Then, when the process of step S209-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-6.

In step S209-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a display determination end flag is set (ON) in a display determination end flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303.
If it is determined that the display determination end flag is set, the process proceeds to step S209-7. If it is determined that the display determination end flag is not set, step S209-9 is performed. The process is transferred to.

In step S209-7, the main CPU 301 refers to the payout number storage area of the main RAM 303, and creates LED output data that causes the payout number indicator 29 to light an LED corresponding to the payout number.
Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the value of the payout number stored in the payout number storage area of the main RAM 303. If the value of the payout number is “1”, the 7-segment LED of the payout number display 29 is displayed. LED output data for turning on the LED corresponding to “1” is created, and if the value of the number of payouts is “5”, the 7-segment LED of the payout number indicator 29 corresponds to “5”. LED output data for turning on the LED is created. If the value of the payout number is “8”, LED output data for turning on the LED corresponding to “8” for the 7-segment LED of the payout number display 29 is created. To do. Then, when the process of step S209-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-8.

  In step S209-8, the main CPU 301 refers to the bonus acquisition number counter in the main RAM 303 and creates LED output data for lighting the bonus acquisition number display 35 on the LED corresponding to the bonus acquisition number. Then, when the process of step S209-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-19.

In step S209-9, the main CPU 301 refers to the operation number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and determines whether or not the operation number counter = 0.
If it is determined that the operation number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S209-10. If it is determined that the operation number counter = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209-11. .

  In step S209-10, the main CPU 301 clears the operation sequence LED data so that the LED corresponding to the operation sequence of each of the stop buttons 11-13 is turned off on the payout number display device 29 as described later. Perform the process. Then, when the process of step S209-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-19.

In step S209-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the RT game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is zero.
If it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S209-12. If it is determined that the RT game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S209-19. Transition.

In step S209-12, the main CPU 301 refers to the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to perform a process of determining whether or not the second RT gaming state (ART).
If it is determined that the game is in the second RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step 209-13. If it is determined that the game is not in the second RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step 209-17.

In step S209-13, the main CPU 301 refers to the winning number stored in the winning number register, and determines whether or not the winning number is “12 to 29” that can display “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell”. The process which determines is performed.
If it is determined that the winning number can display the “combination of symbols relating to the push order bell”, the process proceeds to step S209-14, and the “combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” is displayed. If it is determined that the winning number is not possible, the process proceeds to step S209-15.

In step S209-14, the main CPU 301 causes each stop to display “a combination of symbols related to the pressing order bell” based on the operation number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning number stored in the winning number register. The operation order LED data for making the payout number indicator 29 light up the LED corresponding to the operation order of the buttons 11 to 13 is created.
Here, the winning number stored in the winning number register is “a combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell” among the winning numbers “12 to 29” capable of displaying “a combination of symbols relating to the pushing order bell”. When the winning number “18-29” is displayed, the operation order LED data for lighting the LED indicating the stop symbol to be stopped on the payout number display 29 is also created. The details of the operation order LED data creation and the lighting contents of the payout number display device 29 will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. Then, when the process of step S209-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-19.

In step S209-15, the main CPU 301 refers to the winning number stored in the winning number register, and “ART end replay” in which “normal replay”, “RT replay”, and “chance replay” overlap. To determine whether the winning number is “08-10”.
If it is determined that the winning number for “ART end replay” is determined, the process proceeds to step S209-16. If it is determined that it is not the winning number for “ART end replay”, step S209-16 is performed. The process proceeds to S209-19.

  In step S209-16, the main CPU 301 displays “RT replay” from “ART end replay” based on the operation number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning number stored in the winning number register. The operation order LED data for lighting the LED corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 on the payout number display 29 is created. Details of the creation of the operation order LED data and the lighting contents of the payout number display device 29 will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. Then, when the process of step S209-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-19.

In step S209-17, the main CPU 301 refers to the winning number stored in the winning number register, and “CZ end replay” in which “normal replay”, “ART rush replay”, and “falling replay” overlap. To determine whether the winning number is “04 to 06”.
If it is determined that the winning number is “CZ end replay”, the process proceeds to step S209-18. If it is determined that the winning number is not “CZ end replay”, step S209 is performed. The process is shifted to -19.

  In step S209-18, the main CPU 301 displays “ART entry replay” from “CZ end replay” based on the operation number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning number stored in the winning number register. The operation order LED data for lighting the LED corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 on the payout number display 29 is created. Details of the creation of the operation order LED data and the lighting contents of the payout number display device 29 will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. Then, when the process of step S209-18 ends, the process proceeds to step S209-19.

  In step S209-19, the main CPU 301 determines that various errors have been established (when the medal stored in the hopper 202 becomes empty, the medal stored in the auxiliary storage 203 becomes full, An error LED that lights an LED for identifying an established error on the payout number display 29 when a fraud is detected by a fraud detection sensor (not shown) or when a communication error occurs) Create data. If various errors have not been established, error LED data is not created. When the process of step S209-19 ends, the LED output data creation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S210 of the interrupt process.

  Here, in the LED output data creation processing, error LED data is finally created in the processing of step S209-19, and even if LED data for the payout number display 29 has already been created, the last error is generated. The LED data is overwritten and created. That is, in the payout number display 29, the LED for identifying the error has a higher priority for lighting than the LED corresponding to the payout number and the LED corresponding to the operation order of the stop buttons 11-13. It will be set.

(Operation sequence LED data creation)
Next, the creation contents of the operation order LED data created in step S209-14, step S209-16, and step S209-18 in FIG. 25 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 26 shows the creation contents for creating the operation sequence LED data corresponding to the operation sequence of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for the payout number display device 29.

  FIG. 26A shows the “reel for notifying the stop” according to the “operation order of each stop button 11 to 13” determined from the winning number and the “number of operations” that is the value of the operation number counter. It is the 1st correspondence table which matched each stop button 11-13. Note that the first correspondence table shown in FIG. 26A may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or a subroutine program in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It may be described as.

  The main CPU 301 determines “the operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13” from the winning number, and based on the determined “operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13” and “the number of operations”, FIG. As shown in the first correspondence table shown in (2), the “reel for notifying the stop” is determined.

  For example, if the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)” or “27 (blue seven push order bell CLR)”, the middle → left → right operation order is determined, and the number of operations = 3. , “Middle reel” is determined as “reel to notify stop”, and if “number of operations = 2”, “left reel” is determined as “reel to notify stop”, and “number of operations = 1” The “right reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. If the winning number is “04 (CZ end replay 1)”, only when the number of operations = 3 (first stop) as the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “ART rush replay”. If “left reel” is determined as “reel to notify stop” and the winning number is “08 (ART end replay 1)”, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 displaying “RT replay” is as follows. Only when the number of operations = 3 (first stop), the “medium reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”.

  FIG. 26B shows, in step S209-14, an appropriate operation timing (a stop symbol that should be stopped properly) and a “combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell” that requires an appropriate operation order can be displayed. It is the 2nd correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each stop button 11-13, when a winning number is determined.

  The second correspondence table shown in FIG. 26 (b) shows the left LED 29DL on the left side of the payout number display 29 for the “reel to notify stop” and the “stop symbol” to be stopped corresponding to the winning number, LED lighting data 29DR, left segment LED 29SL, and right segment LED 29SR are associated with each other. The second correspondence table shown in FIG. 26B may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or may be described as a subroutine program in step S209-14 in FIG.

  Based on the “reel for notifying the stop” determined by the first correspondence table shown in FIG. 26A and the “stop symbol” to be stopped corresponding to the winning number, the main CPU 301 selects FIG. As shown in the second correspondence table shown in FIG. 4, the operation order LED data for lighting any one of the left lighting LED 29DL, the right lighting LED 29DR, the left segment LED 29SL, and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29. Create

  For example, if the winning number is “27 (blue seven push order bell CLR)” and the number of operations = 2, the left lighting LED 29DL is turned on and “blue seven 2” at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18 is turned on. As the stop symbol to be stopped, “16” indicating the stop symbol is generated for the operation LED data for lighting the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR. Here, regarding reels that do not require an appropriate operation timing (a stop symbol that should be stopped properly), the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR are configured so that LEDs indicating numerals are not lit.

  In the present embodiment, for the “combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell”, the middle reel 19 and the right reel 20 do not require an appropriate operation timing (stop symbol to be stopped properly). Although it is configured, an appropriate operation timing (a stop symbol to be stopped properly) is requested for a part or all of the middle reel 19 and the right reel 20 so that the player aims for a specific stop symbol. A combination of symbols may be configured.

  FIG. 26C shows an operation order LED corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 when a winning number that can display “a combination of symbols related to a normal push order bell” is determined in step S209-14. It is a correspondence table for creating data, and for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “combination of symbols related to RT replay” in step S209-16. It is a correspondence table, and is also a correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols related to ART entry replay” in step S209-18.

  In the third correspondence table shown in FIG. 26C, the lighting data of the left lighting LED 29DL and the right lighting LED 29DR in the payout number indicator 29 are associated with the “reel for notifying the stop”, respectively. It is composed. Note that the third correspondence table shown in FIG. 26C may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or a subroutine program in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It may be described as.

  Based on the “reel to notify stop” determined by the first correspondence table shown in FIG. 26A, the main CPU 301 pays out the number of payouts as shown in the third correspondence table shown in FIG. The operation order LED data for turning on the left lighting LED 29DL and the right lighting LED 29DR in the display 29 is created.

  For example, if the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)” and the number of operations = 3, “medium reel” is determined as “reel for notifying stop”, and the payout number display 29 Operation sequence LED data for lighting both the left LED 29DL and the right LED 29DR is created.

(Lighting contents lit on the payout number display 29)
Next, based on FIG. 27, the operation order LED data created in step S209-14, step S209-16, and step S209-18 in FIG. 25 is displayed on the LED of the payout number display 29 in step S210 in FIG. The lighting contents that have been turned on will be described. FIG. 27 shows the lighting contents in which the operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is turned on on the payout number display device 29.

  27 (a-1) to (a-5), the winning number “14 (push order bell CLR)” is determined as the win number that can display “combination of symbols related to normal push order bell”. This is the lighting content of the operation order LED data created on the payout number indicator 29.

  As described above, if the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)”, the operation sequence of middle → left → right is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (a-1), after the start lever 10 is operated (when the number of operations is 3), the “medium reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the third correspondence table of c), both the left side lighting LED 29DL and the right side lighting LED 29DR in the payout number indicator 29 are turned on (step S209-14 when the number of operations = 3, step S209-14) (See S210).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (a-2), after the first stop button is operated (when the number of operations is 2), the “left reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the third correspondence table of FIG. 26 (c), only the left LED 29DL on the payout number display 29 is turned on (see steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 2).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (a-3), after the second stop button operation (when the number of operations = 1), the “right reel” is determined as the “reel to notify stop”. As shown in the third correspondence table of FIG. 26 (c), only the right side lighting LED 29DR in the payout number indicator 29 is turned on (see Steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 1).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (a-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations = 0), the “reel for notifying the stop” has not been determined, and FIG. 26 (c) As shown in the third correspondence table, all the LEDs of the left turn-on LED 29DL, the right turn-on LED 29DR, the left segment LED 29SL, and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number indicator 29 are turned off (step S209-10, (See step S210).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 (a-4), after the third stop button is operated, all the LEDs on the payout number display 29 are turned off because the operation order of each stop button 11-13 is displayed. This is for the purpose of distinguishing between “display of the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13” and “display of the payout number” on the payout number display 29. The same applies to the modified examples described later.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (a-5), when it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to the normal push order bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), the “normal push order bell” is displayed. The payout number “8” corresponding to the display of the “combination of symbols related to” is lit on the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 (see steps S209-7 and S210).

  27 (b-1) to (b-5), the winning number “27 (blue seven pressing order bell CLR)” is determined as the winning number capable of displaying “the combination of symbols related to the symbol pressing order bell”. This is a lighting content in which the operation order LED data created when the payout number is displayed is turned on on the payout number display device 29.

  As described above, if the winning number is “27 (blue seven push order bell CLR)”, the middle → left → right operation order is determined, and “blue seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18 is determined. "Is determined as a stop symbol to be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b-1), after the start lever 10 is operated (when the number of operations is 3), the “medium reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the second correspondence table of b), both the left side lighting LED 29DL and the right side lighting LED 29DR in the payout number display unit 29 are turned on (step S209-14 when the number of operations = 3, step S209-14) (See S210).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b-2), after the first stop button operation (when the number of operations is 2), the “left reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the second correspondence table 26 (b), the left LED 29DL on the payout number indicator 29 is turned on. Further, “16” indicating the stop symbol of “Blue Seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel is lit on the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR (step S209 when the number of operations = 2) 14, see step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b-3), after the second stop button operation (when the number of operations = 1), the “right reel” is determined as the “reel to notify stop”. As shown in the second correspondence table of FIG. 26 (b), only the right side lighting LED 29DR in the payout number display 29 is turned on (see Steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 1).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations = 0), the “reel for notifying the stop” has not been determined, and FIG. 26 (b) As shown in the second correspondence table, all the LEDs of the left turn-on LED 29DL, the right turn-on LED 29DR, the left segment LED 29SL, and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number indicator 29 are turned off (step S209-10, (See step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b-5), when it is determined that “a combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), the “symbol pushing order bell” is displayed. The payout number “8” corresponding to the display of the “combination of symbols related to” is lit on the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 (see steps S209-7 and S210).

  As described above, when the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the payout number indicator 29, the operation of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is performed after the start lever 10 is operated until after the third stop button is operated. The operation order may be displayed, and the payout number may be displayed after it is determined that the combination of symbols is displayed.

In this embodiment, as shown in the second correspondence table shown in FIG. 26 (b) and FIG. 27 (b-2), “first to third blue seven push order bells (or first to third reds) One stop symbol (for example, “blue seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18) corresponding to “seven push order bell)” is configured.
However, as shown in FIG. 27 (c-2), one stop symbol corresponding to “first to third blue seven push order bells (or first to third red seven push order bells)” You may alert | report conceptually like "BL" (or "RE" which shows red).

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, “a combination of symbols relating to the symbol push order bell (a combination of symbols relating to the first to third blue seven push order bells and the first to third red seven push order bells). ) ", The stop symbol that the player should aim at is only one of the left reels 18 (" Blue Seven 2 "or" Red Seven 2 "), but there seems to be multiple stop symbols that the player should aim at. In such a case, it is desirable that a plurality of stop symbols be conceptually integrated into one.

  Further, not only the lighting modes shown in FIGS. 27 (b-2) and 27 (c-2), the payout number display 29 is configured by LEDs capable of emitting a plurality of colors, and the “blue seven” of the left reel 18 is configured. When “2” is indicated, blue light emission may be performed, and when “red seven 2” of the left reel 18 is indicated, red light emission may be performed. In such a configuration, the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number indicator 29 are not used, but only the left LED 29DL and the right LED 29DR in the payout indicator 29 are used. Both the appropriate operation timing (stop symbol to be stopped properly) and the appropriate operation order can be notified.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 401 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S310, the sub CPU 401 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing such as error checking of the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S310 ends, the process proceeds to step S320.

  In step S320, the sub CPU 401 performs main board communication processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 401 analyzes a command transmitted from the main control board 300, and performs a process of determining various contents of effects based on the analyzed command. Then, when the process of step S320 ends, the process proceeds to step S330.

  In step S330, the sub CPU 401 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 creates an effect control board based on lamp data corresponding to the effect content determined in step S320, operation order notification information for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13, and the like. A process of outputting sound from the speaker 40 is performed via the control unit 600. Then, when the process of step S330 ends, the process proceeds to step S340.

  In step S340, the sub CPU 401 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs backlight control based on sound data corresponding to the contents of the effect determined in step S320, operation order notification information for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13, and the like. Various lamps (LEDs) are controlled through the board 450, the effect control board 600, and the panel LED relay board 700. Then, when the process of step S340 ends, the process proceeds to step S350.

  In step S350, the sub CPU 401 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs the effect control board 600 based on the image data corresponding to the effect content determined in step S320, the operation order notification information for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13, and the like. The liquid crystal display device 46 is controlled via Then, when the process of step S350 ends, the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S360, the sub CPU 401 performs various switch detection processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of executing a predetermined process when the effect button detection sensor 710sw detects an operation of the effect button 21 or when the cross key board 711 detects an operation of the cross key 22. . Then, when the process of step S360 ends, the process proceeds to step S320.

(Main board communication processing)
Next, based on FIG. 29, the main board | substrate communication process performed by the process of FIG.28 S320 is demonstrated. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

In step S321, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is a command different from the command transmitted last time.
If it is determined that a different command has been received, the process proceeds to step S322. If it is determined that a different command has not been received, the main board communication processing subroutine is terminated and the sub-control is executed. The process proceeds to step S330 of the main process for the substrate.

  In step S322, the sub CPU 401 performs game information storage processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for creating game information based on a command different from the previously transmitted command and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S322 ends, the process proceeds to step S323.

  In step S323, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for each command, which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 401 performs processing according to the command received from the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S323 ends, the process proceeds to step S324.

  In step S324, the sub CPU 401 performs lamp data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU401 performs the process which determines the lamp data corresponding to the production content determined by the process according to command of step S323. Then, when the process of step S324 ends, the process proceeds to step S325.

  In step S325, the sub CPU 401 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, sub CPU401 performs the process which determines the sound data corresponding to the production content determined by the process according to command of step S323. Then, when the process of step S325 ends, the process proceeds to step S326.

  In step S326, the sub CPU 401 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining image data corresponding to the effect content determined by the command-specific processing in step S323. When the process of step S326 ends, the main board communication process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S330 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Processing by command)
Next, the command-by-command processing performed by the processing in step S323 in FIG. 29 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine for processing by command.

In step S323-110, the sub CPU 401 performs processing to determine whether a conditional device command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a conditional device command.
If it is determined that the received command is a conditional device command, the process proceeds to step S323-121. If it is determined that the received command is not a conditional device command, step S323-131 is performed. The process is transferred to.

  In step S <b> 323-121, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining effect data defining the effect content based on the condition device command received from the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S323-121 ends, the process proceeds to step S323-122.

  In step S323-122, the sub CPU 401 stores winning data corresponding to the conditional device command received from the main control board 300 in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. When the process of step S323-122 ends, the command-specific process subroutine ends.

In step S323-131, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not an operation order command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is an operation order command.
If it is determined that the received command is an operation order command, the process proceeds to step S323-132. If it is determined that the received command is not an operation order command, step S323-140 is performed. The process is transferred to.

In step S323-132, the sub CPU 401 determines whether the winning data stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403 corresponds to the operation order command received from the main control board 300 or not. Specifically, the sub ROM 402 stores comparison data (not shown) in which the winning data and the operation order corresponding to those in FIG. 9 are associated. The sub CPU 401 refers to the comparison data. The operation order is determined from the winning data. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation order determined from the winning data corresponds to the operation order of the operation order command received this time. For example, in the case of winning data of the winning number “20 (push order bell CLR)”, the operation order of middle → left → right is determined with reference to the comparison data, and the determined operation order of middle → left → right is determined. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation order of the operation order command is the same.
If it is determined that the winning data corresponds to the operation order command, the process proceeds to step S323-133, and it is determined that the winning data does not correspond to the operation order command. In this case, the subroutine for command-specific processing is terminated.

Thus, in this step S323-132, if the winning data does not correspond to the operation order command, the command-specific processing subroutine is ended, and the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is notified. The operation order notification information is not determined (see step S323-133 described later), and the operation order of each stop button 11-13 is not notified.
In step S323-132, if the winning data and the operation order command do not correspond to each other, the information for notifying the error is determined, and the operation order of each stop button 11-13 is not notified. In addition, an error may be notified.

  In step S323-133, the sub CPU 401 determines operation order notification information for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 11-13 corresponding to the winning data and the operation order command. Here, the “operation order notification information” is configured by information that collectively displays a series of flows of the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. For example, if the winning data of the winning number “20 (push order bell CLR)” and the operation order command corresponding to the operation order of middle → left → right are displayed, a series of flow of middle → left → right is collectively displayed. The operation order notification information to be determined is determined. Further, if the winning data of the winning number “26 (blue seven push order bell CLR)” and the operation order command corresponding to the operation order of the middle → left → right, the sequence of the middle → left → right and the left The operation order notification information for collectively displaying the stop of “blue 7” on the reel 18 is determined. Then, when the processing of steps S323-133 ends, the subroutine for each command processing ends.

Then, by determining the operation order notification information in step S323-133, in step S330, sound corresponding to the operation order of each stop button 11-13 is output from the speaker 40 via the effect control board 600, and step In S340, various lamps (LEDs) corresponding to the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 are turned on / off via the backlight control board 450, the effect control board 600, and the panel LED relay board 700, and step In S350, an image for informing the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 via the effect control board 600.
As described above, when the operation sequence of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed by the main control board 300 (main CPU 301) and the operation order command is transmitted to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 401), The control board 400 (sub CPU 401) always uses any device (liquid crystal display device, various lamps, etc.) to notify the operation order corresponding to the received operation order command as long as it is a valid operation order command. Will do.

  In step S323-140, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a display determination command. If it is determined that the received command is a display determination command, the process proceeds to step S323-141. If it is determined that the received command is not a display determination command, step S323-150 is performed. The process is transferred to.

  In step S <b> 323-141, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for determining effect data that defines the effect content based on the display determination command received from the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S323-141 ends, the process proceeds to step S323-142.

  In step S323-142, the sub CPU 401 clears the winning data stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. When the processing in step S323-142 is completed, the command-specific processing subroutine is terminated.

  In step S323-150, the sub CPU 401 performs processing according to the received command. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing according to the command received from the main control board 300. When the process of step S323-150 ends, the command-specific process subroutine ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation order command is received, it is compared with the winning data, and if it is a valid operation order command (if the winning data and the operation order command correspond), The operation order notification information is determined. However, when the operation order command is received, the operation order notification information can be determined without comparing with the winning data.

  An example of display contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 by controlling the main control board 300 and the sub control board 400 will be described.

(Display contents of operation order notification information)
Next, an example of the display contents of the operation order notification information on the liquid crystal display device 46 will be described based on FIG.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents of operation order notification information corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols related to a normal push order bell”. FIG. 31B is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the operation order notification information corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols related to the symbol pressing order bell”.

  In the second RT gaming state (ART), as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), a character display area 701 in which a character is displayed and a second stop button 11 for notifying the operation order of the left stop button 11 are displayed. 1 operation information display area 702L, a second operation information display area 702C for informing the operation order of the middle stop button 12, and a third operation information display area 702R for informing the operation order of the right stop button 13. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), the winning data of the winning number “20 (pressing order bell CLR)” for displaying “ordinary pressing order bell combination” and the middle → left → right operation order command are displayed. Is determined in the first operation information display area 702L, “1” in the second operation information display area 702C, and the third information corresponding to the operation order notification information. In the operation information display area 702R, a series of operation sequences “2, 1, 3” “3” is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the winning data “26 (blue seven push order bell CLR)” for displaying “a combination of symbols related to the design push order bell” and the operation of the middle → left → right When the operation order notification information based on the order command is determined, “2” is displayed in the first operation information display area 702L and “1” is displayed in the second operation information display area 702C corresponding to the operation order notification information. In the third operation information display area 702R, a series of operations “2 · 1 · 3” “3” is displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 31B, the first operation information display area 702L displays that “blue 7” is stopped.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main control board 300 (main CPU 301) directly displays the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 via the payout number display 29 and the sub control board. Since 400 (sub CPU 401) displays the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 via the liquid crystal display device 46, the main control is used to perform an illegal act relating to the notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13. It is necessary to tamper with the consistency of both the board 300 and the sub-control board 400, and it is possible to prevent such illegal acts.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 401) compares the winning data with the operation order command as shown in the process of step S323-132 in FIG. It is possible to prevent an illegal act related to notification of the operation order of the buttons 11 to 13.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in addition to displaying the operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13 on the liquid crystal display device 46, each stop button 11 to the payout number display 29 composed of a plurality of LEDs is also displayed. Since the operation order of 13 is displayed, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 can be displayed at an appropriate timing even when the drawing process in the liquid crystal display device is delayed.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the operation number of each stop button 11-13 is displayed on the payout number display 29, a dedicated display for notifying the operation order of each stop button 11-13. There is no need to provide a cost reduction, and the cost can be reduced and the arrangement space can be made more efficient.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the operation number of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the payout number display 29, so that the existing gaming machine 1 having the payout number display 29 is Without changing the design, the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 can be displayed, and the versatility of the gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control board 300 (main CPU 301) displays the next operation order and the like for each operation of each stop button 11-13 via the payout number display 29, while the sub control board. In 400 (sub CPU 401), the operation order of all the stop buttons 11 to 13 is collectively displayed via the liquid crystal display device 46, so that it is possible to display the operation order according to the player's preference. it can. In addition, since the main control board 300 (main CPU 301) does not display the operation order of all the stop buttons 11 to 13 at a time, each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 can be used with a small number of indicators (LEDs). The operation order and the like can be notified, and cost reduction and arrangement space efficiency can also be achieved.

(Modification 1 in the first embodiment)
Next, a description will be given of Modification 1 in the first embodiment. Note that Modification 1 in the first embodiment is different only in the contents of the operation order LED data shown in FIG. 26 and the lighting contents of the operation order LED data shown in FIG. Since they are common, description of common parts is omitted.

(Variation 1 of operation content LED data creation content)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a first modification of the creation contents of the operation order LED data created in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. 32 corresponds to the modification of FIG.

  FIG. 32A shows “reel indicating stop” according to “operation order of each stop button 11-13” determined from the winning number and “operation count” which is the value of the operation counter. It is the correspondence table which matched each stop button 11-13. Note that the correspondence table shown in FIG. 32A may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or is described as a subroutine program in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It may be.

  The main CPU 301 determines “the operation order of each stop button 11-13” from the winning number, and based on the determined “the operation order of each stop button 11-13” and “the number of operations”, FIG. As shown in the correspondence table of), the “reel for notifying the stop” is determined.

  FIG. 32B is a correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” in step S209-14. At the same time, in step S209-16, it is a correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11-13 for displaying “combination of symbols related to RT replay”. In step S209-18 It is also a correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols relating to ART entry replay”.

  The correspondence table shown in FIG. 32B shows the segment LED 29SL on the left side and the segment on the right side in the payout number display 29 for “reel to notify stop” and “stop symbol” to be stopped corresponding to the winning number. The LED 29SR is configured by associating LED lighting data with each other. Note that the correspondence table shown in FIG. 32B may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or may be described as a subroutine program in step S209-14 in FIG.

  The main CPU 301 uses the correspondence shown in FIG. 32B based on the “reel to notify stop” determined by the correspondence table shown in FIG. 32A and the “stop symbol” to be stopped corresponding to the winning number. As shown in the table, operation sequence LED data for lighting the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 is created.

(Modification 1 of the lighting content turned on on the payout number display device 29)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a modification example 1 of lighting contents in which the operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is lit on the payout number display 29, and FIG. 33 is a modification example of FIG. It corresponds to.

  In FIG. 33 (a-1) to (a-5), the winning number “27 (blue seven pressing order bell CLR)” is determined as the winning number capable of displaying “the combination of symbols related to the symbol pressing order bell”. This is a lighting content in which the operation order LED data created when the payout number is displayed is turned on on the payout number display device 29.

  As described above, if the winning number is “27 (blue seven push order bell CLR)”, the middle → left → right operation order is determined, and “blue seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18 is determined. "Is determined as a stop symbol to be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a-1), after the operation of the start lever 10 (when the number of operations is 3), the “middle reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”, and FIG. As shown in the correspondence table of b), “3-” indicating the middle reel is lit on the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 (step S209− when the number of operations = 3). 14, see step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a-2), after the first stop button is operated (when the number of operations is 2), the “left reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 32 (b), “16” indicating the stop symbol of “Blue Seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18 indicates the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SL in the payout number display 29. The segment LED 29SR is turned on (see step S209-14 and step S210 when the number of operations is 2).

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a-3), after the second stop button operation (when the number of operations = 1), the “right reel” is determined as the “reel to notify stop”. As shown in the correspondence table of 32 (b), “6-” indicating the right reel is turned on in the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 (step when the number of operations = 1) S209-14, step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations = 0), the “reel to notify stop” has not been determined, and FIG. 32 (b) As shown in the correspondence table, all the LEDs of the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display device 29 are turned off (see step S209-10 and step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a-5), when it is determined that “a combination of symbols related to the symbol push order bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), the “symbol push order bell” is displayed. The payout number “8” corresponding to the display of the “combination of symbols related to” is lit on the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 (see steps S209-7 and S210).

  As described above, when the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the payout number indicator 29, the operation of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is performed after the start lever 10 is operated until after the third stop button is operated. The operation order may be displayed, and the payout number may be displayed after it is determined that the combination of symbols is displayed.

In the first embodiment, the middle reel 19 and the right reel 20 are not required to have an appropriate operation timing (a stop symbol that should be stopped properly) with respect to the “combination of symbols related to the symbol pressing order bell”. It was configured as follows.
However, as shown in FIGS. 33 (b-1) to (b-5), the player aims for a specific stop symbol for each of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19 and the right reel 20. A combination of symbols that require appropriate operation timing (stop symbols to be stopped appropriately) may be configured.

  In FIGS. 33 (b-1) to 33 (b-5), the operation sequence of middle → left → right is determined, and the middle reel 19 is determined as the stop symbol to be stopped by the “cherry 2” arranged at the symbol position 1. The left reel 18 is determined as a stop symbol to be stopped by the “blue seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16, and the right reel 20 is determined as a stop symbol to be stopped by the “cherry 1” arranged at the symbol position 1. The lighting contents when determined are shown.

  As described above, according to the first modification of the first embodiment, it is sufficient to configure the payout number display device 29 from seven segment LEDs, and it is not necessary to provide a lighting LED that can display dots, which is more cost effective. Reduction and efficiency of arrangement space can be achieved.

  Furthermore, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 can be displayed on the existing gaming machine 1 having the payout number display device 29 without changing the design. The sex can be further enhanced.

(Modification 2 in the first embodiment)
Next, Modification 2 in the first embodiment will be described. The modification 2 in the first embodiment is different only in the creation contents of the operation order LED data shown in FIG. 26 and the lighting contents of the operation order LED data shown in FIG. Since they are common, description of common parts is omitted.

(Modification 2 of operation sequence LED data creation content)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a second modification of the creation contents of the operation order LED data created in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. Yes, FIG. 34 corresponds to the modification of FIG.

  FIG. 34A shows “reel for notifying stop”, that is, according to “operation order of each stop button 11 to 13” determined from the winning number and “operation count” which is the value of the operation counter. It is the correspondence table which matched each stop button 11-13. The correspondence table shown in FIG. 34 (a) may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or is described as a subroutine program in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It may be.

  The main CPU 301 determines “the operation order of each stop button 11 to 13” from the winning number, and based on the determined “the operation order of each stop button 11 to 13” and “the number of operations”, FIG. As shown in the correspondence table of), the “reel for notifying the stop” is determined.

  FIG. 34 (b) can display “symbol combination related to symbol pushing order bell” that requires an appropriate operation timing (stop symbol to be stopped properly) and an appropriate operation order in step S 209-14. It is a correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each stop button 11-13 when a winning number is determined.

  The correspondence table shown in FIG. 34 (b) shows that the left LED 35DL on the left side of the bonus acquisition number display 35 and the middle side for the “stop symbol” to be stopped corresponding to the “reel to notify stop” and the winning number. The lighting data of the lighting LED 35DC, the right lighting LED 35DR, the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR are associated with each other. Note that the second correspondence table illustrated in FIG. 34B may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303 or may be described as a subroutine program in step S209-14 in FIG.

  Based on the “reel to notify stop” determined by the correspondence table shown in FIG. 34A and the “stop symbol” to be stopped corresponding to the winning number, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the correspondence table in FIG. As shown in the figure, the left LED 35DL, the middle LED 35DC, the right LED 35DR, the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 are displayed. The operation order LED data to be lit is created.

  FIG. 34C shows an operation order LED corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 when a winning number that can display “a combination of symbols related to a normal push order bell” is determined in step S209-14. It is a correspondence table for creating data, and for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “combination of symbols related to RT replay” in step S209-16. It is a correspondence table, and is also a correspondence table for creating operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 for displaying “a combination of symbols related to ART entry replay” in step S209-18.

  The correspondence table shown in FIG. 34 (c) shows the LED lighting data of the left side lighting LED 35DL, the middle side lighting LED 35DC, and the right side lighting LED 35DR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 with respect to the “reel for notifying the stop”. Are associated with each other. Note that the correspondence table shown in FIG. 34C may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or is described as a subroutine program in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It may be.

  Based on the “reel to notify stop” determined by the correspondence table shown in FIG. 34A, the main CPU 301 determines the left side of the bonus acquisition number display 35 as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. The operation order LED data for lighting the lighting LED 35DL, the middle lighting LED 35DC, and the right lighting LED 35DR is created.

(Variation 2 of lighting contents lit on the bonus acquisition number display 35)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a second modification of the lighting content in which the operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is lit on the bonus acquisition number display 35 in the second RT gaming state. Corresponds to the modification of FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a second modification of the lighting content of the bonus acquisition number display 35 in the bonus game state.

  FIGS. 35 (a-1) to (a-4) show that in the second RT gaming state, the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR) as the win number that can display“ combination of symbols related to normal push order bell ”. The operation sequence LED data created when “)” is determined is turned on by the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As described above, if the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)”, the operation sequence of middle → left → right is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a-1), after the start lever 10 is operated (when the number of operations is 3), the “medium reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the correspondence table of c), the LED of the middle lighting LED 35DC in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned on (refer to Steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations is 3).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a-2), after the first stop button is operated (when the number of operations is 2), the “left reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”. As shown in the correspondence table 34 (c), the left LED 35DL on the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned on (see steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 2).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a-3), after the second stop button operation (when the number of operations = 1), the “right reel” is determined as the “reel to notify stop”. As shown in the correspondence table 34 (c), the right LED 35DR on the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned on (see steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 1).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations = 0), the “reel for notifying the stop” has not been determined, and FIG. 34 (c) As shown in the correspondence table, all of the left side lighting LED 35DL, the middle side lighting LED 35DC, the right side lighting LED 35DR, the left side segment LED 35SL, the middle side segment LED 35SC, and the right side segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 are shown. The LED is turned off (see step S209-10 and step S210).

  When it is determined that “combination of symbols related to normal push order bell” is displayed after the third stop button operation, “combination of symbols related to normal push order bell” is displayed. The corresponding payout number “8” is displayed on the payout number display 29. The same applies to the modified examples described later.

  FIGS. 35 (b-1) to (b-4) show that in the second RT gaming state, the winning number that can be displayed is “27 (blue seven push order) The operation sequence LED data created when the “bell CLR)” is determined is turned on in the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As described above, if the winning number is “27 (blue seven push order bell CLR)”, the middle → left → right operation order is determined, and “blue seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18 is determined. "Is determined as a stop symbol to be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b-1), after the start lever 10 is operated (when the number of operations is 3), the “medium reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying the stop”, and FIG. As shown in the correspondence table of b), the LED of the middle lighting LED 35DC in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned on (see Steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations is 3).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b-2), after the first stop button is operated (when the number of operations is 2), the “left reel” is determined as the “reel for notifying stop”. As shown in the correspondence table 34 (b), the left LED 35DL on the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned on, and the stop symbol of “blue seven 2” arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel is shown. “16” is lit on the middle segment LED 35SC and the right segment LED 35SR (see Steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 2).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b-3), after the second stop button operation (when the number of operations = 1), the “right reel” is determined as the “reel to notify stop”. As shown in the correspondence table 34 (b), the right LED 35DR on the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned on (see steps S209-14 and S210 when the number of operations = 1).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations = 0), the “reel for notifying the stop” has not been determined, and FIG. 26 (b) As shown in the second correspondence table, the left side lighting LED 35DL, the middle side lighting LED 35DC, the right side lighting LED 35DR, the left side segment LED 35SL, the middle side segment LED 35SC, and the right side segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 are shown. Are turned off (see step S209-10 and step S210).

In this embodiment, as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 34 (b) and FIG. 35 (b-2), the “first to third blue seven push order bells (or the first to third red seven push order bells). ) "(For example," Blue Seven 2 "arranged at the symbol position 16 of the left reel 18).
However, as shown in FIG. 35 (c-2), one stop symbol corresponding to “first to third blue seven push order bells (or first to third red seven push order bells)” The notification may be made conceptually like “BLU” (or “RED” indicating red). In particular, as described above, when there are a plurality of stop symbols to be aimed by the player with respect to the “combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell”, the plurality of stop symbols are conceptually combined into one. It is desirable to notify collectively.

  Furthermore, not only the lighting modes shown in FIGS. 35 (b-2) and 27 (c-2), the bonus acquisition number display 35 is composed of LEDs capable of emitting a plurality of colors, and the “blue” of the left reel 18 It may be turned on so as to emit blue light when indicating “seven 2”, and emit red light when indicating “red seven 2” of the left reel 18. In such a configuration, the left side LED 35DL in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is used without using the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35. Only the middle lighting LED 35DC and the right lighting LED 35DR can be used to notify both of an appropriate operation timing (stop symbol to be stopped properly) and an appropriate operation sequence.

  36 (a-1) to (a-5) show the LED output data of the number of bonus acquisitions when the winning number 11 that can display “the combination of symbols related to the common bell” is determined in the bonus game state. Is the lighting content of the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (a-1) to (a-4), from the time when the start lever 10 is operated until the third time when the stop button is operated, the current bonus earned number (“159”) is obtained as a bonus. The left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the number indicator 35 are turned on (see step S209-8 and step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a-5), when it is determined that “the combination of symbols related to the common bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), “the symbol of the symbol related to the common bell is displayed”. The bonus acquisition number (“167”) obtained by adding the payout number “8” corresponding to the display of “combination” is displayed as the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SC in the bonus acquisition number display 35. The LED of the segment LED 35SR is turned on (see step S209-8 and step S210).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the bonus game state, “a combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” is not displayed (the push order bell is won), and the bonus game is displayed. In the state, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is not notified to the bonus acquisition number display 35.
However, even in the bonus game state, “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is displayed (the push order bell wins), and even in the bonus game state, each of the stop buttons 11 to 11 is displayed on the bonus acquisition number display 35. You may comprise so that 13 operation orders may alert | report.

  36 (b-1) to (b-5) show the lighting contents when the bonus acquisition number display 35 is notified of the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 in the bonus game state. More specifically, in FIGS. 36 (b-1) to (b-5), in the bonus game state, the winning number is “27 (blue) as the winning number that can display“ the combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell ”. The operation sequence LED data created when “Seven push order bell CLR)” is determined is displayed on the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (b-1) to (b-4), from the time when the start lever 10 is operated to the time after the third stop button is operated, FIGS. 35 (b-1) to (b-4) and FIGS. Similarly, the left side lighting LED 35DL, the middle side lighting LED 35DC, the right side lighting LED 35DR, the left side segment LED 35SL, the middle side segment LED 35SC, and the right side segment LED 35SR are turned on / off in the bonus acquisition number display 35 (step). (See S209-10, Step S209-14, Step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (b-5), when it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to the symbol push order bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), the “symbol push order bell” is displayed. The segment LED 35SL on the left side of the bonus acquisition number display 35 shows the bonus acquisition number display (35) to which the payout number “8” corresponding to the display of “the combination of symbols” is displayed, the middle side The segment LED 35SC and the right segment LED 35SR are turned on (see step S209-8 and step S210).

  As described above, when the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the bonus acquisition number display 35 in the bonus game state, each stop is performed after the start lever 10 is operated until after the third stop button is operated. The operation order of the buttons 11 to 13 may be displayed, and the bonus acquisition number may be displayed after it is determined that the symbol combination is displayed.

  Further, in the bonus game state, when a winning number that can display “a combination of symbols related to the normal pushing order bell” is determined, the left side lighting LED 35DL and the middle side lighting LED 35DC in the bonus acquisition number display 35 are displayed. The operation number of each stop button 11-13 is displayed using the right lighting LED 35DR, and the number of bonus winnings is displayed using the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR. You may comprise. That is, in the bonus game state, when a winning number that can display “a combination of symbols related to a normal pushing order bell” is determined, FIGS. 35 (a-1) to (a-4) and FIG. The bonus acquisition number display 35 shown in (-1) to (a-5) may be turned on / off simultaneously.

  As described above, according to the second modification of the first embodiment, the stop buttons 11 to 13 of the existing gaming machine 1 having the bonus acquisition number display 35 are not changed without changing the design. The operation order and the like can be displayed, and the versatility of the gaming machine 1 can be further enhanced.

As described above, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, “the combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is changed to “the combination of symbols related to the normal push order bell” and “the design push order”. "Combination of symbols related to the bell".
However, without providing a combination of symbols relating to “a symbol push order bell”, ie, “first to third red seven push order bell” and “first to third blue seven push order bell”, “ The “combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” may be configured only from “a combination of symbols relating to the normal push order bell”. In the case of such a configuration, as an example, a combination of symbols relating to “first to third red seven push order bells” and “first to third blue seven push order bells” in FIG. If the winning number “18-29” for displaying “the combination of symbols related to the symbol pushing order bell” is deleted or the lottery value for the winning number “18-29” is set to “0”. Good.

  In the following, a second embodiment in which the “combination of symbols relating to the push order bell” is configured only from “the combination of symbols relating to the normal push order bell” will be described.

(Second Embodiment)
As described above, the second embodiment relates to “first to third red seven push order bells” and “first to third blue seven push order bells” in FIG. 7 as compared to the first embodiment. In the second winning combination determination table, the winning number “18 to 29” for displaying “the combination of symbols relating to the symbol pressing order bell” is deleted without providing the symbol combination. Further, in the second embodiment, the payout number display device 29 includes two segment display devices composed of seven segment LEDs not provided with a lighting LED, which is different from the second embodiment. Thus, dot display is impossible. Similarly, the bonus acquisition number display 35 is provided with three segment indicators composed of seven segment LEDs that are not provided with lighting LEDs, and unlike the second embodiment, dot display is not possible. It is configured to be possible.

  In the second embodiment, the process executed by the main control board 300 (main CPU 301) shown in FIGS. 14 to 25, and the process executed by the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 401) shown in FIGS. Since the display contents of the operation order notification information shown in FIG. 31 are generally the same as those in the first embodiment, the description of the common parts is omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment are described. .

(Content of creation of operation order LED data in the second embodiment)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the creation contents of the operation order LED data created in step S209-14, step S209-16, and step S209-18 in FIG. It is.

  FIG. 37A corresponds to the “operation order of each stop button 11 to 13” determined from the winning number and the lighting data of the LEDs of the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29. It is a correspondence table configured by adding. Note that the correspondence table shown in FIG. 37A may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or is described as a subroutine program of steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It may be.

  In the correspondence table of FIG. 37A, the left segment LED 29SL corresponds to “stop order of the left reel 18”, and the right segment LED 29SR corresponds to “stop order of the middle reel 19”.

  As shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 37B, the left segment LED 29SL corresponds to “the identification number of the reel to be stopped for the first time”, and the right segment LED 29SR corresponds to “the second stop”. It may be configured to correspond to the “recognition number of the reel that is the target of“. Here, the “reel identification number” is that “left reel 18” corresponds to “1”, “middle reel 19” corresponds to “2”, and “right reel 20” corresponds to “3”. Is supported.

  The main CPU 301 determines “the operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13” from the winning number, and based on the determined “the operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13”, is shown in the correspondence table of FIG. As described above, the operation order LED data for lighting the LEDs of the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 is created.

(Lighting contents lit on the payout number display device 29 in the second embodiment)
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the lighting content in which the operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is turned on on the payout number display device 29.

  38 (a-1) to 38 (a-5), the winning number “14 (pushing order bell CLR)” is determined as the winning number that can display “combination of symbols related to normal pushing order bell”. This is the lighting content of the operation order LED data created on the payout number indicator 29.

  As described above, if the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)”, the operation sequence of middle → left → right is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 (a-1) to 38 (a-3), from the operation of the start lever 10 to the operation of the third stop button, the operation shown in FIG. 37 (a) (or FIG. 37 (b)) is performed. As shown in the correspondence table, the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR on the payout number indicator 29 are turned on (21) indicating the middle / left / right operation order (steps S209-14 and S210). reference).

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations = 0), all of the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 are displayed. The LED is turned off (see step S209-10 and step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a-5), when it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to the normal push order bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), the “normal push order bell” is displayed. The payout number “8” corresponding to the display of the “combination of symbols related to” is lit on the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 (see steps S209-7 and S210).

  As described above, when the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the payout number indicator 29, the operation of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is performed after the start lever 10 is operated until after the third stop button is operated. The operation order may be displayed, and the payout number may be displayed after it is determined that the combination of symbols is displayed.

In the second embodiment, the LED of the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number indicator 29 is not changed from after the start lever 10 is operated to before the third stop button is operated. Configured.
However, the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR of the payout number display device 29 may be configured to be variable for each operation of each stop button 11-13.

  39 (a-1) to 39 (a-5), when using the correspondence table of FIG. 37 (a), for each operation of each stop button 11-13, the segment LED 29SL corresponding to the reel whose stop order has ended. And the contents of lighting of the payout number indicator 29 in which the LED of the segment LED 29SR is turned off. More specifically, FIGS. 39 (a-1) to 39 (a-5) show that the winning number is “14 (pushing order bell CLR)” as the winning number that can display “a combination of symbols related to the normal pushing order bell”. The operation sequence LED data created when the determination is made is indicated by the lighting contents of the payout number display 29 being turned on / off for each operation of the stop buttons 11-13.

  As shown in FIGS. 39 (a-1) to (a-3), when the operation sequence of middle → left → right is determined, the operation sequence of middle / left / right is shown after the start lever 10 is operated. “21” is turned on in the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29. After the first stop button operation, the right segment LED 29SR of the payout number display 29 is turned off, and after the second stop button operation, the left segment LED 29SL LED in the payout number display 29 is turned off. Turn off the light. 39 (a-4) and (a-5) are similar to FIGS. 38 (a-4) and (a-5) in the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29. The LED is turned on / off (see Step S209-7, Step S209-10, Step S209-14, Step S210).

  Furthermore, in the correspondence table of FIG. 37 (b), the left segment LED 29SL corresponds to “the identification number of the reel to be stopped this time”, and the right segment LED 29SR corresponds to “the reel to be stopped next time”. As shown in FIGS. 39 (b-1) to (b-5), each time the stop buttons 11 to 13 are operated, the “number of reels to be stopped this time” is set. The “identification number” and “the identification number of the reel to be stopped next time” may be varied.

  39 (b-1) to 39 (b-5) show, for each operation of each stop button 11-13, “the identification number of the reel to be stopped this time” and “the reel to be stopped next time”. This is the lighting content of the payout number display device 29 when the “identification number” changes. More specifically, FIGS. 39 (b-1) to (b-5) show that the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)” as the win number that can display “a combination of symbols related to the normal push order bell”. The lighting contents in which the operation order LED data created at the time of determination is changed in the payout number display device 29 for each operation of the stop buttons 11 to 13 are shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 39 (b-1) to (b-3), when the operation sequence of the middle → left → right is determined, after the start lever 10 is operated, the segment LED 29SL on the left side displays “ “2” indicating the middle reel 19 is turned on as “the identification number of the reel to be stopped”, and “1” indicating the left reel 18 is set as “the identification number of the reel to be stopped next time” in the right segment LED 29SR. Light up. After the first stop button operation, “1” indicating the left reel 18 is turned on as the “identification number of the reel to be stopped this time” on the left segment LED 29SL, and “next stop” is displayed on the right segment LED 29SR. “3” indicating the right reel 20 is turned on as the “identification number of the reel to be subjected to”. After the second stop button operation, the left segment LED 29SL is turned on with “3” indicating the right reel 20 as “the identification number of the reel to be stopped this time”, and the right segment LED 29SR is turned off. After the third stop button operation, the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29 are turned off. 39 (b-4) and (b-5) are similar to FIGS. 38 (a-4) and (a-5) in the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR in the payout number display 29. The LED is turned on / off (see Step S209-7, Step S209-10, Step S209-14, Step S210).

  As described above, if the left segment LED 29SL and the right segment LED 29SR of the payout number indicator 29 are configured to be variable (turned off) for each operation of the stop buttons 11 to 13, each stop button by the player is displayed. Operation mistakes 11 to 13 can be prevented.

  Further, according to the second embodiment, it is sufficient to configure the payout number display device 29 from seven segment LEDs, and it is not necessary to provide a lighting LED that can display dots, which further reduces cost and arrangement space efficiency. Can be achieved.

  Furthermore, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 can be displayed on the existing gaming machine 1 having the payout number display device 29 without changing the design. The sex can be further enhanced.

(Modification 1 in the second embodiment)
Next, Modification 1 in the second embodiment will be described. Note that Modification 1 in the second embodiment is different only in the contents of the operation order LED data shown in FIG. 37 and the lighting contents of the operation order LED data shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. Since these parts are common, the explanation for the common parts is omitted.

(Variation 1 of creation contents of operation order LED data in the second embodiment)
FIG. 40 is a modification of the second embodiment of the creation contents of the operation order LED data created in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. It is a figure which shows Example 1, FIG. 40 respond | corresponds to the modification of FIG.

  FIG. 40 shows the “operation order of each stop button 11-13” determined from the winning number, and the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35. 3 is a correspondence table configured by associating lighting data. The correspondence table shown in FIG. 40 may be stored as a table in the main RAM 303, or may be described as a subroutine program in steps S209-14, S209-16, and S209-18 in FIG. Good.

  In the correspondence table of FIG. 40, the left segment LED 35SL corresponds to the “stop order of the left reel 18”, the middle segment LED 35SC corresponds to the “stop order of the middle reel 19”, and the right segment LED 35SR. Corresponds to the “stop order of the right reel 20”.

  The main CPU 301 determines “the operation order of each stop button 11-13” from the winning number, and based on the determined “the operation order of each stop button 11-13”, as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. Operation sequence LED data for lighting the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is created.

(Modification 1 of the lighting content turned on in the bonus acquisition number display 35 in the second embodiment)
41 and 42 are diagrams showing a first modification of the second embodiment in which the operation order LED data corresponding to the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is lit on the bonus acquisition number display 35. FIG. FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 correspond to the modification of FIG. 38 and FIG.

  41 (a-1) to (a-4), in the second RT gaming state, the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR) as the winning number that can display“ combination of symbols related to normal push order bell ”. The operation sequence LED data created when “)” is determined is turned on by the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As described above, if the winning number is “14 (push order bell CLR)”, the operation sequence of middle → left → right is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 (a-1) to 41 (a-3), from the operation of the start lever 10 to the operation of the third stop button, as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. “213” indicating the right operation order is lit on the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 (see Step S209-14 and Step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a-4), after the third stop button operation (when the number of operations is 0), the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC in the bonus acquisition number display 35, and All the LEDs of the right segment LED 35SR are turned off (see step S209-10 and step S210).

  41 (b-1) to 41 (b-5) show bonus output number LED output data when a winning number 11 that can display “a combination of symbols related to a common bell” is determined in the bonus game state. Is the lighting content of the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 (b-1) to 41 (b-4), from the time when the start lever 10 is operated to the time after the third stop button is operated, the current bonus earned number (“159”) is obtained as a bonus. The left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the number indicator 35 are turned on (see step S209-8 and step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b-5), when it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to the common bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), The bonus acquisition number (“167”) obtained by adding the payout number “8” corresponding to the display of “combination” is displayed as the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SC in the bonus acquisition number display 35. The LED of the segment LED 35SR is turned on (see step S209-8 and step S210).

In the first modification of the second embodiment, the segment LED 35SL on the left side, the segment LED 35SC on the middle side, and the segment LED 35SC on the middle side of the bonus acquisition number display 35 are displayed after the start lever 10 is operated and before the third stop button is operated. In addition, the LED of the right segment LED 35SR is configured not to be variable.
However, the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 may be configured to be variable for each operation of the stop buttons 11-13.

  42 (a-1) to (a-4), when the correspondence table of FIG. 40 is used, the segment LED 35SL and the segment LED 35SC corresponding to the reel for which the stop order has been completed for each operation of each stop button 11-13. And the contents of the bonus acquisition number display 35 in which the LED of the right segment LED 35SR is turned off. More specifically, in FIGS. 42A-1 to 42A-4, in the second RT gaming state, as the winning number that can display “a combination of symbols related to the normal pushing order bell”, the winning number is “14 ( The operation order LED data created when the “pressing order bell CLR)” is determined indicates the lighting contents that are turned on / off on the bonus acquisition number display 35 for each operation of each stop button 11-13.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 (a-1) to (a-4), when the operation order of middle → left → right is determined, the operation order of middle / left / right is shown after the start lever 10 is operated. “213” is lit on the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35. After the first stop button operation, the middle segment LED 35SC LED in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned off, and after the second stop button operation, the left segment in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is displayed. After the LED of the LED 35SL is turned off and the stop button is operated for the third time, the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 is turned off (see Step S209-10, Step S209-14, Step S210).

  In this manner, the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 are variable (turned off) for each operation of the stop buttons 11-13. Thus, it is possible to prevent an operation error of the stop buttons 11 to 13 by the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the bonus game state, “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is not displayed (the push order bell is won), and the bonus game. In the state, the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is not notified to the bonus acquisition number display 35.
However, even in the bonus game state, “a combination of symbols related to the push order bell” is displayed (the push order bell wins), and even in the bonus game state, each of the stop buttons 11 to 11 is displayed on the bonus acquisition number display 35. You may comprise so that 13 operation orders may alert | report.

  42 (b-1) to (b-5) show the lighting contents when the bonus acquisition number display 35 is notified of the operation order of the respective stop buttons 11 to 13 in the bonus game state. More specifically, in FIGS. 42 (b-1) to (b-5), in the bonus game state, the winning number is “14 (pressed) as the winning number that can display“ combination of symbols related to the normal pressing order bell ”. The operation sequence LED data created when “order bell CLR)” is determined is displayed on the bonus acquisition number display 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 (b-1) to (b-4), from the operation of the start lever 10 to the operation of the stop button for the third time, Similarly, the left segment LED 35SL, the middle segment LED 35SC, and the right segment LED 35SR in the bonus acquisition number display 35 are turned on / off (see step S209-10, step S209-14, and step S210).

  As shown in FIG. 42 (b-5), when it is determined that the “combination of symbols related to the normal push order bell” is displayed (when the display determination end flag is ON), the “normal push order bell” is displayed. The bonus acquisition number (“167”) obtained by adding the payout number “8” corresponding to the display of the “combination of symbols related to” is displayed on the left segment LED 35SL and the middle segment LED 35SC in the bonus acquisition number display 35. And the LED of the segment LED 35SR on the right side are turned on (see step S209-8 and step S210).

  As described above, when the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is displayed on the bonus acquisition number display 35 in the bonus game state, each stop is performed after the start lever 10 is operated until after the third stop button is operated. The operation order of the buttons 11 to 13 may be displayed, and the bonus acquisition number may be displayed after it is determined that the symbol combination is displayed.

  In addition, according to the first modification of the second embodiment, the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13 without changing the design of the existing gaming machine 1 having the bonus acquisition number display 35 is provided. Etc. can be displayed, and the versatility of the gaming machine 1 can be further enhanced.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the payout number display 29 or the bonus acquisition number display 35 is used to display the operation order of the stop buttons 11 to 13. The operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 may be displayed using other indicators. For example, it may be configured to display the operation order of each of the stop buttons 11 to 13 using the stored number display 28 which is an existing display, or a dedicated display may be used.

1 gaming machine 11, 12, 13 left stop button, middle stop button, right stop button 11sw, 12sw, 13sw left stop switch, middle stop switch, right stop switch 18, 19, 20 left reel, middle reel, right reel 29 Number display unit 35 Bonus acquisition number display unit 46 Liquid crystal display device 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 Main random number generator 400 Sub control board 401 Sub CPU
402 Sub ROM
403 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Game information display means for displaying information relating to game content;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game for giving a predetermined privilege to the player, and for controlling the reel and the game information display means;
Sub-control means for controlling predetermined notification based on a control signal from the main control means;
With
In gaming machines that can stop and display a combination of multiple types of specific symbols,
The main control means includes
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination related to a combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the reel based on the fact that the reel variation start condition is satisfied;
When the variation start condition is satisfied, variation control means for variably displaying the design of the reel,
When the stop operation means is stopped by the player, the stop operation means that has been stopped is determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the timing at which the stop operation means is stopped. Stop control means for performing control to stop and display the corresponding reel design,
When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the winning combination command corresponding to the determined winning combination is output to the sub-control means, and the determined winning combination is determined when the notification condition is satisfied. Is a command for outputting, to the sub-control means, an operation information command corresponding to the operation information of the stop operation means for causing the specific symbol combination to be stopped and displayed as a specific winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination. Output means;
When the command output means outputs the operation information command, the operation information is displayed on the game information display means without displaying the information on the type of winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means,
When the command output means does not output the operation information command, the winning information determined by the operation information and the winning combination determining means is determined even when a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. Operation information display control means for performing control not to display information on the type of combination on the game information display means,
An abnormality information display control means for determining abnormality of the game and displaying abnormality information on the game information display means when it is determined as abnormal,
When all the symbols on the reels are stopped and displayed by the stop control means, the game medium is controlled to be paid out if the combination of the symbols displayed and stopped is a predetermined symbol combination including a combination of specific symbols. A payout control means;
Have
The game information display means includes
It is possible to display payout information corresponding to the amount of game media to be paid out by the operation information, the abnormality information, or the payout control means,
When a specific winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the winning combination determining means when the notification condition is satisfied, all the symbols of the reels are stopped and displayed by the stop control means. Displays the operation information, the symbols of all reels are stopped and displayed by the stop control means, and when the combination of the specific symbols is stopped, the payout information is displayed,
When the operation information or the payout information is displayed, if the abnormality information display control means performs control to display the abnormality information on the game information display means, the displayed operation information Or display the abnormality information instead of displaying the payout information,
The sub-control means is
When the operation information command output from the main control unit by the command output unit is input, the operation information corresponding to the operation information command is notified,
When the winning combination command output by the command output unit from the main control unit is input, a notification effect corresponding to the winning combination command is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.