JP6348147B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a reel device of a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine represented by a slot machine, a player operates a start lever after betting (betting) a medal (game medium) owned by a player, Start rotation, operate a plurality of stop buttons, stop rotation of a plurality of reels, and can play a single game. As a result of the game, a plurality of displayed by a plurality of reels that have stopped rotating When the symbol becomes a specific symbol row, several to ten or more medals can be obtained, that is, owned medals increase.

  The plurality of reels are juxtaposed in the left-right direction so that their rotational axes coincide with each other, a base member, and a plurality of reel support members attached to the base member and rotatably supporting the plurality of reels, respectively. A reel device (reel unit) is configured together with a plurality of electric motors that are respectively attached to a plurality of reel support members and rotate the plurality of reels, and the reel device is accommodated in a front open casing (cabinet). A display window for displaying a plurality of reels is formed on the front door capable of opening and closing the front side of the housing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this reel device, a plurality of reels are supported so that a gap between two adjacent reels becomes an appropriate gap (for example, several mm to several tens mm) according to a predetermined reel width of the plurality of reels. A member is positioned and attached to the base member. For example, in the reel device of Patent Document 1, for this purpose, a pair of protrusions is formed on each reel support member, and three pairs of fittings in which three pairs of protrusions of the three reel support members are respectively fitted to the base member. A joint hole is formed.

JP 2014-226511 A

  The reel width of a plurality of reels is often different for each model of the gaming machine, and when manufacturing a reel device of a plurality of models having different reel widths, the conventional reel device cannot cope with the change of the reel width, The manufacturing cost of the reel device becomes expensive.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a reel device that can cope with a change in the reel width of a plurality of reels.

The present invention includes first to third reel (52), the gaming machine including a reel unit (50) having with these first to third reel driving means for rotating the reel (52) (54) (1) The reel device (50) is attached to the base member (51) and the base member (51), and the first to third reels (52) are juxtaposed and rotatably supported . and a ~ third reel support member (53), the first to third according to the change of the reel width of the reel (52), before Symbol the first to third reel against the base member (51) supporting A mounting position of the member (53) is configured to be changeable, and the base member (51) forms a front end open inner space capable of accommodating the rear side portion of the first to third reels (52). The case has a case (60), and first to fourth notches (60a 1) for hooking a wiring cord on the front end (60a) of the reel case (60) are formed in parallel and at unequal intervals. ,Previous When the reel widths of the first to third reels are wide first reel widths, the first reel includes the first and second notches, and the second reel includes the third notches, When the fourth notch is located at a position corresponding to the third reel, and the reel width of the first to third reels is a second reel width smaller than the first reel width, the first reel The second notch is in the reel, the third notch is in the second reel, the fourth notch is in the third reel, and the first notch is in the first reel. Is a position that does not correspond .

In the present invention, the following configuration can be adopted.
The reel device (50) can change the mounting position of the reel support member (53) with respect to the base member (51) so that a gap between two adjacent reels (52) is within a certain range. Configure.

  The reel device (50), when a plurality of first reels (52) having a first reel width are mounted, the center position of the plurality of first reels (52) in the rotational axis direction, When a plurality of second reels (52A) having a second reel width different from the first reel width are mounted, the center positions of the plurality of second reels (52A) in the rotational axis direction approach each other. The mounting position of the reel support member (53) with respect to the base member (51) can be changed so as to be in the position.

  The base member (51) has a plurality of positioning portions (99a to 99f) for positioning the plurality of reel support members (53), respectively, and as the positioning portion for at least one of the reel support members (53), A plurality of positioning portions (99a, 99b / 99c, 99d / 99e, 99f) respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels (52, 52A) having different reel widths are provided. The reel driving means (54) has a plurality of electric motors (81) mounted on the plurality of reel support members (53), respectively.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can be set as the reel apparatus which can respond to the change of the reel width of a some reel.

It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the state which open | released the front door of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the center part of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, winnings, etc. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal acceptance start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal management process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a front view of the housing | casing which accommodated the reel apparatus etc. It is a perspective view from the front upper side of a reel apparatus and a housing | casing. It is a perspective view from the front upper side of a reel apparatus. It is a perspective view from the rear lower side of a reel apparatus. It is a front view of a reel device (at the time of the 1st reel loading). It is a disassembled perspective view from the front upper side of a reel apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view from the front lower side of a reel apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view from the rear upper side of a reel apparatus. It is a front view of the base member of a reel device. It is a perspective view from the front upper side of a reel set. It is a perspective view from the rear upper side of a reel set. It is a front view of a reel set. It is a right view of a reel set. It is a left view of a reel set. It is a disassembled perspective view from the front left upper side of a reel set. It is a disassembled perspective view from the front upper right side of a reel set. It is a front view of a reel device (at the time of mounting a second reel).

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 (rotating type gaming machine, slot machine) in the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the front door 3 opened, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of 3 center part.

(Game machine 1)
The gaming machine 1 in this embodiment includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3.

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

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

(Side lamps 5a, 5b)
The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided at the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and incorporate high-intensity light emitting diodes. Further, the side lamps 5a, 5b are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, pictures, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and are turned on or blinking by the effect control board 410 at a predetermined timing such as during the ART state. Control is performed. The side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as “side lamp 5”.

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

(1BET lever 7)
The 1BET lever 7 is formed in a relatively large size, and is provided in order to use “1” medals among the stored medals for a game and to perform a specific performance. Yes. The lever mounting unit 7a for mounting the 1BET lever 7 to the front door 3 and the gripping portion 7b of the 1BET lever 7 are made of a light-transmitting resin. The lever mounting unit 7a and the gripping portion 7b include a 1BET lever. Production lamps 42a and 42b are incorporated. Then, the effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (one game) among the stored (credit) medals for the game. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of usable medals in one game is “3”. The 1 BET lever 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be collectively referred to as “BET lever, button 7, 8”.

(Checkout button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided on the left side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for settlement of the stored medals among the medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided to detect a start operation that triggers the player to start rotating the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Here, based on detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 performs a process of acquiring a hard random number and a process of starting the rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. . Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a resin having translucency, and the start lever effect lamp 42c is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42c based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

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

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

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

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

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. In addition, the effect button 18 is connected to the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 displays liquid crystal via the effect control board 410 when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. The display device 46 is controlled. The 1BET lever 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 can be shared with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, the main control board 300 (a) when the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. Then, control for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-control board 400 is performed. Then, the sub control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 46 based on the reception of the predetermined command. As a result, there is no need to provide a separate production button 18, and the number of parts can be reduced.

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

(Panel 20)
The panel 20 includes a display window 21, effect lamps 22 a to 22 j, a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24 a to 24 c, a stored number display unit 25, game state display lamps 26 a and 26 b, a payout number display unit 27, and a displayable display lamp 28. The replay display lamp 29 and the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are configured.

  A display window 21 is provided at the center of the panel 20. On the left side of the display window 21 when viewed from the front, presentation lamps 22 a to 22 e, a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24 a to 24 c, a stored number indicator 25, a game status display lamp 26 a, 26 b, a payout number display 27, an insertion possible display lamp 28, a replay display lamp 29, and a stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c are provided. Is provided.

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

(Direction lamps 22a-22j)
The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back side of the transmissive portions at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and are provided to notify the current state (for example, the ART state) by emitting light under a predetermined condition. It has been. The effect lamps 22a to 22j may be collectively referred to as “effect lamp 22”.

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

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

(Storage number indicator 25)
The stored number display unit 25 is provided to display the number of stored medal medals of the player and stored in the gaming machine 1.

(Game state display lamps 26a and 26b)
The gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b are informed of the current gaming state by performing light emission control by the main control board 300. The game state display lamps 26a and 26b may be collectively referred to as “game state display lamps 26”.

(Payout number display 27)
The number-of-payout display 27 is provided for displaying the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the combination of symbols aligned on the activated line activated by operating the BET lever and buttons 7 and 8. Yes. The payout number display 27 is provided for displaying that the gaming machine 1 is in an error state when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state.

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

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

(Putable indicator lamp 28)
When the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 can be stored, the main control board 300 performs control to turn on the insertable display lamp 28. On the other hand, when it is impossible to store the medal inserted into the medal slot 6, the main control board 300 performs control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28.

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

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

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

(Title panel 31)
The title panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided for allowing a player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of an appearing character is drawn. In addition, a title panel lamp 42d is provided on the back of the title panel 31, and by making the lamp 42d emit light, the player can easily recognize the model name, the motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1.

(Tray receiving unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided below the title panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from the medal payout opening 33. The front portion of the saucer unit 32 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and the saucer unit 32 includes a saucer effect lamp 42e that emits light from the front portion.

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

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

(Central speakers 34a, 34b)
The left and right central speakers 34a and 34b are provided on both the left and right sides of the display window 21 (panel 20), and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, and the like when performing an effect. The central speakers 34a and 34b may be collectively referred to as “central speaker 34” or “speaker 34”.

(Lower speakers 35a and 35b)
The left and right lower speakers 35a and 35b are provided on both the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 33, and are provided to output BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. The lower speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 35” or “speaker 35”.

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

(Setting change button 37)
The setting change button 37 is provided for changing the setting value. Here, in order to change the set value, first, as described above, the set value currently set is displayed on the setting display unit 36 by rotating it by a predetermined angle with the key for changing the setting inserted into the keyhole. Is displayed. Next, by operating the setting change button 37, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is switched and displayed. Therefore, the setting change button 37 is pressed until the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Repeat the operation. Then, the start lever 10 is operated while the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Next, an operation of returning the rotated setting change key to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed is performed. By performing these operations, the set value is changed.

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

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

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

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

(Sub control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34, 35, and 525. Details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the left side of the hopper 520 when viewed from the front, and is provided to supply power to the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

(Internal speaker 525)
The internal speaker 525 is provided on the lower side of the hopper 520 and is provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effect, etc. when performing an effect. The internal speaker 525 may be collectively referred to as “speaker 525”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Specifically, in the main RAM 303, (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to the sub-control board 400, and (b) a re-transmission for storing that the re-game is operating. A game operating flag storage area, (c) a winning area determination random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by the random number generator 304 when performing an internal lottery process, and (d) a game state. Game state storage area, (e) lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing internal lottery processing, and (f) stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 in a state where the reel 17 is rotating. , A pressing reference position storage area for storing a pressing reference position acquired when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated, and (g) a medal insertion sheet for storing the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Storage area, is provided with a storage area such as a winning area storage area for storing information relating to the winning area determined by (h) an internal lottery process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Reset key sensor 40s)
The reset key sensor 40s is a sensor for detecting that a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction. When the reset key sensor 40 s detects that a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, the relay board 200 is connected to the I / F of the main control board 300. A predetermined signal is transmitted to the circuit 305. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control for returning from the error state based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Random number generator 403)
The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46, the movable effect device 44, the speakers 34, 35, 525, and the like. The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the ART preparation state and the number of games in the ART state.

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is provided for storing a program for executing an effect, a state management table (see FIG. 14), an effect determining table (see FIG. 16), and the like. The sub ROM 404 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 405)
The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 402 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Specifically, the sub-RAM 405 includes (a) a state number storage area for storing a state managed by the sub-control board 400, and (b) an ART preparation state A, an ART preparation state B, and an ART preparation state C. , An ART preparation state storage area for storing which ART preparation state is stayed, (c) an ART game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state, and (d) in a normal state, An ART ready state transition game number counter and the like are provided for storing the number of games up to the ART ready state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Sound source IC428)
The sound source IC 428 is provided for reading a program and data relating to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 34, 35, and 525.

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

(Ramp control unit 430)
The lamp control unit 430 mainly performs the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, the title panel lamp 42d, the saucer. This is a substrate for controlling the effect lamp 42e. The lamp control unit 430 includes a lamp control CPU 431, a lamp control ROM 432, and a lamp control RAM 433. The lamp control unit 430 includes a side lamp 5, an effect lamp 22, a stop operation order display lamp 30, a start lever effect lamp 42c, 1 BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, a title panel lamp 42d, and a saucer effect lamp. 42e and the drive substrate 43 are connected.

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

(1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b)
The 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b are each composed of a high-intensity light emitting diode, and are provided to perform an effect visually appealing to the player on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the lamp control unit 430 controls lighting / flashing of the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied in the internal lottery process. I do.

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

(Moving effect device 44)
The movable effect device 44 is provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46. Here, the lamp control unit 430 performs control to move the movable effect device 44 to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive substrate 43 based on reception of a predetermined signal from the sub-control substrate 400. As a result, the player makes a visual appeal to the player.

(Lamp control CPU 431)
The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data relating to light emission of the lamp and LED stored in the lamp control ROM 432, and the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, and 1BET. It is provided to generate signals for emitting the lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, the title panel lamp 42d, and the saucer effect lamp 42e. The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data stored in the lamp control ROM 432, generates a signal for performing control to move the movable effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46, and transmits the signal to the drive substrate 43. Is provided.

(Lamp control ROM 432)
The lamp control ROM 432 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 includes the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, the title panel lamp 42d, and the saucer effect. A program, data, and the like relating to light emission of the lamp 42e are stored. The lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like for moving the movable effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive board 43.

(Ramp control RAM 433)
The lamp control RAM 433 emits the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, the title panel lamp 42d, and the saucer effect lamp 42e. It is provided as a temporary storage area for control. The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area when the movable effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 are moved via the drive substrate 43.

(Amplifier control board 440)
The amplifier control board 440 is a board for outputting audio data mainly from the speakers 34, 35, and 525. The amplifier control board is connected to a central speaker amplifier 441, a lower speaker amplifier 442, and an internal speaker amplifier 443.

(Central speaker amplifier 441)
The central speaker amplifier 441 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the central speaker 34.

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

(Amplifier for internal speaker 443)
The internal speaker amplifier 443 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the internal speaker 525.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the winning area table for RT0, the winning area table for RT1, the winning area table for RT2, and the winning area table for RT3 stored in the main ROM 302, winning areas of “00” to “24” are defined. Not all winning areas can be determined in all gaming states.

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

  In this embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, winning areas having different combinations of symbols arranged on the effective line are provided depending on the stop operation order by the player. Specifically, when “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “Blue 7 uniform replay”, “Preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “Push order bell 01 to 08” are determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process , The combinations of symbols arranged on the active line differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. For example, when “ART rush replay 03” of the winning area “03” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the left stop is first performed. Different combinations of symbols are displayed on the active line when the button 11 is operated and when the right stop button 13 is operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 determines which one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay”, or “Follow Replay” is Based on what is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a medal management process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a medal insertion check process and the like. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

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

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

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

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start preparation processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Medal reception start processing)
Next, based on FIG. 19, the medal acceptance start process performed by the process of step S104 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine for medal acceptance start processing.

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

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

(Step S104-3)
In step S104-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an automatic charging standby time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 automatically inserts medals used in the previous game because the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed on the active line in the previous game (step S104-1 = Yes). To set the time to do. Then, when the process of step S104-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S104-10)
In step S104-10, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the combination of symbols related to replay on the active line, and adds “1” to the value of the medal insertion number counter in the process of step S104-8, so that the main RAM 303 is inserted. It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is “3”. If it is determined that the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3” (step S104-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-11, and the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S104-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-12.

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

(Step S104-12)
In step S104-12, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal is a limit. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the data in the medal limit flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and determines whether or not the replay medal limit flag is turned ON in the process of step S104-11. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the medal is the limit (step S104-12 = Yes), the medal acceptance start process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S105 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal is not the limit (step S104-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-4, and the same process is repeated until the medal limit flag is turned ON.

(Medal management process)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the medal management process performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 20 shows a medal management process subroutine.

(Step S105-1)
In step S105-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a re-game operation. In this process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S105-1 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during the re-game operation (step S105-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-2.

(Step S105-2)
In step S105-2, the main CPU 301 performs a medal insertion check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first performs a process of determining whether or not an appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s. Next, when an appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. In addition, when the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” and the appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s, the main CPU 301 is the maximum value of the number of medals that can be stored in the gaming machine 1. A process of adding “1” to the value of the medal stored number counter in the main RAM 303 is performed up to 50 ”. Further, when a normal medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16 s, the main CPU 301 stores the medal insertion command in the transmission data for effect in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400. Perform processing to set the area. Here, the medal insertion command is a command having information indicating that an appropriate medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Then, when the process of step S105-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-3.

(Step S105-3)
In step S105-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation of the BET lever and the buttons 7 and 8 can be accepted. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the BET operable flag or the MAX-BET operable flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. Processing for determining whether or not the levers and buttons 7 and 8 are operable is performed. If it is determined that the operation of the BET lever and the buttons 7 and 8 can be accepted (step S105-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-4, and the BET lever and the buttons 7 and 8 are operated. If it is determined that the operation cannot be accepted (step S105-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-9.

(Step S105-4)
In step S105-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the 1BET lever 7 has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the 1BET lever 7 by the player is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw. If it is determined that the 1BET lever 7 has been operated (step S105-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-5, and if it is determined that the 1BET lever 7 has not been operated ( Step S105-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-7.

(Step S105-5)
In step S105-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-6.

(Step S105-6)
In step S105-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-7.

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

(Step S105-8)
In step S105-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-9.

(Step S105-9)
In step S105-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter in the main RAM 303 is “3”. If it is determined that the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” (step S105-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-11, and the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S105-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-10.

(Step S105-10)
In step S105-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “1” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the value of the medal stored number counter is “1” or more (step S105-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-11, and the value of the medal stored number counter is “1”. If it is determined that it is not greater than or equal to “No” (step S105-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-2.

(Step S105-11)
In step S105-11, the main CPU 301 performs a stored game medal insertion process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the medals provided in the main RAM 303 based on the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to set the value of the input number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S105-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-12.

(Step S105-12)
In step S105-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the settlement switch 9sw is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the settlement button 9 has been operated by the settlement switch 9sw. If it is determined that the settlement switch 9sw is OFF (step S105-12 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the settlement switch 9sw is not OFF (step S105-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-13.

(Step S105-13)
In step S105-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-14.

(Step S105-14)
In step S105-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a medal settlement. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw when the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. Process. If it is determined that the medal has been settled (step S105-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-15, and if it is determined that the medal has not been settled (step S105-14). = No), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process.

(Step S105-15)
In step S105-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal settlement command. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 determines in step S105-14 that there is a medal settlement (step S105-14 = Yes), the main CPU 301 transmits the medal settlement command to the sub control board 400 in order to transmit the medal settlement command. Processing for setting the settlement command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the medal settlement command is a command having information that the medal has been settled by the player. Then, when the process of step S105-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-16.

(Step S105-16)
In step S105-16, the main CPU 301 performs medal settlement processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 pays out “1” medals by the hopper 520, and then subtracts “1” from the medal stored number counter value in the main RAM 303, so that the medal stored number counter value becomes “0”. Until the medals are paid out, the medal stored in the gaming machine 1 is settled. When the process of step S105-16 ends, the medal management process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 21 shows a subroutine of the start lever check process.

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

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

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 22 shows a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Display judgment processing)
Next, the display determination process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S116 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of outputting sound from the speakers 34, 35, and 525 via the amplifier control board 440 based on the contents of the effect determined by the effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 402 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses the side lamp 5, the stage lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever stage effect via the stage control board 410 based on the stage contents determined by the stage determination process. The lamp 42c and the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b are controlled. Further, the sub CPU 402 controls the movable effect device 44 via the effect control board 410 and the drive board 43 based on the effect content determined by the effect determining process. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

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

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

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

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

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

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

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S302-3-10)
In step S302-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs error command reception processing. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content based on the information included in the received error command. As a result of the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the error has been detected on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the effect content, or the audio data output when the error is detected by the speakers 34,. The control which determines the production output from 35,525 is performed. When the process of step S302-3-10 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

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

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute processing according to the received command. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3-13 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART state)
Next, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART state will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the ART state, as shown in FIG. 29, the number of games that can be played in the ART state, the number of games played in the ART state, and the number of medals acquired in the ART state are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. Further, in the ART state, the sub CPU 402 performs the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored by the game information storage process in step S <b> 302. Is displayed.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the game information storage process in step S302 is “12”, the sub CPU 402 aligns the combinations of symbols related to the bell on the active line. Control for displaying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 on the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. In this case, the player first operates the middle stop button 12, then operates the left stop button 11, and finally operates the right stop button 13, so that the combination of symbols related to the bell is placed on the active line. Can be displayed.

(Reel device 50)
As shown in FIGS. 30 to 37, the reel device 50 (reel unit 17d) includes a base member 51, three reels 52 (a left reel 52a (17a), a middle reel 52b (17b), and a right reel 52c (17c). ) And three reel support members 53 (left reel support member 53A) which are attached to the base member 51 and support the three reels 52 in parallel in the left-right direction so that their rotational axes coincide with each other. , A middle reel support member 53B, a right reel support member 53C), a reel drive device 54 (reel drive means 54) for rotating the three reels 52, and a reel illumination device 55 for illuminating the three reels 52 from the inside. ing.

  The reel device 50 is accommodated in the housing 2 (cabinet 2), the base member 51 is attached to the housing 2 above the hopper 520, and the three reels 52 are located behind the display window 21 of the front door 3. The fluctuations of the three reels 52 (a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 symbols shown in FIG. 5) marked on their peripheral surfaces) can be displayed from the display window 21, and each reel 52 The reel device 50 is arranged and configured so that at least any three consecutive symbols among the plurality of symbols marked on the peripheral surface can be displayed from the display window 21 in a stopped state.

  Then, the reel device 50 changes the gap between the two adjacent reels 52 (52A) in accordance with the change from the three reels 52 to the three reels 52A having different reel widths, that is, the change in the reel widths of the three reels. The mounting positions of the three reel support members 53 with respect to the base member 51 are set so that the gap between the left reel and the middle reel and the gap between the middle reel and the right reel are within a certain range (for example, within a few mm). Each can be changed.

  The base member 51, reel 52, reel support member 53, reel drive device 54, and reel illumination device 55 of the reel device 50 will be described in detail.

(Base member 51)
As shown in FIGS. 30 to 38, the base member 51 includes a reel case 60 that can accommodate the rear side portions of the three reels 52, a reel blind 61 that covers the lower front side of the three reels 52, An attachment member 62 for attaching the base member 51 to the housing 2 is provided, and a reel blind 61 and an attachment member 62 are coupled to the reel case 60, respectively.

  The reel case 60 forms a front open inner space that is recessed from the front side to the rear side and whose vertical length increases toward the front, and three reel support members 53 are attached in parallel in the left-right direction. The three reel support members 53 and the rear portions of the three reels 52 rotatably supported by the three reel support members 53 are accommodated in the inner space of the reel case 60, and the three reels 52 and The front portions of the three reel support members 53 project from the reel case 60 to the front side.

  The reel case 60 is configured by integrally forming a front end frame portion 60a, a semi-peripheral wall portion 60b, and left and right side wall portions 60c, and the semi-peripheral wall portion 60b is substantially horizontal with the front end connected to the upper and lower portions of the front end frame portion 60a, respectively. The front ends (upper and lower ends) are connected to the front upper wall 60b1 and the front lower wall 60b2, the rear end of the front upper wall 60b1 and the rear end of the front lower wall 60b2, respectively, and the rear case is positioned closer to the center of the reel case 60 in the vertical direction. The upper inclined wall 60b3 and the lower inclined wall 60b4 are inclined to each other, and the rear end (lower end) of the upper inclined wall 60b3 and the rear end (upper end) of the lower inclined wall 60b4 are each provided with a substantially vertical central rear wall 60b5. .

  At the upper part of the front end frame portion 60a, there are six upper end screw holes 63 (first and second upper left portions shown in detail in FIG. 38) that can fix the upper end fixing portions 53c of the three reel support members 53 with screws (not shown). End screw holes 63a1 and 63a2, first and second middle and upper end screw holes 63b1 and 63b2, and first and second upper right end screw holes 63c1 and 63c2) are formed. Six lower end screw holes 64 (first and second lower left end screw holes 64a1 and 64a2 shown in detail in FIG. 38, first and first), which can fix the lower end fixing portion 53d of the reel support member 53 with screws (not shown). 2 middle lower end screw holes 64b1 and 64b2, and first and second right lower end screw holes 64c1 and 64c2).

  Six upper end positioning recesses 65 (first and second upper left upper ends shown in detail in FIG. 38) can be positioned by engaging the upper end engaging protrusions 53e of the three reel support members 53 at the upper part of the front end frame 60a. Positioning recesses 65a1 and 65a2, first and second middle and upper end positioning recesses 65b1 and 65b2, and first and second upper right end positioning recesses 65c1 and 65c2) are formed.

  In the half-circumferential wall portion 60b, six upper positioning groove portions 66 (detailed in FIG. 38) that can be positioned by engaging the upper engaging plate portions 53f of the three reel support members 53 on the inner surface (lower surface) side of the front upper wall 60b1. First and second upper left positioning grooves 66a1 and 66a2, first and second middle upper positioning grooves 66b1 and 66b2, and first and second upper right positioning grooves 66c1 and 66c2) are formed, and the front lower wall is formed. Six lower positioning groove portions 67 (first and second portions shown in detail in FIG. 38) that can position the lower engagement plate portions 53g of the three reel support members 53 on the inner surface side of the boundary portions 60b and the lower inclined wall 60b4. Left lower positioning groove portions 67a1 and 67a2, first and second middle and lower positioning groove portions 67b1 and 67b2, and first and second right lower positioning groove portions 67c1 and 67c2).

  The six upper positioning grooves 66 are formed by two upper left and right upper plate pieces integrally formed on the front upper wall 60b1 with a space left and right so that the upper engagement plate portion 53f of the reel support member 53 can be engaged. It also has a function of guiding when the reel support member 53 is attached and detached. There are a total of four upper vertical plate pieces for forming the first and second upper left positioning groove portions 66a1 and 66a2 and four upper vertical plate pieces for forming the first and second middle upper positioning groove portions 66b1 and 66b2. On the other hand, there are a total of three upper vertical plate pieces forming the first and second upper right positioning grooves 66c1 and 66c2, and the middle upper vertical plate piece of the three is positioned in both of these positions. It becomes the common upper vertical board piece which forms the groove parts 66c1 and 66c2.

  The six lower positioning groove portions 67 are fixed to the front lower wall 60b2, the lower inclined wall 60b4, and their boundary portions with a space left and right so that the lower engagement plate portion 53g of the reel support member 53 can be engaged with each other. It is formed by two left and right lower vertical plate pieces and has a function of guiding when the reel support member 53 is attached and detached. In addition, there are a total of four lower vertical plate pieces for forming the first and second left lower positioning groove portions 67a1 and 67a2 and lower vertical plate pieces for forming the first and second middle lower positioning groove portions 67b1 and 67b2. On the other hand, there are a total of three lower vertical plate pieces forming the first and second right lower positioning groove portions 67c1 and 67c2, and an intermediate lower vertical plate piece of the three is positioned in both of these positions. It becomes a common vertical board piece which forms groove part 67c1, 67c2.

  The upper circumferential hole 60b has six upper positioning holes 68 (see FIG. 38) that can be positioned by engaging the upper bosses 53h of the three reel support members 53 on the inner surface (front surface) side of the upper part of the central rear wall 60b5. The first and second upper left positioning holes 68a1 and 68a2, the first and second middle upper positioning holes 68b1 and 68b2, and the first and second upper right positioning holes 68c1 and 68c2) shown in detail are formed. The six lower positioning holes 69 (see FIG. 5) that can be positioned by engaging the lower boss portions 53i of the three reel support members 53 on the inner surface (front surface) side of the boundary portion between the lower inclined wall 60b4 and the central rear wall 60b5. 38), the first and second left lower positioning holes 69a1 and 69a2, the first and second middle lower positioning holes 69b1 and 69b2, and the first and second right lower positioning holes 69c1 and 69c2). Shape It is.

  A part of the first and second upper right positioning holes 68c1 and 68c2 is a common hole. Similarly, the first and second right lower positioning holes 69c1 and 69c2 have a common hole.

  The left screw holes 63a1, 63a2, 64a1, 64a2, positioning recesses 65a1, 65a2, positioning grooves 66a1, 66a2, 67a1, 67a2, and positioning holes 68a1, 68a2, 69a1, 69a2 correspond to the left reel support member 53A. For the reel width of the reel 52 shown in the drawings up to 45, the left first screw holes 63a1 and 64a1, the positioning recesses 65a1, the positioning grooves 66a1 and 67a1, and the positioning holes 68a1 and 69a1 are used. The reel support member 53A is positioned and fixed to the reel case 60.

  Center screw holes 63b1, 63b2, 64b1, 64b2, positioning recesses 65b1, 65b2, positioning grooves 66b1, 66b2, 67b1, 67b2, and positioning holes 68b1, 68b2, 69b1, 69b2 correspond to the middle reel support member 53B. For the reel width of the reel 52 shown in the drawings up to 45, the first screw holes 63b1 and 64b1, the positioning recesses 65b1, the positioning grooves 66b1 and 67b1, and the positioning holes 68b1 and 69b1 on the left side of the reel 52 The reel support member 53B is positioned and fixed to the reel case 60.

  The right screw holes 63c1, 63c2, 64c1, 64c2, positioning recesses 65c1, 65c2, positioning grooves 66c1, 66c2, 67c1, 67c2, and positioning holes 68c1, 68c2, 69c1, 69c2 correspond to the right reel support member 53C. For the reel width of the reel 52 shown in the drawings up to 45, the right first screw holes 63c1 and 64c1, positioning recesses 65c1, positioning grooves 66c1 and 67c1, positioning holes 68c1 and 69c1 The reel support member 53C is positioned and fixed to the reel case 60.

  Six cutout portions 60a1 and 60a2 are formed on the front end frame portion 60a at intervals in the left-right direction. Three sets of cord bundles corresponding to the three reels 52 (not shown, each cord bundle includes a plurality of cord bundles). The cords bundled in a bundle) are hooked and wired by appropriate three notches 60a1 and 60a2 in accordance with the mounting positions of the three reel support members 53. A plurality of heat-dissipating vent holes 60b6 and 60b7 are respectively formed in the half-circumferential wall portion 60b, and an opening 60c1 for inspection (for internal viewing) (also for heat dissipation) is formed in each of the left and right side wall portions 60c. Has been.

  The reel blind 61 is formed in a reverse portal shape in plan view, and both left and right rear end portions thereof are coupled to the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the front end frame portion 60a of the reel case 60, and the three reels 52 and the reel support member 53 are connected. Of these, the lower part of the portion projecting to the front side of the reel case 60 is enclosed, and the lower side of the front part of the three reels 52 is covered.

  The attachment member 62 includes two attachment bases 62a whose front end and rear end are coupled to the reel case 60, and two downwardly open rectangular sections with relatively long front and rear lengths provided on the left and right sides of the attachment base 62a. And an attachment recess 62b. Here, the housing 2 is provided with two upper and lower mounting bases 2a having a relatively long front and rear length in the plan view, and left and right mounting recesses 62b on the left and right mounting bases 2a. The reel device 50 is mounted in a state of being mounted and supported on the left and right mounting bases 2a.

(Reel 52, reel support member 53, reel driving device 54, reel lighting device 55)
First, as shown in FIGS. 35 to 45, the reel driving device 54 includes a motor unit 80 having three electric motors 81 (stepping motors 101, 102, and 103) that rotate the three reels 52, respectively. The illumination device 45 includes three illumination units 90 that illuminate the three reels 52 from the inner surface, and the three motor units 80 and the three illumination units 90 are mounted on the three reel support members 53, respectively. .

(Reel set 50A)
One reel 52, reel support member 53, motor unit 80, and illumination unit 90 constitute one reel set 50A, that is, the reel device 50 includes three reel sets 50A arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. Yes. The three reel sets 50A have the same configuration. Next, the reel 52, the reel support member 53, the motor unit 80, and the illumination unit 90 of one reel set 50A will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The other reel sets are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

(Reel 52)
The reel 52 includes a cylindrical reel body 70 with a plurality of symbols, a left reel ring 71 connected to the left end of the reel body 70, and a right reel ring 72a connected to the right end of the reel body 70. And a reel wheel 72 including the same. The reel wheel 72 is configured by integrally forming a right reel ring 72a, four spokes 72b whose tips are connected to the right reel ring 72a, and a disc-shaped hub 72c to which the base ends of a plurality of spokes 72b are connected. Yes.

  Each of the plurality of spokes 72b is inclined so as to be partially located on the left side toward the proximal end side, and the hub 72c is positioned inside the reel body 70. The hub 72c is formed with a shaft hole 73a at its center position, and one positioning hole 73b and three screw holes 73c are formed at positions other than the center position.

(Motor unit 80)
The motor unit 80 includes an electric motor 81 arranged rightward, a motor pedestal 82 to which the left end portion of the electric motor 81 is fixed, a motor mounting member 83 fixed to the left surface portion of the motor pedestal 82, and the electric motor 81 And a rotating disk 84 connected to the output shaft 81a.

  The rotating disk 84 is formed by integrally forming a disk-shaped disk portion 84a and an annular band-shaped portion 84b protruding leftward from the outer peripheral portion of the disk portion 84a. The disk portion 84a has a shaft at its center position. A hole 85a is formed, one positioning boss 85b is formed in a rightward protruding shape at a position other than the center position, and three screw holes 85c are formed.

  The output shaft 81 a of the electric motor 81 is inserted into both the shaft holes 85 a and 73 a of the rotating disk 84 and the reel wheel 72, and the positioning boss 85 b of the rotating disk 84 is engaged with the positioning hole 73 b of the reel wheel 72. The reel wheel 72 is positioned with respect to the three screw holes 85c of the rotary disk 84 and the three screw holes 73c of the reel wheel 72, and three screws (not shown) are inserted into the screw holes 85c and 73c. The output shaft 81a of the electric motor 81, the rotary disk 84, and the reel wheel 72 are integrated with each other by screwing.

  The motor unit 80 further includes an origin sensor 86 (reel sensors 111s / 112s / 113s) that detects the origin position of the reel 52. As described above, the origin sensor 86 is composed of an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and the sensor mounting is performed so that the ring-shaped portion 84b of the rotating disk 84 is positioned between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. It is attached to the electric motor 81 via the member 86a. One notch portion 84c is formed in the annular band portion 84b of the rotating disk 84, and when the reel 52 is at the origin position, the notch portion 84a is located between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the origin sensor 86, that is, Only at that time, the origin sensor 86 is turned on to detect that the reel 52 is at the origin position.

(Lighting unit 90)
The lighting unit 90 includes a lighting section case 91, an LED board 92 attached to the rear side of the lighting section case 91, and nine LEDs 93 mounted on the front surface of the LED board 92. A rectangular block-shaped illumination attachment portion 91a is formed on the left surface portion.

  The lighting division case 91 forms three upper, lower, and lower lighting spaces 91b, and three LEDs 93 are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction on the rear side of each lighting space 91b. From these three LEDs 93 to the front side The emitted light passes through the corresponding illumination space 91b and is applied to the inner surface portion of the reel 52 located on the front side thereof. The reel 52 is illuminated with the pattern displayed from the display window 21 together with the design. Then, any three consecutive symbols displayed from the display window 21 are illuminated.

(Reel support member 53)
The reel support member 53 is arranged in a standing posture on the left side of the reel 52 and is formed in a plate shape having a left and right width slightly smaller than the interval between two adjacent reels 52. The front portion of the reel support member 53 is The front outer peripheral portion is formed in an arc shape having the same diameter as that of the reel 52, and the rear portion of the reel support member 53 is formed in a shape in which the rear end portion projects slightly rearward from the reel in a side view.

  The reel support member 53 has a reel mounting recess 53a and an illumination mounting hole 53b formed in the right surface portion thereof, and the motor base 82 of the motor unit 80 is fitted together with the motor mounting member 83 in the reel mounting recess 53a. The illumination attachment portion 91a of the illumination unit 90 is fitted in the illumination attachment hole 53b, and as described above, the reel support member 53 has an upper end fixing portion 53c, a lower end fixing portion 53d, and an upper end. An engagement convex portion 53e, an upper engagement plate portion 53f, a lower engagement plate portion 53g, an upper boss portion 53h, and a lower boss portion 53i are formed.

  A fixing piece 82a extending downward is integrally provided on the mounting member 82 of the motor unit 80, and a concave groove 53j into which the fixing piece 82a is fitted is formed on the right surface portion of the reel support member 53. . Then, the lower end portion of the fixing piece 82a is sandwiched between the lower end fixing portion 53d of the reel support member 53 and the front end frame portion 60a of the reel case 60, and the reel is screwed together with the front end frame portion 60a of the reel case 60. The case 60 is fixed to the case 60, whereby the mounting strength of the motor unit 80 to the reel case 60 is increased.

  Regarding the positioning and fixing of the three reel support members 53 to the reel case 60, when the reel 52 shown in the drawings up to FIG. 45 is mounted on the reel device 50, the reel width is as described above. The reel 52 is the first reel 52 and the reel width of the first reel 52 is the first reel width. As shown in FIG. 46, the second reel width is smaller than the first reel width. When the reel 52A is mounted on the reel device 50, the second reel width is as follows.

  That is, the left reel support member 53A includes the left screw holes 63a1, 63a2, 64a1, 64a2, positioning recesses 65a1, 65a2, positioning groove portions 66a1, 66a2, 67a1, 67a2, positioning hole portions 68a1, 68a2, 69a1, 69a2. Positioning and fixing to the reel case 60 is performed using the second screw holes 63a2 and 64a2 on the right side, the positioning recesses 65a2, the positioning grooves 66a2 and 67a2, and the positioning holes 68a2 and 69a2.

  The middle reel support member 53B has a central screw hole 63b1, 63b2, 64b1, 64b2, positioning recesses 65b1, 65b2, positioning grooves 66b1, 66b2, 67b1, 67b2, and positioning holes 68b1, 68b2, 69b1, 69b2. Positioning and fixing to the reel case 60 is performed using the second screw holes 63b2 and 64b2, the positioning recess 65b2, the positioning grooves 66b2 and 67b2, and the positioning holes 68b2 and 69b2.

  The right reel support member 53C is located on the left side of the right screw holes 63c1, 63c2, 64c1, 64c2, positioning recesses 65c1, 65c2, positioning grooves 66c1, 66c2, 67c1, 67c2, and positioning holes 68c1, 68c2, 69c1, 69c2. The second screw holes 63c2 and 64c2, the positioning recess 65c2, the positioning grooves 66c2 and 67c2, and the positioning holes 68c2 and 69c2 are used for positioning and fixing to the reel case 60.

  Here, the first upper left positioning recess 65a1, the upper left positioning groove 66a1, the lower left positioning groove 67a1, the upper left positioning hole 68a1, and the lower left positioning hole 69a1 are defined as a first left reel positioning part 99a. The second upper left positioning recess 65a2, the upper left positioning groove 66a2, the lower left positioning groove 67a2, the upper left positioning hole 68a2, and the lower left positioning hole 69a2 are referred to as a second left reel positioning part 99b.

  The first middle upper end positioning recess 65b1, the middle upper positioning groove 66b1, the middle lower positioning groove 67b1, the middle upper positioning hole 68b1, and the middle lower positioning hole 69b1 serve as a first middle reel positioning part 99c. The middle upper end positioning recess 65b2, the middle upper positioning groove 66b2, the middle lower positioning groove 67b2, the middle upper positioning hole 68b2, and the middle lower positioning hole 69b2 are defined as a second middle reel positioning part 99d.

  Also, the first upper right end positioning recess 65c1, the upper right positioning groove 66c1, the lower right positioning groove 67c1, the upper right positioning hole 68c1, and the lower right positioning hole 69c1 are defined as the first right reel positioning part 99e, The second upper right positioning recess 65c2, the upper right positioning groove 66c2, the lower right positioning groove 67c2, the upper right positioning hole 68c2, and the lower right positioning hole 69c2 are referred to as a second right reel positioning part 99f.

  Then, the reel case 60 of the base member 51 has six sets of positioning portions 99 a to 99 f for positioning the three reel support members 53, and two sets with different reel widths as positioning portions for the respective reel support members 53. Two sets of positioning portions 99a, 99b / 99c, 99d / 99e, 99f corresponding to the reels 42, 42A, respectively, are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 46, when three first reels 52 having a first reel width are mounted on the reel device 50, the direction of the rotation axis of the three first reels 52 (left and right) Direction) and when the three second reels 52A having the second reel width are mounted on the reel device 50, the center positions of the three second reels 52A in the rotational axis direction approach each other. The positions of the six sets of positioning portions 99a to 99f in the left-right direction are set so that the positions of the three reel support members 53 can be changed with respect to the reel case 60.

  Here, when the three reels mounted on the reel device 50 are changed from one of the first and second reels 52 and 52A to the other, in each reel set, in addition to the reels 52 / 52A, the reels of the reels to be mounted. It is necessary to change to a reel wheel according to the width, but otherwise, the same one as before the change can be adopted.

According to the reel device 50 described above, the following operations and effects are achieved.
Here, the reel width of a plurality of reels is often different for each model of the gaming machine, and when a reel device of a plurality of models having different reel widths is manufactured, the conventional reel device cannot cope with the change of the reel width. It is. This is because the conventional reel device has a structure for positioning and mounting a plurality of reel support members on the base member. However, if there is only one position where each reel support member is positioned, the reel width can be changed. Therefore, it is necessary to redesign the structure for positioning and mounting a plurality of reel support members on the base member, and to re-manufacture the base member and the plurality of reel support members. The manufacturing cost of the device becomes expensive.

  Accordingly, the reel device 50 according to the present invention includes a base member 51 and three reel support members 53 that are attached to the base member 51 and support the three reels 52 in parallel so as to be rotatable. In accordance with the change from 52 to three reels 52A having different reel widths, that is, the change in the reel widths of the three reels, the gap between two adjacent reels 52 or 52A is within a certain range (within several mm). In addition, the mounting positions of the three reel support members 53 with respect to the base member 51 can be changed.

  That is, the reel device 50 of the present invention can cope with the change of the reel width of the three reels, and the structure for positioning and attaching the three reel support members 53 to the base member 51 by changing the reel width. Even if any of the three reels 52 and the reel 52A is mounted without redesigning, and without re-manufacturing the base member 51 and the three reel support members 53, the three reels 52 or 52 Since 52A can be disposed at an appropriate position where the gap between them is within a certain range, the manufacturing cost is reduced.

The reel device 50 of the above embodiment can be partially changed as follows.
(1) The base member 51 is provided with three sets of positioning units corresponding to the three sets of reels having different reel widths as positioning units for the reel support members 53. That is, the reel device 50 includes three first sets of positioning units. Depending on the change from the reel 52 to the three second reels 52A with different reel widths, or the change to the three third reels 52A with different reel widths, the gap between two adjacent reels is within a certain range. The mounting positions of the three reel support members 53 with respect to the base member 51 may be configured to be changed.

(2) The reel device 50 may not change the mounting position of the inner reel support member 53 even if the reel widths of a plurality of reels are changed. That is, when the reel width is changed, only the left and right reel support members 53 may be attached so that the gap between the two adjacent reels is within a certain range.

(3) In addition to the three reels, the reel device 50 includes a fourth reel (for example, a production reel), and the fourth reel is similarly rotatably supported by a reel support member. The reel support member is attached to the base member, the four reels are juxtaposed, and the fourth reel includes four support bases including the support base member according to the change in the reel width of the four reels. The attachment position of the member to the base member may be changeable so that the gap between two adjacent reels is within a certain range.

  In addition, various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Various gaming machines such as slot machines (rotating-type gaming machines), and other than slot machines, pachinko gaming machines The present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as the above.

1 gaming machine 50 reel device 51 base member 52 reel (first reel)
52A reel (second reel)
53 Reel support member 54 Reel drive device (reel drive means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a reel device having first to third reels and reel driving means for rotating the first to third reels,
The reel device is
A base member;
Wherein attached to the base member, and a first to third reel support member respectively rotatably supported by juxtaposed the first to third reels,
According to the change of the reel width of the first to third reels, the mounting position of the first to third reel support members with respect to the base member can be changed,
The base member has a reel case that forms a front end open inner space capable of accommodating a rear side portion of the first to third reels,
First to fourth cutouts for hooking a wiring cord on the front end of the reel case are formed in parallel and at unequal intervals ,
When the reel width of the first to third reels is a wide first reel width, the first reel has the first and second notches, and the second reel has the third notches, The fourth notches are in positions corresponding to the third reels,
When the reel width of the first to third reels is a second reel width smaller than the first reel width, the second notch portion is formed on the first reel, and the third notch is formed on the second reel. The fourth notch part corresponds to the third reel, and the first notch part corresponds to the first reel.
A gaming machine characterized by that.