JP6353096B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to make it sufficiently function as a motivation for improving preference and continuation of games.
A winning history effect is displayed in which a winning history is displayed for a predetermined number of games, and is used as a determination condition for performing transition control for shifting the display state of the winning history effect from a disadvantageous gaming state to an advantageous gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of the promotion to the advantageous gaming state by increasing the judgment condition, and it is easy to recognize that the possibility of the promotion to the advantageous gaming state has increased visually, and the advantageous gaming state You can increase the expectation of promotion to the game, and you can continue the game with the goal of displaying a specific display in the winning history display, so the preference is improved and motivation to continue the game Can be made.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a conventional pachislot machine, when it is determined that a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player compared to the disadvantaged game state that is relatively unfavorable to the player There was one that performed transition control to transition to the state.
Specifically, for example, in a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-14697, when a specific combination that shifts to the advantageous gaming state wins in the internal lottery and wins that combination, the advantageous gaming state There was something to move to.

JP 2007-14697 A

However, in the gaming machine of the prior art, if the determination condition for shifting from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is too limited, the player's expectation of promotion to the advantageous gaming state is diminished. Further, even when it is not easy for the player to predict that the determination condition for shifting from the disadvantageous gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is reached, the player's expectation is diminished. For this reason, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a case where the player's sense of expectation is sparse and the preference is poor.
Therefore, in the prior art, the determination condition for determining the transition to the advantageous gaming state and the predictability that satisfies the determination condition do not function sufficiently as an improvement in preference and motivation to continue the game. was there.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to sufficiently function as a motivation for improving the taste and continuing the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of reels each including a plurality of symbols including a first symbol arranged on each peripheral surface, and a predetermined number of symbol display areas. Among the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player, and the start operation An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a starting operation by the player by the detecting means, and based on detection of a starting operation by the player by the starting operation detecting means. A symbol change means for variably displaying the symbols by rotating the plurality of reels, and a stop operation detecting hand provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation by the player And, based on the fact that the stop operation by the player has been detected by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, A stop control means for performing stop control and a winning history mode corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display means are displayed on the effect display means over a plurality of games including a game that is an opportunity to display the winning history mode. A first winning history display means for allowing the first symbols to be displayed together on a first line composed of a plurality of display regions of the predetermined number of symbol display regions. of a case where symbol combination is displayed according to the specific combination, the second specific role that allows the first symbol in the second line different from the first line are displayed aligned According the first pay history mode displays common to the winning history display unit between when symbol combination is displayed, with certain of the with the effect first line and the second line and also different from the third When the first symbols are displayed together in a line, a second winning history mode different from the first winning history mode can be displayed, and the first winning history mode or the second winning history mode is displayed. When any one of the above is continuously displayed on the winning history display means, it is possible to give a privilege advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a winning history effect in which a winning history in a predetermined number of games is displayed is implemented, and the display state of the winning history effect is used as a determination condition for giving a privilege, and the same winning history A privilege is given when an aspect is displayed continuously. When this determination condition is added to various conventional gaming machines, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation for the provision of a privilege held by the player. In addition, since the displayed winning history can confirm the state of winning a specific role, the player recognizes that the possibility that the privilege is visually granted has increased, and expects the grant of the privilege. Moreover, since a privilege is provided when the same winning history mode is continuously displayed, it can be easily recognized that a privilege is provided. Further, the game can be continued with the goal of displaying a specific display in the winning history display. As described above, the determination condition for determining that a privilege is to be granted is expanded, and the predictability that satisfies the determination condition is increased, so that the preference is improved and the motivation to continue the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, by displaying the winning history, the preference is improved and the motivation to continue the game can be improved.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is FIG. (1) which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is FIG. (2) 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 ART preparation state transfer game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART preparation state distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of a promotion lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a history addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the sign effect game number determination table. 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 start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion effect determination 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 process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command set in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for normal states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for ART preparation states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process during reel rotation in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the display determination command set in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the bell display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the blank display 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 effect determination process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command reception in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the display determination command reception effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination which concerns on a bell. It is a figure showing an example of a prize history production. It is a figure which illustrates setting suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of a cross key 19 to be described later and is provided for a player to insert a medal.

(1BET button 7)
The 1BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 23 which will be described later, and is provided to use “1” medals among the credited medals for the game.

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

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

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the settlement button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to detect a start operation that triggers the start of rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. ing. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 described later starts processing for obtaining a hard random number and rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c described later. Perform the process. Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 described later is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the after-mentioned effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

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

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

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

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

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The effect button 18 is connected to the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 described later provides an effect control board 410 described later when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. Then, the liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, is controlled. The 1BET button 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 to be described later (a) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. In this case, control is performed to transmit a predetermined command to a sub-control board 400 described later. The sub control board 400 described later performs control of the liquid crystal display device 46 described later 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 a cross key detection switch 19sw, and a sub-control board 400 described later provides an effect control board 410 described later when the cross key detection switch 19sw detects an operation of the cross key 19. Then, the liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, is controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 has a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5) described later, a symbol code table (see FIG. 6) described later, a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 and 8) described later, and a winning for RT0 described later. Area determination table (see FIG. 10), RT1 winning area determination table described later (see FIG. 11), RT2 winning area determination table described later (see FIG. 12), RT3 winning area determination table described later (see FIG. 13) A state management table (see FIG. 15) described later, an ART ready state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 17) described later, an ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 18) described later, and a promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19) described later. Reference), an additional game number determination table (see FIG. 20), a history addition lottery table (see FIG. 21), and a setting suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 22). Irradiation), and stores a sign directing game number determination table (see FIG. 23) or the like.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, and (b) that replaying is in operation. (C) a re-game in-operation flag storage area, (c) a winning area determining random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by a random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery process described later; A game state storage area for storing a game state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing an internal lottery process to be described later, and (f) a stepping motor 101, 102, 103 for reels When the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated in the state in which the stop button 17 is rotated, the pressure reference position storage area for storing the reference pressure position acquired when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated. A medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dal, (h) a winning area storage area for storing information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process to be described later, (i) an ART preparation state A and an ART preparation state to be described later B, ART ready state storage area for storing which ART ready state of ART ready state C, (j) ART game for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state described later (K) ART ready state transition game number counter for storing the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state in a normal state (to be described later), (l) Setting value for storing information on setting values to be described later A storage area; (m) a state storage area for storing information relating to a state described later; (n) a precursor effect game number counter for storing a number of precursor effect games described later; RT plus drawing game number storage area, the storage area such as a display history storage area for storing history information relating to (p) winning history display is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Random number generator 403)
The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46, the speakers 34, 35, and the like.

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is provided for storing a program for executing an effect, an effect determination table (see FIG. 24) described later, 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 the state number transmitted from the main RAM 303, (b) an effect content storage area for storing the determined effect content, and (c) the main RAM. Information transmitted from the RAM 303 via the I / F circuit 305, for storing which ART ready state among the ART ready state A, ART ready state B, and ART ready state C A production ART preparation state storage area, (d) information transmitted from the main RAM 303 via the I / F circuit 305, and a promotion flag storage area indicating whether or not the ART preparation state has been promoted, (e) described later An ART game extra game number counter for storing the ART game extra game number is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The symbol code table stores symbol codes corresponding to symbols arranged on the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c, and data corresponding to the symbols. Here, in this embodiment, when the symbol code is “01”, “00000001” is stored as data corresponding to the symbol “red 7”. Similarly, data corresponding to each symbol is stored for symbol codes “02” to “9”.

  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” 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 “00001000” 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 FIGS. Note that the symbol combination table is a single table, but is divided into two parts. FIG. 7 shows the first half and FIG. 8 shows the second half.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols relating to “Bell 01-19”, “Watermelon 01, Watermelon 02...”, “Cherry 01, Cherry 02. Based on what is displayed on the active line, medals are paid out.

  Here, a combination of symbols relating to “Bell 01-19”, “Watermelon 01, Watermelon 02...”, “Cherry 01, Cherry 02. "Combination of symbols related to winning" may be described.

  Further, “bells 01 to 19” may be collectively referred to simply as “bell”. In addition, “watermelon 01, watermelon 02...” May be collectively referred to as “watermelon” in some cases. In addition, “cherry 01, cherry 02...” 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 the present embodiment, “middle replay 01-02”, “upper replay 01, upper replay 02...”, “Lower replay 01, lower replay 02. 02 ... "," Right-down replay 01, Right-down replay 02 ... "," Preparation replay 01, Preparation replay 02 ... "," Follow replay 01, Follow replay 02 ... "," Red 7 When a combination of symbols related to "Replay 01, Red 7 Replay 02 ...", "Blue 7 Replay 01, Blue 7 Replay 02 ...", "Bell Replay 01-04" is displayed on the active line, The replay is activated.

  Here, "middle replay 01-02", "upper replay 01, upper replay 02 ...", "lower replay 01, lower replay 02 ...", "upward right replay 01, upright replay 02 ..." ”,“ Right Down Replay 01, Right Down Replay 02... ”,“ Preparation Replay 01, Preparation Replay 02... ”,“ Follow Replay 01, Follow Replay 02... ”,“ Red 7 Replay 01, Red "7 replay 02 ...", "blue 7 replay 01, blue 7 replay 02 ...", and "bell replay 01-04" may be collectively referred to as "replay" or "replay".

  Further, “middle stage replays 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to simply as “middle stage replays”. In addition, “upper replay 01, upper replay 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “upper replay”. Further, “lower replay 01, lower replay 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “lower replay”. In addition, “right-up replay 01, right-up replay 02...” May be collectively referred to as “right-up replay” in some cases. Also, “downward-replay 01, right-down replay 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “down-right replay”. Further, “preparation replay 01, preparation replay 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replay”. Further, “follow replay 01, follow replay 02...” May be collectively referred to as “follow replay” in some cases. Further, “red 7 replay 01, red 7 replay 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “red 7 replay”. Further, “blue 7 replay 01, blue 7 replay 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. Further, “middle replay 01 to 02”, “upper replay 01, upper replay 02...”, “Lower replay 01, lower replay 02...”, “Right upward replay 01, right upward replay 02. , “Right downward replay 01, Right downward replay 02...” May be collectively referred to as “normal replay”.

  Further, “blank 01, blank 02...” May be collectively referred to simply as “blank”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, when the symbol combination related to “Bell 01-19” is displayed on the active line, nine medals are paid out. Here, “bells 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “upper bell”. In addition, “bells 05 to 10” may be collectively referred to as “middle bell”. In addition, “bell 11” may be described as “lower right bell”. In addition, “bells 12 to 19” may be collectively referred to as “bells rising to the right”.

  Further, when the combination of symbols related to “Bell Replay 01 to 04” is displayed on the active line, the re-game is activated. Here, “bell replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “lower bell”, “bell replay”, or “lower bell replay”.

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

  The RT0 winning area table, the RT1 winning area table, the RT2 winning area table, and the RT3 winning area table, which will be described later, stored in the main ROM 302, define winning areas of “00” to “21”. However, not all winning areas can be determined in all gaming states.

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

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

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

  In addition, 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 active line are provided depending on the gaming state. Specifically, by the internal lottery process described later, in the “normal replay 02” in the winning area “10”, when the gaming state is “RT3”, the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is displayed, but the lower bell replay is Do not show. In other words, when “normal replay 02” in the winning area “10” is won, “lower bell replay” is displayed when the operation order of the stop button is “left → middle → right” or “left → right → middle”. , “Middle → Left → Right”, “Middle → Right → Left”, “Right → Left → Middle” or “Right → Middle → Left”, “Normal Replay” is displayed and the game state is “RT3” The operation sequence of the stop button is displayed. When the game state is “RT3”, even if “normal replay 02” in the winning area “10” is won, the operation order of the stop button is “middle → left → right”, “middle → right → left”, Only “Right → Left → Middle” or “Right → Middle → Left” is displayed, and “Left → Middle → Right” or “Left → Right → Middle” is not displayed. Therefore, the game area is “RT3” and the winning area “ When “10” “normal replay 02” is won, the symbol combination related to the normal replay is displayed, but the lower bell replay is not displayed.

  In the “preparation replays 01 to 04” in the winning areas “05” to “08”, the red 7 replays can be assigned any combination of symbols different from each other in each winning area. In addition, “normal replay 02” in the winning area “10” is “lower bell” whose symbol combination is “bell replay 01 to 04”. In the “push order bells 01 to 03” in the winning areas “11 to 13”, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated in an appropriate order, a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed on the effective line. In the case of “push order bell 01” in the winning area “11”, the symbol combination displayed in this case is “upper bell” in the “bell 01 to 04” and “push order” in the winning area “12”. In “Bell 02”, the symbol combination is “Bell 05” with “Bell 05-10”, and in “Push Order Bell 03” in the winning area “13”, the symbol combination is “Bell Down” with “Bell 11”. is there. In addition, “common bell 01” in winning area “14” is “middle bell” with symbol combination “bell 05-10”, and “common bell 02” in winning area “15” has a symbol combination. “Bell 12-19” is “Right-up bell”. Note that “common bell 01” in the winning area “14” and “common bell 02” in the winning area “15” may be collectively referred to simply as “common bell”.

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

  In this embodiment, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 13 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. 10, the winning area determination table for RT0 is the winning area “losing”, “normal replay 01-02”, “push order bell 01-03”, “common bell 01-02”, “weak watermelon”, Lottery values are defined for “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 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. 11, the winning area determination table for RT1 is a winning area “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01-04”, “push order bell 01-03”, “common bell 01-02”. ”,“ Weak watermelon ”,“ strong watermelon ”,“ weak cherry ”,“ strong cherry ”,“ special role 01 ”, and“ special role 02 ”are specified. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “ART entry replay 01 to 03” and “normal replay 01 to 02” are not determined as winning areas.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT2 is the winning area “ART rush replay 01-03”, “push order bell 01-03”, “common bell 01-02”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon” "," Weak cherry "," strong cherry "," special combination 01 ", and" special combination 02 "are specified. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01-04”, and “normal replay 01-02” are the winning areas. Is never determined.

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13, the winning area determination table for RT3 is a winning area “normal replay 01-02”, “push order bell 01-03”, “common bell 01-02”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”. Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special combination 01”, and “special combination 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, and “preparation replay 01-04” are won. It is never determined as an area.

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

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

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

  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. When the gaming machine is reset, the gaming state becomes the RT0 gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The state management table is provided in the main ROM 302 and is provided for the main CPU 301 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 main CPU 301 performs control to update the state number based on a program stored in the main ROM when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

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

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by the main control board 300, (b) a condition for shifting the state managed by the main control board 300, and (c) managed by the main control board 300. When the condition for the state transition is satisfied, the state of the transition destination of the state managed by the main control board 300 is defined. Specifically, first, the state becomes the normal state when the gaming machine is reset. In the normal state, the state managed by the main control board 300 changes from the normal state to the ART ready state based on the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becoming “0”. To be migrated. Also, in the normal state, the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04”, and the information included in the display determination command is the symbol related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay. When the combination is information indicating that the combination is displayed on the active line, the state managed by the main control board 300 is shifted from the normal state to the ART state.

  Similarly, in the ART ready state, when the information included in the display determination command is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed on the active line, The state managed by the main control board 300 is shifted from the ART preparation state to the ART state. Further, in the ART state, the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 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 main control board 300 is shifted from the ART state to the normal state.

  Note that the CPU 301 stores the state number relating to the shifted state in the effect transmission data storage area and the state storage area of the main RAM 303. The state number stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 in a control command transmission process in FIG.

  In addition, the state transition diagram includes a state managed by a state number stored in the state storage area of the main RAM 303 in the main control board 300 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a state managed by the state number), and the main control board 300. Are defined in relation to the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 303 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area). Specifically, when the state managed by the state number is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is in principle the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the state managed by the state number is the ART ready state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is in principle the RT2 gaming state, and when the state managed by the state number is the ART state, In principle, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT3 gaming state.

  As an exception, even if the state managed by the state number is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area may not be the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. For example, when the state managed by the state number is the normal state and the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, the winning area “05” is determined by the internal lottery process described later. 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 gaming state storage area is The RT2 gaming state is entered, but the state managed by the state number remains in the normal state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the ART ready state, for example, when the state managed by the state number is the ART ready state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is RT2. In the gaming state, when the winning area “10” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, 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, The gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the ART ready state. In addition, although the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0”, the game state is exceptionally RT1 even when the symbol combination related to the preparation replay (winning area 05 to 08) is not yet displayed. The state becomes the ART ready state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the ART state, for example, the state managed by the state number is the ART state, and the value of the ART game number counter is not “0”, and the game state is stored. When the gaming state managed by the region is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, and the combination of symbols related to the blank is determined. When displayed on the active line, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the ART state.

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

  The ART preparation state transition game number determination table is provided in the main ROM 302, and is provided for determining the number of games until the state shifts to the ART preparation state. Specifically, the ART ready state transition game number determination table defines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state and the lottery value.

  Here, the lottery value in the ART ready state transition game number determination table is provided for each set value, and the lottery value defined for each range of the number of games differs for each set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the lottery value in the ART ready state transition game number determination table is defined such that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the main CPU 301 determines the range of the faster game number. As a result, the main CPU 301 increases the ratio of determining the short number of games as the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state.

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

The ART preparation state distribution table is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, the ART preparation state distribution table defines the state to be shifted to among the ART preparation states A to C and the lottery values corresponding to each ART preparation state.
In the present embodiment, the lottery values defined in the ART ready state distribution table are provided for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the ART ready state C. Has been.

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

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

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

  The promotion lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302 and, as a result of the lottery based on the ART ready state distribution table (see FIG. 18), it is determined to shift to the ART ready state A or ART ready state B. It is provided for performing a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B or ART preparation state C before shifting to the ART state.

  Specifically, the promotion lottery table is (a) an ART lottery table for an ART preparation state A used when performing an promotion lottery in the ART preparation state A, and (b) an promotion lottery in the ART preparation state B. An ART preparation state B promotion lottery table used at the time is provided, and in each promotion lottery table, a lottery value for each winning area and a transfer destination ART preparation state are defined. For example, in the ART preparation state A, when “strong cherry” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery to shift to the ART preparation state B at “32768/65536”.

(Additional game number determination table)
Next, the added game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 20, FIG. 20 (a) is a table for determining the number of extra games to be added in the ART game number extra lottery performed for each game in the ART state, and FIG. 20 (b) is an ART game executed corresponding to the winning history display. It is an addition game number determination table in number addition lottery.

  The added game number determination table in FIG. 20A is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, the added game number determination table shows the number of games that can be played in the ART state based on information related to a winning area included in a reel rotation start acceptance command described later stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. It is provided to determine the number of games to be added.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command (described later) stored in the effect transmission data storage area is information related to “common bell 01”, the main CPU 301 sets “4590/65536. "10" games are determined as the number of additional games, "20" games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of "2295/65536", and the number of additional games is determined with the probability of "678/65536" "30" game is determined, "50" game is determined as an additional game number with a probability of "103/65536", and "100" game is determined as an additional game number with a probability of "6/65536" Make a lottery. On the other hand, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command described later stored in the effect transmission data storage area is information related to “common bell 01”, the probability of “57864/65536” is assumed. The game “0” is determined as the number of additional games. In this case, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is not added.

  On the other hand, an additional game number determination table in FIG. 20B is also provided in the main ROM 302. When the determination condition is satisfied corresponding to the winning history display, the ART game number is added and lottery is performed based on the added game number determination table in FIG. For example, the main CPU 301 determines the game “0” as the number of additional games with the probability of “213/65536”, determines the game “10” as the number of additional games with the probability of “612/65536”, and sets “3253”. / 65536 ”with a probability of“ 20 ”as the number of additional games,“ 8373/65536 ”with a probability of“ 30 ”as the number of additional games, and with a probability of“ 35880/65536 ” “50” games are determined as the number of games, “100” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “8373/65536”, and “150” games are determined as the number of additional games with the probability of “4873/65536”. And determine “200” games as the number of additional games with a probability of “3040/65536”. With a probability of 5536 ", to determine the" 250 "game as the number of plus games, with a probability of" 325/65536 ", perform a lottery to determine the" 300 "game as the number of plus game.

(History addition lottery table)
Next, a history addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The history extra lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302, and is used for the ART game number extra lottery related to the winning history effect. The winning history effect is an effect of adding the number of ART games that can be played in the ART state according to the winning history. Specifically, based on the history addition lottery table and the history information stored in the display history storage area, the ART game number addition lottery to determine whether or not to add the ART game number is performed. Here, in this gaming machine, a history indicating that a small combination related to a predetermined symbol combination has been won is displayed in order over a predetermined number of games. This history is displayed in the winning history display area of the liquid crystal display device 46 of FIG. 1, and is also referred to as a winning history display here. The contents of the winning history display are stored as history information in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303 and are also stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 as display history commands including the history information. In the winning history display, when a specific small combination wins, a winning history mode corresponding to the small combination is displayed. For example, a bell uniform is defined as a specific small role, and a bell is displayed as a winning history mode when a combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line and a prize is won in the bell uniform. Further, the specific small combination may be one small combination, or a plurality of small combinations such as a bell alignment, bell replay, and cherry alignment may be defined as small combinations for displaying a winning history. When a plurality of small combinations are defined as specific small combinations, a winning history mode common to the winning history display may be displayed, or a different winning history mode may be displayed for each specific small combination. Further, when a specific small role wins immediately after some performance is performed, a different winning history mode may be displayed. Further, in the case of the middle level bell or the right-up bell among the bell alignment, a winning history mode different from the winning history mode related to the other bell alignment may be displayed.

  Note that a common winning history mode may be displayed for a small combination that can be won in both the normal state and the ART state, or a small combination that can be won only in the normal state and the ART state. On the other hand, a common winning history mode may be displayed. In addition, the combination for displaying one common winning history mode may be a combination with payout, or may be a combination without payout. Such a combination without payout may be a combination that can be won in common in the normal state or the ART state, or may be a combination that can be won only in one of them. In addition, even if the winning history performance mode is different between the normal state and the ART state in a certain combination, it may be configured to have a common winning history mode in each state. Further, when defining a plurality of small roles that display the push order as specific small roles for which a common winning history mode is displayed, a push order navigation image when winning a small role that can display the same winning history mode. A common image may be used, and a different image may be used for each small role.

  In the history addition lottery table shown in FIG. 21, two groups of small roles are defined as specific small roles, and when a specific small role related to each group wins, a different style corresponding to each group is won. The case where the history mode is displayed is illustrated. For example, a specific small role related to one group is a small role in which a combination of symbols related to push order bells 01 to 03 is displayed, and a specific small role related to the other group is related to common bell 01 and common bell 02 It is possible to make a small combination in which a combination is displayed. In addition, in the history addition lottery table shown in FIG. 21, a case where each winning history mode in the last five games is displayed is illustrated. Further, in the history addition lottery table, the probability of winning the ART game number addition lottery is defined according to the state of the winning history mode. In the history addition lottery table, the winning history mode is described with a code as history information. For example, when the combination of symbols related to the push order bells 01 to 03 is displayed, the history information is “11”, common bell 01, common bell In particular, information “10” is described when the symbol combination related to 02 is displayed, and information “00” is described when a combination other than the symbol combination related to the bell is displayed on the active line. In the case where three small roles are defined, for example, information of “01” can be described in the case of cherry lining.

  In the history addition lottery table illustrated in FIG. 21, the ART game number addition lottery is performed, and the probability of winning the ART game number addition lottery increases as the winning history mode related to the history information displayed during the five games increases. Get higher. In addition, as the number of the same or different winning history modes displayed in succession increases, the probability of winning the lottery by adding the number of ART games increases. For example, when the winning history display state in which a total of five winning history modes related to the history information “11” corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the push order bells 01 to 03 is displayed is a continuous five game The probability of winning a lottery by adding the number of ART games is 100%. Further, when the winning history display state in which four winning history modes related to the history information “11” are continuously displayed is four consecutive games, the probability of winning the lottery by adding the number of ART games is 80%. Further, when the winning history display state in which three winning history modes related to the history information “11” are displayed in succession is three consecutive games, the probability of winning a lottery by adding the number of ART games is 50%. Further, in the case where a total of four winning history modes related to the history information “11” are displayed and the winning history display state is a total of four games, the probability of winning a lottery by adding the number of ART games is 50%. Further, in the case where a total of three winning history modes related to the history information “11” are displayed and the winning history display state is a total of three games, the probability of winning the lottery with the number of ART games added is 40%. Further, the winning history display state in which three winning history modes related to the history information “10” corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the common bell 01 and the common bell 02 are displayed is the three consecutive stars game. In this case, the probability of winning the lottery with the number of ART games added is 100%. In addition, when the winning history display state in which two winning history modes related to the history information “10” are continuously displayed is two consecutive stars, the probability of winning the lottery by adding the number of ART games is 70%. Further, when the winning history display state in which three winning history modes related to the history information “10” are displayed is a total of three stars, the probability of winning the lottery by adding the number of ART games is 50%. In addition, when a small combination relating to a plurality of groups is defined, the probability of winning a lottery by adding the number of ART games is increased as more winning history modes corresponding to small combinations related to any group are displayed. If the weight of the winning history mode corresponding to the small role related to one group is increased and both numbers are the same, the winning history mode corresponding to the displayed small role related to one group may be As the total number increases, the number of ART games may be increased to increase the probability of winning the lottery. Further, when two or more common winning history modes are displayed in succession, the lottery may be performed by adding the number of ART games.

(Setting suggestion production decision table)
Next, the setting suggestion effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The setting suggestion effect determination table is provided in the main ROM 302 and is provided to determine an effect suggesting the state of the set value. Specifically, the production content corresponding to the set value is defined. In addition, as for the contents of the production, a plurality of options may be prepared for each set value, or an option of not performing an effect can be prepared. When a plurality of options are prepared, the probability that each content is selected is defined.

(Precursor effect game number determination table)
Next, the precursor effect game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sign effect game number table is provided in the main ROM 302 and is provided for determining the number of games in which the sign effect is continuously performed. Specifically, the number of games in which the sign effect is continuously performed when the sign effect described later is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of options may be prepared for the number of games, and in that case, the probability that each number of games is selected is defined.

(Direction decision table)
Next, the effect determination table will be described with reference to 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 the content of the production corresponding to “Production No.” are defined. In the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the main CPU 301 are defined.

  Here, in this embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the main CPU 301. 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 main CPU 301 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 based on FIG. Note that the program start process is a process performed based on the power switch 511sw being turned on.

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

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change switch is ON. Here, in the present embodiment, the setting change switch 37sw is turned on by rotating a predetermined angle while a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. Therefore, in step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in a state where the key is inserted into the keyhole. When it is determined that the setting change switch is ON (step S2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S3, and when 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 for setting information relating to the setting value determined in step S3 in a setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not operating. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs medal management processing. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for checking whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

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

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs a setting suggestion effect determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining the production content according to the set value. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

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

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process of setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in step S108 in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. The reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area set in the effect transmission data storage area is sent to the sub-control board 400 as needed, and is used by the sub-control board 400 to determine the effect. 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 acceptance command setting process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process according to the gaming state based on information included in the set reel rotation start acceptance command. Further, a process of adding the information determined in each process to the transmission data storage area for presentation provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing a reel rotation start command including the minimum one game time in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. The reel rotation start command including the minimum one game time is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 by the CPU 301 together with various commands stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, 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 S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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 S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, 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 S116 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117, and if it is determined that any reel has not been stopped (step S116 =). NO), the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S117)
In step S117, 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 S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S118.

(Step S118)
In step S118, 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 S118 ends, the process proceeds to step S119.

(Step S119)
In step S119, 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. When the process of step S119 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 26 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever check processing.

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

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

(Setting suggestion effect decision processing)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the setting suggestion effect determination process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of setting suggestion effect determination processing.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for confirming the set value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads the value of information related to the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 and determines the setting value. Then, when the process of step S107-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S <b> 107-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of lottering a setting suggestion effect according to the set value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 uses the setting suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 22) and the determined setting value to perform the setting suggestion effect or what setting suggestion effect to perform. The contents are decided by lottery. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

  Here, the setting suggestion effect is an effect performed according to the setting value, and the player can predict what the current setting value is with a certain probability by the setting suggestion effect. The set value can be arbitrarily set by the manufacturer of the gaming machine up to 6 levels as the specification of the gaming machine. From the setting “1” to “6”, the player can expect to acquire as the value increases. Designed to increase the number of game medals. For this reason, the information on the set value can be important information related to the winning out. In other words, the larger the set value, the more advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player can have a high expectation by predicting that the set value may be large.

  In the conventional specification in which the sub control board determines the setting suggestion effect, it is necessary to transmit setting value information from the main control board to the sub control board for the determination. Once the main control board has transmitted the set value information to the sub control board, the main control board did not monitor how the information is used on the sub control board side. Therefore, the game can continue to progress regardless of the use of the set value information that can be important information related to the earned game for the slave side control (sub control board). In such a conventional configuration, even if the setting value information that can be important information related to the earned ball leaves the management of the main control board and is illegally used under the sub control board, There was no way to suppress it.

  In order to solve such a problem, information on setting values that can be important information related to winning and winning is to be managed only in the main control board where control related to winning and other winnings is left to the discretion. preferable. In the case of such a configuration, when it is desired to execute a conventional setting suggestion effect, it is necessary to make the determination on the main control board side. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is determined on the main control board for such a reason, and the sub-control board is not provided with the setting value information that can be important information related to the earned game. It is possible to suppress unauthorized use of information related to the set value under the control board.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing a command corresponding to the determined setting suggestion effect content. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores a command corresponding to the determined setting suggestion effect content in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-3 ends, the setting suggestion effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, based on FIG. 29, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 29 shows a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting a random number value generated by the random number generator 304. Here, when the main CPU 301 extracts the random number value generated by the random number generator 304, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing it in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-2 is completed, the process proceeds to step S108-3.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of lotteries based on the gaming state acquired by the process of step S108-2. Here, in 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 S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a lottery value in the winning area corresponding to the current number of lotteries. For example, when the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “24”, a process of acquiring the random value “369” related to “special role 02” is performed. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “23”, a process of acquiring a random value “600” related to “special role 01” is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs calculation update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of lotteries acquired by the processing of step S108-4 from the random number value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area to be performed is performed, and the process of updating the value of the random number stored in the winning area determining random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the value obtained by the subtraction is performed. . Then, when the process of step S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S <b> 108-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. And when it determines with having won (step S108-6 = YES), a process is transferred to step S108-7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S108-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S108-8.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs data storage processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the winning area determined to be won in the process of step S107-6 in a winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S108-7 ends, the internal lottery process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-8)
In step S108-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-9.

(Step S108-9)
In step S108-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of step S108-8, and as a result, the value of the lottery count storage area is A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the number of lotteries is “0” (step S108-9 = YES), the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0” (step S108-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S108-4.

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

(Reel rotation start acceptance command processing)
Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of reel rotation start acceptance command setting.

(Step S110-1)
In step S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “01”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “01” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state number is “01” (step S110-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2, and when it is determined that the state number is not “01”. (Step S110-1 = NO), the process proceeds to Step S110-3.

(Step S110-2)
In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs normal state processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. When the process of step S110-2 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-3)
In step S110-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02” based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S110-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4, and if it is determined that the state number is not “01”. (Step S110-3 = NO), the process proceeds to Step S110-5.

(Step S110-4)
In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process related to the promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19) in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B. When the process of step S110-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-5)
In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs an ART game number addition lottery process or the like for adding the number of ART games based on the information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. When the process of step S110-5 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S110-2-1)
In step S110-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-2.

(Step S110-2-2)
In step S110-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter in the process of step S110-2-1. As a result, the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter becomes “0”. A process of determining whether or not has been performed is performed. If it is determined that the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter is “0” (step S110-2-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-3, and the ART ready state is set. If it is determined that the value of the transition game number counter is not “0” (step S110-2-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-2-4.

(Step S110-2-3)
In step S110-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a precursor effect game number determination process. The sign effect is an effect that is performed over a predetermined number of games when the player is elected to shift to an advantageous state for the player, such as the transition to the ART state or the addition of the number of continuing games in the ART state. The sign effect game number determination process is a process for determining the number of games in which such a sign effect is continued. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the precursor effect after the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter becomes “0” based on the precursor effect game number determination table provided in the main ROM 302 (see FIG. 23). The number of games to be continued is determined by lottery. The number of precursor effect games to continue the determined precursor effect is added to / corrected in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 as well as stored in the precursor effect game number counter of the main RAM 303. Is done. In this embodiment, the sign effect is performed after confirming the transition to the ART state in this step and after winning the lottery with the number of ART games added in step S110-5-6 described later. The precursor effect may be performed only in any one of the cases, or may be performed when it is determined to shift to a state advantageous to other players. Then, when the process of step S110-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-4.

  As described above, the number of indication effect games is determined when the winning of the transition to the ART state is determined internally as described above or when the number of additional games in the ART state is determined internally as described later. To be determined.

  For example, a case will be described in which the ART preparation state transition game number counter becomes 0 during the normal state, and then the state transitions to the ART preparation state after a precursor effect of a predetermined number of games. As illustrated in FIG. 21, there are five types of games that can be set as the number of precursor games: 1 game, 5 games, 10 games, 15 games, and 20 games. Since the normal state is the RT1 game state in principle, the game medals are consumed faster than the ART preparation state and the ART state. In other words, since the replay probability is low in the normal state, it is a state in which the game progresses mainly by consuming game medals compared to the ART ready state or ART state. After the ART ready state transition game number counter reaches 0, if it is assumed that a prelude effect will be executed as an extension of the normal state, assuming that the replay has never been won, it is consumed if the predecessor effect is one game. If there are 3 game medals, if the sign production is 5 games, 15 consumption game medals, if the sign production is 10 games, 30 consumption game medals, if the sign production is 15 games, 45 consumption game medals. If the precursor effect is 20 games, there are 60 consumable game medals. As described above, there is a large or small difference in the number of medals consumed until the transition from the normal state to the ART ready state is caused by the length of the indication effect. Naturally, the smaller the number of medals consumed, the greater the total number of game medals that a player can expect to acquire comprehensively through the game, and the greater the number of medals consumed, the more players can earn comprehensively through the game. The total number of game medals that can be expected decreases. From the above, it can be said that the determination control of the number of predecessor effect games is the control related to the winning appearance.

  In view of such circumstances, it is preferable that the control for determining the number of precursor effect games that is sufficient for the control regarding the winning game is managed only within the main control board to which the control related to the winning combination and other games is left. In the present embodiment, for this reason, the number of precursor effect games is determined on the main control board, and the control control for determining the number of precursor effect games that can be related to the earned game is not performed on the sub control board. Thus, it becomes possible to manage the control relating to the outgoing ball only within the main control board.

(Step S110-2-4)
In step S110-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the indication effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-5.

(Step S110-2-5)
In step S110-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of indication effect games is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the precursor effect game number counter has become “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter in the process of step S110-2-4. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the value of the sign effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-2-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-6, and the sign effect game number counter is reached. When it is determined that the value of is not “0” (step S110-2-5 = NO), the normal state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-2-6)
In step S110-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “02” as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the values relating to the state numbers of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S110-2-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-7.

(Step S110-2-7)
In step S110-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state distribution process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 selects one of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 18) provided in the main ROM 302. The process of determining is performed. Then, when the process of step S110-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-8.

(Step S110-2-8)
In step S110-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state storage process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 with information related to any of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C determined by the process of step S110-2-7. A process of storing in the ART ready state storage area is performed. Further, this information is transmitted to the effect ART preparation state storage area of the sub RAM 405 via the I / F circuit 305. When the process of step S110-2-8 ends, the normal state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(ART preparation status processing)
Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing.

(Step S110-4-1)
In step S <b> 110-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. And when it determines with it being ART ready state A (step S110-4-1 = YES), it transfers to a process to step S110-4-2, and when it determines with not being ART ready state A. (Step S110-4-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-4-5.

(Step S110-4-2)
In step S110-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state A promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19A) and information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. Then, when the process of step S110-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-3.

(Step S110-4-3)
In step S <b> 110-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C is determined. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S110-4-3. . If it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C is determined (step S110-4-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-4. If it is determined that the transition to the ART ready state B or the ART ready state C has not been determined (step S110-4-3 = NO), the ART ready state processing subroutine is terminated, and the main loop The process proceeds to step S111 in the process.

(Step S110-4-4)
In step S110-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 uses the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 as the migration destination ART preparation determined by the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S110-4-2. A flag indicating that the information has been upgraded to ART ready state B or a flag indicating that it has been promoted to ART ready state C in the promoted flag storage area of sub-RAM 405 via I / F circuit 305. Process to write. When the process of step S110-4-4 ends, the ART preparation state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-5)
In step S110-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is in the ART preparation state B. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state B (step S110-4-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4-6, and it is determined that the state is not the ART preparation state B. If YES (step S110-4-5 = NO), the ART preparation state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-6)
In step S110-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a promotion lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state B promotion lottery table (see FIG. 19B) and information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. Then, when the process of step S110-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-7.

(Step S110-4-7)
In step S110-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART preparation state C is determined. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART preparation state C is determined as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S110-4-6. If it is determined that it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state C (step S110-4-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-8 and shifts to the ART preparation state C. If it is determined that this has not been determined (step S110-4-7 = NO), the ART preparation state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-8)
In step S110-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state update process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 uses the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 as the migration destination ART preparation determined by the lottery by the promotion lottery process in step S110-4-6. In addition to updating the information related to the state, a process for writing a flag indicating that the state has been promoted to the ART preparation state C is performed in the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405 via the I / F circuit 305. When the process of step S110-4-8 ends, the ART preparation state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(ART status processing)
Next, the ART state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 shows a subroutine for the ART state processing.

(Step S110-5-1)
In step S110-5-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-5-1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S110-5-2.

(Step S110-5-2)
In step S110-5-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter has become “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter by the process of step S110-5-1. Perform the process. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S110-5-2 = YES), the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (step S110-5-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5-3.

(Step S110-5-3)
In step S110-5-3, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the lottery number of games that can be played in the ART state based on the added game number determination table (see FIG. 20) and information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. I do. The main CPU 301 adds the number of games won by lottery to the value stored in the lottery game number storage area of the main RAM 303 on the ART. Then, when the process of step S110-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-4.

(Step S110-5-4)
In step S110-5-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number addition lottery is won in the ART game number addition lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number addition lottery is won as a result of the lottery process by the ART game number addition lottery process in step S110-5-3. Here, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of ART games, the main CPU 301 does not determine “0” as the number of added games, that is, determines the number of games of “10” or more as the number of added games. In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. Next, the main CPU 301 writes the selected ART game added game number in the ART game added game number counter of the sub RAM 405 via the I / F circuit 305. If it is determined that the lottery with the number of ART games is won (step S110-5-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-5, and the lottery with the number of ART games is not won. (Step S110-5-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5-6.

(Step S110-5-5)
In step S110-5-5, the main CPU 301 performs a sign effect game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 draws the number of games for which the predecessor effect is to be continued after winning the lottery by adding the ART game number based on the predecessor effect game number determination table provided in the main ROM 302 (see FIG. 23). To decide. The number of precursor effect games to continue the determined precursor effect is added to / corrected in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 as well as stored in the precursor effect game number counter of the main RAM 303. And transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S110-5-5 is completed, the process proceeds to step S110-5-6.

(Step S110-5-6)
In step S110-5-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the indication effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-5-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-7.

(Step S110-5-7)
In step S110-5-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of indication effect games is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the precursor effect game number counter has become “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the predictor effect game number counter in the process of step S110-5-6. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the value of the sign effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-5-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-8, where the sign effect game number counter is set. If it is determined that the value is not “0” (step S110-5-7 = NO), the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-5-8)
In step S110-5-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART game number addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding the value stored in the lottery game number storage area in the main RAM 303 to the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the process of adding the number of ART games is performed after the end of the precursor effect, but the number of ART games may be added when the player wins the ART game number without waiting for the end of the precursor effect. When the process of step S110-5-8 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S111 in FIG. 26 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 34 shows a subroutine for reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a minimum one game time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the timer counter set by the process of step S111-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. When it is determined that the minimum one game time has elapsed (step S111-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S111-2, and when it is determined that the minimum one game time has not elapsed. (Step S111-1 = NO), the process of step S111-1 is repeatedly executed until the minimum one game time elapses.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 does not spend less than the minimum one game time from the process of step S111-2 in the current game to the process of step S111-2 in the next game in order to suppress gambling for the game. As described above, a process of setting the minimum one game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum one game time is about 4.1 seconds. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a constant speed rotation waiting time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a waiting time until the rotation speed of the reel 17 reaches a constant speed. Then, when the process of step S111-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-4.

(Step S111-4)
In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub-control board 400, the reel rotation start command is sent to the effect of the main RAM 303. To set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of step S109-4 ends, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 35, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation processing.

(Step S114-1)
In step S <b> 114-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the stop button is pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. If it is determined that the stop button has been pressed (step S114-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S114-2, and if it is determined that the stop button has not been pressed (step S114). −1 = NO), the reel rotation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Step S114-2)
In step S114-2, the main CPU 301 performs a pressing reference position acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the pressing reference position based on the target reel 17 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the pressing reference position storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S114-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-3.

(Step S114-3)
In step S114-3, the main CPU 301 performs a sliding frame number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is based on a sliding frame number determination table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. To obtain the number of sliding frames. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” frames to “4” frames as the number of sliding frames. Then, when the process of step S114-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-4.

(Step S114-4)
In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S114-2 and the number of sliding symbols acquired by the process of step S114-3. When the process of step S114-4 is completed, the subroutine of the reel rotation process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, the display determination process performed by the process of step S117 of FIG. 26 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S117-1)
In step S117-1, 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 S117-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2.

(Step S117-2)
In step S117-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not an abnormality is detected by the display determination error detection processing in step S117-1. If it is determined that a display determination error has been detected (step S117-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-3, and if it is determined that a display determination error has not been detected ( Step S117-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-5.

(Step S117-3)
In step S117-3, 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 S117-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4.

(Step S117-4)
In step S117-4, 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 S117-2 (step S117-2 = YES), the main CPU 301 enters a winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery process. Since the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line, a display determination error detection process is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of step S117-4 ends, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S117-5)
In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing 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 replay is being displayed (step S117-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-6, and if it is determined that the regame is not being displayed (step S117). -5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-7.

(Step S117-6)
In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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 S117-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-7)
In step S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that the winning symbol is displayed (step S117-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-8, and when it is determined that the winning symbol is not displayed (step S117). −7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-8)
In step S117-8, 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 S117-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-9)
In step S117-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400, and performs a display determination command set process described later. The display determination command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10.

(Step S117-10)
In step S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs display determination command setting processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs various processes based on information included in the set display determination command. When the process of step S117-10 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Processing when the display judgment command is set)
Next, the display determination command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a view showing a subroutine of processing at the time of display determination command reception.

(Step S117-10-1)
In step S117-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a red 7 replay, a blue 7 replay, or a follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the symbol related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-9. The process of determining whether or not the combination is displayed on the active line is performed. If it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S117-10-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2, and red 7 replay, blue is displayed. If it is determined that 7 replays and follow replays are not displayed (step S117-10-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-3.

(Step S117-10-2)
In step S117-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs red / blue 7 / follow replay display processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the ART game number counter provided in the ART preparation state storage area based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. I do. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2 is completed, the display determination command setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-3)
In step S117-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a bell is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to the bell on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-9. A process of determining whether or not has been performed is performed. When it is determined that the bell is displayed (step S117-10-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4, and when it is determined that the bell is not displayed ( The process proceeds to step S117-10-3 = NO) and step S117-10-5. Here, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line. However, in the case where the bell replay is further defined as a specific small role related to the winning history production, the symbol related to the bell is determined. You may determine whether the combination or the symbol combination which concerns on a bell replay was displayed on the effective line.

(Step S117-10-4)
In step S117-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs bell display processing 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 history display. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4 is completed, the subroutine of the display determination command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-5)
In step S117-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to the blank on the active line based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S116-9. A process of determining whether or not has been performed is performed. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S117-10-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-6, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed ( Step S117-10-5 = NO), the display determination command setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-6)
In step S117-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs blank display processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state. Then, when the process of step S117-10-6 is completed, the subroutine of the display determination command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Red 7 / Blue 7 / Follow replay display process)
Next, based on FIG. 38, the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine of red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing.

(Step S117-10-2-1)
In step S117-10-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “01”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “01” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state number is “01” (step S117-10-2-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-2, and the state number is “01”. If it is determined that it is not (step S3117-10-2-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-5.

(Step S117-10-2-2)
In step S117-10-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “04”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “04” based on the information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. If it is determined that the winning area is “04” (step S117-10-2-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-3, and the winning area is “04”. If it is determined that this is not the case (step 117-10-2-2 = NO), the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and the process goes to step S118 of the main loop processing on the main control board. Migrate processing.

(Step S117-10-2-3)
In step S117-10-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-4.

(Step S117-10-2-4)
In step S117-10-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-10-2-4 is completed, the subroutine of the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-2-5)
In step S117-10-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “02” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S117-10-2-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-6, and the state number is “02”. If not (step 117-10-2-5 = NO), the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop processing on the main control board. To migrate.

(Step S117-10-2-6)
In step S <b> 117-10-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is in effect. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state A (step S117-10-2-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-7, and it is determined that the state is not the ART preparation state A. If so (step S117-10-2-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-9.

(Step S117-10-2-7)
In step S117-10-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-8.

(Step S117-10-2-8)
In step S117-10-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-8 is completed, the subroutine for the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-2-9)
In step S <b> 117-10-2-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is based on a value stored in an ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state is the ART preparation state B (step S117-10-2-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-10, and it is determined that the state is not the ART preparation state B. If so (step S117-10-2-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-12.

(Step S117-10-2-10)
In step S117-10-2-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-11.

(Step S117-10-2-11)
In step S117-10-2-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART game number counter to “100”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “100” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-10-2-11 is completed, the subroutine of the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-2-12)
In step S117-10-2-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “03” as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S117-10-2-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-2-13.

(Step S117-10-2-13)
In step S117-10-2-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “200” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S117-10-2-13 is completed, the subroutine for red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Bell display processing)
Next, the bell display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of bell display processing.

(Step S117-10-4-1)
In step S117-10-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “03” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S117-10-4-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-2, and the state number is “03”. If it is determined that it is not (step S117-10-4-1 = NO), the bell display time process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-4-2)
In step S117-10-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the history information related to the winning history display. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sequentially stores history information when a predetermined number of history information is not stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303, and the history information is stored in the display history storage area. Information related to the winning history mode that is managed in the order in which the game was executed, discarding the information related to the winning history mode of the oldest game among the history information stored in the display history storage area Finally, information related to the winning history mode corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the bell displayed on the active line is added. At the same time, the main CPU 301 stores the same information as the history information stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303 as a display history command including the history information in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-3.

  Here, the relationship between the combination of symbols displayed on the active line and the history information will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, a combination of symbols displaying a common winning history mode is a combination of symbols to be paid out, and is a combination of symbols related to a bell as shown in FIGS. Specifically, when a combination of symbols related to the push order bells 01 to 03 is displayed on the active line as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the symbol related to the common bell 01 as shown in FIG. 48 (b). When the combination of symbols is displayed on the effective line, as shown in FIG. 48C, the common winning history mode is displayed when the combination of symbols related to the common bell 02 is displayed on the effective line. The winning history mode is stored as history information in the display history storage area and the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in the order in which the game was executed. For example, “11” is stored as the history information related to the common winning history mode. When a combination other than the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line, for example, “00” is stored as the history information. Then, the history information is stored in the display history storage area and the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in association with the order in which the games are executed for a predetermined number of games. As described above, in addition to the case where the combination of symbols related to the push order bells 01 to 03 as shown in FIG. 48 (a) is displayed on the active line, as shown in FIGS. 48 (b) and 48 (c). When the symbol combination related to the common bell 01, which is the middle bell, is displayed, or when the symbol combination related to the common bell 02, which is the right-up bell, is displayed, or in any case, the common combination is displayed. Are displayed as part of the winning history display. Note that, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), even when a combination of symbols related to the normal replay 02, which is a bell replay, is displayed, the common winning history mode may be displayed as part of the winning history display. . Further, when the symbol combination related to the common bell 01, the common bell 02 or the normal replay 02 is displayed, the winning history mode different from the winning history mode when the symbol combination related to the push order bells 01 to 03 is displayed. May be displayed. At this time, for example, “10” is stored in the display history storage area and the transmission transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 as the history information related to the winning history mode different from the winning history mode when the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed. Is done. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 49, for example, when the history information is “11”, a bell animation is displayed as the winning history mode, and when the history information is “10”, a star is displayed as the winning history mode. Is displayed.

(Step S117-10-4-3)
In step S117-10-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining a winning history display. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads the updated history information stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303, and history information corresponding to the winning history display stored in the history addition lottery table illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the above. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-4.

(Step S117-10-4-4)
In step S117-10-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of confirming whether or not a determination condition for adding the number of ART games and satisfying the determination condition is satisfied as a result of the determination in step S117-10-4-3. . Specifically, in step S117-10-4-3, the main CPU 301 stores the updated history information stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303 in the history addition lottery table illustrated in FIG. If it matches any of the history information corresponding to the winning history display, it is determined that the determination condition is satisfied. For example, when the history information stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303 is “11”, “11”, “11”, “11”, “11”, the history information is added to the history addition lottery table of FIG. Since it is in agreement with the “continuous 5 games” in the winning history display state, it is determined that the determination condition is satisfied. When the history information stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303 is “00”, “11”, “11”, “11”, “11”, the history information is added to the history addition lottery table of FIG. Since it is consistent with the “continuous 4 games” in the winning history display state, it is determined that the determination condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the determination condition is satisfied (step S117-10-4-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-5, and if it is determined that the determination condition is not satisfied ( Step S117-10-4-4 = NO) The bell display subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to Step S118 of the main loop process on the main control board.

(Step S117-10-4-5)
In step S117-10-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process by adding the number of ART games. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first performs lottery drawing for the number of ART games using the updated history information stored in the display history storage area of the main RAM 303 and the history addition lottery table illustrated in FIG. Whether or not to draw. In the lottery to determine whether or not to perform the lottery with the number of ART games, it is won that the lottery with the number of ART games is selected with a probability determined according to the winning history display specified in the history additional lottery table. For example, when “11” or “10” is acquired continuously over 5 games as history information, or when “10” is acquired continuously over 3 games as history information, the number of ART games The extra lottery wins 100%. In addition, when “11” or “10” is continuously acquired over three games as history information, the lottery with an additional number of ART games is won with a probability of 50%. If it is elected to perform the lottery with the number of ART games, the main CPU 301 next performs the lottery with the number of ART games for determining the number of games to be added based on the number-of-additions game determination table of FIG. In the history addition lottery table shown in FIG. 21, the combination of symbols related to the push bells 01 to 03 is displayed on the active line and the combination of symbols related to the common bell 01 which is the middle bell is displayed. In the case where the combination of symbols related to the common bell 02 which is a right-up bell is displayed, the case where the winning history mode corresponding to each is displayed is described as an example. When is displayed on the active line, a table in which a common winning history mode is displayed may be used. Conversely, when a combination of symbols related to the push order bells 01 to 03 is displayed, when a combination of symbols related to the common bell 01 that is the middle bell is displayed, and when related to the common bell 02 that is a right-up bell Even when a combination of symbols other than the case where the combination is displayed is displayed on the active line, a common or different winning history mode may be displayed. Moreover, although the case where the winning history for 5 games is displayed has been described as an example in the present embodiment, it may be 4 games or less, or 6 games or more. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-6.

(Step S117-10-4-6)
In step S117-10-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number is added and the lottery is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery by adding the number of ART games is won as a result of the lottery process by adding the number of ART games in step SS117-10-4-5. Here, as a result of performing the lottery process for adding the number of ART games, the main CPU 301 does not determine “0” as the number of added games, that is, determines the number of games of “10” or more as the number of added games. In such a case, it is determined that the lottery is won by adding the number of ART games. Next, the main CPU 301 writes the selected ART game added game number in the ART game added game number counter of the sub RAM 405 via the I / F circuit 305. If it is determined that the lottery with the number of ART games is won (step S117-10-4-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-7, and the number of ART games is added to the lottery. If it is determined that it has not been won (step S117-10-4-6 = NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-8.

(Step S117-10-4-7)
In step S117-10-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a precursor effect game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 draws the number of games for which the predecessor effect is to be continued after winning the lottery by adding the ART game number based on the predecessor effect game number determination table provided in the main ROM 302 (see FIG. 23). To decide. The number of precursor effect games to continue the determined precursor effect is added to / corrected in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 as well as stored in the precursor effect game number counter of the main RAM 303. And transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-8.

(Step S117-10-4-8)
In step S117-10-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the indication effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-10-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-9.

(Step S117-10-4-9)
In step S117-10-4-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of indication effect games is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter by the process of step S117-10-4-8, and as a result, whether or not the value of the precursor effect game number counter becomes “0”. The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that the value of the precursor effect game number counter is “0” (step S117-10-4-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-4-10, and the precursor is If it is determined that the value of the effect game number counter is not “0” (step S117-10-4-9 = NO), the bell display time processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 in the main loop processing. Transition.

(Step S117-10-4-10)
In step S117-10-4-10, the main CPU 301 performs an ART game number addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the value of the ART added game number won by the ART game number added lottery process of step S117-10-4-5 to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. Here, the process of adding the number of ART games is performed after the end of the precursor effect, but the number of ART games may be added when the player wins the ART game number without waiting for the end of the precursor effect. When the process of step S117-10-4-10 is completed, the bell display subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the contents of the winning history effect are used to trigger the lottery by adding the number of ART games, but the transition to a state advantageous to other players, such as the transition to the ART state. The contents of the winning history effect may be used as an opportunity for the player to receive a privilege such as a transition to an arbitrary state advantageous to the player. When using the contents of the winning history effect as an opportunity to shift to the ART state, the winning history mode displayed when winning a specific winning combination in the ART gaming state and the specific winning combination other than in the ART gaming state The winning history mode displayed when winning a prize may be different, but the winning history displayed when winning a specific winning combination both in the ART gaming state and in a state other than the ART gaming state. The aspect may be common. In the case of common, the winning history display is continued even when in the ART gaming state, from the time other than the ART gaming state, and the winning history display that is triggered by the ART addition lottery is continued from the time other than the ART gaming state. It can also be set as the structure judged by.

(Blank display processing)
Next, the blank display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 shows a subroutine for blank display processing.

(Step S117-10-6-1)
In step S117-10-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number “03” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S117-10-6-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-6-2, and the state number is “03”. If it is determined that it is not (Step S117-10-6-1 = NO), the subroutine for blank display processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to Step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S117-10-6-2)
In step S117-10-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S117-10-6-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S117-10-6-3 to display the ART game. If it is determined that the value of the number counter is not “0” (step S117-10-6-2 = NO), the blank display time processing subroutine is terminated, and the main loop processing step S118 in the main control board is completed. The process is transferred to.

(Step S117-10-6-3)
In step S117-10-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “01” as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. Then, when the process of step S117-10-6-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10-6-4.

(Step S117-10-6-4)
In step S117-10-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines and determines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state based on the ART preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 17) provided in the main ROM 302. Within the range of the number of games played, control is performed to determine the number of games until the transition to the ART ready state by lottery. Then, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing the number of games until the determined ART preparation state is shifted to the ART preparation state transition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S117-10-6-4 is completed, the blank display time process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 41, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S119 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S119-1)
In step S119-1, 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 S119-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-2. If it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (step S119-1). = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-4.

(Step S119-2)
In step S119-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S119-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-3. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S119-2). = NO), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-3)
In step S119-3, 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 S119-3 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-4)
In step S119-4, 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. If it is determined that the game is in the RT1 gaming state (step S119-4 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-5, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT1 gaming state (step S119-4). = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-9.

(Step S119-5)
In step S119-5, 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. When it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S119-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-6, and when it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed (step S119). -5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-7.

(Step S119-6)
In step S119-6, 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 S119-6 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-7)
In step S119-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the blue 7 replay or the 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 S119-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-8, and it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is not displayed. If it is (step S119-7 = NO), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-8)
In step S119-8, 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 S119-8 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-9)
In step S119-9, 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. If it is determined that the game is in the RT2 gaming state (step S119-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-10. If it is determined that the game is not in the RT2 gaming state (step S118-9). = NO), the process proceeds to step S118-14.

(Step S119-10)
In step S119-10, 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 S119-10 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-11, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S119-10). = NO), the process proceeds to step S119-12.

(Step S119-11)
In step S119-11, 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. When the process of step S119-11 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-12)
In step S119-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether one of red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any combination of symbols among red 7 replay, blue 7 replay and follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed (step S119-12 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-13, and red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, Alternatively, if it is determined that the follow replay is not displayed (step S119-12 = NO), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-13)
In step S119-13, 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. Then, when the process of step S119-13 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-14)
In step S119-14, 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 S119-14 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-15, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S119-14). = NO), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-15)
In step S119-15, 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 S119-15 is completed, the subroutine for the game state transition process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

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

(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 amplifier control based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. A process of outputting sound from the speakers 34 and 35 through the substrate 440 is performed. 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 produces an effect based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored in accordance with the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 are controlled via the control board 410. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs the effect control board 410 based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect determination process described later or the effect content determined by the effect determination process of the main control board 300. Then, the rendering device 44 is controlled via the drive board 43. 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 produces an effect based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored in accordance with the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The liquid crystal display device 46 is controlled via the control substrate 410 and the general-purpose substrate 45. 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. 44 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. 45 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 the 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 an effect determination process at the time of 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 effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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 effect determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of effects based on the information included in the received reel rotation start acceptance command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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 an effect determination process upon reception of a reel rotation start command. 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 effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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 an effect determination process upon reception of a reel stop command. 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 effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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. If it is determined that an error command has been received (step S302-3-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-10, and if it is determined that no error command has been received. (Step S302-3-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-11.

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

(Step S302-3-10)
In Step S302-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process at the time of error command reception. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content based on the information included in the received error command. As a result of the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the error has been detected on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the effect content, or the audio data output when the error is detected by the speakers 34,. The control which determines the production output from 35 is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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 an effect determination process upon display determination command reception, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect when winning or the like is established based on the information included in the received display determination command. When the process of step S302-3-12 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs 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 effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. 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.

(Determination processing when receiving reel rotation start acceptance command)
Next, based on FIG. 46, the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command will be described. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command.

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

(Step S302-3-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process for a normal state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 24A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process in step S302. Based on this, processing for determining the production contents is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Here, when the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter included in the reel rotation start acceptance command received by the sub-control board 400 is 0, the precursor effect can be determined as the effect content. The precursor effect is an effect that is performed during a predetermined game after the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter becomes 0, and the game state is shifted to the ART ready state after the precursor effect is completed. The number of games in which effects are continued is the number of games determined in step S110-2-3 in FIG. 31 and included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, a sign effect game number counter is provided in the sub RAM 405, and the number of games included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is stored in the sign effect game number counter. In each game in which the sign effect is performed, the sign effect game number counter is decreased by “1”, and the sign effect is performed until the value of the sign effect game number counter becomes “0”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-2 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-3-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S302-3-4-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4, and the state number is “02”. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-4-3 = NO), it is determined that the state number is “03” and the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4)
In step S302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the ART preparation state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the ART ready state A, the ART ready state B, or the ART based on the value stored in the effect ART ready state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Processing for determining whether the state is the preparation state C is performed. At the same time, the sub CPU 402 reads the flag in the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405 in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B, and performs the ART preparation state by the promotion lottery in the above-described ART preparation state processing. B or a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART ready state C is performed.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 402 converts the ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 24B) provided in the sub ROM 404 and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on this, the case where the promotion is determined in the ART preparation state A, the case where the promotion is not determined in the ART preparation state B, and the production content in the ART preparation state C are determined. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is ended, and the processing is shifted to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5)
In step S302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the ART state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 has information related to the winning area stored by the ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 24C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed.

  Further, the sub CPU 402 reads the value of the ART game added game number counter in the sub RAM 405, and when the value is “10” or more, determines the effect related to adding the ART game number. The sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effects based on the ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 24C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the value of the ART game added game number counter in the sub RAM 405. . For example, one or more effects NO. If the value of the ART game added game number counter is smaller than “10”, the effect is not performed and the content of the effect is determined by lottery according to the value. Here, when the number of ART games is added and the lottery is won, the sign production may be determined as the production content. The sign effect is an effect that is performed during a predetermined game after winning the extra lottery, and the number of games for which the effect is continued is determined in step S110-5-5 in FIG. The number of games included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the data storage area. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-4-5 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Determination processing when receiving display judgment command)
Next, based on FIG. 47, the display determination command reception effect determination process will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the display determination command reception effect determination process.

(Step S302-3-12-1)
In Step S302-3-12-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining an effect such as winning. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the content of the effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, the stop operation order, and the like. I do. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-2.

(Step S302-3-12-2)
In step S302-3-12-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for confirming history information. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing of reading history information included in the display history command in order to perform a winning history effect. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-3.

(Step S302-3-12-3)
In step S302-3-12-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining a winning history display corresponding to the read history information. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 first determines whether the history information about one game before to five games before confirmed in step S302-3-12-2 is “11” or “10”, respectively. Check if it is other than Then, as five winning history modes from one game before to five games before, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 49, an animation of “bell” is displayed corresponding to the history information “11”, and the history information Decides to display a “star” animation corresponding to “10”. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-3 ends, the display determination command reception effect determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Winning history production)
Next, an example of a winning history effect will be described based on FIG. The winning history effect is an effect determined in step S302-3-12-3 of the display determination command reception effect determination process shown in FIG. The winning history display in the winning history effect is a configuration in which five winning history modes from one game before to five games before are displayed from the right.

  For example, the history information from the previous game to the previous five games in the winning history display state of the consecutive five games illustrated in FIG. 21 is “11”, “11”, “11”, “11”, “11” in order. "", Five animations of "Bell" are displayed as the winning history display as shown in FIG. Similarly, history information from the previous game to the previous five games in the winning history display state of the consecutive four games illustrated in FIG. 21 is “11”, “11”, “10”, “11”, “ In the case of “00”, as shown in FIG. 49B, as the winning history display, from the left, there are two “bell” animations, one “star” animation, and one “bell” animation. A blank is displayed at the right end. Similarly, the history information from the previous game to the previous five games in the winning history display state of the three consecutive star games illustrated in FIG. 21 is “10”, “10”, “10”, “00”, In the case of “00”, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), as the winning history display, three “star” animations are displayed from the left, and the two right places are blank. Similarly, as the history information that is not defined in FIG. 21 and is not subjected to the extra lottery, the history information from the previous game to the previous five games is “11”, “00”, “00”, “ In the case of “00” and “11”, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), “bell” animation from the left, three blanks, and “bell” animation are displayed as the winning history display.

  In addition, when performing a winning history effect, a winning sound according to the latest winning history mode can be generated. At this time, the same winning sound may be generated if the winning history mode is common, or different winning sounds may be generated depending on the combination of displayed symbols, even if the winning history mode is common. good.

  As described above, when the symbol combination related to the normal replay 02 of the winning area 10 is displayed, when the symbol combination related to the push order bells 01 to 03 of the winning areas 11 to 13 is displayed, and from the winning area 14 to When a combination of symbols related to 15 common bells 01 to 02 is displayed, a common winning history mode can be displayed in the winning history effect. At this time, even if the winning history mode is common, a plurality of types of winning sounds can be set according to the displayed symbol combination. For example, the winning sound when the symbol combination related to the normal replay 02 in the winning area 10 is displayed is the winning sound A, and the symbol combination related to the push order bells 01 to 03 in the winning areas 11 to 13 is displayed. The winning sound when the combination of symbols related to the common bells 01 to 02 in the winning areas 14 to 15 is displayed is the common winning sound C.

  In this way, by performing the winning history effect and generating the winning sound, it is possible to more reliably confirm the state of winning a specific combination by the winning history effect. Furthermore, by making the winning sound different according to the displayed symbol combination, the predictability satisfying the determination condition is increased, and it is also recognized by hearing that the payout, replay, etc. have been acquired, making it more interesting. And improve the motivation to continue the game.

  In addition, the aspect which makes a different winning sound is not restricted above, and when a combination of symbols related to the common bells 01 to 02 in the winning areas 14 to 15 is displayed, different winning sounds may be used. Alternatively, the winning sound may be made common when the symbol combination related to the normal replay 02 in the winning area 10 is displayed and when the symbol combination related to the common bells 01 to 02 in the winning areas 14 to 15 is displayed. .

(Setting suggestion production)
Next, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  The setting suggestion effect is an effect indicating with some probability what value the current setting value of the gaming machine is. The set value can be set between “1” to “6”, and is a more advantageous setting for the player as the number increases. A plurality of effect images are prepared for the setting suggestion effect, and the effect image can be selected and displayed according to the set value. For example, an effect image indicating that the setting value is “4” to “6” and an effect image indicating that the setting value is “1” to “3” are prepared, and any one of them is set according to the setting value. An effect image is displayed as a setting suggestion effect. Further, a high setting effect image indicating that the setting value is a high setting of “5” or “6” and a normal effect image that can be displayed when the setting value is “1” to “6”. When the high setting effect image is displayed, it is possible to perform a setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting value is high. In addition, the effect image may be displayed only in the case of the corresponding setting value, but the effect image is displayed with a certain probability in the case of the corresponding setting value, and other effect images are displayed in the remaining cases. You may be made to do. When an effect image corresponding to the set value is displayed with a certain probability, an effect image that may be a higher setting is displayed, so that a higher setting is expected with a certain probability, and more games Can be improved. In addition, not only two types of effect images are prepared for the setting suggestion effect, but also three or more effect images corresponding to the set values are prepared and displayed according to the set values. Furthermore, in addition to a setting that is more advantageous for the player as the set value becomes larger, depending on the set value, for example, the characteristics of the game may vary depending on whether the set value is an odd number or an even number. . For example, when the set value is an odd number, it is easy to win the transition to the ART state, but the duration of the ART state is relatively short, and when the set value is an even number, the ART value is compared to when the set value is an odd number. Although it is difficult to win the transition to the state, the setting may be made such that the duration of the ART state becomes longer than when the set value is an odd number. In such a case, the setting suggestion effect may be performed with different effect images depending on whether the set value is an even number or an odd number.

  The timing for performing the setting suggestion effect is performed as a background image of a result display at the end of a bonus or ART, or as a background image in a normal game or an image inserted at an arbitrary timing in a normal state. Can do.

  In the following, based on FIG. 50, a setting suggestion effect in which two types of effect images are prepared, when the set value is an even number and when the set value is other than “1” or “2”, is displayed as a background image of the result display. An example of this will be described.

  In the result display, when the bonus or ART ends, the number of games in which the bonus or ART continues, the number of medals paid out during that time, and the like are displayed. In the example of FIG. 50, a setting suggestion effect is implemented by displaying an effect image corresponding to a set value as a background image of the result display. When the set value is an even number, as a result display when the bonus or ART ends, as shown in FIG. 50A, an effect image corresponding to the even set value is displayed as a background image and continued. A setting suggestion effect is displayed in which the number of games played and the number of payouts are displayed. Further, when the set value is other than “1” or “2”, as a result display when the bonus or ART ends, as shown in FIG. 50B, the set value is “1” or “2”. An effect image corresponding to a case other than the above is displayed as a background image, and a setting suggestion effect is displayed in which the number of continued games and the number of payouts are displayed. Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the set value is suggested with a certain probability according to the number of persons displayed in the setting suggestion effect.

  As described above, by performing the setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 50A, the player senses that the game is expected by detecting that the setting value is an even number or expecting the possibility. Since it can hold, gameability is improved more. In addition, by performing the setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 50B, the player can predict that the setting value is other than “1” or “2” and the setting value is not low, A sense of expectation for the game is increased, and the gameability is further improved.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART state)
Next, an 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. 51, 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, the sub CPU 402 performs the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in the ART state 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> 302-2. Display the order of.

  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 on the liquid crystal display device 46 the order of the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c constitute the reel of the present application.

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

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

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the main control board 300 which performs an internal lottery process comprises the internal winning combination determination means of this application.

  In the present embodiment, the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, the reel control board 100 that controls the stepping motors 101, 102, 103, and the main CPU 301 constitute the symbol variation means of the present application.

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

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

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 46 which concerns on execution of an effect process comprises the winning history display means of this application.

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

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols including the first symbol are arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces;
A symbol display means configured to display a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface of the plurality of reels in the symbol display region;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the start operation detected by the player by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols by rotating the plurality of reels based on the start operation detected by the player by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and detecting a stop operation by a player;
Based on the fact that the stop operation by the player has been detected by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol varying means Stop control means for performing,
A winning history display means for displaying a winning history mode corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display means on the effect display means over a plurality of games including the game that triggered the display of the winning history mode; ,
A symbol combination related to a first specific combination that allows the first symbols to be displayed together on a first line including any one of the predetermined number of symbol display regions is displayed. If a, the winning history and if symbol combination according to the second specific role that allows the display of the first symbol is aligned in the second line different from the first line is displayed the The first winning history mode common to the display means is displayed,
A second prize different from the first prize history mode when the first symbols are displayed together on a third line different from the first line and the second line with a specific performance. The history mode can be displayed,
A game capable of giving a privilege advantageous to the player when either the first winning history mode or the second winning history mode is continuously displayed on the winning history display means. Machine.