JP6379136B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique that can update game information as the game progresses and display the game information is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration capable of calculating the payout rate. With the configuration described above, the payout rate is updated according to the progress of the game, and the current value of the payout rate can be displayed on the display of the hall management computer provided outside the gaming machine.

JP 2002-66096 A

  However, in the above configuration, there has been a case where a fraudulent act in which a fraudulent device is interposed between the gaming machine and the hall management computer becomes a problem. With the above unauthorized device, for example, even if the game information (game play rate) of the gaming machine is an abnormal numerical value, it is possible to display a normal numerical value illegally on the display of the hall management computer. is there. In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to suppress the above-described fraud.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention controls the progress of the game , determines any of a plurality of setting values, and determines a predetermined lottery with a probability corresponding to the determined setting value. The first total number that is the total number of all game media that can be executed according to the progress of the game and the total number of game media that are granted when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the progress of the game Game control means capable of storing and updating a certain second total number and a third total number that is the total number of game media given when a specific condition including a predetermined condition is established in the progress of the game, and various types of identification information A first display means capable of displaying, a second display means capable of displaying various numerical information, a game control means, a first display means, and a specific board on which the second display means is mounted, The identification information displayed by one display means includes the first identification. Different information, second identification information, third identification information, fourth identification information, and fifth identification information are included, and the game control means has a total game period from the first game to the present When the first period length has been reached, the second total number of the first period length in the specific period in the period in which the first identification information is displayed on the first display means is the second ratio of the first total number in the specific period. When the total game period has not reached the first period length, the second display means displays the ratio of the second total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period, 2 When the total game period has reached the first period length in the period in which the identification information is displayed on the first display means, the second display indicates the ratio of the third total number in the specific period to the first total number in the specific period. Display on the means, When the game period has not reached the first period length, the second display means displays the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period, and the third identification information is the first display means. In the period in which the second total number in the total game period occupies the first total number in the total game period is displayed on the second display means, and the fourth identification information is displayed in the first display means. The second display means displays the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period, and the first display means is configured to display the first game length when the total game period has reached the first period length. 1 identification information and 2nd identification information are displayed in the 1st display mode, and when the total game period has not reached the 1st period length, the 1st identification information and the 2nd identification information are displayed in the 2nd display mode The total game period is longer than the first period length If it reached 2 period length, and a third identification information and the fourth identification information displayed in the first display mode, when the total game time has not reached the second period length, the third identification information and the fourth identification Information is displayed in the second display mode, and the second display means is a ratio of the second total number in the specific period to the first total number in the specific period in the period in which the first identification information is displayed in the first display mode. Is less than the first threshold, the numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode, and if it is greater than or equal to the first threshold, the numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode. In the period in which the identification information is displayed in the second display mode, when the ratio of the second total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period is less than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed. If it is displayed in the first display mode and is above the first threshold, the discount In the period in which the numerical information corresponding to the event is displayed in the second display mode and the second identification information is displayed in the first display mode, the ratio of the third total number in the specific period to the first total number in the specific period is: When the value is less than the second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode. When the value is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, numerical value information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode In the period in which the second identification information is displayed in the second display mode, when the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period is less than the second threshold, the ratio is determined. When the numerical information is displayed in the first display mode and is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, the numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode, and the third identification information is displayed in the period in which the third identification information is displayed. 2 totals during the total game period Percentage of the first total number, of less than the first threshold value, the numerical value information corresponding to the ratio displayed in the first display manner, if more than the first threshold value, the numerical value information corresponding to the proportion second display form If the ratio of the third total number in the total gaming period to the first total number in the total gaming period is less than the second threshold in the period in which the fourth identification information is displayed, numerical information corresponding to the ratio Is displayed in the first display mode, and when it is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode, and the fifth identification information is a game control means in a specific game state advantageous to the player. Corresponding to the specific game information that can be updated when the game shifts, the game control means can shift to the specific game state according to the progress of the game, regardless of the setting value determined by the game control means. If not, the fifth identification information is displayed on the first display means. In the period to be displayed, it is capable of displaying non-mounted information different from the numerical information indicating the size of a particular game information to the second display means.

  Temporarily, a board on which the game control means is mounted (hereinafter referred to as “first board”) and a board on which the first display means and second display means are mounted (hereinafter referred to as “second board”) are separately provided, and the second display means In order to display game information (various proportions), a comparison is assumed in which a signal capable of specifying game information is transmitted from the first board to the second board. In the above comparison, a fraudulent act in which a fraudulent device is interposed between the first board and the second board and a signal for displaying game information different from the actual one is transmitted to the second board becomes a problem.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the second display means for displaying game information is mounted on the same board (specific board) as the game control means for updating the game information. Therefore, the above-described fraud is suppressed as compared with the proportionality.

  Moreover, according to the structure of this invention, the magnitude | size of 1st identification information, 2nd identification information, 3rd identification information, and 4th identification information can be displayed. According to the above configuration, the ratio of the second total number to the first total number and the ratio of the third total number to the first total number in both the first specific period and the second specific period can be confirmed. That is, based on both the above ratios (game information) in the first specific period and the above ratios in the second specific period, it can be determined whether or not each ratio is an appropriate numerical value. Therefore, for example, it is possible to make a highly accurate determination as compared with the case where the suitability is determined based only on each ratio in the first specific period.

  According to the present invention, an illegal act of displaying game information different from the actual game is suppressed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows each symbol arranged in each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol display area. It is a figure for demonstrating a main control board. It is a figure for demonstrating a substrate case. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a symbol code table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning area lottery table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination determination table. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning combination rule table. It is a figure for demonstrating the replay which stops in each stop operation order. It is a figure for demonstrating the bell stopped in each stop operation order. It is a conceptual diagram of a transfer symbol prescription table. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each command transmitted from the main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a rotation production | presentation determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating each storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the numerical value memorize | stored in each ring buffer. It is a figure for demonstrating each ratio storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating each display information. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of ratio information. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of identification information. It is a conceptual diagram of an instruction | indication effect determination table. It is a flowchart of a starting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a setting change process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the automatic insertion process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the game start pre-processing of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the insertion medal acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a BET operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the adjustment operation acceptance process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a lottery execution process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the instruction number determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the wait process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the stop process of the main CPU. It is a conceptual diagram of a priority order storage area. It is a flowchart of the priority order storing process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a stop control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the display determination process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the hopper drive process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a state control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of the display information control process of the main CPU. It is a flowchart of a sub activation process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of each task of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart of effect control processing of a sub CPU. It is a figure for demonstrating the display information of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the dump list of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the main display mounted in the main control board of a modification.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Structure of gaming machine>
The structure of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1. A player plays a game with the gaming machine 1 using a game medium (for example, a medal or a game ball). In the present embodiment, a gaming machine 1 (pachislot machine) in which medals are used as gaming media is illustrated.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 2 having an opening on the front side (player side) and a front door 3. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal structure of the cabinet 2. FIG. 3 is an example of a front view of the rear surface of the front door 3 (the surface on the inner side of the gaming machine 1). As shown in FIG. 2, the cabinet 2 is provided with a hinge mechanism 2a. The front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2a so that the opening of the cabinet 2 can be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of (14 in the example of FIG. 1) housing lamps 5 are provided on the peripheral side of the front door 3. Each housing lamp 5 includes, for example, a light emitter such as a light emitting diode and a light transmissive lens that covers the light emitter. The housing lamp 5 emits light in a manner corresponding to each effect in the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a waist panel 6. On the waist panel 6, the name of the gaming machine 1 is drawn. A light emitter that irradiates the waist panel 6 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 (front door 3). For example, a light emitting diode or a cold cathode tube is adopted as the light emitter that irradiates the waist panel 6. In addition, a tray unit 7 for storing medals is provided below the waist panel 6. The tray unit 7 is provided so that the player can freely take out the stored medals.

  The front door 3 is provided with a medal insertion portion 8 having an opening for inserting medals and a medal payout opening 9 for discharging medals from the inside of the gaming machine 1. When a prescribed number (three) of medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 8, the game can be started. The prescribed number is set according to the state of the game. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 9 are stored in the tray unit 7.

  A panel 10 is provided on the front center side of the front door 3. A substantially rectangular display window 11 is formed in the center of the panel 10. From the display window 11, a plurality of reels 12 (12L, 12C, 12R) inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized.

  Each reel 12 includes a substantially cylindrical drum portion and a belt-like sheet member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion. The sheet member of the reel 12 is light transmissive, and a plurality of types of patterns are drawn on it. The reels 12 are rotatably provided and are arranged in the horizontal direction so as to be adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Specifically, the reels 12 are arranged so that the rotation axes are positioned on the same straight line. Each reel 12 is fixed to a reel support 12F. Stepping motors 101 (101L, 101C, 101R) are provided on each of the reels 12 (not shown), and each reel 12 is rotated by each stepping motor 101.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the symbols arranged on each reel 12 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the plurality of reels 12 is divided into 21 frames. As shown in FIG. 4, one symbol is drawn on each frame. In the present embodiment, the Nth frame from the bottom of the symbol array shown in FIG. 4 (N is an integer from a numerical value “0” to a numerical value “20”) may be described as a symbol position “N”. As shown in FIG. 4, on each reel 12, a bell symbol, a star bell symbol, a plum symbol, a replay x symbol, a replay y symbol, a red seven symbol, a black BAR symbol, a white BAR symbol, a watermelon symbol, and a cherry symbol are arranged. Is done. Specifically, the bell symbols include symbol positions “3, 8, 17” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “1, 4, 9, 12, 17” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “1, 4, 9, 12, 17” on the right reel 12R. 4, 7, 12, 15, 20 ". The star bell symbol is arranged at the symbol position “13, 20” of the left reel 12L. Plum symbols are symbol positions “1, 6, 9, 15, 18” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “0, 3, 8, 11” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “3, 6” on the right reel 12R. , 11, 14 ". The replay x symbols include symbol positions “2, 12, 16, 19” on the left reel 12L, symbol positions “2, 7, 10, 15, 20” on the middle reel 12C, and symbol positions “0, 16, 18 ". The replay y symbols are arranged at a symbol position “7” of the left reel 12L and a symbol position “5, 8, 13” of the right reel 12R. The red seven symbols are arranged at a symbol position “5” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “5, 18” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “10” of the right reel 12R. The black BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “4” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “14” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “2” of the right reel 12R. The white BAR symbols are arranged at a symbol position “11” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “16” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “19” of the right reel 12R. The cherry symbols are arranged at a symbol position “10” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “6, 19” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “9, 17” of the right reel 12R. The watermelon symbols are arranged at a symbol position “0, 14” of the left reel 12L, a symbol position “13” of the middle reel 12C, and a symbol position “1” of the right reel 12R. A symbol arrangement table showing the symbol arrangement of each reel 12 is stored in the main ROM 302.

  Three symbols for each reel 12 are stopped and displayed on the display window 11 of the front door 3 shown in FIG. That is, when all the reels 12 are stopped, a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In the present embodiment, an area where each symbol is displayed is referred to as a “symbol display region”.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol display area includes each unit area U (L, C, R). In each unit area U, one symbol is displayed. Each unit area U includes a unit area UL in which symbols of the left reel 12L are displayed, a unit area UC in which symbols of the middle reel 12C are displayed, and a unit in which symbols of the right reel 12R are displayed. And the region UR. Each unit area UL includes a unit area UL1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UL2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UL3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UC includes a unit area UC1 located in the upper stage, a unit area UC2 located in the middle stage, and a unit area UC3 located in the lower stage. Each unit area UR includes the unit area UR1 located in the upper stage and the middle stage. The unit region UR2 located at the bottom and the unit region UR3 located at the lower stage.

  When a prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 8, an effective line is set. The effective line is composed of any one unit area U of the reels 12L, one unit area U of the reels 12C, and any one unit area U of the reels 12R among the unit areas U. It is an area. The effective line of the present embodiment is a line connecting the unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the unit area UR2 of the reel 12R.

  A combination of symbols as a result of the game is stopped and displayed on the active line. When a combination of symbols predetermined on the active line is stopped, a profit is given to the player according to the stopped combination of symbols. For example, when a combination of symbols related to winning is stopped and displayed on the active line, a medal is awarded to the player. Further, when a combination of symbols relating to replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the player is given the right to replay. Specifically, when the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed in the current game, the next game can be started without requiring medal insertion. The combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the active line is determined for each game in accordance with the result of an internal lottery process to be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the upper unit area UC1 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper line”. Similarly, a line connecting the middle unit area UL2 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the middle unit area UR2 of the reel 12R (effective line in this embodiment) may be referred to as a “middle line”. is there. In addition, a line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the lower unit area UC3 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R may be referred to as a “lower line”. In addition, a line connecting the lower unit area UL3 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the upper unit area UR1 of the reel 12R may be referred to as an “upper right line”. Similarly, a line connecting the upper unit area UL1 of the reel 12L, the middle unit area UC2 of the reel 12C, and the lower unit area UR3 of the reel 12R may be referred to as a “right downward line”.

  Each reel 12 is provided with a backlight for illuminating the sheet member of the reel 12 from the inside (not shown). Specifically, each of the reels 12 includes a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the upper line of the reel 12, a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the middle line, and a backlight that illuminates the unit area U of the lower line. Provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 includes a loadable indicator lamp 13, a BET lamp 14 (14 a, 14 b, 14 c), a start lamp 15, an instruction indicator 16, a stored number indicator 17, a replay indicator lamp 18, A plurality of indicators (hereinafter referred to as “indicator ML”) including a weight lamp 19 and a stop lamp 20 are provided. Each lamp of the display ML is controlled by a main CPU 301 described later.

  The insertable display lamp 13 notifies whether or not a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received. Specifically, in a state where a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 can be received, the insertion possibility display lamp 13 is lit. On the other hand, in a state where medals cannot be received, the insertion possible display lamp 13 is turned off. For example, the period during which the reel 12 is rotating is in a state where no medal can be received, and therefore, the insertable display lamp 13 is turned off. On the other hand, when all the reels 12 are stopped and a medal can be received, the thrown-in indicator lamp 13 is lit.

  The BET lamp 14 displays the number of betting medals. The BET lamp 14 includes a single lamp 14a, a double lamp 14b, and a triple lamp 14c. When one betting medal is set, one lamp 14a is turned on. When two betting medals are set, one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b are turned on, and three betting medals are set. And the single lamp 14a, the double lamp 14b, and the triple lamp 14c are turned on. The start lamp 15 notifies whether or not a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) can be accepted. Specifically, the start lamp 15 is turned on when a specified number of betting medals are set or when a combination of symbols relating to replaying is stopped on the active line.

  The instruction display 16 is controlled by the main CPU 301 and displays instruction information for instructing the operation mode (push order) of the stop button 25. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 displays instruction information on the instruction display 16 in each game in the AT state. The instruction display 16 displays the number of medals awarded to the player when the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed on the active line. For example, when the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line, nine medals are awarded to the player, and the indication display 16 displays the number “9”. The instruction display 16 of this embodiment is a one-digit 7-segment display.

  The number of medals awarded to the player can be electrically stored (stored) in the gaming machine 1 (main RAM 303 described later). In the present embodiment, the number of stored medals is referred to as “credit number”. The number of credits is added when a medal is awarded as a result of the game. The credit amount is added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 in a state where a prescribed number of betting medals are inserted.

  The stored number display 17 displays the number of credits. Specifically, the stored number display unit 17 variably displays the numerical value “0” to the numerical value “50” that is the upper limit value of the credit number according to the stored credit number. The replay display lamp 18 notifies that replay is in progress. Specifically, the re-game display lamp 18 is lit until the next game ends after the combination of symbols relating to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game. When the re-game display lamp 18 is lit, the player is notified that the next game start operation can be performed without using a medal. The weight lamp 19 is lit during a wait period from when a game start operation (operation of a start lever 24 described later) is started until rotation of each reel 12 is started. The wait period is provided in order to make the average time length required for one game equal to or greater than a predetermined value (about 4.1 seconds). The stop lamp 20 notifies that the game is in a stop state that is impossible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 has a 1 BET button 21, a MAX-BET button 22, a checkout button 23, a start lever 24, a plurality of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R), an effect button 26, and direction designation. A plurality of operation units including buttons 27 are provided. Each operation unit is operated by a player.

  The 1BET button 21 is operated when setting one betting medal using the stored medals. For example, when the 1BET button 21 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, a numerical value “1” is subtracted from the number of credits, and one betting medal is set. That is, the player can set one betting medal using the stored medal by operating the 1BET button 21. The MAX-BET button 22 is operated when setting a specified number of betting medals using the stored medals. For example, when the MAX-BET button 22 is operated in a state where no betting medal is set, three (specified number) are subtracted from the number of credits, and three betting medals are set. The settlement button 23 is operated when a medal stored as the number of credits and a betting medal are settled. When the checkout button 23 is operated, the total number of medals including credits and betting medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. Note that the betting medal may be settled by the first operation of the settlement button 23 and the credits may be settled by the second operation. In the present embodiment, the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 or the 1BET button 21 may be referred to as a BET operation.

  The start lever 24 is operated by the player when starting the game. The player can instruct the start of the game by performing a start operation on the start lever 24 in a state where the game can be started. The start lever 24 of the present embodiment can tilt in any direction of 360 degrees from a state substantially perpendicular to the front door 3. In addition, the handle part of the start lever 24 is formed of a light-transmitting resin and incorporates a lever effect lamp 42. The lever effect lamp 42 lights up in a predetermined effect.

  The stop button 25 is operated by the player when the reel 12 is stopped. The stop button 25 includes a stop button 25L, a stop button 25C, and a stop button 25R. The stop button 25L corresponds to the reel 12L, the stop button 25C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the stop button 25R corresponds to the reel 12R. When the stop button 25 corresponding to the reel 12 is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) during the period in which the reel 12 is rotating, the reel 12 stops.

  Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the first stop operation in each game is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Control in which the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 301 described later) stops the reel 12 based on the first stop operation is referred to as first stop control. Similarly, the reel 12 stop control based on the second stop operation is referred to as second stop control, and the reel 12 stop control based on the third stop operation is referred to as third stop control. Further, the symbol position of the reel 12 positioned in the middle line of the display window 11 at the time when the stop operation is performed is referred to as a stop operation position. The symbol position located on the middle line during the rotation of each reel 12 is stored in the symbol counter, and the symbol position of the symbol counter at the time of the stop operation is acquired as the stop operation position. The symbol counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped, the combination of symbols as a result of the game is displayed on the active line, and the game ends. As will be described later, when the game is started, each reel 12 is accelerated to a certain rotational speed. During a period in which each reel 12 has a constant rotation speed (a period in which the reel 12 is constantly rotating), a stop operation for stopping and displaying the game result on the active line becomes possible. On the other hand, in the acceleration period from the start of rotation of each reel 12 to the steady rotation, even if the reel 12 is rotating, a stop operation for displaying a game result is not accepted.

  The effect button 26 is operated by the player when giving an instruction regarding the effect. For example, the user can instruct execution of a specific effect by operating the effect button 26. That is, the specific effect is executed when the effect button 26 is operated (trigger). Note that the MAX-BET button 22 can also have the function of the effect button 26. According to the above configuration, the effect button 26 is omitted, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  The direction designation button 27 is operated by the player when a menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example. The direction designation button 27 includes an upper button, a lower button, a right button, and a left button. For example, by operating the direction designation button 27, the cursor for designating options displayed on the menu image can be moved. Specifically, when the up button is operated, the cursor in the menu image moves upward. Similarly, when the lower button is operated, the cursor moves downward, when the right button is operated, the cursor moves rightward, and when the left button is operated, the cursor moves leftward. Further, when the direction designation button 27 is operated in the non-game state, the master volume of the gaming machine 1 is changed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel 10 of the front door 3 includes a plurality of effect lamps 28 (28 a to 28 e) and a plurality of stop operation order display lamps 29 in addition to the above-described display ML (start lamp 15 and the like). (29L, 29C, 29R). Each lamp of the display unit ML is controlled by the main CPU 301, while each effect lamp 28 and each stop operation order display lamp 29 are controlled by a sub CPU 412 described later. The effect lamp 28a and the effect lamp 28b among the plurality of effect lamps 28 are provided on the left side of the display window 11 in front view, and the effect lamps 28e to 28e are on the right side of the display window 11 in front view. Is provided. Each effect lamp 28 notifies the current game state and the like.

  Each stop operation order display lamp 29 is provided in an area below the display window 11 in the panel 10 and notifies the operation order of each stop button 25. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 29L is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12L (lower left side of the display window 11), and the stop operation order display lamp 29C is set at a position corresponding to the reel 12C (the display window 11 of the display window 11). The stop operation sequence display lamp 29R is provided at a position corresponding to the reel 12R (lower right side of the display window 11). For example, it is assumed that the stop button 25R is notified by the first stop operation, the stop button 25C by the second stop operation, and the order of the stop button 25L by the third stop operation (so-called reverse pressing) is notified to the player. In the above case, the stop operation order display lamp 29R is lit when the game is started, the stop operation order display lamp 29C is lit after the stop button 25R is operated, and the stop operation order is displayed after the stop button 25C is operated. The display lamp 29L is lit.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 30 that displays various images is provided above the display window 11 of the front door 3. The liquid crystal display device 30 displays a moving image and a still image according to an effect executed on the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 30 notifies information relating to a result of an internal lottery process described later, information suggesting a gaming state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, upper lamps 35 (L, R) are provided on the upper end side of the front door 3. The upper lamp 35 includes, for example, a light emitting diode that can emit light in each color (blue, yellow, green, red, etc.) and a lens that covers the light emitting diode. For example, when the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a mode (color) according to the winning combination. Further, the upper lamp 35 emits light in a manner corresponding to the effect in each effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front door 3 is provided with speakers 31 (31L, 31R) and speakers 32 (32L, 32R). The speaker 31 is provided on the lower end side of the front door 3, and includes a speaker 31L attached to the left side when viewed from the player side and a speaker 31R attached to the right side. The speaker 32 is provided on the upper end side of the front door 3 and includes a speaker 32L attached to the left side as viewed from the player side and a speaker 32R attached to the right side. The speaker 31 and the speaker 32 output sound (music, sound and sound effect) according to the production. For example, the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 output sound related to the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 30, the effect lamp 28, the housing lamp 5, the stop operation order display lamp 29, or the lever effect lamp 42. To do. The speaker 31 and the speaker 32 are attached to the back surface of the front door 3, and a plurality of sound emitting holes are formed on the surface of the front door 3 at positions corresponding to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 3 is provided with a return button 33. The return button 33 is operated in order to clear the medal clogging in the medal flow path inside the gaming machine 1. By operating the return button 33, medals jammed in the medal flow path are discharged from the medal payout opening 9.

  The front door 3 is provided with a locking device 4 in which a keyhole is formed. When the locking device 4 of the front door 3 is engaged with a locking piece (not shown) of the cabinet 2, the front door 3 is locked. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyhole of the locking device 4 is located in front of the front door 3, and a key (not shown) for unlocking the front door 3 can be inserted. As will be described later, various operation units (for example, a setting change button 37) are provided inside the cabinet 2. Each operation section inside the cabinet 2 is operated by a key manager (for example, a store clerk in a game hall where the gaming machine 1 is installed) that unlocks the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a selector 34 capable of switching the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. Specifically, the selector 34 includes a solenoid (not shown), and the medal flow path is switched according to the ON / OFF state of the solenoid. Further, the ON / OFF state of the solenoid is changed depending on whether or not the insertion of medals is permitted. For example, when the insertion of medals is permitted, the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the ON state, and the selector 34 guides the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 into the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion medal guide member 522 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the selector 34 when viewed from the inside of the gaming machine 1. The inserted medal guide member 522 guides the medal that has passed through the selector 34 to a hopper 520 provided in the cabinet 2.

  On the other hand, when the insertion of medals is not permitted (for example, when the reel 12 is rotating), the solenoid of the selector 34 is in the OFF state, and the selector 34 uses the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 as a gaming machine. Lead outside of 1. Further, the selector 34 guides a foreign object (for example, an illegal medal) inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 to the outside of the gaming machine 1 even when the insertion of the medal is permitted. As shown in FIG. 3, a discharge medal guide member 523 is provided near the lower side of the selector 34. The discharged medal guide member 523 guides medals and the like from the selector 34 to the medal payout opening 9 on the front side of the front door 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a hopper 520 having a tank portion 521 a for storing medals and having a discharge slit 521 b for discharging medals is provided inside the cabinet 2. The medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 are stored in the tank unit 521a, and the medals stored in the tank unit 521a are paid out to the tray unit 7 from the discharge slit 521b through the medal payout opening 9. For example, the hopper 520 pays out medals when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line or when the checkout button 23 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a payout medal guide member 524 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The payout medal guide member 524 guides the medal from the hopper 520 to the medal payout exit 9. Specifically, the payout medal guide member 524 has an opening, and the opening faces the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 in a state where the front door 3 is closed. The medals discharged from the discharge slit 521b enter the opening of the payout medal guide member 524 and are guided to the medal payout exit 9 by the payout medal guide member 524.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an auxiliary storage portion 530 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The auxiliary storage unit 530 stores medals overflowing from the hopper 520. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the hole which penetrates the bottom part of the auxiliary storage part 530, and the bottom part of the cabinet 2, and discharges the medal overflowing from the hopper to the exterior of the gaming machine 1 through the hole.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2. Specifically, the main control board 300 is housed in a transparent board case 600 and attached to the back plate of the cabinet 2. Various electronic components including a later-described main CPU 301 are mounted on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is electrically connected to various boards including a reel board 100, a relay board 200, a sub-control board 400, and a power board 500, which will be described later, through connectors (not shown). Note that the various substrates described above may be formed of a single substrate or a plurality of substrates.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a setting display unit 36 and a setting change button 37 are provided inside the cabinet 2. The setting display unit 36 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 1. The set value is a numerical value related to the payout rate of the gaming machine 1, and various lotteries are executed with a probability corresponding to the set value in each game. For example, setting values “1” to “6” are provided, and the setting value “6” has the highest payout rate. In the present embodiment, when the setting change key is inserted into the key hole for changing the setting and rotated, the setting display unit 36 displays the setting value.

  The setting change button 37 is operated when changing the numerical value of the setting display unit 36. Each time the setting change button 37 is operated, the setting display unit 36 adds and displays numerical values one by one. For example, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where the numerical value “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value “2” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. However, when the setting change button 37 is operated while the numerical value “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the start lever 24 is operated during a period in which the setting value is displayed on the setting display unit 36, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 at the time of the operation is stored as the setting value.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a sub control board 400 is provided on the back surface of the front door 3. The sub-control board 400 includes various boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2. The power supply device 510 includes an AC-DC converter and a DC-DC converter (both not shown), generates a DC voltage from an AC voltage supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and generates a plurality of types from the generated DC voltage. Generate DC voltage. For example, the power supply device 510 has a DC voltage of 32 V used for driving a motor or a solenoid, a DC voltage of 12 V supplied to the liquid crystal display device 30, and a voltage of 5 V supplied to an electronic circuit board (for example, the main control board 300). DC voltage is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a power button 511 and a reset button 512. When the power button 511 is turned on, power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power button 511 is turned off, the power is shut off. The reset button 512 is operated when resetting a gaming state or the like. Specifically, when a reset button is operated, a predetermined storage area of a main RAM 303 described later is reset to an initial value.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 510 is provided with a shielding plate 513. The shielding plate 513 is located on the front side of the power button 511 and the reset button 512. Further, the shielding plate 513 can move to a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are shielded and a position where the power button 511 and the reset button 512 are not shielded. Specifically, when the front door 3 is closed, the shielding plate 513 shields the power button 511 and the reset button 512. According to the above configuration, for example, an illegal act of inserting a wire from the outside of the gaming machine 1 into the sound emitting hole of the speaker 31 and operating the power button 511 or the reset button 512 inside the gaming machine 1 is suppressed.

  FIG. 6A is a front view of the main control board 300 described above. In the substrate case 600 described above, the sub substrate 700 is accommodated together with the main control substrate 300. The sub board 700 is electrically connected to the main control board 300 by the connector CNx. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the sub-board 700 is provided with a keyhole K and a setting change button 37. By inserting a setting change key into the keyhole K and rotating it, the setting value of the gaming machine 1 can be changed. In a state where the setting value can be changed, any one of the setting values (1 to 6) is displayed on the setting display unit 36, and the setting value on the setting display unit 36 is changed by operating the setting change button 37. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control board 300 is provided with various electronic components (R, C, IC, CN). Specifically, a chip IC (including a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, and a main RAM 303), a resistor R, a capacitor C, a connector CN (ac) including the connector CNx described above, a setting display unit 36, and a main display 40 are provided. Various electronic components are mounted on the main control board 300. The connector CN is used to electrically connect the main control board 300 and another control device.

  As described above, the main control board 300 is housed in the board case 600 and attached to the rear plate of the cabinet 2 substantially in parallel. FIG. 6A is a front view of a surface (surface) on the opposite side (player side) to the back plate of the cabinet 2 among the surfaces of the main control board 300. In the present embodiment, in order to easily confirm whether or not an unauthorized electronic component is attached to the main control board 300, the substrate case 600 is formed of a transparent resin, and the electronic component is formed only on the surface of the main control board 300. Is mounted (an electronic component is not mounted on the back surface).

Further, in order to make it easy to visually check whether or not each electronic component on the main control board 300 is replaced with an unauthorized electronic component, each electronic component having a surface area larger than about 6 mm ² is employed. As shown in FIG. 6A, the name of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 displays a model identifier that can identify the model name of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the main display 40 is provided in the vicinity of the upper edge E of the main control board 300. The main CPU 301 calculates various types of game information (bonus ratio, BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, latest BB ratio, regulation period ratio) according to the progress of the game, and displays the display information corresponding to the game information in the main display 40. To display. The display information includes identification information corresponding to each game information and ratio information indicating the size of the game information.

  Temporarily, a board on which the main CPU 301 is mounted (hereinafter referred to as “first board”) and a board on which the main display 40 is mounted (hereinafter referred to as “second board”) are provided separately, and the main display 40 displays game information. Assume contrast. A signal capable of specifying game information is transmitted from the first board to the second board. In the above comparison, a fraudulent act in which a fraudulent device is interposed between the first board and the second board and a signal for displaying game information different from the actual one is transmitted to the second board is possible. In view of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, the main display 40 (specific display means) for displaying game information is the same board (specific board) as the main CPU 301 (game control means) for updating the game information. To be implemented. Therefore, the effect that the above-described fraud is suppressed as compared with the proportionality is exhibited.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the main display 40 includes a first display unit 40X and a second display unit 40Y. The first display unit 40X displays the identification information described above. The second display unit 40Y displays the above-described ratio information. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main display 40 starts displaying the display information and then continues until the power is turned off. As will be described in detail later, the main display 40 displays a plurality of display information corresponding to various game information. Each display information is switched and displayed at a predetermined time interval (about 5 seconds).

  FIG. 6B is a front view of the main display 40 among the electronic components of the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. 6B, the main display 40 is composed of four 7-segment displays. Specifically, the first display unit 40X of the main display 40 is configured with two 7-segment displays, and the second display unit 40Y is configured with two 7-segment displays. Each 7-segment display of the main display 40 is arranged in the left-right direction as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6C is a perspective view of a 7-segment display constituting the main display 40. Each 7-segment display is configured to include a display unit and a plurality of pin units as shown in FIG. The display unit emits eight light emitting elements (segments) to emit light, so that numbers “0” to “9” and various characters (for example, characters “A”, “Y”, “U”, see FIG. 23). And a decimal point. The above 7-segment display is mounted on the main control board 300 by a well-known technique, and each pin portion is electrically connected to the main control board 300.

  The description returns to FIG. In each of the seven-segment displays of the main display 40 of the present embodiment, the areas of the surfaces (hereinafter referred to as “display surfaces”) on which the segments of the display unit are provided are substantially equal to each other. As shown in FIG. 6B, each display surface of each 7-segment display is substantially rectangular, and the horizontal lengths of the display surfaces of each 7-segment display are substantially equal. Moreover, the vertical length of the display surface of each 7 segment display is substantially equal. Specifically, the display surface of each 7-segment display has a substantially rectangular shape with a horizontal length of Amm (millimeters) and a vertical length of Bmm.

The area of the display surface of the 7-segment display of the main display 40 is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. Specifically, the area of the display surface of one 7-segment display is 36 mm ² or more. For example, a 7-segment display having a display surface with a vertical length of about 7.5 mm, a horizontal length of about 4.8 mm, and an area of about 36 mm ² is suitable. In the above case, the total area of the display surfaces of the main display 40 (four 7-segment displays) is about 144 (36 × 4) mm ² . According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that various types of information displayed on the main display 40 can be easily seen as compared with a configuration in which the display area of the 7-segment display of the main display 40 is less than 36 mm ² .

  FIG. 6D is a diagram for explaining a state in which the main display 40 is mounted on the main control board 300. FIG. 6D assumes a case where the main display 40 is viewed from a direction horizontal to the surface of the main control board 300. Specifically, FIG. 6D assumes a case where the main display 40 is viewed in the horizontal direction from the upper edge E (see FIG. 6A) side of the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. 6D, when the main display 40 is mounted on the main control board 300, one end of the display part and the display part side (upper side) of the pin part is located on the surface of the main control board 300, The other end of the pin portion is connected to the main control board 300.

By the way, conventionally, when an electronic component having a relatively large area is mounted on the main control board 300, an unauthorized electronic component is placed between the surface of the main control board 300 and the electronic component (under the electronic component). The cheating to implement is known. As described above, in order to improve the visibility of each game information displayed on the main display 40, the area of the display surface of the main display 40 of the present embodiment is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (36 mm ² ). . Therefore, the inconvenience that the above-described fraud is facilitated is assumed.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in this embodiment, it is difficult to mount (substantially impossible) other electronic components between the main display 40 (each 7-segment display) and the surface of the main control board 300. did. Specifically, as understood from FIG. 6D, the main display 40 is configured to be mounted so as to be close to the surface of the main control board 300 (so as not to generate a large gap). For example, a configuration in which the distance between the display unit of the main display 40 and the main control board 300 is 3 mm or less is suitable. According to the above configuration, the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6A described above, no electronic component is mounted on the surface of the main control board 300 from the upper edge E to the area where the main display 40 is provided. Therefore, when viewed from the upper edge E side, as shown in FIG. 6D, the main display 40 does not overlap with other electronic components. Therefore, when viewed from the upper edge E side of the main control board 300, the main display 40 is not hidden by other electronic components, so that an unauthorized electronic component is mounted between the main display 40 and the main control board 300. There is an advantage that it is easy to confirm whether or not it is done.

  Furthermore, the main display 40 of this embodiment is provided inside the gaming machine 1. Assuming a configuration in which the main display 40 is provided outside the gaming machine 1 (for example, the front door 3), similarly to various effect lamps. With the above configuration, there may be a problem that the light of the main display 40 interferes with the effect of the effect lamp. In particular, in the configuration in which the display information is always displayed on the main display 40, the above inconvenience is likely to be manifested. In the present embodiment, since the main display 40 is provided inside the gaming machine 1, the above disadvantages are suppressed.

  FIG. 7A is an example of the substrate case 600. The board case 600 houses the main control board 300 described above. However, FIG. 7A shows the substrate case 600 before the main control substrate 300 is accommodated. The substrate case 600 includes an upper lid and a lower lid. In FIG. 7A, it is assumed that the substrate case 600 is viewed from the upper lid side. The substrate case 600 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 so that the upper lid can be viewed from the front when the front door 3 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, each opening 602 (A to F) is formed in the substrate case 600. Each opening 602 includes an opening 602A to an opening 602F. When the main control board 300 is housed in the board case 600, the connector CNa of the main control board 300 is positioned inside the opening 602A in front view. When the main control board 300 is housed in the board case 600, the connector CNb of the main control board 300 is located inside the opening 602B, the connector CNc is located inside the opening 602C, and the inside of the opening 602D. The connector CNd is located in the position. According to the above configuration, a cable for electrically connecting the main control board 300 and another member can be attached to each connector CN while the main control board 300 is housed in the board case 600.

  When the main control board 300 and the sub board 700 are stored in the board case 600, the keyhole K of the sub board 700 is located inside the opening 602E in front view. According to the above configuration, the setting key can be inserted into the keyhole K while the main control board 300 and the sub board 700 are stored in the board case 600. When the main control board 300 and the sub board 700 are stored in the board case 600, the setting change button 37 is located inside the opening 602F. According to the above configuration, the setting change button 37 of the sub board 700 can be operated while the main control board 300 and the sub board 700 are stored in the board case 600.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the substrate case 600 is provided with a sealing mechanism 601. The sealing mechanism 601 fixes the upper lid and the lower lid of the substrate case 600. Specifically, the sealing mechanism 601 includes each sealing portion 604 (ad) of the upper lid. Each sealing portion 604 is easily formed to break. One sealing portion 604 (upper lid) is fixed to the lower lid with a one-way screw that cannot be removed. For example, when the upper lid and the lower lid are fixed by the sealing portion 604a, the fixing of the upper lid and the lower lid can be released by destroying the sealing portion 604a, and then the other sealing portions 604 (any one of 604b to 604d) Can be used to fix the upper and lower lids. In the above configuration, the number of times that the upper lid and the lower lid of the substrate case 600 can be fixed is limited to four, so that the opportunity to take out the main control substrate 300 stored in the substrate case 600 is limited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to limit the time when an illegal act of remodeling the main control board 300 is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the seals (A to C) are attached to the upper lid of the substrate case 600. Each seal includes a seal A, a seal B, and a seal C. The seal A displays the manufacturer name and model name of the gaming machine 1. Further, the seal A is located near the center in the front view of the upper lid of the substrate case 600.

  The seal B displays a column in which the use date of the sealing mechanism 601 described above and the person in charge who used it can be entered and a management number. The management number is a number that can identify the gaming machine 1. Also, in the column of the use date of the seal mechanism 601, for example, the date of destruction of the above-described seal portion 604 (ad) is entered. Further, the seal B is located in the vicinity of the center of the upper lid of the substrate case 600, similarly to the seal A. In the specific example of FIG. 7A, the seal B is located in the vicinity of the left side of the seal A in front view.

  One end of the seal C is attached to the upper lid, and the other end is attached to the lower lid. The seal C is formed of a member that is difficult to be peeled off so as not to be broken once it is applied. In the above configuration, since the seal C is broken when the upper lid and the lower lid are disassembled, it is possible to leave a trace of the disassembly of the upper lid and the lower lid. In addition, for example, a letter “open prohibited” is displayed on the seal C.

  FIG. 7B is a front view of the substrate case 600 in which the main control substrate 300 is accommodated. As described above, the substrate case 600 is formed of a transparent resin. Therefore, each electronic component of the main control board 300 accommodated in the board case 600 can be visually recognized through the board case 600 (upper lid) as shown in FIG. 7B.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the main control board 300 is stored in the board case 600, a part of the main control board 300 overlaps with the seal A and the seal B in a front view. Accordingly, some of the electronic components mounted on the surface of the main control board 300 overlap with the seal A and the seal B in front view. Electronic components that overlap with the seal A and the seal B are difficult to visually recognize when the main control board 300 is stored in the board case 600.

  However, some electronic components may be required to be easily visually recognized even when the main control board 300 is housed in the board case 600. As described above, the main display 40 continuously displays each display information during a period in which the gaming machine 1 is powered on. If the main display 40 is mounted on the surface of the main control board 300 that faces each seal, the display information (game information) displayed on the main display 40 becomes difficult to see due to each seal. obtain.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, a main control board 300 (specific board) on which a main CPU 301 (game control means) for updating game information (bonus ratio, etc.) is mounted, and a transparent upper lid ( The main control board 300 can be stored so that the upper cover and the surface face each other, and seal A and seal B (information display seal) for displaying specific information (manufacturer name, etc.) are provided on the upper cover. The board case 600 is affixed, and the main display 40 is mounted on a region of the surface of the main control board 300 that does not face each seal, while displaying game information. According to the above configuration, the main display 40 is mounted in a region of the surface of the main control board 300 that does not face each seal. Therefore, the inconvenience that the game information displayed by the main display 40 becomes difficult to see due to each seal is suppressed.

<Circuit machine circuit>
This is the end of the description of the structure of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the function of each circuit included in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming machine 1 includes a reel substrate 100, a relay substrate 200, a main control substrate 300, a sub control substrate 400, and a power supply substrate 500.

<Main control board>
As shown in FIG. 8, 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. Note that the main CPU 301, the main ROM 302, and the main RAM 303 may be provided as separate electronic devices, or may be provided as a one-chip microcomputer in which each element is integrally configured.

  The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301 and various data (for example, a winning area lottery table) in a nonvolatile manner. The main RAM 303 stores various data used in each process executed by the main CPU 301.

  The main CPU 301 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby various devices including the sub control board 400, each reel 12, the hopper 520, and the display ML. To control.

  The random number generator 304 generates a random value R1 used in an internal lottery process to be described later. The random number generator 304 of this embodiment includes a counter circuit, a sampling circuit, and a pulse generation circuit (all not shown), and generates a hardware random number. Specifically, the pulse generation circuit outputs a signal to the counter circuit at a predetermined cycle. The numerical value of the counter circuit is incremented by “1” every time a signal is input from the pulse generation circuit. The sampling circuit stores the numerical value of the counter circuit as the random number value R1 when the player starts the game. The random value R1 is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “65535”. A software random number may be adopted as the random value R1.

  In the present embodiment, a random value R2 is generated in addition to the random value R1. The random number value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “255”. As will be described later, the random value R2 is used in the spinning effect determination process. Further, the main CPU 301 generates a random value R3. The random number value R3 is a hardware random number generated in the range of numerical values “0” to “65535”, like the random number value R1. The random value R3 is used in an AT determination process described later. A software random number may be adopted as the random value R3.

  The I / F circuit 305 inputs a signal from each switch SW (for example, the start switch 24SW) of each operation unit (for example, the start lever 24) and a signal from each sensor SE (for example, the medal sensor 34SE) to the main CPU 301. The signal from each switch SW and each sensor SE is a high level or low level signal. In the present embodiment, for the sake of explanation, a first level (high level or low level) signal is represented as an ON signal, and a second level (low level or high level) signal is represented as an OFF signal. To do. Whether the first level of the ON signal is high level or low level is set according to the type of the switch SW or sensor SE.

  The I / F circuit 305 outputs various signals for driving the display ML, the hopper 520, and each reel 12 to the outside of the main control board 300. Further, the I / F circuit 305 outputs various commands to the sub control board 400. In order to prevent an illegal command from being input to the main control board, the command from the sub control board 400 is not received by the main control board 300.

  A signal from the main control board 300 is input to the reel board 100. The reel substrate 100 outputs a drive pulse to each reel 12 in response to a signal from the main control substrate 300. Each stepping motor 101 of each reel 12 is driven in accordance with a driving pulse from the reel substrate 100.

  The stepping motor 101 includes a plurality (four) of coils. Among the coils, the excitation coil combination is sequentially switched every time a drive pulse is input from the reel substrate 100, and the reels 12 are rotated by sequentially switching the excitation coil combinations. Specifically, when the combination of the excited coils of the stepping motor 101 is switched once, the reel 12 rotates by a predetermined angle. For example, when the pulse is applied 24 times, the reel 12 rotates by an angle corresponding to one frame (unit area U), and when the pulse is applied 504 times, the reel 12 rotates once. In the above configuration, the rotation speed of the reel 12 increases as the time interval at which the drive pulse is applied is shorter.

  The main control board 300 receives ON / OFF signals from a plurality of reel sensors 111 (111L, 111C, 111R) via the reel board 100. Of the reel sensors 111, the reel sensor 111L corresponds to the reel 12L, the reel sensor 111C corresponds to the reel 12C, and the reel sensor 111R corresponds to the reel 12R. Each reel sensor 111 outputs an ON signal when the rotation angle of the corresponding reel 12 is the reference position. On the other hand, when the rotation angle of each reel 12 is other than the reference position, each reel sensor 111 outputs an OFF signal. The main CPU 301 of the main control board 300 can determine the rotation angle of each reel 12 from the signal from each reel sensor 111 and the number of times the drive pulse is output to each stepping motor 101.

  The relay board 200 relays a signal from the main control board 300 to the display device ML. The display device ML is driven in accordance with the signal output from the main control board 300. The relay board 200 relays an ON / OFF signal input to the main control board 300 from each sensor (such as a start switch 24SW described later) that detects the operation of each operation unit (such as the start lever 24). Specifically, the relay board 200 relays ON / OFF signals from the 1BET switch 21SW, the MAX-BET switch 22SW, the settlement switch 23SW, the start switch 24SW, the stop switch 25SW, and the medal sensor 34SE as shown in FIG. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the power supply board 500 relays ON / OFF signals of various sensors or switches including the full sensor 530SE, the reset switch 512SE, and the payout sensor 112SE.

  The 1BET switch 21SW detects an operation of the 1BET button 21 by the player. The ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the 1BET switch 21SW is input, the main CPU 301 adds one medal to the betting medal.

  The MAX-BET switch 22SW detects the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 by the player. The ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 through the relay board 200. When the ON signal from the MAX-BET switch 22SW is input, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number of medals as betting medals.

  The settlement switch 23SW detects the operation of the settlement button 23 by the player. The ON signal from the settlement switch 23SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200.

  When an ON signal is input from the settlement switch 23SW, or when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 outputs a hopper drive signal to the hopper 520. The hopper drive signal is input from the main control board 300 to the hopper 520 through the power supply board 500. The hopper 520 pays out medals when a hopper drive signal is input.

  The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal to the main control board 300 every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. Specifically, a payout sensor 112SE is provided at a position where a medal passing through the discharge slit 521b of the hopper 520 is detected. The payout sensor 112SE outputs a payout signal when a medal is detected. The payout signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. The main CPU 301 can determine the number of medals paid out by counting the number of times the payout signal is input.

  Full tank sensor 530SE detects that auxiliary storage unit 530 is full. Specifically, the full tank sensor 530SE is provided at a predetermined height from the bottom of the auxiliary storage unit 530. When the medals inside the auxiliary storage unit 530 increase and reach the position of the full tank sensor 530SE, an ON signal Is output to the main control board 300. The ON signal of the full sensor 530SE is input to the main control board 300 through the power supply board 500. When the ON signal of the full sensor 530SE is input, the main CPU 301 displays a message “hopper full error” on the liquid crystal display device 30, for example, and shifts to an error state. When the message is displayed, for example, after an amusement shop clerk collects medals in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the error state is canceled by operating the reset button 512.

  The power switch 511SW is switched to an ON state or an OFF state by operating the power button 511. When the power switch 511SW is in the ON state, power is supplied from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1, and when the power switch 511SW is in the OFF state, the power from the power supply device 510 to the gaming machine 1 is shut off. The power supply device 510 generates a DC voltage when power is supplied. The DC voltage generated by the power supply device 510 is supplied to various devices including the hopper 520 through the power supply substrate 500.

  The reset switch 512SW is provided in the power supply device 510 and outputs a reset signal to the main control board 300 when the reset button 512 is operated. The reset signal is input to the main control board 300 via the power supply board 500. When the main CPU 301 receives the reset signal, the main CPU 301 initializes a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 303, for example, cancels the error state. Note that a plurality of reset switches 512SW (reset buttons 512) may be provided. For example, in addition to the reset switch 512SW provided in the power supply device 510, the lock device 4 may be provided with a reset switch. In the above configuration, for example, when the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking device 4 and the key is rotated to the right, the front door 3 is unlocked, and when the key is rotated to the left, a reset signal is output from the reset switch. An output configuration is preferably employed.

  The setting change switch 37SW shown in FIG. 8 detects the operation of the setting change button 37. The ON signal from the setting change switch 37SW is input to the main control board 300. When an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW, the main CPU 301 updates the display on the setting display unit 36. Further, when an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW during a period in which the setting value is not displayed on the setting display unit 36, the main CPU 301 causes the storage number indicator 16 to display a regulation period ratio (described later).

  The medal sensor 34SE detects medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8. Specifically, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an ON signal when a medal is located inside the selector 34 in the medal flow path. On the other hand, the medal sensor 34SE outputs an OFF signal when no medal is located inside the selector 34. The ON / OFF signal from the medal sensor 34SE is input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. In addition to the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 described above, a medal sensor may be provided on the inserted medal guide member 522 located downstream of the selector 34. In the above configuration, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, the main CPU 301 determines that the medal has been inserted. Also good. On the other hand, for example, when the ON signal of the medal sensor of the inserted medal guide member 522 is not input after the ON signal of the medal sensor 34SE of the selector 34 is input, there is a possibility that the medal stays in the medal flow path. Therefore, the main CPU 301 may notify an error.

  ON / OFF signals from a plurality of stop switches 25SW (25SWL, 25SWC, 25SWR) are input to the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. Of the stop switches 25SW, the stop switch 25SWL corresponds to the stop button 25L, the stop switch 25SWC corresponds to the stop button 25C, and the stop switch 25SWR corresponds to the stop button 25R. The main CPU 301 performs stop control of the reel 12 corresponding to the stop switch 25SW to which the ON signal is input. Specifically, when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWL, the reel 12L is controlled to stop. Similarly, the main CPU 301 performs stop control of the reel 12C when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWC, and performs stop control of the reel 12R when an ON signal is input from the stop switch 25SWR.

  The start switch 24SW detects the operation of the start lever 24 by the player. The ON signal from the start switch 24SW is input to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 via the relay board 200. When the ON signal is input from the start switch 24SW, the main CPU 301 controls, for example, each stepping motor 101 to rotate each reel 12. Further, an ON signal from the setting change switch 37 </ b> SW is input to the main control board 300.

  The start switch 24SW of the present embodiment is formed so as to be able to detect the direction in which the start lever 24 is operated. Specifically, the start switch 24SW can individually detect any of push-up operation for pushing up the start lever 24, push-down operation for pushing down, right-hand operation for tilting to the right, and left-hand operation for tilting to the left as viewed from the player side. is there. For example, when the start switch 24SW is operated to the right, the start switch 24SWU that outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed up, the start switch 24SWD that outputs an ON signal when the start lever 24 is pushed down, and ON The sensor includes a start switch 24SWR that outputs a signal and a start switch 24SWL that outputs an ON signal when operated to the left. According to the above configuration, for example, it is possible to vary the effect that is executed when the start lever 24 is pressed and when the start lever 24 is pressed.

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 30, the speakers (31, 32), and each lamp (for example, the effect lamp 28). As shown in FIG. 8, the sub control board 400 includes a plurality of boards including an effect control board 410, an image control board 420, and a sound board 430. The sub-control board 400 includes various sensors including an effect button switch 26SW and a direction specifying switch 27SW, a housing lamp 5, an effect lamp 28, a stop operation order display lamp 29, a lever effect lamp 42, and an upper portion. Various lamps including the lamp 35 are electrically connected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the volume control switch 44 is electrically connected to the sub control board 400. The volume adjustment switch 44 is used to adjust the master volume of the gaming machine 1. As the volume adjustment switch 44, for example, a dip switch is preferably employed. As described above, the master volume can also be adjusted by operating the direction designation button 27. That is, the master volume is adjusted by operating one of the direction designation button 27 and the volume adjustment switch 44.

  In the present embodiment, the master volume that can be adjusted is different between when the direction specifying button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated. Specifically, when the direction designation button 27 is operated, the master volume can be adjusted to any of a numerical value “1” to a numerical value “5” (five levels). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated, the master volume can be adjusted to any one of the numerical value “1”, the numerical value “3”, and the numerical value “5” (three levels). The master volume that can be adjusted may be the same when the direction specifying button 27 is operated and when the volume adjustment switch 44 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the effect control board 410 includes an I / F circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a sub ROM 413, and a sub RAM 414. The effect control board 410 (sub CPU 412) controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5, the effect lamp 28, the stop operation order display lamp 29, and the lever effect lamp 42, and the sound board 430. The effect control board 410 gives a command to the image control board 420 to display each image on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  The sub ROM 413 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 412 and various data. For example, an effect lottery table for determining the type of effect and lamp data indicating flashing patterns of various lamps are stored in the sub ROM 413.

  The sub RAM 414 functions as a work area for storing various data in a volatile manner. The I / F circuit 411 receives a command from the main control board 300 (I / F circuit 305). The command received by the I / F circuit 411 is supplied to the sub CPU 412. The command received by the I / F circuit 411 is, for example, a display winning combination command indicating the type of winning combination stopped on the active line.

  The sub CPU 412 executes a control program stored in the sub ROM 413, and controls various lamps (for example, the housing lamp 5) and the sound board 430 based on each data stored in the sub ROM 413. For example, the sub CPU 412 reads data indicating the blinking pattern of the housing lamp 5 from the sub ROM 413 and blinks the housing lamp 5. Further, the sub CPU 412 generates a random value R4 used in an effect control process to be described later. As the random value R4, for example, a random number in the range of 0 to 65535 is preferably employed. Note that the sub ROM 413 may be composed of a single electronic component or a plurality of electronic components (storage devices).

  The image control board 420 displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with commands from the effect control board 410. As shown in FIG. 8, the image control board 420 includes an image control CPU 421, an image control ROM 422, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 423, a CGROM 424, and a VRAM 425.

  The image control CPU 421 executes a control program stored in the image control ROM 422 and gives an instruction according to a command from the effect control board 410 to the VDP 423. The CGROM 424 stores compressed and encoded image data (for example, texture data). The VDP 423 includes an image decoder and a drawing circuit (both not shown). When an instruction from the image control CPU 421 is input to the VDP 423, the image decoder reads image data from the CGROM 424 in accordance with the instruction. The image decoder decompresses (decodes) the read image data and stores it in the RAM 425. The drawing circuit displays various images on the liquid crystal display device 30 in accordance with the image data stored in the RAM 425. The RAM 425 stores various data generated by each process of the image control CPU 421. The RAM 425 is provided with a command storage area for storing sound control commands to be transmitted to the sound source IC 431.

  The sound board 430 is controlled by the image control CPU 421 to generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the sound board 430 is supplied to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32 and output as a sound wave. As shown in FIG. 8, the sound board 430 includes a sound source IC 431 and a sound source ROM 432. The image control CPU 421 controls the sound board 430 (sound source IC 431) in accordance with a command from the sub CPU 412.

  The sound source ROM 432 compresses and stores a plurality of sound data. Each sound data is data indicating each sound including, for example, a music piece in a specific game state, a sound output every time the player operates the stop button 25, and an error sound output in an error state.

  The sound source IC 431 generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data in the sound source ROM 432. The sound source IC 431 includes a decoder, a control register, and an A / D converter (all not shown). The decoder of the sound source IC 431 reads sound data from the sound source ROM 432 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 412. The decoder of the sound source IC 431 adjusts the volume of the read sound data and then stores the sound data in the control register. A plurality of acoustic data is stored in the control register, and each acoustic data stored in the control register is supplied to the A / D converter in the stored order. The A / D converter generates an acoustic signal from the acoustic data and supplies it to the amplifier 433. The amplifier 433 amplifies the acoustic signal supplied from the sound source IC 431 (A / D converter) and supplies it to the speaker 31 and the speaker 32. Note that a CPU that controls the sound source IC 431 may be provided separately from the sub CPU 412 and the image control CPU 421.

<Each data used by main CPU>
The description of each circuit of the gaming machine 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, various data stored in the main ROM 302 will be described with reference to the drawings. In the main ROM 302, a symbol code table shown in FIG. 9, a winning area lottery table shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination defining table shown in FIG. 12, a transition symbol defining table shown in FIG. The instruction determination table shown in FIG. 17 and the spinning effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 are stored.

  FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram of the symbol code table. The symbol code table includes a symbol code that identifies each symbol of each reel 12. As understood from FIG. 9, each reel 12 has “Red Seven”, “Black BAR”, “White BAR”, “Replay x”, “Replay y”, “Bell”, “Star Bell”, “Plum”, “Watermelon”, and “Cherry”. 10 types of symbols are arranged. As shown in FIG. 9, each symbol code corresponds to each symbol. Specifically, “Red Seven” corresponds to symbol code 01 “00000001”, “Black BAR” corresponds to symbol code 02 “00000010”, and “White BAR” corresponds to symbol code 03 “ “00000011”, “Replay x” corresponds to “00000100” of symbol code 04, “Replay y” corresponds to “00000101” of symbol code 05, and “Bell” corresponds to “code“ 06 ”. “00000110”, “Star Bell” corresponds to symbol code “00000111” of symbol code 07, “Plum” corresponds to symbol code “00001000”, and “Watermelon” corresponds to symbol code. 09 corresponds to “00000101”, and “Cherry” corresponds to symbol code “00001010”. The symbol code is used, for example, in a priority order storage process described later.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of the winning area lottery table. The main CPU 301 determines a winning area by using a winning area lottery table and a random value R1 in an internal lottery process to be described later. As shown in FIG. 10, each winning area lottery table includes a plurality of winning areas and lottery values corresponding to the winning areas. FIG. 10 shows the names of the winning areas. The winning area lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 for each set value (1 to 6). FIG. 10 illustrates a winning area lottery table that is referred to when the set value is “1”.

  Each winning area of the winning area lottery table designates each winning combination defined in the winning combination determining table shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, there is a part where the replay is abbreviated as “lip”. Similarly, in other figures, replay may be abbreviated as “lip”.

  For example, it is assumed that “batting order replay X1” of the winning area number “01” is determined by the internal lottery process. As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area number “01” designates the winning combination “normal replay” and the winning combination “RT2 transition replay”. That is, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a plurality of types of winning combinations are designated in duplicate.

  Each lottery value in the winning area lottery table is subtracted from the random value R1 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 subtracts each lottery value corresponding to each winning area from the random value R1 in ascending order of the winning area (from “00” to “32”). In the internal lottery process, a winning area is determined in which the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number. The probability of becoming a negative number when subtracted from the random number R1 is higher as the lottery value is larger. Therefore, the winning area having a larger lottery value is higher in the winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value for each RT state. Each RT state includes an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state. Each RT state shifts when an RT transition symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed on the active line. The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the RT state to the random value R1. Therefore, the probability that each winning area wins depends on the RT state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value in the RB state. The RB state is entered when the symbol combination “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” related to the RB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. The prescribed number of betting medals in the RB state is three. The RB state ends when the winning winning combination (bell combination) is stopped and displayed on the active line eight times.

  When the symbol combination “Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven” relating to the BB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the BB state. In the BB state, it becomes possible to continuously shift to the RB state. Specifically, when the BB state is started, the state shifts to the first RB state. The RB state ends when the winning winning combination is stopped and displayed eight times in the same manner as the RB state started when the symbol combination of the RB combination is stopped and displayed. When the first RB state is finished and the BB state is not finished, the state immediately shifts to the second RB state. Thereafter, the next RB state is started immediately after the end of the RB state until the end of the BB state. The BB state ends when 297 medals are paid out. Further, when the RB state is continued in the game in which the BB state is ended, the RB state is ended in the game (at the same time as the BB state). In the above configuration, each game in the BB state is in the RB state.

  In the present embodiment, the BB state and the RB state are collectively referred to as “bonus operating state”. The BB combination and the RB combination are collectively referred to as “bonus combination”. When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the RT0 state. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning area lottery table includes each lottery value in the internal state. When the bonus combination is won and the main line is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to an internal state in which the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained. As understood from FIG. 10, the lottery values of the winning area numbers “01” to “11” (hereinafter referred to as “re-game winning area”) are different for each RT state.

  FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of the winning combination rule table. The winning combination defining table defines combinations of symbols that are permitted to stop on the active line in the game won by each winning combination. For example, in a game in which the winning combination “BB combination” is won, the symbol combination “red seven-red seven-red seven” is permitted to stop on the active line. Further, for example, in a game in which the winning combination “correct answer bell” is won, each symbol combination of “bell-bell-bell” and “star-bell-bell-bell” can be stopped at the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination defining table includes the permission bit number of each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line. FIG. 12 shows the payout number when the symbol combination related to each winning combination is stopped on the active line in the game state where the specified number is three. When a plurality of winning combinations are won, the winning combination with a larger payout number is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to other winning combinations, and the bonus combination has a lower priority than the other winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning roles “upper bell 1-8” “correct answer bell” “watermelon role” “horn cherry role” “middle cherry role” “single role A” or “single role B” (winning winning prize) When the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated by the game in which the area is won is displayed on the active line, medals with a payout number corresponding to each winning combination are awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, a winning combination in which medals are paid out when displayed on the active line is referred to as a “winning winning combination”. In addition, when “normal replay”, “RT2 transition replay”, “RT3 transition replay” (the winning combination designated by the game in which the regame winning area is won) is displayed on the active line, the next game is set to replay. The In the present embodiment, the winning combination in which the next game becomes a re-game when displayed on the active line may be collectively referred to as “replay”.

  Each permission bit number in the winning combination defining table designates each display permission bit in the display permission bit storage area of the main RAM 303. The display permission bit storage area is configured to include a plurality of display permission bits, and each display permission bit corresponds to each winning combination. For example, it is assumed that the striking order replay X1 of the winning area number “01” wins and each symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay” and “RT2 transition replay” is permitted to stop on the active line. In the above case, each display permission bit specified by the permission bit numbers “7” and “2” in the display permission bit storage area is set to “1”, and the others are set to “0”.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display combination storage area to be compared with the display permission bit storage area in the display determination process described later. The display combination storage area includes a plurality of displayable bits, and each displayable bit corresponds to each winning combination (similar to the display permission bit storage area). In addition, each displayable bit is set to “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit stops on the effective line, and the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination is effective. Set to “0” when there is no possibility of stopping on the line. For example, at the time when each reel 12 starts rotating, all the displayable bits are set to “1” because there is a possibility that all symbol combinations related to the winning combination will stop on the effective line. Each displayable bit in the display combination storage area is updated every time each reel 12 stops, and corresponds to the symbol combination related to the winning combination that actually stopped at the active line when all the reels 12 stopped. Only the displayable bit is “1”.

  The winning combination won in the internal lottery process stops on the active line according to the operation mode of each stop button 25 of the player. Specifically, each winning combination stops on the active line according to the stop operation position of each stop button 25 and the order of the stop operation. For example, a symbol located within the range of 4 frames from the stop operation position (5 frames including the stop operation position) (hereinafter referred to as “retraction range”) can be stopped on the effective line, and a symbol positioned outside the retraction range is Even the symbols that make up the winning combination are not stopped on the active line (so-called “missing” occurs). As described above, a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won in a single game. In a game in which a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, for example, the symbol combination related to the winning combination corresponding to the order of the stop operation stops on the active line.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams of the correspondence relationship between the winning area, the stop operation order, and the winning combination that stops on the active line (the combination of symbols that stops on the active line).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination (replay) that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which the re-game winning area is won. As shown in FIG. 13, when any of the winning areas “batting order replays X1 to X6” is won, “normal replay” or “RT2 transition replay” stops on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation. Specifically, in a game in which the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, a stop operation sequence in which the reel 12L performs the first stop operation, the reel 12C performs the second stop operation, and the reel 12R performs the third stop operation (hereinafter simply “ In the case of the “left middle right” stop operation sequence), the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left middle right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. The On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X2” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “left and right middle”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle left and right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay X4” is won, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than “middle right left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X5” is won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle right”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped on the active line and other than “middle right” When the stop operation is performed in order, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay X6” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT2 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and “right middle left” When the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the above, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, if the stop operation is performed at the first left stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y1” is won, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed except for the first left stop. In the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y2” is won, when the stop operation is performed other than the middle first stop, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In a game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed at the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “RT3 transition replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game where the winning area “batting order replay Y3” is won, when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop on the right, the symbol combination related to the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the game where the winning area “BAR replay” is won, when the stop operation is performed at the first stop on the right, the symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay” or the winning combination “BAR replay” is stopped on the active line. Is displayed. Specifically, when the winning area “BAR replay” is the first stop operation to the right in the winning game, and each reel 12 is operated to stop within the drawing range of the white BAR symbol, the winning combination “BAR replay” Is stopped on the active line. On the other hand, when any one of the reels 12 is stopped outside the drawing range of the white BAR symbol, the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed. In a game where the winning area “normal replay” is won, the symbol combination of the winning combination “normal replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation mode.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination that stops at the active line in each stop operation order in a game in which the winning area “batting order bell” (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won. When the winning area “batting order bell” is determined, any of the winning combination “upper bells 1 to 8” and the winning combination “correct answer bell” are won. As understood from FIG. 14, in the game in which the hitting bell is elected, the symbol combination related to the upper bell or the correct bell stops on the active line according to the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination related to the correct bell is stopped and displayed on the active line is referred to as “correct answer push order” of the correct bell.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game in which the hit order bell L (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the first left stop (the correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell L is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first left stop, stop control is performed to draw the upper bell won in the current game into the active line. The upper bell may be missed depending on the stop operation position. When the upper bell is missed, the RT1 transition symbol (losing eye) is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game in which the batting order bell C (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle first stop (the correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell C is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle first stop, stop control is performed to draw the upper bell won in the current game into the active line. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the game in which the hit order bell R (1-4) is won, when the stop operation is performed in the first right stop (correct answer pressing order), the correct answer bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the game in which the batting order bell R is determined, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the first stop at the right, stop control is performed to draw the upper bell won in the current game into the active line.

  As understood from the above explanation, in the game where the winning area “batting order bell” is won, the combination of symbols related to “correct answer bell” (the number of payouts is 9) is effective when the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order. Stop on line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a direction other than the correct answer pressing order, the losing eyes may stop at the active line. Therefore, when the game is played in the correct pressing order, it is advantageous for the player as compared to the case where the game is played out of the correct pressing order. As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  As described above, the RT state includes the RT0 state to the RT3 state. In addition, the RT state shifts when the RT transition symbol is displayed on the active line. Specifically, when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Similarly, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT2 state, and when the RT3 transition symbol is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT3 state.

  FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of the RT transition symbol definition table. As understood from FIG. 15, the RT2 transition symbol is a symbol combination of RT2 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination related to the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the right to replay is given and the state transitions to the RT2 state. The RT3 transition symbol is a symbol combination of RT3 transition replay. That is, when the symbol combination related to the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the right to replay is granted and the state transitions to the RT3 state.

  The RT1 transition symbol includes a specific missing eye. In the game where the winning area “batting order bell” has been won, the losing pattern of the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line when each of the bell roles (correct answer bell, upper bell) is missed. That is, when the stop operation is performed in a sequence other than the correct pressing order of the batting order bells and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the selected upper bell cannot be withdrawn, the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, the stop operation order in which the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed and the stop operation order in which the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed are notified. In addition, when the main CPU 301 is in the AT state, by notifying the correct pressing order of the striking order bell, the symbol combination related to the correct answer bell can be stopped and the RT1 transition symbol (losing eye) is prevented from being stopped and displayed. be able to.

  The main CPU 301 controls the instruction display 16 according to each gaming state including the AT state, the normal state, the chance state, the start preparation state, the precursor state, the internal medium state, the bonus operation state, and the end preparation state. A game state flag indicating the current game state is stored in the main RAM 303. In each game, the main CPU 301 transmits a game state command indicating a game state flag to the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 determines an effect according to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command.

  In each game in the AT state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the stop operation order. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player in the AT state. On the other hand, in the normal state, a stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is not instructed. Therefore, the AT state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. In the chance state, the transition to the AT state is easily determined as compared with the normal state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  In the start preparation state, a stop operation sequence advantageous to the player is instructed as in the AT state. In the present embodiment, a period during which a stop operation mode advantageous to the player is instructed is referred to as an “instruction period”. The instruction period is a gaming state including a start preparation state and an AT state. In addition, a period other than the instruction period (such as a normal state) may be referred to as a “non-instruction period”. A part of the game in the chance state is an instruction period, and in the chance state, a stop operation mode that is advantageous to the player is instructed. Specifically, the designated period is the period from the transition to the chance state until the first hitting bell or hitting replay is won. In the above configuration, the instruction information is displayed at least once in the chance state, so that the player can recognize that the control period has been reached.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 16, the gaming state shifts at a specific opportunity. For example, when the AT state is won in the normal state, the state may shift to the precursor state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the AT state is appropriate in each game through AT determination processing. When the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the normal state, the main CPU 301 changes the above-described gaming state flag from the normal state to the precursor state. Further, when the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the normal state, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the precursor counter.

  The precursor counter indicates the number of games played from the precursor state to the AT state, and is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery from among numerical values “0” to “32”. The main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the precursor counter in each game in the precursor state, and shifts the gaming state to the start preparation state when the precursor counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”. When the AT state is won in the normal state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “50” in the AT counter indicating the remaining number of games in the AT state. The AT counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  In the above configuration, when the initial value of the precursor counter is a numerical value “1” to “32”, the state shifts to the AT state through the precursor state of 1 to 32 games. On the other hand, when the initial value of the precursor counter is “0”, the next game won in the AT state is in a start preparation state. In addition, even if it is a case where the AT state has not been won, a configuration may be adopted in which the state shifts to the predicament state of Gase at a specific opportunity (for example, the winning of a rare role).

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the precursor state ends, the state shifts to the AT state via the start preparation state. In the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay and instruction information for instructing the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order indicated by the instruction information in the start preparation state, the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT state transitions to the RT2 state, and then the RT3 transition replay. Is stopped on the active line, and the RT state shifts to the RT3 state.

  Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information for instructing the correct answering order of the correct bells in the start preparation state. In the above configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the order instructed by the instruction information, the RT1 transition symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line (the correct bell is not missed), so the transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state (falling down). do not do. When the RT state shifts to the RT3 state, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the start preparation state to the AT state. Note that the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is not subtracted in the start preparation state.

  In the AT state, as in the start preparation state, the main CPU 301 instructs the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the correct bells, the instruction information for instructing the correct answer order of the RT2 transition replay, and the correct answer order of the RT3 transition replay. The instruction information is displayed on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts a numerical value “1” from the AT counter in each game in the AT state. The AT state is the RT3 state in principle. Accordingly, since the batting order replay X is not won, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is not instructed in the AT state. However, for example, in the AT state game where the batting order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed outside the specified order (when an operation error is made), the RT1 transition symbol stops on the active line, and the RT3 state is changed to the RT1 state. There is a case to move to. Even in the above case, in the AT state, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay and the RT2 transition replay is instructed, so that it is possible to return from the RT1 state to the RT3 state by following the instruction of the instruction information.

  When the AT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state is decremented to a numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state from the AT state to the end preparation state. In each game in the AT state, the value of the AT counter may be added at a specific opportunity (rare winning of a rare role) or the like. That is, the remaining number of games in the AT state may be added. When the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the end preparation state (when the batting order bell is missed), the normal state is entered.

  For each game in the normal state, a chance state determination process is executed. In the chance state determination process, whether to grant the right to shift to the chance state (whether to shift to the chance state) is determined by lottery. In the chance state determination process, the right to shift to the chance state multiple times may be given. When the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, even if the transition to the AT state is not determined in the current chance state, the next chance state is subsequently transferred. Therefore, when the right to shift to the chance state is granted a plurality of times, it is easier to determine the transition to the AT state than when the right to transition to the chance state is granted once. When the transition to the chance state is determined, there are a case where the chance state is entered via the precursor state and a case where the chance state is entered without going through the precursor state, as in the case where the AT state is entered.

  In each game in the chance state, the transition to the AT state is determined with a higher probability than each game in the normal state. The chance state ends with a predetermined end condition. Specifically, the chance state ends with 10 games. In the chance state, when the transition to the AT state is determined, the state is subsequently shifted to the AT state. On the other hand, in the 10 games in the chance state, if the transition to the AT state is not determined, the state is subsequently shifted to the normal state.

  As described above, in the normal state, when the right to shift to the AT state and the right to shift to the chance state are granted, the gaming state can be shifted to each advantageous gaming state (AT state, chance state). become. In the present embodiment, a period from when the right to shift to each of the advantageous gaming states described above is granted until the advantageous gaming state ends is referred to as a “regulation period”. Specifically, the precursor state and the start preparation state that are interposed between the normal state and the AT state are included in the restriction period, similarly to the AT state and the chance state. In addition, the precursor state interposed between the normal state and the chance state is included in the regulation period.

  As described above, each gaming state of the main CPU 301 includes an internal medium state and a bonus operating state. When the bonus combination is won, the state shifts to the internal medium state. In the internal medium state, the state where the bonus combination is won is maintained. When the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the internal state, the state shifts to the bonus operating state. Specifically, the bonus operating state includes an RB state and a BB state. When the symbol combination of the RB combination is stopped and displayed, the bonus operation state shifts to the RB state, and when the symbol combination of the BB combination is stopped and displayed, BB Transition to the state.

  The above-mentioned internal medium state and bonus operating state may be included in the restriction period or not included in the restriction period depending on the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won. Specifically, when the bonus combination is won in the precursor state, the start preparation state, the chance state or the AT state, the subsequent internal medium state and bonus operating state are included in the restriction period. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won in the normal state or the final preparation state, the subsequent internal medium state and bonus operating state are not included in the regulation period. That is, the internal medium state and the bonus operating state after the bonus combination is won in the regulation period are included in the regulation period, and the internal medium state and the bonus operation state after the bonus combination is won outside the regulation period are included in the regulation period. Absent. However, the regulation period may end in the middle of the bonus operating state shifted from the regulation period.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games in the regulation period is controlled to be equal to or less than a predetermined number. Specifically, the number of games during the regulation period is 1500 times or less. As described above, the remaining number of games in the AT state may be added. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of games in the AT state is determined so that the number of games in the regulation period is 1500 or less. The number of games during the regulation period is stored in a regulation counter. The restriction counter is provided in the main RAM 303, for example, and is added at each game during the restriction period.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the game state shifts (returns) to the game state in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. Also, if a bonus combination is won in the chance state, it shifts to the chance state after the bonus operation state ends, and if a bonus combination is selected in the precursor state, it shifts to the precursor state after the bonus operation state ends, When the bonus combination is won, the game moves to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. However, when a bonus combination is won in the AT state, the state shifts to the start preparation state after the bonus operation state ends. In addition, when a bonus combination is won in the end preparation state, the state shifts to the normal state after the bonus operation state ends. However, even when the bonus combination is won in the AT state when the number of games after the right to shift to the AT state is reached in the bonus operating state reaches a predetermined specific number (1500 times). After the bonus operation state ends, the normal state is entered.

  The restriction counter is initialized under various conditions. For example, the regulation counter is initialized when the AT state ends. Further, when the bonus operation state is entered in the regulation period (AT state) and the number of games in the regulation period reaches 1500 in the ongoing bonus operation state, the regulation period ends in the bonus operation state. The regulation counter is initialized.

  In addition, when the chance state ends and the state does not shift to the AT state (when the AT state is not won in the chance state), the regulation counter is initialized. However, if the right to shift to the chance state multiple times is granted, the regulation counter may not be initialized even if the chance state ends. Specifically, when the current chance state has ended and the right to enter the next chance state has already been granted (the right to enter the next chance state and the right to enter the next chance state) Are given all at once), the regulation counter is not initialized when the current chance state ends.

  FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram of each instruction determination table (A, B). In each game, the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number from the instruction determination table, and displays instruction information (“1” to “9”) corresponding to the instruction number on the instruction display 16. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (second command described later) indicating an instruction number determined in each game to the sub control board 400 (sub CPU 412).

  Each instruction determination table includes an instruction determination table A (FIG. 17A) and an instruction determination table B (FIG. 17B). The instruction determination table A is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the non-instruction period (normal state or the like). The instruction determination table B is used to determine the instruction number of each game during the instruction period (such as the AT state). Moreover, as shown in FIG. 17, each instruction determination table is configured to include each instruction number for each winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the instruction number “99” is determined regardless of which winning area is won in the non-instruction period. When the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” is determined, the instruction display 16 is turned off during the period for displaying the instruction information. According to the above configuration, the stop operation mode is not instructed by the instruction display 16 in the non-instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the batting order replay X1 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “01”. When the instruction number “01” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “1” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 1 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct push order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X1 is won (the push order to promote the RT1 state to the RT2 state) is “left middle right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “1” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left middle right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “1” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “left middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “left middle right” by displaying the instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the batting order replay X2 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “02”. When the instruction number “02” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “2” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 2 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X2 is won is “middle left and right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “2” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “left and right middle”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “2” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle left and right” by displaying the instruction information “2”.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, in the game in the instruction period, when the batting order replay X3 is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “03”. When the instruction number “03” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “3” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 3 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X3 is won is “middle left and right”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “3” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle left and right”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “3” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”. In other words, the instruction information “3” is displayed in the above configuration, so that the player is instructed to perform stop operation in the order of “middle left and right”.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the batting order replay X4 is won in each game in the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “04”. When the instruction number “04” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “4” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 4 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X4 is won is “middle right left”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “4” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle right left” is more advantageous than the case of the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “4” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform stop operation in the order of “middle right left” by displaying the instruction information “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, in the game in the designated period, when the batting order replay X5 is won, the main CPU 301 determines the designated number “05”. When the instruction number “05” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display a number “5” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 5 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X5 is won is “middle right”. In the above configuration, in a game in which the instruction information “5” is displayed, the stop operation in the order of “middle right” is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “5” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “middle right”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “middle right” by displaying the instruction information “5”.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, in the game in the instruction period, when the batting order replay X6 is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “06”. When the instruction number “06” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “6” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 6 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay when the batting order replay X6 is won is “right middle left”. In the above configuration, in the game in which the instruction information “6” is displayed, if the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “6” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “right middle left”. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation in the order of “right middle left” by displaying the instruction information “6”.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, in each game in the instruction period, when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “07”. When the instruction number “07” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “7” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 7 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y1 is won is the first stop on the left. In addition, when the batting order bell L is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the first left stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “7” is displayed, the stop operation at the first left stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “7” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first left stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to stop the first left stop by displaying the instruction information “7”.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b), when the batting order replay Y2 or the batting order bell C (1-4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “08”. When the instruction number “08” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “8” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 8 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct answer pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y2 is won is the middle first stop. Further, when the batting order bell C is won, the correct answer push order of the correct bells is the middle first stop. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “8” is displayed, the stop operation in the middle first stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “8” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the middle first stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first middle stop by displaying the instruction information “8”.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b), when the batting order replay Y3 or the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won in each game in the designated period, the main CPU 301 determines the designated number “09”. When the instruction number “09” is determined, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display the number “9” (hereinafter referred to as “instruction information“ 9 ””) as instruction information. As described above, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay when the batting order replay Y3 is won is the first stop on the right. Further, when the batting order bell R is won, the correct answer pressing order of the correct bells is the first stop on the right. As understood from the above description, in the game in which the instruction information “9” is displayed, the stop operation at the first right stop is more advantageous than the stop operation in another order. Therefore, when the instruction information “9” is displayed on the instruction display 16, the player performs a stop operation at the first right stop. In other words, the player can be instructed to perform the stop operation at the first right stop by displaying the instruction information “9”. In addition, when a player other than the batting order replay or batting order bell wins during the instruction period, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction number “99”, and the instruction display 16 does not display the instruction information.

  FIG. 17C is a schematic diagram of the segment display D. The segment display D is configured to include the instruction display 16 described above. The instruction display 16 is a single-digit 7-segment display. FIG. 17C illustrates an instruction display 16 that displays instruction information “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the segment indicator D is configured to include a regulation period indicator 38. The regulation period indicator 38 is in an ON state (lighted) during the regulation period. As described above, each instruction period (a part of the start preparation state, the AT state, and the chance state) is included in the regulation period. Therefore, in the instruction period in which the instruction information is displayed on the instruction indicator 16, the regulation period indicator 38 is lit. In the present embodiment, the restriction period indicator 38 is not turned on in the end preparation state. However, the restriction period indicator 38 may be turned on in the end preparation state.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining each command (first command, second command) transmitted from the main CPU 301 to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits various commands including the first command and the second command to the sub CPU 412 during a period from the time when the game is started until the time when the stop operation becomes possible.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18, the main CPU 301 transmits the first commands “A00” to “A13” to the sub CPU 412 according to the winning area. For example, when the winning area of this game is lost, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A00” to the sub CPU 412. The main CPU 301 transmits a command “A01” when the batting order replay (X1 to X6, Y1 to Y3) is won. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits a command “A02” when the BAR replay is won, and transmits a command “A03” when the normal replay is won. The main CPU 301 transmits the command “A04” when the batting order bell (L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to R4) is won, and the command “A05” when the common bell is won. When the watermelon is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A06”. When the weak cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A07”. When the strong cherry is won, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A08”. When the eye is won, the command “A09” is transmitted, and when the strong chance is won, the command “A10” is transmitted. Similarly, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “A11” when the small role ALL is won, the command “A12” when the BB is won, and the command “A13” when the RB is won. ".

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the above first command, the sub CPU 412 determines various effects according to the first command. For example, when the command “A06” is received when the watermelon is won, the sub CPU 412 determines the effect of notifying that the watermelon has been won.

  In addition to the first command, the main CPU 301 transmits a second command (B01 to B09, B99) corresponding to the instruction number (instruction information) of the current game to the sub CPU 412. Specifically, when the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in this game, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B99” to the sub CPU 412 as shown in FIG. As described above, the instruction number “99” is determined in each game in the normal state. Therefore, in the non-instruction period, the command “B99” is transmitted every game. In addition, the instruction number “99” is determined when a winning area (losing, etc.) other than the batting order replay (X, Y) and batting order bell (L, C, R) is won in the instruction period.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B01” when the batting order replay X1 is won and the instruction number “01” (the order of left middle right) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B02” when the batting order replay X2 is won and the instruction number “02” (the left / right middle order) is determined in the instruction period, and the batting order replay X3 is won, and the instruction number When “03” (middle left / right order) is determined, the command “B03” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X4 is won, and when the instruction number “04” (middle right / left order) is determined, the command “B04” is And when the batting order replay X5 is won and the instruction number “05” (right-left middle order) is determined, the command “B05” is transmitted, and the batting order replay X6 is won, and the instruction number “06” (right middle left) In this case, the command “B06” is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 301 determines that the command “B07” is given when the batting order replay Y1 or the batting order bell L (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “07” (first left stop) is determined in the instruction period. ". Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B08” when the batting order replay Y2 or the batting order bell C (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “08” (medium first stop) is determined in the instruction period. Further, the main CPU 301 transmits the command “B09” when the batting order replay Y3 or the batting order bell R (1 to 4) is won and the instruction number “09” (first right stop) is determined in the instruction period.

  When the above-described second command is received by the sub CPU 412, the sub CPU 412 determines an instruction effect instructing the stop operation sequence of the instruction number specified by the second command. In the instruction effect, for example, the liquid crystal display device 30 instructs the same stop operation order as the stop operation order indicated by the instruction information. As described above, the second command transmitted in the non-instruction period is only the command “B99” (no instruction). Therefore, in principle, the instruction effect is not executed in the non-instruction period. However, it may be configured such that an effect that instructs a stop operation sequence that does not affect the appearance rate (small influence) is executed.

   FIG. 19A and FIG. 19B are conceptual diagrams of the respective spinning effect determination tables (A, B). The main CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute each rotation effect in the rotation effect determination process. In the spinning effect, the main CPU 301 changes each reel 12 in a predetermined manner. Each turning effect includes a turning effect A, a turning effect B, a turning effect C, and a turning effect D, and the mode of each reel 12 is different for each turning effect. In addition, the aspect of each reel 12 in each turning effect can be changed as appropriate.

  The main CPU 301 determines the rotation effect using the rotation effect determination table A in each game in the normal state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect using the spinning effect determination table B in each game in the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 19, each turning effect determination table includes each lottery value for each winning area. In addition, each lottery value includes a lottery value of “no effect”, a lottery value of the rotating effect A, a lottery value of the rotating effect B, a lottery value of the rotating effect C, and a lottery value of the rotating effect D. Yes. Each lottery value is determined in the order of “no effect” to the rotation effect D in the process of determining the rotation effect (order of no effect → rotation effect A → rotation effect B → rotation effect C → rotation effect D). It is subtracted from the random value R2 (0 to 255). The main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the lottery value in which the subtraction result is a negative number. For example, it is assumed that a rare role (cherry role, watermelon role, chance) is won and the random value R2 is a numerical value “200” in the non-instruction period. When the rare combination is won in the non-instruction period, the lottery value “228” of “no effect” is subtracted from the random value R2, as shown in FIG. In the above case, since the result (200-228 = -28) obtained by subtracting the lottery value of the rare role from the random value R2 is a negative number, the main CPU 301 determines not to execute the spinning effect in the current game. . Further, for example, a case where a rare combination is won and the random value R2 is a numerical value “230” in the non-instruction period is assumed. In the above case, the result of subtracting the “no effect” lottery value from the random value R2 (230−228 = 2) does not become a negative number, and thereafter the lottery value “12” of the spinning effect A is subtracted from the subtraction result. If it does, it becomes a negative number. Therefore, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect A.

  The main CPU 301 transmits an effect type command indicating the spinning effect determined in each game to the sub CPU 412. The effect type command is transmitted during a period from the time point of the game start operation to the time point when the stop operation becomes possible, like the first command and the second command described above. In addition, the transmission time of the production type command can be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, the main CPU 301 calculates various game information (bonus ratio, BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, latest BB ratio, regulation period ratio) according to the progress of the game, and displays the display information corresponding to the game information. It is displayed on the main display 40. In order to calculate the above game information, the main CPU 301 counts the number of games during the period from when power is first applied to the gaming machine 1 until the number of games reaches 175,000 (hereinafter referred to as “total game counting period”). To do.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio (bonus ratio) of the number of medals acquired in the bonus operation state in the total game counting period to the total number of payouts in the total game counting period, and the number of medals acquired in the BB state in the total game counting period are A ratio (BB ratio) of the total number of payouts in the total game counting period is displayed on the main display 40. In addition, a ratio (regulation period ratio) of the number of games in the regulation period in the total game counting period is displayed on the main display 40.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of medals acquired in the bonus operation state in the most recent 6000 game periods to the total number of payouts in the game period (most recent bonus ratio), and BB in the most recent 6000 game periods The ratio of the number of medals acquired in the state to the total number of payouts in the game period (the most recent BB ratio) is displayed on the main display 40. In order to display the above bonus ratio, BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, latest BB ratio, and regulation period ratio on the main display 40, each storage area (ring buffer X) for storing various game information (number of payouts, number of games) To Z, set cumulative storage areas a to c, total cumulative storage areas A to C, regulation period storage area D, and total game storage area E). Each of the above storage areas is provided in the main RAM 303, for example. Each storage area will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 20A-1 is a diagram for explaining each unit storage area x (1 to 15), the set cumulative storage area a, and the total cumulative storage area A. As for each unit storage area x, 15 units from the unit storage area x1 to the unit storage area x15 are provided. Each unit storage area x is, for example, a 2-byte storage area. Each unit storage area x described above constitutes a ring buffer X. In the above configuration, the size of the ring buffer X is 30 (2 × 15) bytes.

  FIG. 20A-2 is a conceptual diagram of the ring buffer X (each unit storage area x), the set cumulative storage area a, and the total cumulative storage area A. In FIG. 20 (a-2), FIG. 20 (b-2), FIG. 20 (c-2), and FIG. Means the numerical value stored in

  Each unit storage area x stores a payout number in a series of 400 game periods (hereinafter referred to as “one set”) (see FIG. 20A-1). For example, the payout number of the current set (the most recent 400 games) is stored in the unit storage area x1. Further, the number of payouts of the previous set (games before 401 to 800 times) is stored in the unit storage area x2, and the number of payouts of the previous set (games before 801 to 1200 times) is stored in the unit storage area x3. Is done. Similarly, each of the payout numbers from the set before 4 times (games before 1201 to 1600 times) to the set before 15 times (games before 5601 to 6000 times) is from each of the unit storage areas x4 to x15. Is remembered. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the set in which the payout number is stored in the unit storage area x1 (this set) is referred to as “set S1”. Similarly, each set in which the payout number is stored in each of the unit storage area x2 to the unit storage area x15 is referred to as “set S2” to “set S15”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 20A-2, it is assumed that, for example, a total of 757 medals are paid out in the set S1. Three betting medals are required for one game regardless of the game state. In the re-game (the next game where the replay is stopped), betting medals are unnecessary. Therefore, if N games (N is a positive integer) are executed in the set S1, a total of 1200-3N (3 × 400-3N) medals will be obtained in one set (400 games). It is thrown. If 60 replays (N = 60) are executed in the set S1, the total number of betting medals in the set S1 is 1020. In the above case, in the set S1 in the specific example of FIG. 20 (a-2), the net increase number obtained by subtracting the total bet medals (1020) from the total payout number (757) is minus 263. On the other hand, for example, since the total number of payouts in the set S6 is 1564, if 60 replays are executed in the set S6, the net increase in the set S6 becomes 544 plus.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a-1), the set cumulative storage area a stores the total number of payouts in the latest 15 sets (6000 games). The set cumulative storage area a is a 3-byte storage area, for example. As described above, each of the unit storage areas x of the ring buffer X stores the latest 15 sets of payout numbers. Accordingly, when the number of payouts in each unit storage area x of the ring buffer X is totaled, the total number of payouts in the latest 15 sets is obtained. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 stores the total number of payouts stored in each unit storage area x of the ring buffer X in the set cumulative storage area a every time each set ends (every 400 games). .

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a-1), the total cumulative storage area A stores the total number of medals (total payout number) paid out in each game during the total game counting period. The total cumulative storage area A is, for example, a 4-byte storage area. The main CPU 301 adds the number of payouts in the set to the total cumulative storage area A every time each set ends. However, when the total game counting period ends (when 175,000 games are executed), the total cumulative storage area A is not updated (added) thereafter.

  As will be described in detail later, when the total number of games is 6000 or less, the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area a and the total cumulative storage area A matches. On the other hand, when the total number of games exceeds 6000 (specifically, when it exceeds 6400), the number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area A becomes larger than the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area a. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20 (a-2), the payout number (18867) in the total cumulative storage area A is larger than the payout number (17826) in the set cumulative storage area a. That is, the specific example of FIG. 20A-2 assumes a case where the total game period is greater than 6000 times.

  FIG. 20B-1 is a diagram for explaining each unit storage area y (1 to 15), the set cumulative storage area b, and the total cumulative storage area B. Each unit storage area y is provided with 15 units from the unit storage area y1 to the unit storage area y15. Each unit storage area y is, for example, a 2-byte storage area. Each unit storage area y described above constitutes a ring buffer Y. In the above configuration, the size of the ring buffer Y is 30 (2 × 15) bytes.

  FIG. 20B-2 is a conceptual diagram of the ring buffer Y (each unit storage area y), the set cumulative storage area b, and the total cumulative storage area B. Each unit storage area y of the ring buffer Y stores each payout number in the bonus operating state in each set (see FIG. 20B-1). That is, the payout number stored in each unit storage area y does not include medals paid out in a gaming state other than the bonus operating state. For example, the unit storage area y is not added even if a watermelon combination wins in a normal state and five medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the correct bell is won and nine medals are paid out in the bonus operating state, the numerical value “9” is added to the unit storage area y.

  Each of the unit storage areas y1 to y15 corresponds to each of the unit storage areas x1 to x15. The number of payouts in the bonus operating state in each of the sets S1 to S15 is stored in each of the unit storage areas y1 to y15. In the above configuration, the payout number in the bonus operating state among the payout numbers stored in each unit storage area x is stored in the unit storage area y corresponding to the unit storage area x.

  For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20B-2, the number of payouts stored in the unit storage area y5 is the numerical value “0”. In the above specific example, it is assumed that the bonus operation state is not changed in the set S5 (the bonus combination is not won). In the above case, the payout number stored in the unit storage area x5 does not include medals paid out in the bonus operating state. On the other hand, in the specific example of FIG. 20B-2, 72 payout numbers are stored in the unit storage area y1. As described above, when the correct bell (payout number is 9) wins 8 times, the RB state ends, so the total number of payouts in the RB state is 72. In the specific example of FIG. 20 (b-2), it is assumed that in the set S1, a transition is made to the RB state once and 72 (9 × 8) medals are paid out in the bonus operating state.

  Even if the bonus combination (BB combination and RB combination) is not won in this set, the number of payouts due to the bonus operating state in the set may not be zero. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20B-2, a case is assumed in which the state shifts to the BB state at the end of the set S11 and the set S11 ends in the middle of the BB state. In the above case, in the first game of the set S12, since the BB state continues, even if the bonus combination is not won in the set S12, the number of payouts due to the bonus operating state in the set S12 is more than zero.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b-1), the set cumulative storage area b stores the total number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state in the latest 15 sets (6000 games). Each of the unit storage areas y of the ring buffer Y stores each of the payout numbers in the bonus operating state in the last 15 sets. Therefore, when the payout number stored in each unit storage area y of the ring buffer Y is totaled, it becomes the total of the payout number in the bonus operation state in the latest 15 sets. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 stores the total number of payouts stored in each unit storage area y of the ring buffer Y in the set cumulative storage area b every time each set ends (every 400 games). To do.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b-1), the total cumulative storage area B stores the total number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state during the total game counting period. The total cumulative storage area B is, for example, a 4-byte storage area. The main CPU 301 adds the number of payouts in the bonus operation state of the set to the total cumulative storage area B every time each set ends. However, when the total game counting period ends (when 175,000 games are executed), the total cumulative storage area B is not updated (added) thereafter (same as the total cumulative storage area A described above).

  In the above configuration, the total number of medals paid out in each game in all game states in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area A, and the total number of medals stored in the total cumulative storage area A The total number of medals paid out in each game in the bonus operating state is counted in the total cumulative storage area B.

  As will be described in detail later, when the total number of games is 6000 or less, the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area b and the total cumulative storage area B matches. On the other hand, when the total number of games exceeds 6000 (specifically, when it exceeds 6400), the number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area B becomes larger than the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area b. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20B-2, the payout number (3996) in the total cumulative storage area B is larger than the payout number (3699) in the set cumulative storage area b. That is, the specific example of FIG. 20B-2 assumes a case where the total game period is greater than 6000 times.

  FIG. 20 (c-1) is a diagram for explaining each unit storage area z (1 to 15), the set cumulative storage area c, and the total cumulative storage area C. Each unit storage area z is provided with 15 units from the unit storage area z1 to the unit storage area z15. Each unit storage area z is, for example, a 2-byte storage area. Each unit storage area z described above constitutes a ring buffer Z. In the above configuration, the size of the ring buffer Z is 30 (2 × 15) bytes.

  FIG. 20C-2 is a conceptual diagram of the ring buffer Z (each unit storage area z), the set cumulative storage area c, and the total cumulative storage area C. Each unit storage area z of the ring buffer Z stores each of the payout numbers in the BB state in each set (see FIG. 20C-1). That is, the payout number stored in each unit storage area z does not include medals paid out in a gaming state other than the BB state. For example, the unit storage area z is not added even if the correct bell is won in the RB state (not the BB state) when the symbol combination of the RB combination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the RB state in the BB state, the unit storage area z is added.

  Each of the unit storage areas z1 to z15 corresponds to each of the unit storage areas x1 to x15. The number of payouts in the BB state in each of the sets S1 to S15 is stored in each of the unit storage areas z1 to z15. In the above configuration, the payout number in the BB state among the payout numbers stored in each unit storage area x is stored in the unit storage area z corresponding to the unit storage area x.

  For example, as in the specific example of FIG. 20 (b-2) described above, it is assumed that the set S1 makes a transition to the RB state once and does not make the transition to the BB state. In the above case, as shown in FIG. 20B-2, the unit storage area y1 is added to the numerical value “72”. On the other hand, the unit storage area z is not added in the set that has shifted to the RB state but has not shifted to the BB state. Therefore, even when the set S1 shifts to the RB state, when the set S1 does not shift to the BB state, the unit storage area z1 is a numerical value “0” as shown in FIG. 20C-2. .

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c-1), the set cumulative storage area c stores the total number of medals paid out in the BB state in the latest 15 sets (6000 games). Each unit storage area z of the ring buffer Z stores each of the payout numbers in the BB state in the last 15 sets. Accordingly, when the number of payouts stored in each unit storage area z of the ring buffer Z is summed, it is the sum of the number of payouts in the BB state in the latest 15 sets. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 stores the total number of payouts stored in each unit storage area z of the ring buffer Z in the set cumulative storage area c every time each set ends (every 400 games). To do.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c-1), the total cumulative storage area C stores the total number of medals paid out in the BB state of the total game counting period. The total cumulative storage area C is, for example, a 4-byte storage area. The main CPU 301 adds the payout number in the BB state of the set to the total cumulative storage area C every time the set is completed. However, when the total game counting period ends (when 175,000 games are executed), the total cumulative storage area C is not updated thereafter (similar to the above-mentioned total cumulative storage area A and total cumulative storage area B). . In the above configuration, the total number of medals paid out in each game in all gaming states in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area A, and the total number of medals stored in the total cumulative storage area A The total number of medals paid out in each game in the BB state is counted in the total cumulative storage area C.

  As will be described in detail later, when the total number of games is 6000 or less, the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area c and the total cumulative storage area C is the same. On the other hand, when the total number of games exceeds 6000 (specifically, when it exceeds 6400), the number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area C is larger than the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area c. For example, in the specific example of FIG. 20C-2, the payout number (3564) in the total cumulative storage area C is larger than the payout number (3267) in the set cumulative storage area c. That is, the specific example of FIG. 20 (c-2) assumes a case where the total game period is greater than 6000 times.

  FIG. 20 (d) is a diagram for explaining the restriction period storage area D and the total game storage area E. The regulation period storage area D stores the number of games in the regulation period (such as the AT state) in the total game counting period. The total game storage area E stores the total number of games. The main CPU 301 increments the total game storage area E by a numerical value “1” in each game. Further, the main CPU 301 adds the restriction period storage area D by a numerical value “1” in each game of the restriction period.

  The total game storage area E is a numerical value “0” when the power is first turned on, and is then added up to an upper limit value “175000”. That is, the total game storage area E counts the number of games in the total game count period. Further, when the total game counting period ends (when the total number of games reaches 175,000), the addition of the total game storage area E is stopped. In addition, in the restriction period storage area D, addition is stopped when the total game count period ends (total game storage area E = 175000), similarly to the above-described total accumulated storage areas (A to C). In the above configuration, the regulation period storage area D stores the number of games in the regulation period in the total game count period.

  The main CPU 301 uses the above set cumulative storage area (a to c), total cumulative storage area (A to C), restriction period storage area D or total game storage area E, and uses the bonus ratio, BB ratio, and latest bonus ratio. The latest BB ratio and the regulation period ratio are calculated. The main CPU 301 stores each game information in each of the ratio storage areas (H1 to H3, h1, h2). Each ratio storage area is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  FIG. 21 shows the storage areas (ring buffers (X to Z), set cumulative storage areas (ac), total cumulative storage areas (A to C) immediately after the end of each set (1, 2, 15, 16)). It is a conceptual diagram of C)). Hereinafter, specific examples of numerical values stored in each storage area in each set will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21A shows a specific example of each storage area immediately after the power is first turned on and immediately after the first set is completed (when the total number of games reaches 400). In the present embodiment, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is first turned on, each ring buffer (X to Z), each set cumulative storage area (ac) and each total cumulative storage area (A to C) The initial value “0” is stored. Thereafter, when the first set of games is executed and medals are paid out, the unit storage areas (x1, y1, z1) are added.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21A, it is assumed that the unit storage area x1 is added up to a numerical value “841” when the first set is completed. Further, in the specific example of FIG. 21 (a), it is assumed that the transition to the BB state is performed once in the first set, 297 medals are paid out in total, and the transition to the RB state is not performed in the first set. To do. In the above case, when the first set is completed, the unit storage area y1 is added to the numerical value “297”, and the unit storage area z1 is added to the numerical value “297”. As shown in FIG. 21A, immediately after the end of the first set, the unit storage area x (2 to 15) other than the unit storage area x1 of the ring buffer X and the unit storage other than the unit storage area y1 of the ring buffer Y The unit storage area z (2 to 15) other than the area y (2 to 15) and the unit storage area z1 of the ring buffer Z has an initial value “0”.

  When the current set is completed, the sum of the numerical values stored in the unit storage areas x (1 to 15) is stored in the set cumulative storage area a. Immediately after the end of the first set, the value other than the unit storage area x1 is “0”. Therefore, in the specific example of FIG. 21A, the numerical value “841” is stored in the set cumulative storage area a. When the current set is completed, the sum of the numerical values stored in the unit storage areas y (1 to 15) is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. In the specific example of FIG. 21A, the numerical value “297” is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. Further, when the current set is completed, the sum of the numerical values stored in the unit storage areas z (1 to 15) is stored in the set cumulative storage area c. In the specific example of FIG. 21A, the numerical value “297” is stored in the set cumulative storage area c.

  When the current set is completed, the number of medals paid out in the set (that is, the numerical value of the unit storage area x1) is added to the total cumulative storage area A. In the specific example of FIG. 21A, when the first set is completed, the total cumulative storage area A is added from the initial value “0” to the numerical value “841”. When the current set ends, the number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state of the set (that is, the numerical value of the unit storage area y1) is added to the total cumulative storage area B. In the specific example of FIG. 21A, when the first set is completed, the total cumulative storage area B is added from the initial value “0” to the numerical value “297”. Further, when the current set ends, the number of medals paid out in the BB state of the set (that is, the numerical value of the unit storage area z1) is added to the total cumulative storage area C. In the specific example of FIG. 21A, when the first set is completed, the total cumulative storage area C is added from the initial value “0” to the numerical value “297”.

  FIG. 21B shows a specific example of each storage area immediately after the second set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21B, the case where the unit storage area x1 is added to the numerical value “841” in the first set is assumed, as in the specific example of FIG.

  When the previous set is finished and the current set is started, the numerical values of the unit storage area xn (n is an integer of numerical values “1 to 15”) are stored in the unit storage area xn + 1. When the current set is started, the unit storage area x1 is cleared to the initial value “0”, and the payout number of the current set is added to the unit storage area x1 as in the previous set. For example, as in the specific example of FIG. 21B, when the second set is started, the numerical value “841” of the unit storage area x1 in which the total number of payouts in the first set is stored is the unit storage area x2. Is stored (moves). In addition, when the current set is started, the numerical value (the number of payouts in the set before 16 sets) stored in the unit storage area x15 is discarded.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21B, it is assumed that a total of 1801 medals are paid out in the second set. In the above case, immediately after the second set is finished, the unit storage area x1 is a numerical value “1801” and the unit storage area x2 is a numerical value “841”. Immediately after the end of the second set, the unit storage areas x (3 to 15) other than the unit storage area x1 and the unit storage area x2 have the initial value “0”. In the above specific example, when the second set is completed, the total value “2642” (= 1801 + 841) of each unit storage area x of the ring buffer X is stored in the set cumulative storage area a. Further, in the above specific example, when the first set is completed, a numerical value “841” is added to the total cumulative storage area A, and after that, when the second set is completed, the numerical value “1801” is stored in the total cumulative storage area A. Are added, and the total accumulated storage area A becomes a numerical value “2642”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21B, the case where the unit storage area y1 is added up to a numerical value “297” in the first set is assumed, as in the specific example of FIG. When the current set is started, the numerical value of the unit storage area yn (n is an integer of numerical values “1 to 15”) is stored in the unit storage area yn + 1. When the current set is started, the unit storage area y1 is cleared to the initial value “0”, and the payout number in the bonus operating state of the current set is added to the unit storage area y1 as in the previous set. Is done. For example, as in the specific example of FIG. 21B, when the second set is started, the numerical value “297” in the unit storage area y1 in which the number of payouts in the bonus operating state of the first set is stored is a unit. It is stored (moved) in the storage area y2. In addition, when the current set is started, the numerical value stored in the unit storage area y15 (the number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the set before 16 sets) is discarded.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21B, it is assumed that a total of 72 medals are paid out in the second set bonus operating state. In the above case, immediately after the second set is completed, the unit storage area y1 is a numerical value “72” and the unit storage area y2 is a numerical value “297”. Immediately after the second set is finished, the unit storage areas y (3 to 15) other than the unit storage area y1 and the unit storage area y2 have the initial value “0”. In the above specific example, when the second set is completed, the total value “396” (= 72 + 297) of each unit storage area x of the ring buffer Y is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. Further, in the above specific example, when the first set is completed, the numerical value “297” is added to the total cumulative storage area B, and then, when the second set is completed, the numerical value “72” is stored in the total cumulative storage area B. Is added, and the total cumulative storage area B becomes a numerical value “396”.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21B, the case where the unit storage area z1 is added to the numerical value “297” in the first set is assumed, as in the specific example of FIG. When the current set is started, the numerical value of the unit storage area zn (n is an integer of the numerical value “1-15”) is stored in the unit storage area zn + 1. When the current set is started, the unit storage area z1 is cleared to the initial value “0”, and the number of payouts in the BB state of the current set is added to the unit storage area z1 as in the previous set. The For example, as in the specific example of FIG. 21B, when the second set is started, the numerical value “297” in the unit storage area z1 in which the number of payouts in the BB state of the first set is stored is the unit storage. It is stored (moved) in the area z2. In addition, when the current set is started, the numerical value stored in the unit storage area z15 (the number of payouts in the BB state in the set before 16 sets) is discarded.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21B, it is assumed that the BB state has not been changed in the second set. In the above case, immediately after the second set is finished, the unit storage area z1 is a numerical value “0”, and the unit storage area z2 is a numerical value “297”. Immediately after the second set is completed, the unit storage area z3 to the unit storage area z15 have the initial value “0”. In the above specific example, when the second set is completed, the total value “297” (= 0 + 297) of each unit storage area x of the ring buffer Z is stored in the set cumulative storage area c. In the above specific example, when the first set ends, the numerical value “297” is added to the total cumulative storage area C, and when the second set ends thereafter, the total cumulative storage area C is not added.

  FIG. 21C is a conceptual diagram of each storage area immediately after the 15th set is completed. That is, FIG. 21C is a conceptual diagram of each storage area when 6000 games have been executed since the power to the gaming machine 1 was first turned on. Immediately after the 15th set is finished, the unit storage area x1 of the ring buffer X stores the total number of payouts in the 15th set (latest), and the unit storage area x15 stores the first set (oldest) payout number. Is stored. Similarly, immediately after the end of the 15th set, the unit storage area y1 of the ring buffer Y stores the total number of payouts in the 15th set bonus operation state, and the unit storage area y15 stores the first set bonus operation. The total number of payouts in the state is stored. Immediately after the 15th set is finished, the unit storage area z1 of the ring buffer Z stores the total number of payouts in the 15th set of BB operation states, and the unit storage area z15 stores the sum in the BB state of the first set. The total number of payouts is stored.

  As described above, the set cumulative storage area a stores the sum of the numerical values of the unit storage areas x of the ring buffer X at the end of the current set. On the other hand, the total storage area A is added with the numerical value of the unit storage area x1 at the end of each set. In the above configuration, the numerical values of the set cumulative storage area a and the total cumulative storage area A are the same until the 15th set (total number of games ≦ 6000). Similarly, the set total storage area b stores the sum of the numerical values of the unit storage areas y of the ring buffer Y at the end of the current set. On the other hand, the numerical value of the unit storage area y1 at the end of each set is added to the total cumulative storage area B. In the above configuration, the numerical values of the set cumulative storage area b and the total cumulative storage area B are the same up to the 15th set. The set cumulative storage area c stores the sum of the numerical values of the unit storage areas z of the ring buffer Z at the end of the current set. On the other hand, the numerical value of the unit storage area z1 at the end of each set is added to the total cumulative storage area C. In the above configuration, the numerical values of the set cumulative storage area b and the total cumulative storage area B are the same up to the 15th set.

  FIG. 21D is a conceptual diagram of each storage area immediately after the 16th set is completed. That is, FIG. 21D is a conceptual diagram of each storage area when the total number of games reaches 6400. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, it is assumed that the numerical values (number of payouts) stored in each unit storage area x of the ring buffer X up to the 15th set are the same as the specific example of FIG. In the above case, each numerical value stored in the unit storage area x14 from the unit storage area x1 of the ring buffer X in FIG. 21C described above is obtained from the unit storage area x2 of the ring buffer X in FIG. It is stored in the unit storage area x15. Also, the numerical value stored in the unit storage area x15 of the ring buffer X shown in FIG. 21C described above is discarded when the 16th set is completed. As shown in FIG. 21 (d), the total value “757” of the 16th set of payout numbers is newly stored in the unit storage area x1.

  When the 16th set is completed, the sum of the numerical values of the unit storage areas x of the ring buffer X is stored in the set cumulative storage area a, as in the case where the 15th set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, the total value “17826” of the number of payouts in the latest 15 sets from the second set to the 16th set is stored in the set cumulative storage area a. As described above, since the total number of payouts is the numerical value “17910” in the last 15 sets from the first set to the 15th set (see FIG. 21C), the total number of payouts in the last 15 sets is 15 sets. This is a decrease in the 16th set from the eye. However, immediately after the end of the 16th set, when the number of payouts discarded from the unit storage area x15 is smaller than the number of payouts added to the unit storage area x1, the total number of payouts in the latest 15 sets is 16 from the 15th set. Increases with the first set.

  When the 16th set is completed, the numerical value of the unit storage area x1 is added to the total cumulative storage area A in the same manner as when the 15th set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, the total cumulative storage area A is added from the numerical value “17910” to the numerical value “18867” (= 17910 + 757). As described above, the set cumulative storage area a indicating the total of the payout number of the latest 15 sets increases or decreases at the end of each set, while the total cumulative storage area A indicating the total payout number increases every time the set ends. However, when the total number of games exceeds 175,000, the update of the total cumulative storage area A is stopped.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21D, it is assumed that the numerical values (number of payouts) stored in each unit storage area y of the ring buffer Y by the 15th set are the same as those in FIG. In the above case, each numerical value stored in the unit storage area y14 from the unit storage area y1 of the ring buffer Y in FIG. 21C described above is obtained from the unit storage area y2 of the ring buffer Y in FIG. It is stored in the unit storage area y15. Further, in FIG. 21C described above, the numerical value stored in the unit storage area y15 of the ring buffer Y is discarded when the 16th set is completed. In FIG. 21D, the total value “72” of the number of payouts in the 16th set of bonus operating states is newly stored in the unit storage area y1.

  When the 16th set is completed, the sum of the numerical values of the unit storage areas y of the ring buffer Y is stored in the set cumulative storage area b as in the case where the 15th set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, the total value “3699” of the payout number in the bonus operating state in the last 15 sets from the 2nd set to the 16th set is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. As described above, since the total number of payouts in the last 15 sets from the first set to the 15th set is the numerical value “3924” (see FIG. 21C), the number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the last 15 sets is shown. The total decreased from the 15th set at the 16th set. However, immediately after the end of the 16th set, when the number of payouts discarded from the unit storage area y15 is smaller than the number of payouts added to the unit storage area y1, the total number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the latest 15 sets is It increases in the 16th set from the 15th set.

  When the 16th set is completed, the numerical value of the unit storage area y1 is added to the total cumulative storage area B in the same manner as when the 15th set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, the total cumulative storage area B is added from the numerical value “3924” to the numerical value “3996” (= 3924 + 72). As described above, the set cumulative storage area b indicating the total number of payouts in the last 15 sets of bonus operating states increases or decreases at the end of each set, while the total cumulative storage area B increases each time the set ends. However, when the total number of games exceeds 175,000, the update of the total cumulative storage area B is stopped. In each set, when the bonus operation state is not shifted (unit storage area y1 = 0), the total cumulative storage area B does not increase at the end of the set.

  In the specific example of FIG. 21D, it is assumed that the numerical values (number of payouts) stored in each unit storage area z of the ring buffer Z up to the 15th set are the same as those in FIG. In the above case, the numerical values stored in the unit storage area z1 from the unit storage area z1 of the ring buffer Z in FIG. 21C described above are obtained from the unit storage area z2 of the ring buffer Z in FIG. It is stored in the unit storage area z15. In FIG. 21C described above, the numerical value stored in the unit storage area z5 of the ring buffer Z is discarded when the 16th set is completed. In FIG. 21D, it is assumed that the 16th set does not shift to the BB state. In the above case, the total value “0” of the payout number in the BB state is newly stored in the unit storage area z1.

  When the 16th set is completed, the sum of the numerical values of the unit storage areas z of the ring buffer Z is stored in the set cumulative storage area c as in the case where the 15th set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, the total value “3267” of the payout number in the BB state in the last 15 sets from the second set to the 16th set is stored in the set cumulative storage area c. As described above, since the total number of payouts in the last 15 sets from the first set to the 15th set is the numerical value “3564” (see FIG. 21C), the total number of payouts in the BB state in the latest 15 sets. Is reduced from the 15th set to the 16th set. However, immediately after the end of the 16th set, when the number of payouts discarded from the unit storage area z15 is smaller than the number of payouts added to the unit storage area z1, the total number of payouts in the BB state in the latest 15 sets is 15 It increases in the 16th set from the set.

  When the 16th set is completed, the numerical value of the unit storage area z1 is added to the total cumulative storage area C as in the case where the 15th set is completed. In the specific example of FIG. 21D, the total cumulative storage area C is not calculated from the numerical value “3564”. However, the total accumulated storage area C is added as a general rule, except when the BB state is not changed in this set. As described above, the set cumulative storage area c indicating the total number of payouts in the BB state of the last 15 sets increases or decreases at the end of each set, while the total cumulative storage area C increases every time the set ends. However, when the total number of games exceeds 175,000, the update of the total cumulative storage area C is stopped.

  In the present embodiment described above, the progress of the game is controlled in each set (unit period) repeated every predetermined number of games (400 times), and the payout number (game information) in one set is stored in each unit. In the configuration for storing in any of the areas, the payout number stored in the unit storage area is sequentially updated so that the payout number in each set is stored in each of the unit storage areas, and the unit storage means A main display 40 capable of displaying in accordance with the total number of payouts stored in each. According to the above configuration, the number of payouts in each set is stored in each unit storage area. Accordingly, since the number of payouts in each set is stored in a separate unit storage area, the number of payouts for each set can be specified by analyzing the numerical values stored in each unit storage area.

  For example, a case where the number of payouts in a specific set is excessively large is assumed. In the above case, in the set, it can be specified that there is a possibility that a medal has been acquired by an illegal act. As described above, by analyzing the payout number stored in each unit storage area, it is possible to verify the presence or absence of fraud in each set. Note that game information other than the number of payouts may be stored in each unit storage area.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining each ratio storage area. Each ratio storage area includes a ratio storage area G1, a ratio storage area G2, a ratio storage area G3, a ratio storage area g1, and a ratio storage area g2. The ratio storage area is a 1-byte storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the ratio storage area G1 stores the bonus ratio. As described above, the total number of payouts in the total game counting period is stored in the total storage area A, and the total number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area B. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the total cumulative storage area B to the payout number in the total cumulative storage area A every time one set is completed, and uses the calculation result as a bonus ratio. Store in G1. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G1. For example, when the ratio of the payout number in the total cumulative storage area B to the payout number in the total cumulative storage area A is 70.5%, the main CPU 301 stores the numerical value “70” as a bonus ratio in the ratio storage area G1.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the ratio storage area G2 stores the BB ratio. As described above, the total number of payouts in the BB state in the total game counting period is stored in the total cumulative storage area C. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the total cumulative storage area C to the total number of payouts in the total cumulative storage area A every time one set is completed, and uses the calculation result as the BB ratio. Store in G2. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G2.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the ratio storage area G3 stores the regulation period ratio. As described above, the total number of games in the total game counting period is stored in the total game storage area E, and the total number of games in the restriction period in the total game counting period is stored in the restriction period storage area D. The main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the number of games in the restriction period storage area D to the number of games in the total game storage area E every time one game ends, and stores the calculated result as a restriction period ratio. Store in area G3. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area G3.

  As described above, the update of the total cumulative storage area A and the total cumulative storage area B stops after the total game counting period (175,000 games) has elapsed. Therefore, in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the bonus ratio (total cumulative storage area B / total cumulative storage area A) stored in the ratio storage area G1 is not updated. Further, as described above, the update of the total cumulative storage area C is stopped after the total game counting period has elapsed. Therefore, in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the BB ratio (total cumulative storage area C / total cumulative storage area A) stored in the ratio storage area G2 is not updated. As described above, the restriction period storage area D and the total game storage area E are not updated after the total game count period has elapsed. Therefore, in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the regulation period ratio (regulation period storage area D / total game storage area E) stored in the percentage storage area G3 is not updated. In the present embodiment, the ratio storage area G1, the ratio storage area G2, and the ratio storage area G3 that stop updating when the total game counting period elapses may be collectively referred to as “ratio storage area G”.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the ratio storage area g1 stores the latest bonus ratio. As described above, the total number of payouts for the last 15 sets (6000 games) is stored in the set cumulative storage area a, and the total number of payouts in the bonus operating state in the last 15 sets is stored in the set cumulative storage area b. Remembered. Each time one set is completed, the main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the payout number in the set cumulative storage area b to the payout number in the set cumulative storage area a, and uses the calculated result as the most recent bonus ratio as a ratio storage area g1 To remember. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area g1.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the ratio storage area g2 stores the latest BB ratio. As described above, the total number of payouts in the BB state in the last 15 sets is stored in the set cumulative storage area c. Each time one set is completed, the main CPU 301 calculates the ratio (%) of the payout number in the set cumulative storage area c to the payout number in the set cumulative storage area a, and sets the calculated result as the latest BB ratio as a ratio storage area g2 To remember. When the calculation result includes a decimal part, the main CPU 301 discards the decimal part and stores only the integer part in the ratio storage area g2.

  As described above, the set cumulative storage area a and the set cumulative storage area b are continuously updated even after the total game counting period (175,000 games) has elapsed. Accordingly, even in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed, the latest bonus ratio stored in the ratio storage area g1 is continuously updated (as described above, the update of the bonus ratio is stopped). Further, the most recent BB ratio is calculated from the number of payouts in the set cumulative storage area a and the set cumulative storage area c. As described above, the set cumulative storage area c is continuously updated even after the total game counting period has elapsed. Therefore, the latest BB ratio stored in the ratio storage area g2 is also continuously updated in the period after the total game counting period has elapsed (the update of the BB ratio is stopped). In the present embodiment, the ratio storage area g1 and the ratio storage area g2 that are continuously updated even when the total game counting period has elapsed may be collectively referred to as “ratio storage area g”.

  Each ratio storage area (G, g) described above is displayed on the main display 40 provided on the main control board 300. That is, the regulation period ratio, the latest bonus ratio, the latest BB ratio, the bonus ratio, and the BB ratio are displayed on the main display 40 provided on the main control board 300.

  FIG. 23A to FIG. 23E are diagrams for explaining each display information H (A to E). The main display 40 displays the regulation period ratio, the latest bonus ratio, the latest BB ratio, the bonus ratio, and the BB ratio by each display information H. As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23E, each display information H includes display information HA, display information HB, display information HC, display information HD, and display information HE. FIG. 23A to FIG. 23E show a schematic diagram of the main display 40. 23A to 23E, the seg that emits light among the seg of the main display 40 is shaded.

  The main display 40 switches and displays each display information H at a predetermined time interval. Specifically, the main display 40 starts displaying each display information H when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and then displays each display information H about every 5 seconds until the power is shut off. Switch to and display. As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23E, each display information H includes identification information I (ae) and ratio information R (ae). Each identification information I is displayed on the 1st display part 40X among the main displays 40. FIG. Each ratio information R is displayed on the second display unit 40Y of the main display 40.

  FIG. 23A is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HA among the pieces of display information H. FIG. As shown in FIG. 23A, the display information HA includes identification information Ia and ratio information Ra. The ratio information Ra of the display information HA displays the size of the regulation period ratio stored in the ratio storage area G3 described above. Specifically, the ratio information Ra can variably display the numbers “00” to “99” in accordance with the size of the regulation period ratio. For example, when the regulation period ratio is 70%, the ratio information Ra displays the number “70”. When the regulation period ratio is 100%, the ratio information Ra displays the number “99” as in the case where the regulation period ratio is 99%. As shown in FIG. 23A, the identification information Ia is a combination of the number “7” and the character “U”, and makes it possible to identify that the number displayed by the ratio information Ra is the regulation period ratio.

  FIG. 23B is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HB among the display information H. As shown in FIG. 23B, the display information HB includes identification information Ib and ratio information Rb. The ratio information Rb of the display information HB displays the latest BB ratio stored in the ratio storage area g2. Specifically, the ratio information Rb can display the number “00” to the number “99” variably according to the latest BB ratio. For example, when the latest BB ratio is 60%, the ratio information Rb displays the number “60”. When the latest BB ratio is 100%, the ratio information Rb displays the number “99” as in the case where the latest BB ratio is 99%. As shown in FIG. 23B, the identification information Ib is a combination of the number “6” and the letter “Y”, and makes it possible to identify that the number displayed by the ratio information Rb is the latest BB ratio.

  FIG. 23C is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HC among the display information H. As shown in FIG. 23C, the display information HC includes identification information Ic and ratio information Rc. The ratio information Rc of the display information HC displays the latest bonus ratio stored in the ratio storage area g1 described above. Specifically, the ratio information Rc can variably display the number “00” to the number “99” in accordance with the latest bonus ratio. For example, when the latest bonus ratio is 70%, the ratio information Rc displays the number “70”. When the latest bonus ratio is 100%, the ratio information Rc displays the number “99” as in the case where the latest bonus ratio is 99%. As shown in FIG. 23C, the identification information Ic is a combination of the number “7” and the letter “Y”, and makes it possible to identify that the number displayed by the ratio information Rc is the latest bonus ratio.

  FIG. 23D is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HD among the display information H. As shown in FIG. 23D, the display information HD includes identification information Id and ratio information Rd. The ratio information Rd of the display information HD displays the BB ratio stored in the ratio storage area G2 described above. Specifically, the ratio information Rd can display the number “00” to the number “99” variably according to the BB ratio. For example, when the BB ratio is 60%, the ratio information Rd displays the number “60”. When the BB ratio is 100%, the ratio information Rd displays the number “99” as in the case where the BB ratio is 99%. As shown in FIG. 23D, the identification information Id is a combination of the number “6” and the letter “A”, and makes it possible to identify that the number displayed by the ratio information Rd is the BB ratio.

  FIG. 23 (e) is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HE among the display information H. As shown in FIG. 23E, the display information HE includes identification information Ie and ratio information Re. The ratio information Re of the display information HE displays the bonus ratio stored in the ratio storage area G1 described above. Specifically, the ratio information Re can display the number “00” to the number “99” variably according to the bonus ratio. For example, when the bonus ratio is 70%, the ratio information Re displays the number “70”. When the bonus ratio is 100%, the ratio information Re displays the number “99” as in the case where the bonus ratio is 99%. As shown in FIG. 23E, the identification information Ie is a combination of the number “7” and the letter “A”, and makes it possible to identify that the number displayed by the ratio information Re is a bonus ratio.

  According to the above configuration, the restriction period ratio, the latest BB ratio, the latest bonus ratio, the BB ratio, and the size of the bonus ratio are displayed by the display information H (ratio information R). Therefore, for example, the administrator of the gaming machine 1 confirms the main display 40 provided on the main control board 300 to thereby determine the size of the regulation period ratio, the latest BB ratio, the latest bonus ratio, the BB ratio, and the bonus ratio. It can be confirmed whether or not is within an appropriate range.

  Specifically, the winning probability of the AT state is designed so that the regulation period ratio is usually about 70% or less. However, for example, if the game machine 1 has a deficiency in the program, there may be a problem in that the regulation period ratio when the player actually plays the game greatly exceeds about 70%. In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the above defects can be confirmed from the regulation period ratio displayed in the display information HA displayed on the main display 40. In addition, the winning probabilities (probability of transition to the BB state and the RB state) of the BB combination and the RB combination are designed so that the latest bonus ratio and the bonus ratio are usually about 70% or less. However, for example, when there is a deficiency in the program of the gaming machine 1, there may be a problem that the latest bonus rate or bonus rate when the player actually plays a game greatly exceeds about 70%. In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the above-described defects can be confirmed by the display information HC displayed on the main display 40 and the latest bonus ratio and the bonus ratio displayed on the display information HE. Further, the winning probability of the BB combination (probability of transition to the BB state) is designed so that the most recent BB ratio and the BB ratio are usually about 60% or less. However, for example, if the game machine 1 has a deficiency in the program, there may be a problem that the most recent BB ratio or BB ratio when the player actually plays a game greatly exceeds about 60%. In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the above-described defects can be confirmed by the display information HB displayed on the main display 40 and the latest BB ratio and BB ratio displayed on the display information HD.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the ratio information R. In the present embodiment, each ratio in a manner in which it is possible to intuitively grasp whether the regulation period ratio, the latest BB ratio, the latest bonus ratio, the BB ratio, and the bonus ratio are within an appropriate range (presence or absence of the above-described defect). Information R is displayed on the main display 40.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the main display 40 of the present embodiment displays the ratio information Ra (numbers “00” to “69”) indicating the regulation period ratio of less than 70% as a “lit” display mode (lit). Display mode). On the other hand, the main display 40 displays ratio information Ra (numerals “70” to “99”) indicating a regulation period ratio of 70% or more in a “flashing” display mode (flashing display mode).

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the main display 40 displays the ratio information Rb (numbers “00” to “59”) indicating the latest BB ratio of less than 60% in the lighting display mode. On the other hand, the main display 40 displays ratio information Rb (numbers “60” to “99”) indicating the latest BB ratio of 60% or more in a blinking display mode. Similarly, the main display 40 displays the ratio information Rc indicating the latest bonus ratio of less than 70% in the lighting display mode, while displaying the ratio information Rc indicating the latest bonus ratio of 70% or higher in the blinking display mode. The ratio information Rd indicating the BB ratio of less than 60% is displayed in the lighting display mode, while the ratio information Rd indicating the BB ratio of 60% or more is displayed in the blinking display mode and the ratio indicating the bonus ratio of less than 70% is displayed. While the information Re is displayed in the lighting display mode, the ratio information Re indicating the bonus ratio of 70% or more is displayed in the blinking display mode.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value of each ratio information R (a to e) that changes from the lighting mode to the blinking mode is referred to as a threshold value of the ratio information R. As described above, the threshold values of the ratio information Ra, the ratio information Rc, and the ratio information Re are “70”. The threshold values of the ratio information Rb and the ratio information Rd are “60”.

  FIG. 24B-1 is a time chart for explaining a specific example of the ratio information R displayed in the lighting display mode. FIG. 24B-2 is a time chart for explaining the ratio information R displayed in the blinking display mode. 24 (b-1) and 24 (b-2), a simulated diagram of the second display unit 40Y in the main display 40 is extracted and shown. In FIG. 24B-1 and FIG. 24B-2, among the segments of the second display unit 40Y, the light-emitting segments are shown by shading.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (b-1), in the lighting display mode, each light-emitting segment that displays the division information R is maintained in a lighting state. In the specific example of FIG. 24B-1, it is assumed that the division information R of the number “50” is displayed. In the above specific example, each segment that emits light to represent the number “50” is lit during the period in which the division information R is displayed (approximately 5 seconds before switching to another division information R). It is maintained in the state.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (b-2), in the blinking display mode, each light-emitting segment displaying the division information R blinks at a predetermined time interval. Specifically, in the blinking display mode, each light-emitting segment displaying the division information R is repeatedly turned on and off about every 0.6 seconds. In the specific example of FIG. 24B-2, it is assumed that the division information R of the number “80” is displayed. In the above specific example, each segment that emits light to represent the number “80” repeats turning on and off approximately every 0.6 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, various types of game information (regulation period ratio, latest BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, BB ratio, and bonus ratio) are updated according to the progress of the game, and the size of the game information is indicated. When the main display 40 (specific display means) capable of displaying the ratio information R (numerical information) and the ratio information R indicates a magnitude greater than a predetermined threshold (60% or 70%), the ratio information R Is displayed in a blinking display mode (first display mode), and when the ratio information R indicates a size less than the threshold, the ratio information R is displayed in a lighting display mode (second display mode). According to the above configuration, since the display mode of each ratio information changes depending on whether the ratio information exceeds an appropriate threshold value, it is intuitive whether the ratio information exceeds an appropriate threshold value. It becomes possible to grasp.

  In the present embodiment, the threshold value of the ratio information Ra at which the display mode of the main display 40 is switched is a numerical value “70”. As described above, the identification information Ia displayed on the main display 40 together with the ratio information Ra is “7U” and includes the number “7” (see FIG. 23A). Similarly, the threshold values of the ratio information Rc and the ratio information Re are a numerical value “70”, the identification information Ic “7Y” displayed together with the ratio information Rc, and the identification information Ie displayed together with the ratio information Re. “7A” includes the number “7” in common (see FIG. 23C and FIG. 23E). The threshold value of the ratio information Rb and the ratio information Rd is a numerical value “60”. The identification information Ib “6Y” displayed together with the ratio information Rb and the identification information Id “ “6A” includes the number “6” in common (see FIG. 23C and FIG. 23E).

  As understood from the above description, each identification information I (a, c, e) displayed together with each ratio information R (a, c, e) whose threshold value for switching the display mode is “70” is displayed. Includes the number “7” in common. In addition, each identification information I (b, d) displayed together with each ratio information R (b, d) whose threshold value for switching the display mode is the numerical value “60” includes the number “6” in common. It is. In other words, the instruction information I includes information corresponding to the threshold of the ratio information R displayed as the instruction information I (the threshold can be specified). According to the above configuration, since the threshold value of the ratio information R can be specified by the identification information I, it is easy to determine whether or not the ratio information R exceeds the threshold value.

  As described above, the regulation period ratio is updated until 175,000 games are executed. That is, the ratio information Ra finally displays the regulation period ratio of 175,000 game periods. Further, the ratio information Ra displays the regulation period ratio in the game period of the current total number of games (<175000) before the total number of games reaches 175,000.

  In the above configuration, even when the ratio information Ra is inappropriate (70% or more) before the total number of games reaches 175,000, the ratio information Ra is appropriate when the total number of games reaches 175000. There is a possibility of change (convergence) to a numerical value. In consideration of the above circumstances, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether or not the ratio information Ra displays the final regulation period ratio (when the total number of games exceeds 175,000). In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether or not the ratio information Rd (BB ratio) and the ratio information Re (bonus ratio), which are updated until the total number of games reaches 175,000, display final numbers. It was set as the structure which is.

 The ratio information Rb displays the most recent BB ratio in the last 6000 game periods, but even before the total number of games reaches 6000, the most recent BB for the game period of the current total number of games (<6000). Display percentage. In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether the ratio information Rb displays the latest BB ratio in the game period of 6000 times or the latest BB ratio in the game period of less than 6000 times. In the above configuration, even if the ratio information Rb is inappropriate (60% or more) before the total number of games reaches 6,000, the ratio information Rb is appropriate when the total number of games reaches 6,000. It is possible to recognize that there is a possibility of changing to a numerical value. Similarly, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether the ratio information Rc displays the latest bonus ratio in the game period of 6000 times or the latest bonus ratio in the game period of less than 6000 times.

  FIG. 25A is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the identification information I (ae). In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether or not the number of games in the game period in which each ratio information R is calculated has reached a predetermined threshold (175000 times or 6000 times) by the display mode of each identification information I. did.

  For example, the identification information Ia displayed as the ratio information Ra is displayed on the main display 40 in a “flashing” display mode (flashing display mode) when the total number of games is less than 17000, and the total number of games is 17000. In the above case, it is displayed on the main display 40 in the “lighting” display mode (lighting display mode). According to the above configuration, whether or not the ratio information Ra displays the final regulation period ratio (of 175,000 game periods) is specified from the display mode of the identification information Ia displayed as the ratio information Ra. Is done.

  Further, the identification information Id displayed as the ratio information Rd is displayed in the main display 40 in a blinking display mode when the total number of games is less than 17000 times, and is displayed in the lighting display mode when the total number of games is 17000 times or more. It is displayed on the display 40. According to the above configuration, whether or not the ratio information Rd displays the final BB ratio is specified from the display mode of the identification information Id displayed as the ratio information Rd. Similarly, the identification information Ie displayed as the ratio information Re is displayed in the main display 40 in a blinking display mode when the total number of games is less than 17000 times, and in a lit display mode when the total number of games is 17000 times or more. It is displayed on the main display 40. According to the above configuration, whether or not the ratio information Re displays the final bonus ratio is specified from the display mode of the identification information Ie displayed as the ratio information Re.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, the identification information Ib displayed as the ratio information Rb is displayed in a blinking display mode on the main display 40 when the total number of games is less than 6000, and the total number of games is 6000 or more. In the case of, it is displayed on the main display 40 in a lighting display mode. According to the above configuration, whether the ratio information Rb displays the most recent BB ratio of 6000 game periods (15 sets) or whether the ratio information Rb displays the most recent BB ratio of less than 6000 game periods. It is specified from the display mode of the identification information Ib displayed.

  The identification information Ic displayed as the ratio information Rc is displayed in the main display 40 in a blinking display mode when the total number of games is less than 6000 times, and is displayed in the lighting display mode when the total number of games is 6000 times or more. It is displayed on the display 40. According to the above configuration, whether the ratio information Rc indicates the latest bonus ratio of the 6,000 game periods or the latest bonus ratio of the less than 6000 game periods is displayed as the ratio information Rc. It is specified from the display mode of the identification information Ic.

  In the present embodiment, the total number of games at which each piece of identification information I changes from a lighting mode to a flashing mode is referred to as a threshold value of the identification information I. As described above, the threshold values of the identification information Ia, the identification information Id, and the identification information Ie are “175000”. The threshold values of the identification information Ib and the identification information Ic are “6000”.

  FIG. 25B-1 is a time chart for explaining a specific example of the identification information I displayed in the lighting display mode. FIG. 25B-2 is a time chart for explaining a specific example of the identification information I displayed in the blinking display mode. 25 (b-1) and FIG. 25 (b-2), a schematic diagram of the first display unit 40X in the main display 40 is shown. In FIG. 25B-1 and FIG. 25B-2, among the segments of the first display unit 40X, the light-emitting segments are shaded.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b-1), in the lighting display mode, each light-emitting segment that displays the identification information I is maintained in a lighting state. In the specific example of FIG. 25 (b-1), it is assumed that the identification information Ia (7U) is displayed. In the above specific example, each segment that emits light to represent the identification information Ia is kept lit during the period in which the identification information Ia is displayed (5 seconds until switching to the other identification information I). Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b-2), in the blinking display mode, each light-emitting segment that displays the identification information I blinks at a predetermined time interval. Specifically, in the blinking display mode, each light-emitting segment that displays the identification information I repeats turning on and off approximately every 0.6 seconds. In the specific example of FIG. 25B-2, it is assumed that the identification information Ia is displayed. In the above specific example, each segment that emits light to represent the identification information Ia is repeatedly turned on and off every about 0.6 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game information is updated (regulation period ratio, latest BB ratio, latest bonus ratio, BB ratio, and bonus ratio) as the game progresses, and the identification information I corresponding to the game information, In the configuration including the main display 40 capable of displaying the display information H that is a combination of ratio information R (numerical information) indicating the size of game information in a specific period, the display information is displayed. When the specific period is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of games (6000 times or 175000 times), the identification information is displayed in the lighting display mode (first display mode), and the specific period is less than the predetermined number of games. The identification information I is displayed in a blinking display mode (second display mode). According to the above configuration, it is possible to specify whether or not the number of games during the game period in which each ratio information R is calculated has reached a predetermined threshold, depending on the display mode of the identification information I.

  The main RAM 303 stores a display permission bit storage area indicating a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the active line, a display setting value storage area for storing a numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36, and a setting value. A set value storage area, a random value R1 storage area in which the random value R1 is stored, a random value R2 storage area in which the random value R2 is stored, a random value R3 storage area in which the random value R3 is stored, and transmitted to the sub-control board 400 A command storage area for storing commands to be executed, a lamp-related data storage area for storing data indicating display modes of various lamps, a winning area storage area for storing a winning area, and the number of stop buttons 25 that are not stopped. A storage area including a non-stop operation counter and a stop order storage area for storing the operation order of each stop button 25 is provided.

<Each data used by sub CPU>
Hereinafter, various data stored in the sub ROM 413 will be described with reference to the drawings. The sub ROM 413 stores various data including an instruction effect determination table.

  When the sub CPU 412 receives the second command indicating the instruction number (instruction information), the sub CPU 412 determines one of the instruction effects based on the instruction effect determination table. When the instruction effect is determined, the sub CPU 412 transmits an effect control command indicating the instruction effect to the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420. When receiving the effect control command indicating the instruction effect, the image control CPU 421 displays each image of the instruction effect on the liquid crystal display device 30. In the present embodiment, when the sub control board (sub CPU 412) 400 receives the second command (when the main CPU 301 transmits the second command), the stop operation mode (stop operation order) corresponding to the second command is displayed. The notification is always executed by the sub CPU 412.

  FIG. 26 is a conceptual diagram of the instruction effect determination table. When the sub CPU 412 receives any of the commands “B01” to “B09” as the second command, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect based on the instruction effect determination table. As described above, the commands “B01” to “B09” are transmitted in the instruction period and are not transmitted in the non-instruction period. That is, the sub CPU 412 determines the instruction effect by the instruction effect determination table when the main CPU 301 is a game during the instruction period.

  Specifically, when the second command “B01” is received in the game in which the first command “A01” is received (the winning game of the batting order replay), the instruction effect X1 is determined. In the instruction effect X1, the “left middle right” stop operation order is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect X2 is determined when the second command “B02” is received, and the instruction effect X3 is determined when the second command “B03” is received. When the second command “B04” is received, the instruction effect X4 is determined. When the second command “B05” is received, the instruction effect X5 is determined and the second command “B06” is received. In the case, the instruction effect X6 is determined. In the instruction effect X2, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, in the instruction effect X3, the stop order of “middle left and right” is notified, and in the instruction effect X4, the stop order of “middle right left” is notified. In X5, the stop order of “right middle left” is notified, and in the instruction effect X6, the stop order of “right middle left” is notified. In each of the instruction effects X (1 to 6) described above, it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each instruction effect X described above, the correct pressing order of the RT2 transition replay is notified.

  In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, when the second command “B07” is received, the instruction effect X7 is determined. In the instruction effect X7, the order of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A01” is received, the instruction effect X8 is determined when the second command “B08” is received, and the instruction effect X9 is determined when the second command “B09” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect X8, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect X9, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. In each of the instruction effects X (7 to 9), it is notified that the batting order replay has been won. In each instruction effect X described above, the correct pressing order of the RT3 transition replay is notified.

  When the second command “B07” is received in the game in which the first command “A04” is received (winning game of batting order bell), the instruction effect Y1 is determined. In the instruction effect Y1, the order of the first left stop is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30 or the like. In the game in which the first command “A04” is received, the instruction effect Y2 is determined when the second command “B08” is received, and the instruction effect Y3 is determined when the second command “B09” is received. It is determined. In the instruction effect Y2, the stop order of the middle first stop is notified, and in the instruction effect Y3, the stop order of the right first stop is notified. Further, in each instruction effect Y, it is notified that the batting order bell has been won. In each of the above instruction effects Y (1 to 3), the correct answer push order of the correct bells is notified.

  The sub RAM 414 includes storage areas for storing data generated and updated by the sub CPU 412 executing each process.

<Each process executed by the main CPU>
The main CPU 301 executes various processes using the above-described data. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the startup process of the main CPU 301. When the reset signal from the reset circuit is input, the main CPU 301 executes a startup process. The reset signal is output when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of power supply voltage to the main control board 300 is started by turning on the power switch 511SW, the startup process is executed.

  When the startup process is started, the main CPU 301 executes a startup initialization process (S1). The main CPU 301 initializes each register of the main control board 300 by the startup initialization process. The main CPU 301 may execute a security check process for determining the validity of the control program stored in the main ROM 302 before the startup initialization process.

  After the startup initialization process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting switch is in an ON state (S2). The setting switch is turned on when a setting key is inserted into a key hole provided inside the gaming machine 1 and rotated. When the main CPU 301 determines that the setting switch is in the ON state (S2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a setting change start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S3), and proceeds to setting change processing.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting switch is not in the ON state (S2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether a backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303 (S4). In the present embodiment, when the power supply voltage supplied to the main control board 300 falls below a predetermined threshold (when the power is shut off), the main CPU 301 backs up each data stored in the main RAM 303 and A backup flag is stored in the RAM 303. Therefore, if the backup is executed normally when the power is turned off, the backup flag is stored in the main RAM 303.

  When determining that the backup flag is stored (S4: YES), the main CPU 301 calculates the checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 303 (S5). In the present embodiment, even when the power is turned off, the checksum of the main RAM 303 is calculated and stored, similarly to step S4 of the startup process.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the checksum calculated at step S4 (checksum at power-on) matches the checksum calculated at power-off (S6). If the data in the main RAM 303 has not changed during the period from when the power is turned off to when it is turned on, the checksum when the power is turned on matches the checksum when the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the data in the main RAM 303 changes (deteriorates) during the period from when the power is turned off to when it is turned on, the checksum when the power is turned on does not match the checksum when the power is turned off.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the checksum at power-on and the checksum at power-off coincide with each other (S6: YES), the time when the power is shut down (backup is backed up) based on each data stored in the main RAM 303. Each register is returned to the state at the time of execution (S7). When the state of each register is restored, the main control board 300 is in a state at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 restores the state of each register (the state of the main control board 300), the main CPU 301 resumes the processing from the step at the time when the power is shut off. When the main CPU 301 returns the state of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301 transmits various information necessary for returning the effect state of the gaming machine 1 to the sub control board 400.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the backup flag is not stored (S4: NO), or determines that the checksum at power-on and the checksum at power-off do not match (S6: NO), A main RAM abnormality flag indicating abnormality of the main RAM 303 is set (S8). That is, when the backup cannot be executed, or when the data in the main RAM 303 changes while the power is off, the main RAM abnormality flag is set. During the period in which the main RAM abnormality flag is set, the main CPU 301 notifies the abnormality of the main RAM using, for example, the display unit ML. The main RAM abnormality flag is cleared, for example, when the set value changing process is normally executed.

  After setting the main RAM abnormality flag, the main CPU 301 proceeds to RAM error processing. In the RAM error processing, the progress of the game is prohibited. In the RAM error processing, the main CPU 301 may transmit a command for notifying the abnormality of the main RAM 303 to the sub control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the setting change process. When the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the front door 3 is opened (S11). Specifically, a door sensor that outputs an OFF signal when the front door 3 is closed and outputs an ON signal when the front door 3 is opened is provided. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not is open. As described above, since the setting switch is provided inside the gaming machine 1, the setting change process is usually executed during a period in which the front door 3 is opened. Therefore, as a case where the setting change process is started in a state where the front door 3 is closed, it is assumed that an ON signal of the setting switch and the power switch 511SW is input due to an illegal act. When it is determined that the front door 3 is not opened in consideration of the above circumstances (S11: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the setting switch abnormality flag to the ON state (S12), and proceeds to setting switch error processing. To do. In the setting switch error process, the progress of the game is prohibited. Further, in the setting switch error process, the main CPU 301 may transmit an error command for notifying the abnormality of the setting switch to the sub-control board 400, and the liquid crystal display device 30 may display a warning image, for example. The setting switch abnormality flag is cleared when the starting process is started again and the setting value changing process is normally executed.

  On the other hand, when determining that the front door 3 is opened (S11: YES), the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value indicating the set value on the setting display unit 36 (S13). Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 on the setting display unit 36.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal is input from the setting change switch 37SW. If it is determined that the setting change button 37 has been operated (S14: YES), the main CPU 301 increments the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 (S15), and the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting change button 37 has not been operated (S14: NO), the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S16 without incrementing the numerical value in the display setting value storage area.

  In step S16, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the start lever 24 has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 24SW is input. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S13 to step S15 until it is determined that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: NO). As understood from the above description, every time the setting change button 37 is operated and the numerical value in the display setting value storage area is added in step S15, the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is added in step S13. .

  On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S16: YES), the main CPU 301 determines the numerical value displayed on the setting display unit 36 as a setting value (S17). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the numerical value stored in the display setting value storage area in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 stores a set value command indicating the set value in the command storage area (S18). After storing the set value command, the main CPU 301 ends the set value change process and proceeds to the game control process. In the period of the activation process or the setting change process, interruption of other processes is prohibited, and when the process shifts to the game control process, the interruption is permitted thereafter.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the game control process of the main CPU 301. The game control process is executed every time the player plays one game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1.49 ms) during a period in which the game control process is executed. That is, the main CPU 301 alternately executes a game control process and an interrupt process. For example, a command (for example, a start operation command described later) transmitted to the sub control board 400 is set in the game control process and transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the interrupt process. Each timer (for example, a wait timer) set in the game control process is subtracted in the interrupt process.

  When starting the game control process, the main CPU 301 executes an initial setting process (S101). The initial setting process is executed every time one game is finished. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area that is initialized for each game in the storage area of the main RAM 303.

  After the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to an automatic input process (S102). By the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 sets the same number of betting medals as the previous game as the betting medals of the current game when the combination of symbols relating to the replay is aligned on the active line as a result of the previous game.

  The main CPU 301 shifts to the pre-game start process (S103) after the automatic insertion process. In the pre-game process, the main CPU 301 detects a medal from the medal insertion unit 8 and detects an operation of the settlement button 23. Further, the main CPU 301 detects an operation of the start lever 24 (that is, a game start operation) in the pre-game start process.

  When the main CPU 301 detects a game start operation in the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). In the setting value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 determines whether the setting values stored in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 303 are appropriate. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6” in the setting value confirmation process. If the main CPU 301 determines that the setting value is not within the range of the numerical value “1” to the numerical value “6”, the main CPU 301 stores a setting value abnormality command indicating an abnormality in the setting value in the command storage area, and proceeds to setting value error processing. . For example, when a setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed due to noise, a setting value error process is executed. In the set value error process, the main CPU 301 stops the game control process (prohibits the progress of the game). When the set value error processing is executed, for example, when the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, the main CPU 301 is caused to execute start-up processing and setting change processing, and normal set values are set. Return to the state where the game is possible.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the set value is appropriate in the set value confirmation process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1, the random value R2, and the random value R3 (S105). The random value R1 is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 304 and is used in the internal lottery process. The random value R2 is a software random number acquired from a register built in the main CPU 301, and is used in a spinning effect determination process or the like. The random value R3 is used in the AT determination process. The main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R1 in the random number value R1 storage area of the main RAM 303. Similarly, the main CPU 301 stores the acquired random number value R2 in the random number value R2 storage area of the main RAM 303, and stores the random number value R3 in the random number value R3 storage area of the main RAM 303.

  After the main CPU 301 stores the random value R1, the random value R2, and the random value R3 in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a lottery execution process (S106). In the lottery execution process, an internal lottery process for determining the winning area with the random value R1, an AT determination process for determining the transition to the AT state with the random value R3, and a spinning effect are determined with the random value R2. It is comprised by each process including the rotation effect determination process for. The lottery execution process includes an instruction number determination process for determining an instruction number.

  After executing the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes the wait process (S107). The weight process is a process for setting the time length of each game to a predetermined length or more. In the wait process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait period has elapsed. When determining that the wait period has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 does not shift from the wait process to the pre-stop process described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the wait period has elapsed, the main CPU 301 proceeds to pre-stop processing (S108). In the pre-stop process, various types of data (priority order described later) are stored in the main RAM 303 according to the winning area determined in the internal lottery process. In the stop control process to be described later, each reel 12 is stopped according to each data stored in the pre-stop process, whereby the symbol combination related to the winning combination designated in the winning area is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  After executing the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the stop control process (S109). By the stop control process, the main CPU 301 stops the reel 12 corresponding to the stop button 25 every time each stop button 25 is operated. Each reel 12 stops at a symbol position corresponding to each data set in the pre-stop processing described above.

  When all the reels 12 are stopped by the stop control process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a display determination process (S110). In the display determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Further, the main CPU 301 sets various data according to the type of combination of symbols displayed on the active line. For example, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the ON state. When the main CPU 301 determines that the symbol combination related to the winning winning combination is stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of the winning winning combination to the number of credits.

  After executing the display determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the state control process (S111). In the state control process, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state. Further, the main CPU 301 starts or ends the regulation period in accordance with the transition of the gaming state in the state control process. When the main CPU 301 ends the state control process, the process returns to step S101.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the initial setting process. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 301 initializes a storage area for storing information necessary for one game in the storage area of the main RAM 303 (S101-1). For example, the winning area storage area storing the winning area (winning area number) of the previous game is initialized by the initial setting process.

  After initializing the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an ON signal is input from the full tank sensor 530SE. When it is determined that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is full (S101-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a full tank error command (S101-3), and proceeds to full tank error processing.

  In the full tank error process, the main CPU 301 notifies the full tank error using the instruction display 16. For example, during the period when the full error process is executed, the main CPU 301 displays the characters “HF” (hopper full) on the instruction display 16. In addition, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports a full tank error with another indicator (for example, the stored number indicator 17). When the main CPU 301 determines that the auxiliary storage unit 530 is not full (S101-2: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game start process and shifts to an automatic input process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the automatic loading process. When the main CPU 301 starts the automatic insertion process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the replay is aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1). Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a re-game in-operation flag is set. The re-game in-operation flag is set in the display determination process of the previous game control process. When the symbol combination related to replay is not aligned on the active line in the previous game (S102-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the previous game that the symbol combinations related to replay are aligned on the active line (S102-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the input command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S102-). 2). After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 sets the input interval timer (S102-3). The insertion interval timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more. When the insertion interval timer is set, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4). The main CPU 301 repeats step S102-4 until it determines that the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4: NO).

  When determining that the insertion interval timer has expired (S102-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S102-5). The betting number counter indicates the number of betting medals for the current game. Further, the main CPU 301 generates BET lamp display data indicating the display mode of the BET lamp 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) according to the value of the betting number counter (S102-6). Specifically, when the betting number counter is a numerical value “1”, BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14 a out of the BET lamps 14 is generated. Similarly, when the betting number counter is “2”, BET lamp display data for turning on one lamp 14a and two lamps 14b among the BET lamps 14 is generated, and when the betting number counter is “3”. Generates BET lamp display data for lighting one lamp 14a, two lamps 14b, and three lamps 14c among the BET lamps 14. BET lamp display data is stored in a lamp-related data storage area of the main RAM 303.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the bet number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7). The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S102-2 to step S102-6 until it is determined that the value of the betting number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: NO). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the betting number counter matches the bet medal of the previous game (S102-7: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the automatic insertion process. As understood from the above description, when the symbol combination related to replay is aligned on the active line as a result of the previous game, the same bet medal as the bet medal of the previous game is set in the current game.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart of pre-game start processing. When the main CPU 301 starts the pre-game start process, the main CPU 301 sets a prescribed number with reference to the game state flag in the game state storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-1). In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to a numerical value “3” for any game.

  After setting the specified number according to the gaming state, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the inserted medal acceptance process (S103-2). In the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 accepts a medal from the medal insertion unit 8. Further, when the main CPU 301 receives a medal from the medal insertion unit 8, the main CPU 301 adds a bet number counter or a credit number.

  After executing the inserted medal acceptance process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the BET operation acceptance process (S103-3). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the 1BET button 21 or the operation of the MAX-BET button 22 in the BET operation reception process.

  After executing the BET operation reception process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the settlement operation reception process (S103-4). The main CPU 301 receives the player's operation of the payment button 23 in the payment operation reception process.

  After executing the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter is the specified number (S103-5). In the above-described automatic insertion processing in step S102, insertion medal reception processing in step S103-2, or BET operation reception processing in step S103-3, when the betting number counter is added up to the prescribed number, the main CPU 301 displays the betting number counter. Is the prescribed number (S103-5: YES), and the process proceeds to step S103-6. On the other hand, when the betting number counter has not reached the specified number (S103-5: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S103-2 to S103-4.

  In step S103-6, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the start lever 24 has been operated by the player. When determining that the start lever 24 has been operated (S103-6: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the start operation command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-7). When the start operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 ends the pre-game process and proceeds to a set value confirmation process (S104). On the other hand, when determining that the start lever has not been operated (S103-6: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes the steps from Step S103-2 to Step S103-5.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of inserted medal acceptance processing. When the inserted medal acceptance process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion disabled flag is in an ON state (S103-2-1). The insertion impossible flag is set to an ON state in S103-2-8, which will be described later, when the betting number counter is the upper limit value and the credit amount is the upper limit value. When the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is in the ON state (S103-2-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the insertion medal acceptance process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the insertion impossible flag is not in the ON state (S103-2-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2). ).

  Specifically, as described above, a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is detected by a signal from the medal sensor 34SE. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 reads a signal from the medal sensor 34SE in an input port reading process of an interrupt process periodically executed, and detects a medal in the main RAM 303 according to the signal from the medal sensor 34SE. Set the flag to the ON state. In step S103-2-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal detection flag is in an ON state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 (S103-2-2: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted in the command storage area (S103-2-3). ).

  After storing the insertion command, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the betting number counter is a prescribed number (S103-2-4). When determining that the betting number counter is not the prescribed number (S103-2-4: NO), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S103-2-5), and performs the inserted medal acceptance process. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter is the prescribed number (S103-2-4: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the number of credits (S103-2-6).

  After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits matches the upper limit “50” (S103-2-7). When determining that the number of credits is a numerical value “50” (S103-2-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a medal insertion impossible flag to an ON state (S103-2-8), and performs a inserted medal acceptance process. finish. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is not the numerical value “50” (S103-2-7: NO), the inserted medal acceptance process is terminated without setting the medal insertion disabled flag to the ON state. . During the period when the medal insertion disable flag is set to the ON state, the main CPU 301 controls the selector 34 so that the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 is guided to the outside of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 8 are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (the tray unit 7) during the period when the medal insertion disable flag is ON.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the BET operation acceptance process. In the BET operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1). When the number of credits is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-1: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  When determining that the number of credits is not “0” (S103-3-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the 1BET button 21 is operated (S103-3-2). When it is determined that the 1BET button 21 has been operated (S103-3-2: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a numerical value “1” in the insertion request counter (S103-3-3). On the other hand, when determining that the 1BET button 21 has not been operated (S103-3-2: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4). . When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has been operated (S103-3-4: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a numerical value “3” in the insertion request counter (S103-3-5). When determining that the MAX-BET button 22 has not been operated (S103-3-4: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process.

  In step S103-3-3 or step S103-3-5, when a predetermined numerical value (numerical value “1” or numerical value “3”) is set in the input request counter, the main CPU 301 sets the numerical value “1” from the input request counter. "Is subtracted (S103-3-6). When “1” is subtracted from the insertion request counter, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the credit counter (S103-3-7), and adds the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter (S103-3-8). .

  After adding the numerical value “1” to the betting number counter, the main CPU 301 stores the insertion command in the command storage area (S103-3-9). After storing the input command, the main CPU 301 sets the input interval timer (S103-3-10). The insertion interval timer is a timer for ensuring a time interval at which an insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 to a predetermined time length or more. Note that the insertion interval timer of the BET operation acceptance process (S103-3-10) is also used in the automatic insertion process described above. In the BET operation acceptance process (when the MAX-BET button is operated) and the automatic input process, the input command is continuously output and the input sound is continuously reproduced. In this embodiment, since the insertion interval timer is provided, the time interval at which each insertion command is transmitted is ensured to be equal to or longer than a predetermined time length, and the period during which each input sound is output is equal to or longer than the predetermined time length. According to the above configuration, for example, immediately after starting the output of the current input sound, the next input sound is output (the current input sound becomes extremely short), and the current input sound is not perceived by the player. Defects are suppressed. The insertion interval timer is timed up in about 0.5 seconds, for example.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion interval timer has expired (S103-3-11). Step S103-3-11 is repeated until the insertion interval timer expires (S103-3-11: NO). If it is determined that the insertion interval timer has expired (S103-3-11: YES), the main CPU 301 Then, it is determined whether or not the betting number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12). When the main CPU 301 determines that the bet number counter matches the specified number (S103-3-12: YES), the BET operation acceptance process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the betting number counter does not match the specified number (S103-3-12: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3). -13). When it is determined that the insertion request counter is a numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the insertion request counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3-13: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the credit number is “0” (S103-3-14). ). When the main CPU 301 determines that the number of credits is “0” (S103-3-14: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the BET operation acceptance process and determines that the credit counter is not the numerical value “0” (S103-3). -14: NO), the process is returned to step S103-3-6.

  As understood from the above description, when the main CPU 301 accepts the operation of the MAX-BET button 22, the betting number counter is added until the betting number counter reaches the specified number or the credit number is exhausted.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the settlement operation acceptance process. In the settlement operation acceptance process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the settlement button 23 has been operated by the player (S103-4-1). When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has been operated (S103-4-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sets a settlement medal in the payout request counter (S103-4-2). The settlement medal is the sum of the betting number counter and the credit amount at the time when the settlement button 23 is operated. However, when the bet number counter is added by automatic insertion (when replay is stopped in the previous game), the main CPU 301 sets only the credit number in the payout request counter. In the above configuration, the settlement of betting medals set by automatic insertion is prohibited. After setting the settlement medal in the payout request counter, the main CPU 301 stores the settlement operation command indicating the operation of the settlement button 23 in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S103-4-3), and turns off the medal insertion disable flag. (S103-4-4).

  When it is determined that the settlement button 23 has not been operated (S103-4-1: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the settlement operation acceptance process. As will be described in detail later, in the hopper driving process, medals of the number of payout request counters are discharged from the hopper 520 to the tray unit 7 through the medal payout opening 9.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the lottery execution process. When starting the lottery execution process, the main CPU 301 executes an internal lottery process (S106-1). In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 determines a winning area for the current game from the random value R1. After executing the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the spinning effect determination process (S106-2). In the spinning effect determination process, the main CPU 301 determines the spinning effect of the current game from the random value R2. After executing the spinning effect determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the AT determination process (S106-3).

  In the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the AT state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect of the current game from the AT determination table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value R3. In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the precursor counter. As described above, the precursor counter indicates the number of remaining games in the precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the extra determination process is executed in the AT determination process in the AT state. In the extra determination process, the extra number of games is determined according to the winning area. After executing the AT determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a chance state determination process (S106-4).

  In the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not to shift to the chance state from the random value R3. Specifically, in the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 obtains a lottery value corresponding to the winning area and the spinning effect of the current game from the chance state determination table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value R3. . In the normal state, when the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R3 becomes a negative number, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the precursor counter. As described above, the precursor counter indicates the number of remaining games in the precursor state, and initial values of numerical values “0” to “32” are set. The initial value of the precursor counter is determined by lottery.

  After executing the chance state determination process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the special state determination process (S106-5). In the special state determination process, the main CPU 301 executes the special state determination process for determining whether or not to shift to the special state (first special state, second special state). The process proceeds to S106-6).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the internal lottery process. When starting the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the gaming state (S106-1-1). For example, the main CPU 301 sets a winning area lottery table according to the RT flag indicating the type of RT state stored in the RT state storage area of the main RAM 303.

  In the internal lottery process, the main CPU 301 acquires the random value R1 stored in the random value R1 storage area (S106-1-2). In step 105, the random value R1 is stored in the random value R1 storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 sets the winning area offset value to the initial value “00” (S106-1-3). The winning area offset value designates each winning area. The winning area offset value is updated sequentially, and a different winning area is designated each time it is updated. For example, the winning area offset value is a numerical value “00” and designates a winning area of “losing”.

  The main CPU 301 acquires the lottery value of the winning area designated by the winning area offset value (S106-1-4). For example, when the winning area lottery table in the RT0 state is set, if the winning area offset value is “00”, the lottery value “37042” is acquired.

  The main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S106-1-4 from the random value R1 acquired in step S106-1-1 (S106-1-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of subtracting the lottery value from the random value R1 is a negative number (S106-1-6). For example, in a game in the RT0 state, when a random value R1 smaller than the numerical value “37042” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value “37042” of the winning area number “00” from the random value R1 is a negative number. On the other hand, when the random value R1 larger than the numerical value “37042” is acquired, the result of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area number “00” from the random value R1 does not become a negative number.

  If the main CPU 301 determines that the subtraction result is not a negative number (S106-1-6: NO), whether or not all winning areas (winning area numbers “00” to “32”) are designated by the winning area offset value. Is determined (S106-1-7). When all the winning areas have not been specified (S106-1-7: NO), the main CPU 301 updates the winning area offset value (adds a numerical value “1”) (S106-1-8), and step S106- Return the process to 1-4. In step S106-4, the lottery value of the winning area designated by the updated winning area offset value is acquired, and in step S106-1-5, the lottery value is subtracted from the previous subtraction result. In the processing from step S106-1-4 to step S106-1-8, it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number (S106-1-6: YES) or all winning areas are designated (S106-). 1-7: YES) Repeated.

  When it is determined that the calculation result is a negative number or when all winning areas are designated, the main CPU 301 executes a data storage process (S106-1-9). Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the current winning area offset value in the winning area storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, if the winning area offset value with a negative subtraction result is “12”, the numerical value “12” is stored in the winning area storage area. Further, the main CPU 301 stores the first command corresponding to the winning area in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the data storage process. Note that the main CPU 301 transmits the first command stored in the command storage area to the sub-control board 400 in a command transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the instruction number determination process. When starting the instruction number determination process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game is in the instruction period (S106-5-1). When determining that it is the instruction period (S106-5-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number using the instruction determination table A (S106-5-2). On the other hand, when determining that it is not the instruction period (S106-5-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines an instruction number using the instruction determination table B (S106-5-3). As described above, in the non-instruction period, the instruction number “99” (no instruction) is determined in all winning areas.

  After determining the instruction number in step S106-5-2 or step S106-5-3, the main CPU 301 stores the instruction number in the instruction number storage area. The instruction number storage area is stored in the main RAM 303, for example. The main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the LED display process of the interrupt process described later. The main CPU 301 transmits a second command indicating the instruction number stored in the instruction number storage area in the command transmission process of the interrupt process. After storing the instruction number, the main CPU 301 ends the instruction number determination process.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart of wait processing. The main CPU 301 executes the wait process until the spinning period execution period or the wait period elapses.

  When the wait process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect number in the rotation effect number storage area is “0” (S107-1). That is, it is determined whether or not “no effect” is determined in the spinning effect determination process. When the rotation effect number is “0” (S107-1: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait timer is a numerical value “0” (S107-2). The wait timer is decremented every time an interrupt process is executed. When determining that the wait timer has not timed up (wait timer ≠ 0), the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-2 (S107-2: NO).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the wait timer has expired (S107-2: YES), the main CPU 301 newly sets the wait timer to an initial value (about 4100 ms) (S107-3). Further, the main CPU 301 stores a reel start command indicating that each reel 12 has been started in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S107-4), starts rotation of each reel 12, and ends the wait process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S107-1 that the rotation effect number is other than “0”, the rotation effect number is “1” indicating the rotation effect A, or “ 2 ”is determined (S107-5). When it is determined that the rotation effect number is “1” or “2” (S107-5: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 1000 sm in the rotation effect timer (S107-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation effect number is not “1” or “2” (S107-5: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether the rotation effect number is “3” indicating the rotation effect C. It is determined whether or not (S107-7). When determining that the rotation effect number is “3” (S107-7: YES), the main CPU 301 sets 2000 sm in the rotation effect timer (S107-8). On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotation effect number is not “3” (S107-7: NO), that is, when the rotation effect number is “4” indicating the rotation effect D, the main CPU 301 determines the rotation effect number. 5000 sm is set in the effect timer (S107-9).

  When the main CPU 301 sets the rotation effect timer in step S107-6, step S107-8, and step S107-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the rotation effect timer is subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S107-10). . The rotation effect timer is decremented every time the interruption process is executed. When the main CPU 301 repeats step S107-10 until the spinning effect timer expires (that is, until the spinning effect ends) (S107-10: NO), and determines that the spinning effect timer has expired (S107-10: YES), the process proceeds to step S107-2.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart of pre-stop processing. When starting the pre-stop process, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the acceleration wait timer (S108-1). The initial value of the acceleration weight timer is set to the length of time required for each reel 12 to accelerate to steady rotation after starting. After setting the initial value in the acceleration wait timer, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the acceleration wait timer has expired (S108-2). The main CPU 301 repeats step S108-2 until the acceleration wait timer expires (S108-2: NO). When the acceleration wait timer expires (S108-2: YES), the process proceeds to step S108-3. To do.

  In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 stores a numerical value “3” in the non-stop operation counter indicating the number of stop buttons 25 (25L, 25C, 25R) that have not been stopped. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a display combination storage area setting process (S108-4). As described above, each displayable bit in the display combination storing area corresponds to each winning combination, and is a numerical value “1” when there is a possibility that the symbol combination related to the corresponding winning combination may stop on the effective line. Therefore, in step S108-4 in which all the reels 12 are rotating, since all symbol combinations relating to all winning combinations can be stopped on the effective line, all the bits in the display combination storing area are set to the numerical value “1”. Is set.

  After the display combination storage area setting process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to the priority order storage process (S108-5). FIG. 41 is a conceptual diagram of a plurality of priority storage areas P (PL, PC, PR) set in the priority storage process. As shown in FIG. 41, the priority storage area P includes a left reel priority storage area PL corresponding to the reel 12L, a middle reel priority storage area PC corresponding to the reel 12C, and a right reel priority corresponding to the reel 12R. And a rank storage area PR. Each priority storage area P is divided into a plurality (21) of areas Q. Each area Q corresponds to each symbol position (unit area U) of the reel 12.

  When the priority order storing process is executed, the priority order of the symbols of the area Q is stored in each area Q. For example, the priority “HFF” is stored in the area Q in which a winning combination that has not been won is displayed when the active line is stopped. Further, the priority “H00” is stored in the area Q of the symbol that can be stopped on the active line, and the numerical value “H01” is stored in the area Q of the symbol constituting the winning combination.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the priority order storage process. When starting the priority order storing process, the main CPU 301 stores the non-stop operation counter as the number of searches (S108-5-1). Further, the main CPU 301 determines one reel 12 among the reels 12 that have not been stopped yet as a target reel (S108-5-2).

  The main CPU 301 executes priority table selection processing (S108-5-3). The priority table defines the priority of each winning combination, and one of the plurality of priority tables is selected. For example, a game in which the winning area “batting order bells R1 to R4” (the first stop in the correct pressing order is the reel 12R) is assumed. According to the priority order table selected in the game, in the right reel priority order storage area PR, the priority order of the symbol “correct answer bell” is higher than the priority order of the symbol “upper bell”. On the other hand, in the left reel priority storage area PL and the middle reel priority storage area PC, the priority of the “upper bell” symbol is higher than the priority of the “correct bell” symbol. According to the above configuration, by appropriately selecting the priority order table, the symbols to be stopped on the active line change according to the stop operation order.

  After executing the priority table selection processing, the main CPU 301 stores the initial value “00” in the area pointer and the initial value “21” in the remaining area number (S108-5-4). The area pointer designates the area Q of the target reel. The remaining area number means the number of areas Q in the target reel where no priority order is stored.

  The main CPU 301 acquires a symbol code (symbol type) at the symbol position designated by the area pointer (S108-5-5). Further, the main CPU 301 determines the priority order according to the symbol code, the winning area (winning role), and the priority order table (S108-5-6). The main CPU 301 stores the determined priority order in the area Q designated by the current area pointer (S108-5-7).

  The main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the area pointer and subtracts a numerical value “1” from the remaining area number (S108-5-8). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining area number is a numerical value “0” (S108-5-9). When determining that the remaining area number is not “0” (S108-5-9: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes steps S108-5-5 to S108-5-9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining area number is “0” (S108-5-9: YES), that is, when generation of the priority order storage area of the target reel is completed, the main CPU 301 determines “ 1 "is subtracted (S108-5-10).

  After subtracting the number of searches, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11). If it is determined that the number of searches has not ended (S108-5-11: NO), the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S108-5-2, changes the target reel, and proceeds from step S108-5-2 to step S108-5-2. Steps S108-5-11 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when determining that the number of searches has ended (S108-5-11: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the priority order storage process.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the stop control process. The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 has been operated (S109-1). The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S109-1 until the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: NO). On the other hand, when the stop button 25 corresponding to the rotating reel 12 is operated (S109-1: YES), the main CPU 301 sends a stop operation command indicating the type of the stop button 25 that has been stopped to a command in the main RAM 303. Store in the storage area (S109-2).

  When the stop operation command is stored, the main CPU 301 updates the stop order storage area (S109-3). Further, the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the non-stop operation counter (S109-4). The main CPU 301 sets the reel 12 corresponding to the operated stop button 25 as a stop target reel (S109-5).

  The main CPU 301 acquires the current value of the symbol counter (that is, the symbol number located on the middle line) as the stop operation position (S109-6). The main CPU 301 determines the priority order of the area Q of the stop operation position and the area Q for four frames from the next frame of the stop operation position among the areas Q of the priority order storage area of the target reel (that is, for five frames). Is obtained (S109-7). In addition, the main CPU 301 determines the frame with the highest priority among the acquired priorities for the five frames as the planned stop position, and sets the number of frames from the stop operation position to the planned stop position as the number of sliding frames ( S109-8).

  The main CPU 301 updates each bit of the display combination storing area in accordance with the symbol code of the planned stop position (that is, the type of symbol of the planned stop position) (S109-9). For example, when the reel 12L stops in the stop control process and the symbol “bell” stops on the effective line, the symbol combination related to the winning combination (for example, the cherry role) whose left reel symbol is not “bell” becomes the effective line. Since there is no possibility of stopping, the bit corresponding to the winning combination among the bits of the display combination storing area is a numerical value “0”.

  After updating the display combination storing area, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10). That the non-stop operation counter is a numerical value “0” means that the stop operation has been performed for all the reels 12. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the stop control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is not “0” (S109-10: NO), the priority order storage process executed in the pre-stop process is executed (S109-11). In step S109-11, the priority order is stored in the priority order storage area P of the rotating reel 12, as in step S109-3 of the stop pre-processing. However, even if the symbols constituting the winning combination shown in the winning area of the winning area storage area, the combination of symbols related to the winning combination that is no longer displayed on the active line due to any reel 12 being stopped. The symbol is not set higher in priority than other symbols.

  After executing the priority order storage process, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S109-1. The main CPU 301 repeats the processing from step S109-1 to step 109-11 until a stop operation is performed on all the reels 12, that is, until it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0”. Run. When it is determined that the non-stop operation counter is “0” (S109-10: YES), the main CPU 301 ends the reel stop control process.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the display determination process (S110). When the display determination process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination stopped on the active line is a symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line in the game. (S110-1). Specifically, in step S110-1, the main CPU 301 grants display permission corresponding to the winning combination for the winning combination corresponding to the displayable bit set to “1” among the displayable bits in the display combination storing area. It is determined whether or not the bit is set to “1”. When the display permission bit corresponding to the displayable bit of the numerical value “1” is set to “0”, the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that an illegal winning has occurred (S110-1: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an illegal winning command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-2), and shifts to an illegal winning error process to play the game. Prohibit progress. When the illegal winning error process is executed, for example, the power button 511 is turned off and then turned on again, and the main CPU 301 is caused to execute the startup process and the setting change process to set a normal set value. It becomes possible to play.

  When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination permitted to stop on the active line is stopped (S110-1: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to replay is stopped on the active line. Determine (S110-3). When it is determined that the symbol combination valid line related to the replay is stopped (S110-3: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the regame operating flag to the ON state (S110-4), and issues a regame command. The data is stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-5), and the display determination process is terminated. The replay command indicates that the symbol combination related to the replay is stopped on the active line.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol combination related to replay is not stopped on the active line (S110-3: NO), the main CPU 301 sets the re-game in-operation flag to the OFF state (S110-6), and wins a prize. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line (S110-7). When it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line (S110-7: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the winning combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-8). . The winning winning combination command indicates the type of symbol combination related to the winning winning combination aligned with the active line.

  The main CPU 301 adds the number of medals according to the type of symbol combination related to the winning winning combination stopped on the active line to the number of credits (S110-9). After adding the number of credits, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the result of addition is larger than the numerical value “50” which is the upper limit value of the number of credits (S110-10). When the number of credits is larger than “50” (S110-10: YES), the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, the numerical value “5” when the addition result of step S110-9 is “55”). ") Is set in the medal request counter (S110-11). After setting the number of medals in the medal request counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to hopper driving processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is “50” or less (S110-10: NO), the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  When the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-7 that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line (S110-7: NO), the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. It is determined whether or not (S110-12). If it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (S110-12: YES), the main CPU 301 stores the bonus combination command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S110-13). The bonus combination command indicates that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. After storing the bonus combination command, the main CPU 301 ends the display determination process.

  If the main CPU 301 determines in step S110-12 that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has not stopped on the active line (S110-12: NO), the main CPU 301 stores the display error command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 ( S110-14). The losing display command indicates that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, a replay command, a winning winning combination command, a lose display command, and a bonus winning command are collectively referred to as a display winning combination command.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the hopper driving process. The hopper driving process is executed when the payout request counter is set in the display determination process or the settlement operation acceptance process of the pre-game start process. When the hopper driving process is started, the main CPU 301 stores a payout start command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 (S120). The payout start command indicates the start of the medal discharge in the hopper 520. Further, the main CPU 301 sets an initial value in the payout period monitoring timer (S121). The payout period monitoring timer expires when a predetermined time length (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the hopper driving process.

  The main CPU 301 starts outputting a hopper drive signal (S122). In the period when the hopper driving signal is output, medals are sequentially discharged from the hopper 520. After starting the output of the hopper drive signal, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout period monitoring timer has expired (S123). When the main CPU 301 determines that the payout period monitoring timer has expired (S123: YES), the main CPU 301 stores an error command in the command storage area (S124), and proceeds to hopper empty error processing. In the above configuration, the main CPU 301 shifts to the hopper empty error process when the discharge request counter number of medals has not been discharged from the start of the hopper driving process to the time out of the payout period monitoring timer, Prohibit the progress of the game. When the hopper empty error process is executed, for example, the process returns to the hopper drive process on condition that the reset button 512 is operated.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not a payout signal from the hopper 520 has been detected (S125). As described above, the payout signal is output from the payout sensor 112SE each time one medal is paid out from the hopper 520. The main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 and step S125 until it is determined that a payout signal has been detected (S125: NO).

  When determining that the payout signal has been detected (S125: YES), the main CPU 301 subtracts the numerical value “1” from the payout request counter (S126). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the payout request counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0” (S127). If the main CPU 301 determines that the payout request counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0” (S127: YES), the main CPU 301 stops outputting the hopper drive signal (S128), and stores the payout end command in the command storage area of the main RAM 303. (S129). For example, the sub-control board 400 starts outputting a payout sound effect when receiving a payout start command from the main CPU 301 and stops outputting a payout effect sound when receiving a payout end command. When the main CPU 301 stores the payout end command, the main CPU 301 ends the hopper driving process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout request counter is not “0” (S127: NO), the main CPU 301 repeatedly executes step S123 to step 127.

  FIG. 46A is a flowchart of the state control process. When the state control process is started, the main CPU 301 executes an RT state transition process (S111-1). In the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT1 transition symbol has stopped at the active line in the RT state transition processing. As described above, the RT1 transition symbol stops at the active line when, for example, a failed bell is missed. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT1 transition symbol has stopped on the active line, the main CPU 301 transitions to the RT1 state. Note that when the RT1 transition symbol stops at the valid line in the RT1 state, the RT state is not changed. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT2 transition symbol is stopped on the active line in the RT state transition processing. When the main CPU 301 determines that the RT2 transition symbol has stopped at the active line, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT2 state. Further, the main CPU 301 determines in the RT state transition process whether or not the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied in the current game. When determining that the bonus operation state end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 301 changes the RT state to the RT0 state.

  After the RT state transition process, the main CPU 301 executes a game state transition process (S111-2). The main CPU 301 shifts each gaming state in the gaming state transition process according to the gaming state of the current game. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 wins the AT state in the current game, the main CPU 301 shifts to the start preparation state or the precursor state according to the number of games in the precursor state. As described above, the number of games in the precursor state is determined by lottery from any of numerical values “0” to “32”. When the number of games in the precursor state determined when winning the AT state is a numerical value “0”, the gaming state shifts to the start preparation state. When the number of games in the precursor state is greater than the numerical value “0”, the game state shifts to the precursor state. The number of games in the precursor state determined in the lottery is stored in the precursor counter, and the precursor counter is subtracted for each game in the precursor state. When the precursor counter is subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the state shifts to the AT state.

  When the main CPU 301 wins the chance state in the game in the normal state, the main CPU 301 shifts to the chance state or the precursor state according to the number of games in the precursor state. As described above, for the number of games in the precursor state, any one of numerical values “0” to “32” is determined by lottery. When the number of games in the precursor state determined when the chance state is won is a numerical value “0”, the gaming state shifts to the chance state. When the number of games in the precursor state is greater than the numerical value “0”, the game state shifts to the precursor state. The number of games in the precursor state determined in the lottery is stored in the precursor counter, and the precursor counter is subtracted for each game in the precursor state. When the precursor counter is subtracted to a numerical value “0”, the chance state is entered. Further, when shifting to the chance state, the main CPU 301 stores an initial value “10” in the chance state counter.

  The main CPU 301 decrements the chance state counter by a numerical value “1” in each game in the chance state. In the game state transition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the chance state counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0”. If it is determined that the chance state counter has been decremented to the numerical value “0”, and if the AT state is won in the current chance state, the process proceeds to the start preparation state. On the other hand, if the AT state is not won in the current chance state, the gaming state is shifted depending on whether or not the right to shift to the next chance state is granted. Specifically, when the right to shift to the next chance state is granted, the main CPU 301 shifts to the chance state, and to the normal state when the right to shift to the next chance state is not granted. .

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the game has shifted to the RT2 state in each game in the start preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT state has been shifted to the RT2 state in the current game RT state transition process by the game state transition process. When it is determined that the state has shifted to the RT2 state, the gaming state is shifted to the AT state. When it is determined that the state has not shifted to the RT2 state, the start preparation state is continued.

  The main CPU 301 decrements the AT counter by a numerical value “1” in each game in the AT state. In the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the AT counter has been subtracted to a numerical value “0”. When the main CPU 301 determines that the AT counter has been subtracted to the numerical value “0”, the main CPU 301 shifts to an end preparation state. In each game in the end preparation state, it is determined whether or not the game has transitioned to the RT1 state.

  In the game state transition process of each game, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a bonus combination is won in the current game. Further, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game. When it is determined that the bonus combination is won in the current game and it is determined that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 shifts to the internal middle state.

  When the main CPU 301 determines that the combination relating to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed on the active line in the current game, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state to the bonus operating state. The main CPU 301 counts the number of medals paid out in the bonus operating state, and determines whether or not the number of medals exceeds a numerical value “297”. When determining that the number of medals exceeds the numerical value “297”, the main CPU 301 ends the bonus operating state.

  When the bonus operating state ends, the main CPU 301 shifts to the gaming state in which the bonus combination is won. For example, when a bonus combination is won in the normal state, the game moves to the normal state after the bonus operation state is completed, and when the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the game moves to the AT state after the bonus operation state ends. However, even if the bonus combination is won in the AT state, the main CPU 301 shifts to the normal state if the restriction period has ended when the bonus operating state ends.

  FIG. 46B is a flowchart of the regulation period transition process. The restriction period transition process is executed in the state control process of each game. Note that the restriction period transition process may be executed other than the state control process.

  As shown in FIG. 46B, when the restriction period transition process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the restriction period flag is in an OFF state (S501). The regulation period flag is maintained in the ON state in each gaming state (such as the AT state) during the regulation period, and is maintained in the OFF state in each gaming state (such as the normal state) other than the regulation period. The restriction period flag is provided in the main RAM 303, for example.

  If it is determined that the restriction period flag is in the OFF state (S501: YES), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game has shifted to the precursor state (S502). If it is determined that the game state has shifted to the precursor state (S502: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the ON state (S503) and ends the restriction period transition process. In the above configuration, the right to shift to the AT state or the chance state is given in the normal state, and when the state shifts to the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  When it is determined that the current game has not shifted to the precursor state (S502: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game has shifted to the start preparation state (S504). When it is determined that the game has shifted to the start preparation state in this game (S504: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the ON state (S503) and ends the restriction period transition process. In the above configuration, when the right to shift to the AT state is granted and then the transition to the start preparation state is made without going through the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned ON.

  If it is determined that the current game has not shifted to the start preparation state (S504: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game has shifted to the chance state (S505). When it is determined that the game state has shifted to the chance state (S505: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the ON state (S503) and ends the restriction period transition process. In the above configuration, when the right to shift to the chance state is given, and then the state shifts to the chance state without going through the precursor state, the restriction period flag is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the restriction period flag is not in the OFF state, it is determined whether or not the current game has shifted to a normal state or an end preparation state (S506). For example, if the AT state ends in the current game and shifts to the end ready state, or if the chance state ends in the current game and shifts to the normal state, YES is determined in step S506. When it is determined that the game has shifted to the normal state or the end preparation state in this game, the main CPU 301 changes the restriction period flag to the OFF state (S507) and executes the initialization process (S508). In the initialization process when the regulation period ends, various counters such as a regulation counter are initialized as described above. After completing the initialization process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S512.

  When it is determined that the game has not shifted to the normal state in this game (S506: NO), the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the regulation counter has been added to a numerical value “1500” or more (S509). As a case where YES is determined in the above step S509, for example, it is assumed that a bonus combination is won in the AT state and the regulation counter is added to the numerical value “1500” in the subsequent bonus operation state. When it is determined that the restriction counter is 1500 or more (S509: YES), the main CPU 301 sets the restriction period flag to the OFF state, similarly to the case where it is determined that the current game has shifted to the normal state or the end preparation state. Change (S507), and execute the initialization process (S508).

  When determining that the restriction counter is not equal to or greater than the numerical value “1500” (S509: NO), the main CPU 301 adds the numerical value “1” to the restriction counter (S510) and adds the numerical value “1” to the total restriction period counter. (S511). As described above, the total restriction period counter is used to display the ratio information indicating the restriction period ratio, and is added in each game in the restriction period. After adding the total restriction period counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S512. In step S512 of the regulation period control process, the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the total game number counter. As described above, the total game number counter is used to display the ratio information indicating the regulation period ratio, and is added at each game. After adding the total game number counter, the main CPU 301 proceeds to display control processing (S513).

  In the display control process, the main CPU 301 turns on or off the regulation period display 38. Specifically, when the restriction period flag is changed to the ON state in step S503 described above, the main CPU 301 turns on the restriction period indicator 38 in the indicator control process. In step S507 described above, when the restriction period flag is changed to the OFF state, the main CPU 301 turns off the restriction period indicator 38 in the display device control process. After executing the display control process, the main CPU 301 ends the restriction period transition process.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the interrupt process. As described above, the main CPU 301 executes an interrupt process every 1.49 ms during the period when the game control process is being executed.

  When starting the interrupt process, the main CPU 301 saves data in various registers (S201). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 executes an input port reading process (S202). In the input port reading process, the main CPU 301 reads various signals input to the I / F circuit 305. Specifically, the main CPU 301 reads ON signals from the start switch 24SW, each stop switch 25SW, the medal sensor 34SE, the settlement switch 23SW, and the like in the input port reading process. The main CPU 301 sets the detection flag of the sensor and switch that has read the ON signal to the ON state.

  The main CPU 301 executes a timer measurement process (S203). In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts a predetermined value from various timers. In the timer measurement process, the main CPU 301 subtracts, for example, a payout period monitoring timer set in the hopper drive process, a spinning effect production timer set in the wait process, and a wait timer.

  The main CPU 301 selects a drive target reel from the rotating reels (S204), and executes a drive control process (S205) for the drive target reel. In the drive control process, the main CPU 301 outputs a drive pulse to the stepping motor of the drive target reel. When a drive pulse is input, the excitation pattern of the stepping motor is switched.

  The main CPU 301 determines whether or not the drive control processing for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206). When it is determined that the drive control processing for all the reels 12 has not been executed (S206: NO), the main CPU 301 repeats step S204 and step S205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the drive control process for all the reels 12 has been executed (S206: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to the external signal output process (S207).

  The main CPU 301 outputs a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine 1 in the external signal output process. For example, when the setting change process is started, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating the start of the setting change process to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

 The main CPU 301 drives various lamps in the LED display process (S208). For example, the main CPU 301 displays the BET lamp 14 in a manner indicated by the BET lamp display data generated by the game control process. In addition, in the LED display process, the main CPU 301 turns on the re-game display lamp 18 when the re-game operating flag is set to the ON state. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the stored number display unit 17 to display the number of credits in the LED display process. Further, the main CPU 301 causes the instruction display 16 to display instruction information corresponding to the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process in the LED display process.

  After the LED display process, the main CPU 301 proceeds to a command transmission process (S209). As described above, various commands are stored in the command storage area of the main RAM 303 in the game control process. The command stored in the command storage area is transmitted to the sub control board 400 in the command transmission process.

  After the command transmission process, the main CPU 301 executes a register restoration process (S210), and restores the data saved in step S210 to the register. When the register return process is executed, the main CPU 301 returns the process to step S of the game control process that was executed when the interrupt process was started.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the display information control process of the main CPU 301. The display information control process is a process for displaying the display information on the main display 40. For example, the main CPU 301 executes display information control processing every time one game is completed.

  When the display information control process is started, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not medals have been paid out in this game (whether or not the winning winning combination has won) (S801). If it is determined that no medal has been paid out (S801: NO), the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S806 to be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that medals have been paid out in this game (S801: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to the ring buffer addition process (S802).

  In the ring buffer addition process, the main CPU 301 adds the ring buffers (X to Z) described above. Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the unit storage area x1 of the ring buffer X in the ring buffer addition process. If the current game is in the bonus operating state, the unit storage area y1 of the ring buffer Y is added to the unit storage area x1. Further, when the current game is in the BB state, the unit storage area z1 of the ring buffer Z is added in addition to the unit storage area x1 and the unit storage area y1.

  After executing the ring buffer addition process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not one set has been completed in the current game (whether or not 400 games have been executed since the previous set was completed) (S803). ). When it is determined that one set has not ended in the current game (S803: NO), the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S806 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that one set is completed in this game (S803: YES), the main CPU 301 updates the set cumulative storage area (ac) (S804).

  Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores the sum of the numerical values stored in the unit storage areas x (1 to 15) of the ring buffer X in the set cumulative storage area a. Further, the main CPU 301 stores the sum of the numerical values stored in the unit storage areas y (1 to 15) of the ring buffer Y in the set cumulative storage area b. Further, the main CPU 301 stores the sum of the numerical values stored in the unit storage areas z (1 to 15) of the ring buffer Z in the set cumulative storage area c.

  After updating the set accumulation storage area, the main CPU 301 calculates the latest bonus ratio and the latest BB ratio (S805). Specifically, the main CPU 301 calculates the most recent bonus ratio and the most recent BB ratio using each set cumulative storage area (ac) updated in step S804 described above. For example, the main CPU 301 calculates a quotient (ratio) when the accumulated storage area a is divided into the accumulated storage area b, and stores a numerical value obtained by multiplying the calculation result by 100 as the latest bonus ratio in the ratio storage area g1. Further, the main CPU 301 calculates a quotient (ratio) when the accumulated storage area a is divided into the accumulated storage area c, and stores a numerical value obtained by multiplying the calculation result by 100 as the latest BB ratio in the ratio storage area g2.

  After calculating the most recent bonus ratio and the most recent BB ratio, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the total number of games has reached 175,000 or more (S806). If it is determined that the total number of games has reached 175000 or more (S806: YES), the main CPU 301 proceeds to display mode change processing (S807).

In the display mode changing process, the main CPU 301 changes the display mode of each display information H (A to E). Specifically, the identification information Ib (the most recent BB ratio) and the identification information Ic (the most recent bonus ratio) displayed in a blinking display manner in the first to 5999th games are assumed to be the total number of games in the current game. When it reaches 6000 times, the lighting display mode is changed.
In addition, the identification information Ia (regulation period ratio), identification information Id (BB ratio) and identification information Ie (bonus ratio) displayed in the blinking display mode in the first to 174999 games are temporarily in the current game. When the total number of games reaches 175,000, it is changed to a lighting display mode.

  In the display mode changing process, the main CPU 301 changes the display mode of the ratio information R according to the size of the game information indicated by the ratio information R (ae). Specifically, when the regulation period ratio indicated by the ratio information Ra is 70% or more, the main CPU 301 changes the ratio information Ra to a blinking display mode, and the regulation period ratio indicated by the ratio information Ra is less than 70%. If it becomes, the ratio information Ra is changed to the lighting display mode. The main CPU 301 changes the ratio information Rb to the blinking display mode when the latest BB ratio indicated by the ratio information Rb is 60% or more, and changes the ratio information Rb to the lighting display mode when the ratio information Rb is less than 60%. change. When the latest bonus ratio indicated by the ratio information Rc becomes 70% or more, the main CPU 301 changes the ratio information Rc to a blinking display mode, and when it becomes less than 70%, changes the ratio information Rc to a lighting display mode. . When the BB ratio indicated by the ratio information Rd becomes 60% or more, the main CPU 301 changes the ratio information Rd to the blinking display mode, and when it becomes less than 60%, the main CPU 301 changes the ratio information Rd to the lighting display mode. When the bonus ratio indicated by the ratio information Re becomes 70% or more, the main CPU 301 changes the ratio information Re to a blinking display mode, and when it becomes less than 70%, changes the ratio information Re to a lighting display mode.

  Steps S801 to S807 described above are executed for each game regardless of the total number of games. On the other hand, the following steps S806 to S814 (hereinafter referred to as “process X”) are executed for each game having a total number of games of less than 175,000, and are not executed when the total number of games exceeds 175,000. That is, it is also said that the process X is executed in each game in the total game counting period and is not executed in each game after the total game counting period ends.

  If it is determined in step S806 described above that the total number of games is less than 175000 (S806: NO), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the total game storage area for storing the total number of games (S808). . After adding the total game storage area, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the current game is in the regulation period (S809). If it is determined that the current game is not in the regulation period (S809: NO), the main CPU 301 proceeds to step S811. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game is the restriction period (S809: YES), the main CPU 301 adds a numerical value “1” to the restriction period storage area for storing the total number of games in the restriction period (S810). Thereafter, the main CPU 301 calculates a regulation period ratio (S811). For example, in the above-described step S810 in the current game, when the restriction period storage area is added, the restriction period ratio increases from the previous game. On the other hand, in the current game, when the restriction period storage area is not added, the restriction period ratio decreases from the previous game. The regulation period ratio calculated by the main CPU 301 is stored in the ratio storage area G3.

  After calculating the regulation period ratio, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not one set is completed in the current game (S812). When it is determined that one set has been completed in this game (S812: YES), the main CPU 301 adds up the total accumulated storage areas (A to B) (S813). Specifically, the main CPU 301 adds the unit storage area x1 in which the total number of payouts in the current set is stored to the total accumulated storage area A. Further, the main CPU 301 adds the unit storage area y1 in which the total number of payouts in the bonus operating state of the current set is stored to the total cumulative storage area B. Further, the main CPU 301 adds the unit storage area z1 in which the total number of payouts in the BB state of the current set is stored to the total cumulative storage area C.

  In step S813 after adding the total accumulated storage area, the main CPU 301 stores (moves) each numerical value in the unit storage area xn + 1, stored in the unit storage area xn (n is an integer of 1 to 14), and then stored in the unit storage area. x1 is initialized to a numerical value “0”. The main CPU 301 stores (moves) each numerical value in the unit storage area yn + 1, stored in the unit storage area yn (n is an integer of 1 to 14), and initializes the unit storage area y1 to a numerical value “0”. Further, the main CPU 301 stores (moves) each numerical value in the unit storage area zn + 1 stored in the unit storage area zn (n is an integer of 1 to 14), and initializes the unit storage area z1 to a numerical value “0”. The above process is executed in step S804 after the set cumulative storage area is updated in the period after the total game storage period ends and the process X (step S813) is not executed.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 301 calculates a bonus ratio and a BB ratio (S814). The bonus ratio calculated by the main CPU 301 is stored in the ratio storage area G1, and the BB ratio is stored in the ratio storage area G2. When the bonus ratio and the BB ratio are calculated, or when it is determined in step 812 described above that one set is not completed (S812: NO), the main CPU 301 executes the above-described step S807 to display information. The control process ends.

<Each process executed by the sub CPU>
FIG. 49 is a flowchart of sub activation processing of the sub CPU 412. The sub CPU 412 executes a sub activation process when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit. The reset circuit outputs a reset signal when the power supply voltage supplied to the sub-control board 400 exceeds a predetermined threshold. For example, when the supply of the power supply voltage to the sub control board 400 is started, the sub activation process is executed.

  When the sub activation process is started, the sub CPU 412 executes an activation initialization process (S301). In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 initializes various registers of the sub control board 400, for example.

  In the startup initialization process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether there is a backup abnormality in the sub RAM 414. If there is a backup abnormality, the sub CPU 412 initializes the backup data. Further, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the data stored in various ROMs including the CGROM 424 is appropriate in the startup initialization process. For example, data stored at a specific address in each ROM is read to determine whether or not the data is appropriate. When an abnormality is found in various ROMs, the sub CPU 412 shifts to predetermined error processing.

  In the sub activation process, the sub CPU 412 activates the lamp control task (S302), activates the acoustic control task (S303), activates the image control board communication task (S304), activates the main control board communication task (S305), and effects. The button input task is activated (S306).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart of each task activated in the sub activation process. The sub CPU 412 controls various lamps including the housing lamp 5 and the effect lamp 28 by a lamp control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 controls the speakers (31, 32) by an acoustic control task. Further, the sub CPU 412 transmits a command to the image control board 420 by the image control board communication task, receives a command from the main control board 300 in the main control board communication task, and performs the effect button 26 and the direction in the effect button input task. The operation of the designation button 27 is accepted.

  A timer interrupt signal is input to the sub CPU 412 at predetermined time intervals. When receiving the timer interrupt signal, the sub CPU 412 executes one of the tasks. That is, each peripheral device including various lamps and speakers (31, 32) is controlled in a time division manner.

  FIG. 50A is a flowchart of the lamp control task. When starting the lamp control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes data for controlling various lamps (S302-1). When various data are initialized, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a lamp data analysis process (S302-2). The lamp data is data indicating blinking patterns of various lamps. For example, a time series (300 ms lighting → 300 ms off → 300 ms lighting →...) Of data indicating the time to turn on a specific lamp and data indicating the time to turn off a specific lamp can be adopted as the lamp data.

  In the lamp control process (S302-3), the sub CPU 412 blinks a specific lamp in a manner specified by the lamp data. The lamp data analysis process and the lamp effect execution process are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 50B is a flowchart of the acoustic control task. When starting the sound control task, the sub CPU 412 initializes various data for controlling the speakers (31, 32) (S303-1). When the sub CPU 412 initializes various data, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to an acoustic data analysis process (S303-2).

  In the sound control process (S303-3), the sub CPU 412 instructs the sound board 430 (the sound source IC 431) according to the result of the sound data analysis process. The sound source IC 431 reads out sound data from the sound source ROM 432 according to an instruction from the sub CPU 412, generates an sound signal from the sound data, and supplies the sound signal to the speakers (31, 32). The acoustic data analysis process and the acoustic control process are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 50C is a flowchart of the image control board communication task. When starting the image control board communication task, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the non-game timer has expired (S304-1). The non-game timer is timed up when the non-game state continues for a predetermined time after the previous game ends. Specifically, the non-game timer is set to an initial value when the previous game ends, and is subtracted every predetermined period during the non-game period. For example, the non-game timer is timed up when the non-game period continues for one minute after the previous game ends. The non-game timer is provided in the sub RAM 414, for example.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the non-game timer has expired (S304-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a demo display command transmission process (S304-2), and transmits the demo display command to the image control board 420. When receiving a demonstration display command, the image control board (image control CPU 421) 420 displays a demonstration image on the liquid crystal display device 30. Further, the sub CPU 412 turns off various lamps during a period in which the demonstration image is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-game timer has not expired (S304-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 sets a command according to the effect number stored in the sub RAM 414 (S304-3). The effect number indicates the type of effect executed in the gaming machine 1, and is stored in the effect number storage area of the sub RAM 414 in the effect lottery process described later. The sub CPU 447 transmits the command set in step S304-3 to the image control board 420 (S304-4), and ends the image control board communication task. The image control board communication task may receive a command from the image control board 420.

  FIG. 50D is a flowchart of the main control board communication task. When the main control board communication task is started, the sub CPU 412 executes communication start pre-processing (S305-1) for initializing a predetermined storage area. After executing the pre-communication start process, the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a received command check process (S305-2). In the received command check process, the content of the command received from the main control board 300 is checked.

  The sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command checked in the current received command check process is different from the command checked in the previous received command check process (S305-3). That is, in step S305-3, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the command from the main control board 300 has changed. The sub CPU 412 repeatedly executes step S305-3 until the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: NO). When the command from the main control board 300 changes (S305-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to command analysis processing (S305-4).

  After executing the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process (S305-5). In the game information update process, the sub CPU 412 updates the game information stored in the sub RAM 414 in accordance with the command received from the main control board 300. In step S305-5, the sub CPU 412 executes one of a plurality of types of game information update processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process corresponding to the type of command received from the main control board 300 among a plurality of types of game information update processes. For example, when the sub CPU 412 receives a start operation command, the sub CPU 412 executes a game information update process for updating the number of remaining games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. After updating the game information, the sub CPU 412 returns the process to step S305-2, and repeats the process from step S305-2 to step S305-5 until the next timer interrupt signal is input.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart of command analysis processing. When starting the command analysis process, the sub CPU 412 executes an effect control process (S401). As will be described later, the sub CPU 412 determines an effect to be executed by the gaming machine 1, for example, in the effect control process.

  After executing the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines lamp data corresponding to the effect (S402), and stores the lamp data in the sub RAM 414 (S403). Further, the sub CPU 412 determines acoustic data according to the effect determined by the effect control process (S404), and stores the determined sound data in the sub RAM 414 (S405). When the acoustic data is stored, the sub CPU 412 ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the effect control process. When starting the effect control process, the sub CPU 412 determines whether the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1). If it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to setting change start / end processing (S401-2).

  Specifically, when it is determined that a setting change start command has been received, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the setting change process is being executed. For example, the sub CPU 412 displays a message “setting is being changed” on the liquid crystal display device 30 and causes each speaker to output the sound of the message. If it is determined that a setting value command has been received (that is, when the setting change process is completed), the sub CPU 412 stores the setting value indicated by the setting value command in the sub RAM 414 and ends the notification of the setting change process. To do. After executing the setting change start / end process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When it is determined that the command received from the main control board 300 is not a setting change start command or a setting value command (S401-1: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the input command has been received (S401-3). ). If it is determined that the input command has been received (S401-3: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a process at the time of receiving the input command (S401-4). In the insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 412 generates an effect when a medal is inserted, for example. After executing the process at the time of receiving the insertion command, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not the input command (S401-3: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5). If it is determined that a settlement operation command has been received (S401-5: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a settlement operation command reception process (S401-6). In the settlement operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 notifies that the medal settlement is being executed. The sub CPU 412 displays, for example, a message “Checkout in progress” on the liquid crystal display device 30 and outputs a predetermined warning sound from the speaker in the process when the payment operation command is received. After executing the payment operation command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a settlement operation command (S401-5: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a start operation command has been received (S401-7). If it is determined that the start operation command has been received (S401-7: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to the start operation time process (S401-8). In the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 executes various processes including an effect lottery process. After executing the start operation process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a start operation command (S401-7: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a reel start command has been received (S401-9). If it is determined that a reel start command has been received (S401-9: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a reel start command reception process (S401-10). In the reel start command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 412 causes the speaker to output a reel rotation sound that is output when the rotation of the reel is started. After executing the reel start command reception process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  When determining that the received command is not a reel start command (S401-9: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a stop operation command has been received (S401-11). If it is determined that a stop operation command has been received (S401-11: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a stop operation process (S401-12). In the stop operation processing, for example, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 30 is switched. After executing the stop operation time process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a stop operation acceptance command (S401-11: NO), whether or not a display winning combination command (re-game command, winning winning combination command or lose display command) has been received. Is determined (S401-13). If it is determined that the display winning combination command has been received (S401-13: YES), the sub CPU 412 proceeds to a display winning combination command reception process (S401-14).

  If the sub CPU 412 determines that the received command is not a display winning combination command (S401-13: NO), the sub CPU 412 determines whether a payout start command or a payout end command has been received (S401-15). If it is determined that a payout start command or payout end command has been received (S401-15: YES), the sub CPU 412 executes a payout sound control process (S401-16). For example, when receiving a payout start command, the sub CPU 412 starts outputting a medal payout sound for notifying medal discharge. When the payout end command is received, the sub CPU 412 stops the medal payout sound. After executing the payout sound control process, the sub CPU 412 ends the effect control process.

Second Embodiment
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In addition, about the element in which an effect | action and a function are equivalent to 1st Embodiment in each form illustrated below, the code | symbol referred by description of 1st Embodiment is diverted, and each detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  FIG. 53 (a) is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the second embodiment. The gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is a so-called “A type” gaming machine that can acquire many medals mainly in a bonus operating state. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, similarly to the gaming machine of the first embodiment, when the bonus combination (BB combination, RB combination) is won in the normal state, the game moves to the internal middle state, and then the bonus combination symbol When the combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the bonus operation state (BB state, RB state) is entered. In addition, when the bonus operating state ends, the normal state is entered.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the AT state and the chance state are not provided. In the second embodiment described above, the precursor state for shifting to the AT state or the chance state and the start preparation state for shifting to the AT state are not provided. That is, in the second embodiment, the instruction period is not provided, and the stop operation order instruction by the instruction display 16 is not executed. In the second embodiment, no restriction period is provided.

  FIG. 53B is a simulation diagram of the main display 40 that displays the display information HA in the second embodiment. The display information HA of the second embodiment displays the identification information Ia corresponding to the regulation period ratio, like the display information HA of the first embodiment. However, the display information HA of the first embodiment displays the ratio information Ra indicating the size of the regulation period ratio (see FIG. 23A), whereas the display information HA of the second embodiment displays the ratio. Non-mounting information N is displayed instead of the information Ra.

  As described above, the ratio information Ra displays numbers “00” to “99”, whereas the non-mounting information N displays symbols other than numbers as shown in FIG. 53 (b). Specifically, the non-mounting information N displays two symbols “-” (hyphen). Note that the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment displays the identification information I (b to e) and the ratio information R (b to e) as the display information HE from the display information HB, as in the first embodiment.

  By the way, in a gaming machine in which no restriction period is provided, the number of games in the restriction period is always zero. Therefore, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration (hereinafter, “proportional”) that displays the identification information Ia and the ratio information Ra representing the number “00” in a gaming machine that is not provided with a restriction period. However, even if the gaming machine is provided with a regulation period, the percentage information Ra of the display information HA displays the number “00” when the number of games in the regulation period is zero. That is, the common display information HA “7U.00” is displayed between the gaming machine provided with the restriction period and the gaming machine not provided.

  In the above comparison, whether or not the gaming machine can shift to the regulation period cannot be identified from the display information HA. Therefore, in the second embodiment, in the gaming machine in which the regulation period is not provided, the non-mounted information N that is different from the ratio information Ra is displayed in the display information HA. In the above configuration, by displaying the non-mounting information N on the main display 40 (second display unit 40Y) of the gaming machine, it becomes possible to identify that the gaming machine is not a gaming machine that can shift to the regulation period. .

  In the above second embodiment, the configuration in which the display information HA displays the non-mounting information N in the gaming machine in which the regulation period is not provided is shown, but the non-mounting information N is indicated by other display information H (B to E). It may be a gaming machine in which is displayed.

  For example, as another example of the second embodiment, a gaming machine that cannot shift to the BB state (no BB combination is provided) is assumed. In the above gaming machines, the most recent BB ratio and BB ratio cannot be updated even if the game progresses. In the above gaming machines, the display information HB displays the identification information Ib (corresponding to the latest BB ratio) and the non-mounted information N. The display information HD displays identification information Id (corresponding to the BB ratio) and non-mounting information N. According to the above configuration, in the gaming machine, it can be recognized that the BB state is not provided and the latest BB ratio and the BB ratio cannot be updated. Note that the above gaming machines have a regulation period and shift to the RB state. In the above case, the display information HA, the display information HC, and the display information HE display the identification information I (a, c, e) and the ratio information R (a, c, e) as in the first embodiment.

  As a specific example of the above gaming machine, a gaming machine that cannot shift to the RB state in addition to the BB state (the BB combination and the RB combination are not provided) is assumed. In the above gaming machines, in addition to the latest BB ratio and BB ratio, the latest bonus ratio and bonus ratio cannot be updated even if the game progresses. In the above gaming machines, the display information HB displays the identification information Ib and the non-mounted information N, the display information HD displays the identification information Id and the non-mounted information N, and the display information HC includes the identification information Ic (the latest bonus). Display information HE displays identification information Ie (corresponding to a bonus ratio) and non-mounting information N. According to the above configuration, in the gaming machine, it is possible to recognize that the bonus operating state (RB state and BB state) is not provided, and the latest BB rate, BB rate, latest bonus rate, and bonus rate cannot be updated. is there. Note that the above gaming machines have a regulation period. In the above case, the display information HA displays the identification information Ia and the ratio information Ra as in the first embodiment.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, various game information (regulation period ratio, BB ratio, bonus ratio, latest BB ratio, latest bonus ratio) is updated according to the progress of the game, and each game information is supported. The first display unit 40X capable of displaying various types of identification information I (ae) to be displayed, and the case where the first display unit 40X displays the identification information I, and the game information corresponding to the identification information is a game When the game information can be updated in accordance with the progress, the size (ratio information R) of the game information can be displayed and the first display unit 40X displays the identification information I, which corresponds to the identification information. When the game information cannot be updated according to the progress of the game, a second display unit 40Y capable of displaying predetermined non-mounting information N is provided.

  According to the above configuration, when the first display means displays the identification information and the game information corresponding to the identification information can be updated as the game progresses, the size of the game information is displayed. When the first display means displays the identification information and the game information corresponding to the identification information cannot be updated as the game progresses, the predetermined non-mounted information is displayed. Is possible. Therefore, whether or not the game information corresponding to the displayed identification information can be updated according to the progress of the game can be easily recognized depending on whether or not the non-mounting information is displayed.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 54A is a diagram for explaining a storage area of a main RWM (Read Write Memory) in the third embodiment. The main RWM combines the functions of both the main ROM 302 and the main RAM 303 in the first embodiment described above.

  As shown in FIG. 54A, the storage area of the main RWM includes a first data area, a second data area, and an empty data area. As shown in FIG. 54A, the first data area is provided at addresses in a continuous range of the main RWM. Similarly, the second data area is provided at addresses in a continuous range of the main RWM. The empty data area is provided between the first data area and the second data area. The empty data area is provided at addresses in a continuous range of the main RWM and is configured with a size of 16 bytes or more.

  As shown in FIG. 54A, the first data area stores various data including a game control program and game control data. The game control program causes the main CPU 301 to execute various processes including a process (game control process or the like) for advancing the game. The game control data is used in various processes executed by the game control program. The various data in the first data area described above includes data that affects game play (for example, a winning area lottery table). Furthermore, the first data area includes an area (a stack area or the like) in which various data used in processing executed by the game control program is temporarily stored.

  As shown in FIG. 54A, the second data area stores various data including a display information program and display information data. The display information program causes the main CPU 301 to execute processing for displaying the display information H described above on the main display 40. Specifically, the display information program causes the main CPU 301 to execute various processes including the display information control process described above. The display information data is various data for displaying each display information H on the main display 40. For example, the display information data includes light emission pattern data for each display information H. The light emission pattern data can specify the segment of the main display 40 (7-segment display) that emits light when displaying the display information H. When displaying the display information H, the main CPU 301 causes the segment specified by the light emission pattern data of the display information H to emit light. The various data in the second data area described above does not include data that affects game play. The second data area includes an area (stack area or the like) in which various data used in processing executed by the display information program is temporarily stored.

  The empty data area is an area in which various data is not stored. Specifically, only the numerical value “0” is stored in the empty data area. As shown in FIG. 54A, the entire area between the first data area and the second data area is an empty data area. In the specific example of FIG. 54A, Addr (address) “XX (Y−1) 0” (X and Y are hexadecimal numbers “0 to F”) in the storage area of the main RWM. An empty data area is provided in the range of Addr “XX (Y−1) F”.

  By the way, when inspecting a gaming machine, a dump list (hexadecimal dump) may be generated from each data stored in the main RWM, and each data stored in the main RWM may be confirmed using the dump list. When confirming each data stored in the main RWM, it is possible to separately confirm each data in the first data area that affects the gameability (relatively important) and each data in the second data area that does not affect the gameplay. Certain configurations are preferred. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the dump list is configured such that each data in the first data area and each data in the second data area can be easily distinguished and confirmed.

  FIG. 54B is a specific example of a dump list generated from each data of the main RWM in the third embodiment. One byte of data is stored in one address of the main RWM. In FIG. 54B, each data stored at each address is represented by a hexadecimal number “xx”. Each “x” in FIG. 54 (b) means “0 to F”. In addition, each “x” in FIG. 54B may have a different numerical value.

  As described above, the first data area is provided in a continuous range of addresses. In the specific example of FIG. 54B, each data of the first data area is stored in a range from Addr “XX00” to Addr “XX (Y-2) F”. Further, the second data area is provided in a continuous range of addresses in the same manner as the first data area.

The head of the second data area in the third embodiment is located at an address that is a multiple of 16 in the storage area of the main RWM. In the specific example of FIG. 54B, the start address of the second data area is Addr “XXY0” (decimal number “16 ³ × X + 16 ² × X + 16 × Y + 0”). As can be understood from FIG. 54 (b), each data of an address that is a multiple of 16 in the storage area of the main RWM is located in the leftmost column (“+0” column) of the dump list. That is, according to the configuration of the third embodiment, it can be said that the head of the second data area is located in the leftmost column of the dump list.

  As described above, the empty data area and the second data area are continuous storage areas, and the head of the second data area is located at an address that is a multiple of 16. In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the end of the empty data area is located at an address that is a multiple of 15 (hexadecimal "F"). In other words, the end of the empty data area is positioned in the rightmost column (“+ F” column) of the dump list.

  In addition, the empty data area of the third embodiment has a size of 16 bytes or more. In the above configuration, data of a numerical value “00” of 16 bytes or more is interposed between the first data area and the second data area. As described above, the end of the empty data area is located in the rightmost column of the dump list, and 16 bytes of data are displayed in one horizontal line from the right end to the left end of the dump list. In the above configuration, each data in at least one column immediately before the second data area among the data in the dump list displays the numerical value “00” of the empty data area.

  In the specific example of FIG. 54B, it is assumed that the empty data area is 16 bytes. In the above case, all data in one row starting from Addr “XX (Y−1) 0” (Addr “XX (Y−1) 0” to Addr “XX (Y−1) F”) is “00”. Is displayed. In the above specific example, as shown in FIG. 54B, the first data area is in the range of Addr “XX00” to Addr “XX (Y−2) F”.

  According to the third embodiment described above, in the dump list generated from each data stored in the main RWM, the area where each data in the first data area is displayed and the area where each data in the second data area is displayed. In between, there is one row of all data “00”. In the above dump list, each data in the first data area and each data in the second data area can be easily distinguished. For example, when confirming each data in the first data area, it is only necessary to confirm each data displayed on the upper side of the line “00”. Further, when confirming each data in the second data area, it is only necessary to confirm each data displayed on the lower side of the line “00”.

<Modification>
Each of the above forms can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined.

(1) The trigger for switching each display information H may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main display 40 may be configured to switch and display each display information H every time a predetermined operation unit (for example, a setting change button) is operated. In the configuration in which the display information H is switched at a predetermined time interval, the time interval for switching the display information H can be changed as appropriate. For example, a configuration in which the display information H is switched at a predetermined time interval from about 4.5 seconds to about 5.5 seconds is preferable.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, each display information may be displayed on a display device different from the main display device 40. For example, the ratio information R (ae) may be displayed on the instruction display 16 and the identification information I (ae) may be displayed on the stored number display 17. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which each display information H is displayed by any one of the instruction | indication display 16 or the stored number display 17. The instruction display 16 is a 2-digit 7-segment display. However, in order to display the display information H at a time, a 4-digit 7-segment display is required. Therefore, as the configuration for displaying each display information H on the instruction display 16 described above, the operation of displaying the identification information I and then displaying the ratio information Ra indicating the size of the game information of the identification information I is performed. A configuration in which the indication display 16 is repeated for each identification information I is conceivable.

  In the configuration in which the display information H is displayed on a display (instruction display 16 or the like) that can be visually recognized by the player as in the above modification, a configuration that requires a special operation to display the display information H is preferable. It is. For example, in a configuration in which a setting change button provided in the gaming machine 1 can be operated by an administrator of the gaming machine 1, a configuration in which the display information H can be displayed when the setting change button is operated can be considered.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the 7-segment displays of the main display device 40 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. However, the arrangement of each 7-segment display of the main display 40 can be changed as appropriate. For example, each 7-segment display may be arranged in a line in the vertical direction. Each 7-segment display may be arranged in a matrix of 2 rows and 2 columns, or may be arranged in an L shape or a U shape.

(4) In each above-mentioned form, each ring buffer (XY) can be changed suitably. For example, in each of the above embodiments, the ring buffer is configured by 15 unit storage areas, but the ring buffer may be configured by 2 to 14 unit storage areas. According to the above configuration, the storage capacity of the ring buffer can be reduced as compared with the case where the ring buffer is configured by 15 unit storage areas.

  In each of the above embodiments, the size of each storage area can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment described above, the total cumulative storage area (A to C), the regulation period storage area D, and the total game storage area E are configured to 4 bytes. For example, each of the above storage areas is 3 bytes. It may be configured.

(5) In each embodiment described above, the ring buffer, the set cumulative storage area, the total cumulative storage area, the restriction period storage area, and the total game storage area cannot be initialized by each process including the initialization process at power-off. Is preferred. However, if the data in each storage area is destroyed, etc., and if a cold start is performed, the data in each storage area is initialized.

(6) In the third embodiment described above, various types of data used in processing executed by the game control program may be temporarily stored in the empty data area. The empty data area may be configured to temporarily store various data used in processing executed by the display information program. However, when each data stored in the empty data area is used in both the process executed by the game control program and the process executed by the display information program (for example, the game control program and the display information program In the case where the common storage area can be rewritten in each process), the possibility that the process in the display information program affects the game result is not completely excluded. In view of the above circumstances, it is preferable that each data stored in the empty data area is used in only one of the process executed by the game control program and the process executed by the display information program. .

(7) In each embodiment described above, “a total value of game information in one unit period in each unit period repeated each time a predetermined game condition is established is stored in a plurality of unit memories each time the game condition is established. If the current set is completed, for example, the number of payouts in the current set is a unit, as a configuration comprising a storage means for sequentially storing in the area and an update means for updating game information that can be stored in the unit storage area. The storage area x1 is stored, the numerical value in the unit storage area x15 is discarded, and the numerical value from the unit storage area x2 to the unit storage area x14 is moved (see FIG. 21). However, instead of the above configuration, when the current set is completed, the unit storage area for storing the oldest game information among the unit storage areas of the ring buffer may be overwritten with the game information in the current set. Good. According to the above configuration, the latest 15 sets of game information are stored in the unit storage area for each set as in the above-described embodiments.

(8) In each of the above-described forms, the period in which the identification information I or the ratio information R blinks in the blinking display mode can be changed as appropriate. In the blinking display mode, for example, a configuration in which the identification information I or the ratio information R blinks at a time interval of about 0.54 seconds to about 0.66 seconds is preferable.

(9) If the four sides of the main display 40 are close to other electronic components (hereinafter referred to as “proportional”), an unauthorized electronic component is mounted between the main display 40 and the main control board 300. There is a situation in which it may be difficult to confirm whether or not it is. In particular, when the surface area of each electronic component mounted on the main control board 300 is equal to or larger than a certain size (6 mm ² ) as in the first embodiment described above, the above-described inconvenience is likely to be manifested. FIG. 55 (a) is a cross-sectional view of the main control board 300 for explaining the above comparison. In the comparative example of FIG. 55A, the electronic component x is provided close to the main display 40.

  An arrow displayed with a broken line in FIG. 55A indicates a range that can be viewed by an administrator when an attempt is made to check whether or not an unauthorized electronic component is mounted on the lower side of the main display 40. . As understood from FIG. 55 (a), in the comparison, the electronic component x provided in the vicinity of the main display 40 cannot visually recognize between the main display 40 and the main control board 300. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience may cause the above-described disadvantages. In consideration of the above circumstances, a configuration in which at least a part of the four sides of the main display 40 is not close to other electronic components is preferable.

  FIG. 55B is a cross-sectional view of the main control board 300 in the modified example. The arrow displayed with a broken line in FIG. 55 (b) indicates a range that can be visually recognized by the administrator, as in FIG. 55 (a). As shown in FIG. 55B, a test region is provided on the surface of the main control board 300 in the modified example. Test parts for testing the operation of the gaming machine 1 can be mounted in the test area. For example, when testing the operation of the gaming machine 1 before being installed in a game arcade, test parts are mounted in the test area of the main control board 300. Various signals are input from the test component to the main control board 300, and the operation of the gaming machine 1 is tested. Since the above test parts are removed when the player plays, no electronic parts are mounted in the test area.

  In the modification of FIG. 55B, the main display 40 is mounted in the vicinity of the test area. Further, no other electronic component is mounted between the test area and the main display 40. According to the above modification, since at least a part of the four sides of the main display 40 is not close to other electronic components, the lower side of the main display 40 can be easily seen. Therefore, the inconvenience described above that makes it difficult to confirm whether or not an unauthorized electronic component is mounted between the main display 40 and the main control board 300 is suppressed.

(10) In each of the above-described embodiments, electronic components are not mounted on the surface of the main control board 300 from the upper edge E to the area where the main display 40 is provided (see FIG. 6). Further, the manufacturer name and the model identifier are displayed on the surface of the main control board 300. In the above configuration, the manufacturer name and the model identifier may be displayed between the upper edge E and the main display 40. In the above configuration, as in the first embodiment described above, when viewed from the upper edge E side of the main control board 300, the main display 40 does not overlap with other electronic components. There is an effect that it is easy to confirm whether or not an unauthorized electronic component is mounted between the control board 300 and the control board 300.

(11) The BB state of each of the above forms ends when 297 or more medals are paid out, but the number of medals for which the BB state ends is not limited to the above example. For example, the BB state may be terminated when 465 or more medals are paid out.

  Further, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it may be configured to shift to a challenge state (so-called “CB”) in which the winning combination can be stopped regardless of the result of the internal lottery process. When the above challenge state ends with one game and medals are paid out in the challenge state, the unit storage area x1 and the unit storage area y1 are added in the same manner as in the case where medals are paid out in the RB state described above. Is done. Furthermore, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it may be configured to shift to the SB state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is increased. The above SB state ends with one game, and when the medals are paid out in the SB state, the unit storage area x1 and the unit storage area y1 are added in the same manner as when the medals are paid out in the RB state described above. Is done. That is, when a medal is paid out in the challenge state or the RB state, the bonus rate and the latest bonus rate increase.

  An MB state that allows continuous transition to the challenge state may be provided. The MB state ends when, for example, 253 or more medals are paid out. When the medal is paid out in the MB state, the unit storage area x1, the unit storage area y1, and the unit storage area z1 are added, as in the case where the medal is paid out in the BB state. That is, when a medal is paid out in the MB state, the BB ratio and the latest BB ratio increase. In each game in the MB state, in the configuration in which 13 or 14 medals are paid out according to the stop operation order, the MB state may be terminated by paying out 14 or more medals. In the above configuration, when 14 medals are paid out in the first game in the MB state, the MB state is finished in one game, and when 13 medals are paid out, the MB state is twice. The game ends. Therefore, in the first game in the MB state, it is possible to acquire a maximum of 27 medals in the MB state by instructing a stop operation sequence in which 13 medals are paid out (for example, in the AT state).

(12) The present invention can be applied not only to the above-described pachislot machines but also to pachinko machines, other game machines, and game machines in general.

  For example, it is possible to play a game ball in the game area, and the game ball has won a prize at each prize opening including a general prize opening provided in the game area (an electric accessory such as electric Chu) and a special prize opening. In this case, a pachinko machine is assumed in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. The above pachinko machines are equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols, and when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, the game ball can enter a special winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “special game state”). )). In the general winning opening, game balls can be won in each gaming state including the normal gaming state and the special gaming state.

  In the above configuration, a period from when a game is started until a predetermined number (for example, 6000) of game balls is launched is set as one set, and game balls paid out in each set are stored in each unit storage area x. Store in (1-15). In addition, the game balls that are paid out in the special game state in each set in response to winning in the special winning opening are stored in each unit storage area y (1-15). Further, the game balls that are paid out in response to winning in the general winning opening or special winning opening in each set are stored in each unit storage area z (1-15). Further, every time one set is completed, the total cumulative storage area and the set cumulative storage area are updated with the numerical value of each unit storage area, as in the first embodiment. However, when the total number of sets reaches M times (M is an integer of 16 or more), the update of the total cumulative storage area is stopped. Hereinafter, the period from when the game is first started until M sets are completed is referred to as “total period”.

  According to the above configuration, the ratio of the number of game balls acquired in the last 15 sets of special game states triggered by the winning of game balls to the special prize opening to the total number of game balls acquired in the last 15 sets is calculated. It can be displayed on the main display 40. Similarly, the ratio of the number of game balls acquired when winning the game balls to the general winning opening and special winning opening to the total number of gaming balls acquired in the last 15 sets is calculated and displayed on the main display 40. Is possible. In addition, the ratio of the number of game balls acquired in the special game state of the total period triggered by the winning of the game balls to the special prize opening to the total number of game balls acquired in the total period is calculated. It can be displayed. Similarly, the ratio of the number of game balls acquired in response to the winning of game balls in the general winning opening and special winning opening in the total period to the total number of game balls acquired in the total period is calculated, and the main display 40 Can be displayed.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is, for example, the following gaming machine.

The gaming machine of the present invention controls the progress of the game , determines any of a plurality of setting values, and can execute a predetermined lottery in each game with a probability according to the determined setting value, A first total number that is the total number of all game media that is granted in accordance with the progress of the game, and a second total number that is the total number of game media that are granted when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the progress of the game (in the BB state). And a game control means (main CPU 301 and main CPU 301 and the third total number that is the total number of game media to be given when a specific condition including a predetermined condition is established in the progress of the game (in a bonus operating state). Main ROM 302), first display means (first display section 40X) capable of displaying various identification information (identification information Ia to Ie), and second display means (second display section) capable of displaying various numerical information. 0Y), a specific board (main control board 300) on which the game control means, the first display means, and the second display means are mounted, and the identification information displayed by the first display means includes the first identification Information (identification information Ib), second identification information (identification information Ic), third identification information (identification information Id), fourth identification information (identification information Ie), and fifth identification information , The game control means specifies the first period length in the period in which the first identification information is displayed on the first display means when the total game period from the first game to the present has reached the first period length. The second display means displays the ratio of the second total number in the period to the first total number in the specific period on the second display means, and when the total game period has not reached the first period length, the second total number in the total game period is the total The ratio of the first total in the game period to the first When the total game period has reached the first period length during the period in which the second identification information is displayed on the first display means, the third total number in the specific period is the first total number in the specific period. And the second display means displays the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period when the total game period has not reached the first period length. In the period in which the third identification information is displayed on the first display means, the second display means displays the ratio of the second total number in the total gaming period to the first total number in the total gaming period, 4 In the period in which the identification information is displayed on the first display means, the second display means displays the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period, and the first display means If the game time has reached the first period length, and a first identification information and second identification information displayed in the first display mode, when the total game time has not reached the first period length, first identification information And the second identification information are displayed in the second display mode, and when the total game period has reached the second period length longer than the first period length, the third identification information and the fourth identification information are displayed in the first display mode. displayed in, when the total game time has not reached the second period length, and a third identification information and the fourth identification information displayed on the second display mode, second display means, first identification information is first In the period displayed in the display mode, when the ratio of the second total number in the specific period to the first total number in the specific period is less than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode. When the value is equal to or greater than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode, and the first In the period in which the identification information is displayed in the second display mode, when the ratio of the second total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period is less than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed. In the first display mode, when the value is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode, and the second identification information is displayed in the first display mode. When the ratio of the third total to the first total in the specific period is less than the second threshold greater than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode, and is greater than or equal to the second threshold In the period in which the numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode and the second identification information is displayed in the second display mode, the third total number in the total game period becomes the first total number in the total game period. The percentage is the second threshold If it is less than the numerical value information corresponding to the ratio displayed in the first display manner, if more than the second threshold value, and displays the numerical information corresponding to the ratio in the second display mode, the third identification information is displayed When the ratio of the second total number in the total gaming period to the first total number in the total gaming period is less than the first threshold value, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode, If the threshold is equal to or greater than the threshold, the numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode, and the third total number in the total gaming period occupies the first total number in the total gaming period in the period in which the fourth identification information is displayed. When the ratio is less than the second threshold value, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode. When the ratio is equal to or higher than the second threshold value, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode . 5 identification information is advantageous for the player Corresponding to the specific game information that can be updated when the game control means shifts to the skill state, the game control means is specified according to the progress of the game, regardless of the setting value determined by the game control means. If the game state cannot be changed, non-mounted information different from numerical information indicating the size of the specific game information can be displayed on the second display means during the period in which the fifth identification information is displayed on the first display means. There is .

  Temporarily, a board on which the game control means is mounted (hereinafter referred to as “first board”) and a board on which the first display means and second display means are mounted (hereinafter referred to as “second board”) are separately provided, and the second display means In order to display game information (various proportions), a comparison is assumed in which a signal capable of specifying game information is transmitted from the first board to the second board. In the above comparison, a fraudulent act in which a fraudulent device is interposed between the first board and the second board and a signal for displaying game information different from the actual one is transmitted to the second board becomes a problem.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the second display means for displaying game information is mounted on the same board (specific board) as the game control means for updating the game information. Therefore, the above-described fraud is suppressed as compared with the proportionality.

  Moreover, according to the structure of this invention, the magnitude | size of 1st identification information, 2nd identification information, 3rd identification information, and 4th identification information can be displayed. According to the above configuration, the ratio of the second total number to the first total number and the ratio of the third total number to the first total number in both the first specific period and the second specific period can be confirmed. That is, based on both the above ratios (game information) in the first specific period and the above ratios in the second specific period, it can be determined whether or not each ratio is an appropriate numerical value. Therefore, for example, it is possible to make a highly accurate determination as compared with the case where the suitability is determined based only on each ratio in the first specific period.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 300 ... Main control board, 301 ... Main CPU, 302 ... Main ROM, 303 ... Main RAM, 304 ... Random number generator, 305 ... I / F circuit, 400 ... Sub control board, 410 ... Production control board 411 ... I / F circuit, 412 ... sub CPU, 413 ... sub ROM, 414 ... sub RAM, 420 ... image control board, 421 ... image control CPU, 422 ... image control ROM, 423 ... VDP, 424 ... CGROM, 425 ... RAM, 430 ... sound board, 431 ... sound source IC, 432 ... sound source ROM

Claims (1)

While controlling the progress of the game, determine any of a plurality of setting values, can execute a predetermined lottery with a probability according to the determined setting value, according to the progress of the game A first total number that is the total number of all game media to be given, a second total number that is a total number of game media to be given when a predetermined condition is established in the progress of the game, and the predetermined condition in the progress of the game Game control means capable of storing and updating a third total number that is the total number of game media given when the specific condition is satisfied,
First display means capable of displaying various types of identification information;
A second display means capable of displaying various numerical information;
A specific board on which the game control means, the first display means, and the second display means are mounted;
The identification information displayed by the first display means includes first identification information, second identification information, third identification information, fourth identification information, and fifth identification information ,
The game control means includes
When the total game period from the first game to the present has reached the first period length, in the period in which the first identification information is displayed on the first display means, in the specific period of the first period length If the second display means displays the ratio of the second total to the first total in the specific period on the second display means, and the total game period has not reached the first period length, the second total in the total game period The second display means displays a ratio of two totals to the first total in the total game period;
In the period in which the second identification information is displayed on the first display means, when the total gaming period has reached the first period length, the third total number in the specific period is the first number in the specific period. When the ratio of the total game period is displayed on the second display means and the total game period has not reached the first period length, the third total number in the total game period is the first total number in the total game period. The second display means displays the proportion of
In the period in which the third identification information is displayed on the first display means, the second display means displays the ratio of the second total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period,
In the period in which the fourth identification information is displayed on the first display means, the second display means displays the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period,
The first display means includes
When the total game period has reached the first period length, the first identification information and the second identification information are displayed in a first display mode,
When the total game period has not reached the first period length, the first identification information and the second identification information are displayed in a second display mode,
When the total game period has reached a second period length longer than the first period length, the third identification information and the fourth identification information are displayed in the first display mode,
If the total game period has not reached the second period length, the third identification information and the fourth identification information are displayed in the second display mode,
The second display means includes
In the period in which the first identification information is displayed in the first display mode, when the ratio of the second total number in the specific period to the first total number in the specific period is less than the first threshold, the ratio is Corresponding numerical information is displayed in the first display mode, and in the case of the first threshold value or more, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode,
In a period in which the first identification information is displayed in the second display mode, a ratio of the second total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period is less than the first threshold value, Numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode, and if it is equal to or greater than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode,
In a period in which the second identification information is displayed in the first display mode, a ratio of the third total number in the specific period to the first total number in the specific period is less than a second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value. In the case of, the numerical information according to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode, and when it is equal to or more than the second threshold, the numerical information according to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode,
In a period in which the second identification information is displayed in the second display mode, a ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period is less than the second threshold value. Numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the first display mode, and if it is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode,
When the ratio of the second total number in the total gaming period to the first total number in the total gaming period is less than the first threshold in the period in which the third identification information is displayed, a numerical value corresponding to the ratio Information is displayed in the first display mode, and if it is equal to or greater than the first threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode,
If the ratio of the third total number in the total game period to the first total number in the total game period is less than the second threshold in the period in which the fourth identification information is displayed, a numerical value corresponding to the ratio Information is displayed in the first display mode, and if it is equal to or greater than the second threshold, numerical information corresponding to the ratio is displayed in the second display mode ,
The fifth identification information corresponds to specific game information that can be updated when the game control means shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player,
Regardless of the setting value determined by the game control means, if the game control means cannot shift to the specific game state as the game progresses, the first display means displays the fifth A gaming machine capable of displaying non-mounted information different from numerical information indicating the size of the specific game information on the second display means during a period in which the identification information is displayed .

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