JP6412985B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine capable of improving the fun of gaming is provided.
A plurality of reels each including a plurality of symbols including a first symbol are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a predetermined number of symbol display areas, and the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels are included in the symbol display area. A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the screen, and a specific line made up of any one of the predetermined number of symbol display areas. It is possible to give a privilege that is advantageous to the player, and the privilege is always given when the predetermined number of the first symbols that are allowed to stop on the specific line is given. .
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been provided a gaming machine having a notifying means for notifying a player whether or not a privilege such as a bonus has been granted to a player. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-194966 provides a gaming machine in which a notification lamp is turned on when a bonus or the like is won. In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, it is possible to easily detect that a player has been given a predetermined privilege.

JP 2004-194966 A

  However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 merely notifies the player that the bonus has been established, and the player determines whether the bonus has been established until the bonus is detected. It is not always possible to play a game while maintaining expectations. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the player may not be able to play a game while maintaining a sense of expectation, which may reduce the interest of the game.

  Accordingly, the gaming machine of the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems and improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention provided to solve the above-described problem is composed of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols including the first symbol are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a predetermined number of symbol display areas, In the symbol display area, a symbol display means for displaying a part of symbols among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of displays in the predetermined number of symbol display areas A reel rotation control for controlling the rotation of the plurality of reels based on a specific line formed of a region, a start operation means started by a player, and the start operation means being started by the player A winning operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to be stopped by the player, and an internal winning combination is determined based on the start operation means being started by the player. Inside Based on the combination determining means, the stop operation means being stopped by the player, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the reel rotation control means is rotating the A stop control means for performing control to stop the reel, and it is possible to give a privilege advantageous to the player in a predetermined case, and the number of the first symbols allowed to stop on the specific line The probability of granting the privilege varies depending on the situation.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of reels each including a plurality of symbols including a first symbol and a predetermined number of symbol display areas, and the symbol display area includes the plurality of symbols. Among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, a specific line composed of any one of a plurality of display areas of the predetermined number of symbol display areas, Start operation means that is started by a player, reel rotation control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels based on the start operation of the start operation means by the player, and each of the plurality of reels A stop operation means that is provided corresponding to the stop operation by the player, an internal winning combination determining means that determines an internal winning combination based on the start operation means being started by the player, and Stop operation Stop that performs control to stop the reel being rotated by the reel rotation control means based on the stop operation of the means by the player and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means Control means, and can give a privilege advantageous to the player in a predetermined case, and when the predetermined number of the first symbols allowed to stop on the specific line is a predetermined number, Is necessarily given.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to maintain a player's sense of expectation in a game from when the possibility that a predetermined privilege has been granted to when it is determined that the predetermined privilege has been granted. . Thereby, the gaming machine of the present invention can improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of a cabinet. It is a figure which shows an example of the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the combination of the symbol which concerns on the 1st-8th special replay. It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, winnings, etc. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for internal RT. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st RBB winning area determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd RBB winning area determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for CB. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the presence or absence of instruction information and instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of instruction information, ID, operation order, and instruction information. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction | indication production | presentation determination table for normal states and an inside state. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction | indication effect determination table for ART chance states and for ART states. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction | indication effect determination table for 1st RBB states, 2nd RBB states, and CB states. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information and instruction | indication effect in an ART chance state. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information in a ART state, and an instruction | indication effect. It is a timing chart which shows the 1st specific example of a chance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed in 1 game completion effect. It is a timing chart which shows the 2nd specific example of a chance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed in 2 game completion effects. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the 2nd game of chance production. It is a timing chart which shows the 3rd specific example of a chance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed in a failure effect. It is a timing chart which shows the 3rd specific example of a chance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed in a resurrection effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion effect determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command set in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for normal states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for bonus winning in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for ART chance states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process for ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the reel rotation start preparation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process during reel rotation in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the bonus middle process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process for internal inside RT game states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process for normal states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process for ART chance states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transition process for ART states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process for internal middle states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process for 1st RBB states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process for 2nd RBB states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the state transfer process for CB states in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the LED display process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the effect determination process at the time of the reel rotation start reception command reception in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the effect determination process for the non-chance winning selection in a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the relationship of winning area etc. of 2nd embodiment, the operation order of a stop button, and winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the presence or absence of the instruction information of 2nd embodiment, and an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for normal states of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for ART chance states of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for ART states of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for internal inside states of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for 1st RBB states of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for 2nd RBB states of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the instruction | indication effect determination table for CB states of 2nd embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of the chance production of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information in the normal state of 2nd embodiment, and an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information and instruction | indication effect at the time of the chance winning selection in the ART state of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information at the time of pushing order bell winning in the ART state of 2nd embodiment, and an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the instruction information and instruction | indication effect in 1st RBB state of 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed in the chance effect of 2nd embodiment.

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

≪First embodiment≫
The gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention gives a privilege advantageous to the player in a predetermined case. In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has different probabilities of granting privileges according to the number of predetermined symbols that are allowed to stop on a specific line. The gaming machine 1 of the present invention always gives a privilege when a predetermined number of symbols that can be stopped on a specific line is a predetermined number.

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 gives a bonus as a bonus to a player when a bonus is won as a result of an internal lottery process described later. Also, the gaming machine 1 has a symbol “BAR1” (stopped at the middle line (specific line) among the specific lines displayed on the display window 21 (symbol display means) having nine symbol display areas (the symbol display means). The probability of giving a bonus varies depending on the number of first symbols. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 always gives a privilege when the number of symbols of “BAR1” allowed to stop on the middle line is “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Display window 21)
The display window 21 is provided in the center portion of the panel 20 so as to make the reel 17 visible. Specifically, the pattern drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel 17 is made visible by transmitting the area corresponding to the display window 21 in the panel 20. The display window 21 can visually recognize a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Specifically, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the left reel 17a, “3” symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 17b, and the peripheral surface of the right reel 17b. A total of “9” symbols of “3” symbols are visible through the display window 21.

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

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

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

(Storage number indicator 25)
The stored number indicator 25 is provided on the right side of the BET lamp 24 when viewed from the front. Further, the stored number display unit 25 is provided for displaying the number of stored medal medals of the player and stored in the gaming machine 1. Here, in the present embodiment, the stored number indicator 25 is configured by a “7-segment LED (seven segment display)”.

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

(Payout number display 27)
The payout number display device 27 is provided on the right side of the game state display lamp 26b in front view. The payout number display 27 is provided for displaying the payout number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the BET buttons 7 and 8. . The payout number display 27 is provided for displaying that the gaming machine 1 is in an error state when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state. Further, the payout number display 27 of the present embodiment is controlled by the main CPU 301 and displays instruction information for instructing the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 301 causes the payout number display unit 27 to display instruction information when a predetermined winning area is determined by an internal lottery process described later in the game in the ART chance state and the ART state. In the present embodiment, the payout number display device 27 is configured by a “7-segment LED (seven segment display)”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21; Only the “downwardly right line” obtained by connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c is a valid line (see reference numeral L1 in FIG. 8A). Note that the right-down line may be simply referred to as “down-right”.

  It should be noted that a line connecting the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 17c is “upper” or “upper line”. May be written. Further, a line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. (See reference numeral L2 in FIG. 8A). In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 17c is a “lower” or “lower line” May be written. Also, a line that connects the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “upward to the right” or “right” It may be described as “rising line”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 includes the “upper line”, “middle line”, “lower line”, “lower right line”, and nine symbols on the reel 17 displayed on the display window 21 by straight lines. It has five lines (specific lines) of “upward right line”. In the following description, “upper line”, “middle line”, “lower line”, “lower right line”, and “upward line” may be collectively referred to as “specific line” in some cases. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes a later-described symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), a later-described symbol code table (see FIG. 6), a later-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), and a later-described RT0 winning area determination table. (See FIG. 10), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 11) described later, RT2 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12) described later, RT3 winning area determination table (see FIG. 13) described later, Internal RT winning area determination table (see FIG. 14), a first RBB winning area determination table (see FIG. 15) to be described later, a second RBB winning area determination table (see FIG. 16) to be described later, and a CB winning area determination to be described later. Table (see FIG. 17), state management table (see FIG. 19) described later, setting suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 21), effect determination table See FIG. 22) stores an indication effect determination table (see FIG. 25-27) and the like.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, and (b) that replaying is in operation. (C) a re-game in-operation flag storage area, (c) a winning area determining random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by a random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery process described later; A game state storage area for storing a game state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing an internal lottery process to be described later, and (f) a stepping motor 101, 102, 103 for reels When the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated in the state in which the stop button 17 is rotated, the pressure reference position storage area for storing the reference pressure position acquired when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated. A medal insertion number storage area for storing the number of dal, (h) a winning area storage area for storing information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, and (i) a prescribed number of games in the RT3 gaming state described later (J) setting value storage area for storing information relating to setting values described later, (k) number of ART chance games for storing a prescribed number of games in the RT2 gaming state described later A counter, (l) a payout number counter for storing a payout number that can be paid out in a bonus state, which will be described later, (m) a red 7BB flag storage area for storing that a red 7BB, which will be described later, is operating, n) White 7BB flag storage area for storing that white BB described later is operating, (o) CB flag storage area for storing that CB described below is operating Provided instruction information command storage area storage area or the like for storing the instruction information COMMANDS below (p).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is provided for storing a program for executing an effect, an effect determination table (see FIG. 22) described later, and the like. The sub ROM 404 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 405)
The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 402 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Specifically, the sub RAM 405 includes (a) a state number storage area for storing the state number transmitted from the main RAM 303, (b) an effect content storage area for storing the determined effect content, and (c) the main RAM. A winning area storage area for storing information on a winning area transmitted from the control board 300, (d) an instruction effect command storage area for storing an instruction effect command indicating the content of the determined instruction effect, and (e) a chance effect described later. A chance effect flag storage area for storing a chance effect flag for playing the second game is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the symbol combination table, “normal replay”, “ART rush replay”, “upward chance replay”, “downright chance replay”, “first special replay (3)”, “second” "Special Replay (2)", "3rd Special Replay (2)", "4th Special Replay (2)", "5th Special Replay (1)", and "6th Special Replay" (1) "," 7th special replay (1) "," 8th special replay (0) "," Red 7BB "," White 7BB "," CB ", and" Bell ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Cherry ”, and“ Blank ”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “a combination of symbols related to red 7BB” or “a combination of symbols related to white 7BB” is displayed on the active line, BB (a role related to the first type special combination) The product continuous operation device) is operated. In the present embodiment, when the “combination of symbols related to CB” is displayed on the active line, the operation of the CB (second type special combination) is performed. When the operation of BB or the operation of CB is performed, it is advantageous for the player as compared to before the operation of BB or the operation of CB is performed.

  In the present embodiment, “the combination of symbols related to red 7BB”, “the combination of symbols related to white 7BB”, and “the combination of symbols related to CB” are collectively referred to as “the combination of symbols related to bonus”. May be described.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “combination of symbols related to normal replay”, “combination of symbols related to ART rush replay”, “combination of symbols related to right-up chance replay”, “combination of symbols related to right-down chance replay” "Combination", "Combination of symbols related to first special replay (3)", "Combination of symbols related to second special replay (2)", "Combination of symbols related to third special replay (2)" , “Combination of symbols related to 4th special replay (2)”, “Combination of symbols related to 5th special replay (1)”, “Combination of symbols related to 6th special replay (1)”, “ When the symbol combination related to the seventh special replay (one) or the symbol combination related to the eighth special replay (0) is displayed on the active line , The replay operation is performed. When the re-game operation is performed, the game can be performed without inserting medals.

  In the following explanation, “combination of symbols related to normal replay”, “combination of symbols related to ART rush replay”, “combination of symbols related to right-up chance replay”, “combination of symbols related to right-down chance replay” "," Combination of symbols related to the first special replay (3) "," Combination of symbols related to the second special replay (2) "," Combination of symbols related to the third special replay (2) ", “Combination of symbols related to 4th special replay (2)”, “Combination of symbols related to 5th special replay (1)”, “Combination of symbols related to 6th special replay (1)”, “No. "Combination of symbols related to 7 special replays (1)" and "Combination of symbols related to 8th special replay (0)" There is a case to be described as a combination ".

  In the following description, “combination of symbols related to normal replay” is simply “normal replay”, “combination of symbols related to ART rush replay” is simply “ART rush replay”, and “upward chance replay” “Combination of symbols” is simply “Right-up chance replay”, “Combination of symbols related to right-down chance replay” is simply “Right-down chance replay”, and “Combination of symbols related to the first special replay (3)” Simply “first special replay (3)” and “combination of symbols related to 2nd special replay (2)” simply “second special replay (2)” and “third special replay (2) "Combination of symbols related to the second)" simply "third special replay (2)" and "combination of symbols related to the fourth special replay (2)" “Special Replay (2)” and “Combination of Symbols Related to Fifth Special Replay (1)” are simply “Fifth Special Replay (1)” and “Sixth Special Replay (1)” "Sixth special replay (1 piece)" and "7th special replay (1 piece)" in combination are simply "7th special replay (1 piece)" and "8th special replay" The symbol combination relating to replay (0) may be simply referred to as “eighth special replay (0)”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the “combination of symbols related to bell”, “combination of symbols related to watermelon”, or “combination of symbols related to cherry” is displayed on the active line, the medal is paid out. Done.

  Also, in the following description, the symbol combination “bell” is simply “bell”, the symbol combination “watermelon” is simply “watermelon”, the symbol combination “cherry” is simply “cherry”, “A combination of symbols related to a blank” may be simply referred to as “blank”.

(Combination of symbols related to special replay)
Next, based on FIG. 8, “first special replay (three)”, “second special replay (two)”, “third special replay (two)”, “fourth special replay (two) ) ”,“ 5th special replay (1) ”,“ 6th special replay (1) ”,“ 7th special replay (1) ”,“ 8th special replay (0) ” Will be described. In addition, FIG.8 (b)-(i) has shown the arrangement | positioning of a symbol when the combination of these symbols is displayed.

  In the following description, “first special replay (three)”, “second special replay (two)”, “third special replay (two)”, “fourth special replay (two)” , "5th special replay (1)", "6th special replay (1)", "7th special replay (1)", "8th special replay (0)" May be described as “combination of symbols related to special replay”.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when “first special replay (three)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 17a, and in the middle of the middle reel 17b. “BAR1” is displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 17c, and “BAR1” symbols are displayed on the middle line.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when “second special replay (2 pieces)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 17a and in the middle of the middle reel 17b. “BAR1” is displayed, and “2” symbols of “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line. Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when “third special replay (two)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 17a and middle of the right reel 17c. “BAR1” is displayed in each, and “2” symbols of “BAR1” are displayed in the middle line. Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, when “fourth special replay (two pieces)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the middle stage of the right reel 17c. “BAR1” is displayed on each, and “2” symbols of “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line. As described above, when “second special replay (two)”, “third special replay (two)”, and “fourth special replay (two)” are displayed on the active line, In this case, “2” “BAR1” is displayed on the middle line.

  As shown in FIG. 8F, when “5th special replay (1 piece)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the right reel 17c, and “ The symbol “BAR1” is displayed as “1”. Further, as shown in FIG. 8G, when “sixth special replay (one piece)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the middle line is displayed. Displays “1” for the symbol “BAR1”. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when “seventh special replay (one piece)” is displayed on the active line, “BAR1” is displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 17a and on the middle line. The symbol “BAR1” is displayed as “1”. Thus, when “5th special replay (1)”, “6th special replay (1)”, and “7th special replay (1)” are displayed on the active line, In this case, “1” “BAR1” is displayed on the middle line.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (i), when “eight special replay (0)” is displayed on the active line, any one of the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the middle stage of the right reel 17c. Also, “BAR1” is not displayed, and “0” symbols of “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line.

  In the following description, a combination of symbols related to “first special replay (three)” may be simply described as “three BARs”. In addition, a symbol combination related to “second special replay (two)”, a symbol combination related to “third special replay (two)”, and a symbol combination related to “fourth special replay (two)”. Collectively, it may be simply described as “two BARs”. Also, a symbol combination related to “5th special replay (1 piece)”, a combination of symbols related to “6th special replay (1 piece)”, and a combination of symbols related to “7th special replay (1 piece)”. Collectively, it may be described simply as “1 BAR”. Further, the symbol combination related to “eighth special replay (0)” may be simply described as “BAR0”.

  FIGS. 8B to 8I show examples of combinations of symbols related to “3 BARs”, “2 BARs”, “1 BAR”, and “0 BARs”. Any combination of symbols that can be stopped on a line may be used as long as a predetermined number or more of symbols are displayed on a specific line. For example, instead of the symbol “BAR1”, the symbol “BAR2” may be displayed on a specific line, or may be another predetermined symbol. In addition, the combination of symbols related to “2 BARs”, “1 BAR”, and “0 BARs” may be any combination of symbols as long as a predetermined symbol stops on a specific line. For example, in the combination of the symbols of “third special replay (2)” in which “two” “BAR1” symbols are displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 17a and the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, The symbol displayed in the middle row may be any symbol such as a replay symbol, a watermelon symbol, etc. in addition to the bell 2, or may have a combination of two or more symbols. Furthermore, the specific line on which the predetermined symbol is displayed may be any of the upper line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line in addition to the middle line, or the specific line on which the predetermined symbol is displayed. May match the active line.

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

  In FIG. 9, the winning area, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning area, whether or not each game state can be determined as a winning combination, and the operation order of the left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13. The relationship with the combination of the symbols which can be displayed on the effective line is shown.

  In the present embodiment, even if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the symbols that are aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. Winning areas with different combinations are provided. For example, when “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, when the right stop button 13 is operated first, “ART entry replay” is set. It will be displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the left stop button 11 is operated for the first time or when the middle stop button 12 is operated for the first time, a combination of symbols related to “normal replay” is displayed on the active line. In the following description, the operation order for stopping the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be simply referred to as “operation order”.

  When “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line, the re-game is activated and the state is shifted to the ART state. That is, when “ART rush replay 01” in the winning area “01” is determined as the winning area, the privilege given to the player differs depending on the operation order. For example, when “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01” is determined as the winning area, when the right stop button 13 is first stopped, “re-game” and “transition to ART state” are performed. In the case where the left stop button 11 or the middle stop button 12 is first stopped, only the “replay” privilege is granted, and the “transition to ART state” is granted. Is not granted.

  Further, when the “push order bell 01” of the winning area “04” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, the middle stop button 12 is operated first, and then the left stop button 11 is operated. Finally, when the right stop button 13 is operated, “bell” is displayed on the active line, and “9” medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated in another order, for example, when the left stop button 11 is operated for the first time, “bell” is not displayed on the active line, and “9” is displayed. The medal may not be paid out. That is, when the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at a timing at which “bell” can be displayed, “blank” is displayed on the active line. .

  As described above, when the “push order bell 01” of the winning area “04” is determined as the winning area, the privilege given to the player differs depending on the operation order. Specifically, when “push order bell 01” in the winning area “04” is determined as the winning area, the middle stop button 12 is first stopped, the left stop button 11 is then stopped, and the last When the right stop button 13 is stopped, “BELL” is displayed on the active line and a privilege of paying out “9 medals” is given, whereas the left stop button 11 is first displayed. Alternatively, when the right stop button 13 is stopped, there is a possibility that “bell” is not displayed on the active line and the privilege of paying out medals is not given. Further, when “push order bell 01” in the winning area “04” is determined as the winning area, the middle stop button 12 is first stopped, the left stop button 11 is then stopped, and the right stop button 13 is finally stopped. In this case, the benefit of “maintaining the game in the RT3 gaming state” is given, whereas when the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 is first stopped, “blank” is set. There is a possibility that the game is displayed and the game is shifted to the RT0 gaming state, and there is a possibility that the privilege “maintaining the game in the RT3 gaming state” may not be granted.

  On the other hand, a winning area is provided in which the combination of symbols arranged on the effective line does not differ regardless of the order of operation. For example, when “normal replay” of the winning number “12” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are arranged in any order. Even when the operation is performed, “normal replay” is displayed on the active line, and the privilege “operation of replay” is given.

  Further, when “Bell in RB” of the winning area “24” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, in what order the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are arranged. Even when the operation is performed, the “bell” is displayed on the active line, and the privilege “pay out 9 medals” is given.

  Further, when the “watermelon” in the winning area “14” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is displayed at a timing at which “the combination of symbols related to watermelon” can be displayed on the active line. If the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 are operated, “watermelon” can be displayed on the active line.

  Further, when “cherry” in the winning area “15” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 and the middle stop button 12 are displayed at a timing at which “cherry” can be displayed on the active line. If the right stop button 13 is operated, “a combination of symbols related to cherry” can be displayed on the active line.

  When “Chance Replay 01” of the winning area “16” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, “Right-up Chance Replay” or “Normal Replay” may be displayed on the active line. it can. More specifically, when “chance replay 01” of the winning area “16” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, “right-up chance chance replay” can be displayed on the active line. When the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at the timing, “right-up chance replay” is displayed on the active line, and “stop-up chance replay” is displayed at the timing at which “right-up chance replay” can be displayed on the active line. , 12 and 13 are not operated to stop, “normal replay” is displayed on the active line, and in any case, a privilege “operation of replay” is given.

  When “Chance Replay 02” in the winning area “17” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, “Right Down Chance Replay” or “Normal Replay” may be displayed on the active line. it can. More specifically, “Chance Replay 02” of the winning area “17” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, and “Right Down Chance Replay” can be displayed on the active line. When the stop button 11, 12, or 13 is stopped at the timing, “Right Down Chance Replay” is displayed on the effective line, and the Stop Button 11 is displayed at a timing at which “Right Down Chance Replay” can be displayed on the effective line. , 12 and 13 are not operated to stop, “normal replay” is displayed on the active line, and in any case, a privilege “operation of replay” is given.

  Here, through an internal lottery process described later, “chance numbers 01 to 06” in the winning areas “18” to “23”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 01” in the winning area “28”, and “RBB1 + chances” in the winning area “29”. “02”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03” in the winning area “30”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05” in the winning area “31”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02” in the winning area “35”, “ “RBB2 + Chance 03”, “RBB2 + Chance 04” in the winning area “37”, “RBB2 + Chance 06” in the winning area “38”, “CBB + Chance 03” in the winning area “42”, and the winning area “43” "CBB + chance 05" is determined as the winning area, the operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the stop By the manipulated timing, although different combinations of symbols could be displayed on the pay line, regardless of the timing of the operation sequence and stop operation, any "combination of symbols relating to Replay" is displayed. In other words, when these winning areas are determined, a privilege of “operation of replay” is given regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13.

  For example, if “Chance 01” in the winning area “18” or “RBB1 + Chance 01” in “28” is determined as the winning area, “2nd special replay (2)”, “3rd special” Any one of “Replay (2)”, “Fourth Special Replay (2)”, and “Normal Replay” can be displayed on the active line. Here, when the left stop button 11 is first stopped and all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, “second special replay (two)” is displayed on the effective line. And “third special replay (two)” and “fourth special replay (two)” are not displayed on the active line. In addition, when either the middle stop button 12 or the right stop button 13 is first stopped and all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, “second special replay (2 Any one of “number”, “third special replay (two)” and “fourth special replay (two)” is displayed on the active line. The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at a timing at which “second special replay (two)”, “third special replay (two)”, or “fourth special replay (two)” can be displayed. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  As described above, when “second special replay (two)”, “third special replay (two)”, and “fourth special replay (two)” are displayed on the active line, Is operated. Therefore, if “chance eyes 01 to 03”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 01”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02”, or “CBB + chance eyes 03” are determined as winning areas, the left Depending on the order and timing of stopping the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, "second special replay (two)", "third special replay (two)", "fourth special replay (two) ) ”Or“ normal replay ”is displayed on the active line, and“ operation of replay ”is performed at any operation order and operation timing.

  Further, for example, when “chance eyes 04” of the winning area “21” or “RBB2 + chance eyes 04” of “37” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, “5th special replay ( Any one of “1)”, “6th special replay (1)”, “7th special replay (1)”, and “normal replay” can be displayed on the active line. Here, when the left stop button 11 is first stopped and all the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, “5th special replay (1)” is on the active line. The “sixth special replay (1 piece)” and the “seventh special replay (1 piece)” are not displayed on the active line. In addition, when either the middle stop button 12 or the right stop button 13 is stopped first, and all the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, “fifth special replay (1 Any one of “Six)”, “Sixth special replay (one)” and “Seventh special replay (one)” is displayed on the active line. The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at a timing at which "5th special replay (1 piece)", "6th special replay (1 piece)", or "7th special replay (1 piece)" can be displayed. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Thus, when “5th special replay (1)”, “6th special replay (1)”, and “7th special replay (1)” are displayed on the active line, Is operated. Therefore, if “chance eyes 04-06”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 04”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 06” or “CBB + chance eyes 05” are determined as the winning area, the left “5th special replay (1 piece)”, “6th special replay (1 piece)”, “7th special replay (1 piece) depending on the order and timing of stopping the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. ) ”Or“ normal replay ”is displayed on the active line, and“ operation of replay ”is performed at any operation order and operation timing.

  Further, when “RBB1 + chance 02” of the winning area “29” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, either “first special replay (three)” or “normal replay” is selected. Can be displayed on the active line. Here, “RBB1 + chance 02” in the winning area “29” is determined as the winning area, and the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at a timing at which “first special replay (3)” can be displayed. In this case, regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, “first special replay (three)” is displayed on the active line. If the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are not stopped at a timing at which “first special replay (3)” can be displayed, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Further, when “RBB2 + chance 03” of the winning area “36” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, either “eighth special replay (0)” or “normal replay” is selected. Can be displayed on the active line. Here, “RBB2 + chance 03” in the winning area “36” is determined as the winning area, and the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at a timing at which “8th special replay (0)” can be displayed. In this case, “eighth special replay (0)” is displayed on the active line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. When the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are not stopped at a timing at which “8th special replay (0)” can be displayed, “normal replay” is displayed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has a winning area in which the privileges granted to the player are different depending on the order (operation order) in which the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has the stop buttons 11, 12, and 12 in an operation order that matches the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 defined in advance (hereinafter, also referred to as “specified stroke order”). When a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 according to a specified batting order, the predetermined privilege may not be provided. Has a winning area (hereinafter also referred to as “batting order ruler”).

  In the present embodiment, “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01”, “ART entry replay 02” in the winning area “02”, and “ART entry replay 03” in the winning area “03” as the “batting order defining role”. , “Push Order Bell 01” in Winning Area “04”, “Push Order Bell 02” in Winning Area “05”, “Push Order Bell 03” in Winning Area “06”, “Push Order Bell” in Winning Area “07” 04 ”,“ Push Order Bell 05 ”of the winning area“ 08 ”,“ Push Order Bell 06 ”of the winning area“ 09 ”,“ Push Order Bell 07 ”of the winning area“ 10 ”,“ Push ”of the winning area“ 11 ” Order bell 08 "is defined.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a winning area (hereinafter referred to as “non-batting order”) in which the privilege to be given is different depending on the order in which the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 111, 12, 13 are stopped. The winning area other than the batting order stipulated role is stipulated. For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the “batting order unspecified role”, “normal replay” in the winning area “12”, “common bell” in the winning area “13”, and “watermelon” in the winning area “14”. , “Chance Replay 01” in the winning area “16”, “Chance eyes 01 to 06” in the winning areas “18” to “23”, “RBB1 + Chance Eye 01” in the winning area “28”, and “29” in the winning area “29”. “RBB1 + chance eyes 02”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03” in winning area “30”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05” in winning area “31”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02” in winning area “35”, winning area “36” "RBB2 + Chance 03", winning area "37" RBB2 + Chance 04, winning area "38" RBB2 + Chance 06, winning Of the rear "42", "CBB + chance eyes 03", and a "CBB + chance th 05", and the like of the winning area "43".

  In the following description, “RBB1 + chance replay 01” in the winning area “26”, “RBB1 + chance replay 02” in the winning area “27”, “RBB1 + chance 01” in the winning area “28”, and the winning area “29” "RBB1 + Chance 02", winning area "30" "RBB1 + Chance 03", winning area "31" "RBB1 + Chance 05", winning area "32" "RBB1 + Cherry", winning area "33" "RBB2 + Chance Replay 01", Winning Area "34" "RBB2 + Chance Replay 02", Winning Area "35" "RBB2 + Chance 02", Winning Area "36" "RBB2 + Chance 03", Winning Area “37” “RBB2 + Chance 04”, “38” in the winning area “38” BB2 + chance eyes 06 ", and collectively the" RBB2 + cherry "of the winning area" 39 "may be referred to as" BB ". In addition, “CBB + Chance Replay 01” in the winning area “40”, “CBB + Chance Replay 02” in the winning area “41”, “CBB + Chance 03” in the winning area “42”, “CBB + Chance” in the winning area “43”. “05” and “CBB + Cherry” in the winning area “44” may be collectively referred to as “CB”. Furthermore, “BB” and “CB” may be collectively referred to as “bonus”.

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

  In this embodiment, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. 13 is a diagram showing an RT3 winning area determination table, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an internal RT winning area determination table, and FIG. 15 is a first RBB winning area determination table. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a second RBB winning area determination table, and FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a CB winning area determination table.

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. Here, in this embodiment, the winning area determination table for RT0, the winning area determination table for RT1, the winning area determination table for RT2, the winning area determination table for RT3, the winning area determination table for internal RT, the first RBB winning An area determination table, a second RBB winning area determination table, and a CB winning area determination table are provided.

  In the winning area determination table, lottery values are defined for each set value. Here, in this embodiment, the winning area determination table for RT0, the winning area determination table for RT1, the winning area determination table for RT2, the winning area determination table for RT3, the winning area determination table for internal RT, the first RBB winning In the area determination table, the second RBB winning area determination table, and the CB winning area determination table, lottery values of “setting 1” to “setting 6” are respectively defined.

(RT0 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area determination table for RT0 is the winning area “losing”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “normal replay”, “common bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance replay”. "01-02", "Chance 01-06", "RBB1 + Chance Replay 01", "RBB1 + Chance Replay 02", "RBB1 + Chance 01", "RBB1 + Chance 02", "RBB1 + Chance 03", "RBB1 +" Chance 05, RBB1 + Cherry, RBB2 + Chance Replay 01, RBB2 + Chance Replay 02, RBB2 + Chance 02, RBB2 + Chance 03, RBB2 + Chance 04, RBB2 + Chance 06 ”,“ RBB2 + Cherry ”,“ CBB + Chance ” Play 01 "," CBB + chance replay 02 "," CBB + chance eyes 03 ", lottery value to" CBB + chance eyes 05 ", and" CBB + cherry "are defined. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT0 gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “RB middle bell”, and “CB middle bell” are determined as winning areas. No.

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area determination table for RT1 is the winning area “losing”, “push order bell 01-08”, “normal replay”, “common bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance replay”. "01-02", "Chance 01-06", "RBB1 + Chance Replay 01", "RBB1 + Chance Replay 02", "RBB1 + Chance 01", "RBB1 + Chance 02", "RBB1 + Chance 03", "RBB1 +" Chance 05, RBB1 + Cherry, RBB2 + Chance Replay 01, RBB2 + Chance Replay 02, RBB2 + Chance 02, RBB2 + Chance 03, RBB2 + Chance 04, RBB2 + Chance 06 ”,“ RBB2 + Cherry ”,“ CBB + Chance ” Play 01 "," CBB + chance replay 02 "," CBB + chance eyes 03 ", lottery value to" CBB + chance eyes 05 ", and" CBB + cherry "are defined. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “ART rush replays 01 to 03”, “RB middle bell”, and “CB middle bell” are determined as winning areas. No.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT2 is the winning area “losing”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “push order bell 01-08”, “normal replay”, “common bell”, “watermelon” “Cherry”, “Chance Replay 01-02”, “RBB1 + Chance Replay 01”, “RBB1 + Chance Replay 02”, “RBB1 + Chance Eye 01”, “RBB1 + Chance Eye 02”, “RBB1 + Chance Eye 03”, “ RBB1 + Chance Eye 05 ”,“ RBB1 + Cherry ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Replay 01 ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Replay 02 ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Eye 02 ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Eye 03 ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Eye 04 ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Eye ” 06 "," RBB2 + Cherry "," CBB + Yansuripurei 01 "," CBB + chance replay 02 "," CBB + chance eyes 03 ", lottery value to" CBB + chance eyes 05 ", and" CBB + cherry "are defined. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “chance numbers 01 to 06”, “RB middle bell”, and “CB middle bell” are not determined as winning areas. .

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13, the winning area determination table for RT3 is the winning area “push order bell 01-08”, “normal replay”, “common bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance replay 01-02”. , “RBB1 + chance replay 01”, “RBB1 + chance replay 02”, “RBB1 + chance eye 01”, “RBB1 + chance eye 02”, “RBB1 + chance eye 03”, “RBB1 + chance eye 05”, “RBB1 + cherry”, “RBB2 +” Chance Replay 01, RBB2 + Chance Replay 02, RBB2 + Chance 02, RBB2 + Chance 03, RBB2 + Chance 04, RBB2 + Chance 06, RBB2 + Cherry, CBB + Chance Replay 01 "," CBB + Chance Lip Lee 02 ", lottery value to" CBB + chance eyes 03 "," CBB + chance eyes 05 ", and" CBB + cherry "are defined. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “chance eyes 01-06”, “RB bell”, and “CB” “Middle Bell” will not be determined as the winning area.

(Internal RT winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14, the internal RT winning area determination table shows the winning areas “lost”, “normal replay”, “common bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance replay 01-02”, “chance” A lottery value is defined in “E. 01-06”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the internal medium RT gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “RB middle bell”, “CB middle bell”. ”,“ RBB1 + chance replay 01 ”,“ RBB1 + chance replay 02 ”,“ RBB1 + chance eye 01 ”,“ RBB1 + chance eye 02 ”,“ RBB1 + chance eye 03 ”,“ RBB1 + chance eye 03 ”,“ RBB1 + cherry ”,“ RBB2 + Chance Replay 01, RBB2 + Chance Replay 02, RBB2 + Chance 02, RBB2 + Chance 03, RBB2 + Chance 04, RBB2 + Chance 06, RBB2 + Cherry, CBB + Chance Replay 01 "," CBB + Chance Replay 02 "," C B + chance eyes 03 "," CBB + chance eyes 05 ", and" that CBB + cherry "is determined as the winning area is not.

(First RBB winning area determination table)
In the first RBB winning area determination table, as shown in FIG. 15, a lottery value is defined in the winning area “Bell in RB”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”. In the first RBB gaming state, “lost”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “push order bell 01-08”, “normal replay”, “common” “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Chance Replay 01-02”, “Chance Eye 01-06”, “CB Bell”, “RBB1 + Chance Replay 01”, “RBB1 + Chance Replay 02”, “RBB1 + Chance” "01", "RBB1 + chance 02", "RBB1 + chance 03", "RBB1 + chance 05", "RBB1 + cherry", "RBB2 + chance replay 01", "RBB2 + chance replay 02", "RBB2 + chance 02" , “RBB2 + Chance 03”, “RBB2 + Chance 04”, “RBB2 + Ch “06”, “RBB2 + Cherry”, “CBB + Chance Replay 01”, “CBB + Chance Replay 02”, “CBB + Chance Eye 03”, “CBB + Chance Eye 05”, and “CBB + Cherry” are determined as winning areas. There is nothing.

(2nd RBB winning area determination table)
In the second RBB winning area determination table, as shown in FIG. 16, a lottery value is defined in the winning area “Bell in RB”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”. In the second RBB gaming state, “lost”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “push order bell 01-08”, “normal replay”, “common” “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Chance Replay 01-02”, “Chance Eye 01-06”, “CB Bell”, “RBB1 + Chance Replay 01”, “RBB1 + Chance Replay 02”, “RBB1 + Chance” "01", "RBB1 + chance 02", "RBB1 + chance 03", "RBB1 + chance 05", "RBB1 + cherry", "RBB2 + chance replay 01", "RBB2 + chance replay 02", "RBB2 + chance 02" , “RBB2 + Chance 03”, “RBB2 + Chance 04”, “RBB2 + Ch “06”, “RBB2 + Cherry”, “CBB + Chance Replay 01”, “CBB + Chance Replay 02”, “CBB + Chance Eye 03”, “CBB + Chance Eye 05”, and “CBB + Cherry” are determined as winning areas. There is nothing.

(CBB winning area determination table)
In the CBB winning area determination table, as shown in FIG. 17, a lottery value is defined in the winning area “Bell in CB”. In other words, the lottery value other than these is “0”. In the CB gaming state, “lost”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “push order bell 01-08”, “normal replay”, “common bell” ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Cherry ”,“ Chance Replay 01-02 ”,“ Chance Eye 01-06 ”,“ RB Bell ”,“ RBB1 + Chance Replay 01 ”,“ RBB1 + Chance Replay 02 ”,“ RBB1 + Chance ” 01 ”,“ RBB1 + chance 02 ”,“ RBB1 + chance 03 ”,“ RBB1 + chance 05 ”,“ RBB1 + cherry ”,“ RBB2 + chance replay 01 ”,“ RBB2 + chance replay 02 ”,“ RBB2 + chance 02 ”, “RBB2 + Chance 03”, “RBB2 + Chance 04”, “RBB2 + Chance” “06”, “RBB2 + Cherry”, “CBB + Chance Replay 01”, “CBB + Chance Replay 02”, “CBB + Chance Eye 03”, “CBB + Chance Eye 05”, and “CBB + Cherry” are determined as winning areas. No.

  RT0 winning area determination table, RT1 winning area determination table, RT2 winning area determination table, RT3 winning area determination table, internal medium RT winning area determination table, first RBB winning area determination table, second RBB The winning area determination table and the CB winning area determination table may be collectively referred to as “winning area determination table”.

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

  Further, the first RBB gaming state, the second RBB gaming state, and the CB gaming state are gaming states in which medals can be paid out until a predetermined number of payouts are completed, and are RT0 gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state. And a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared to the RT3 gaming state.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, based on FIG. 18, a game state transition diagram will be described.

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

  When the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 determines the gaming state based on the fact that the bonus is won as a result of the internal lottery process described later. Control to shift to the internal RT gaming state is performed.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the internal RT gaming state, the main CPU 301 sets the gaming state to the first RBB gaming state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to “Red 7BB” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to. In addition, when the current gaming state is the internal medium RT gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state to the second RBB gaming state based on the combination of symbols related to “White 7BB” being displayed on the active line. Control to shift to. Further, the main CPU 301 shifts the gaming state to the CB gaming state based on the fact that the combination of symbols related to “CB” is displayed on the active line when the current gaming state is the internal RT gaming state. Control.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the first RBB gaming state or the second RBB gaming state, the main CPU 301 plays a game based on the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 being less than “0”. Control to shift the state to the RT2 gaming state is performed. Further, when the current gaming state is the CB gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state to the RT0 gaming state based on the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 being less than “0”. Perform transition control.

  In the present embodiment, “10 games” is specified in advance as the specified number of games in the RT2 gaming state. In the present embodiment, “50 games” is defined in advance as the specified number of games in the RT3 gaming state.

  When the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 performs control for shifting the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line. I do. In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 performs control to shift the gaming state to the RT0 gaming state based on the digestion of the prescribed number of games (10 games) in the RT2 gaming state. Do.

  When the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays on the activated line that the specified number of games (50 games) in the RT3 gaming state has been consumed or a combination of symbols related to “blank”. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the RT0 gaming state.

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

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

  The state management table is provided in the main ROM 302 and is provided for the main CPU 301 to recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name. In the state management table in the present embodiment, the “normal state” with the state number “01”, the state “ART chance state” with the number “02”, “ART state” with the state number “03”, “Internal medium state” with the state number “04”, “First RBB state” with the state number “05”, A “second RBB state” having a state number “06” and a “CB state” having a state number “07” are defined. In this embodiment, the state management table is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state management table may not be provided. When the state management table is not provided, the main CPU 301 performs control to update the state number based on a program stored in the main ROM when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

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

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by a state number stored in the state storage area of the main RAM 303 in the main control board 300 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “state managed by the state number”), and ( b) Transition of the state managed by the main control board 300 when the condition for transition of the state managed by the state number and (c) the condition for transition of the state managed by the state number are satisfied The previous state is defined. Specifically, first, the state becomes the normal state when the gaming machine is reset.

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

(Normal state)
The “normal state” is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the present embodiment, in the “normal state”, when “bonus” is won as a result of an internal lottery process to be described later, a control to shift from the “normal state” to the “internal state” is performed.

(ART chance state)
The “ART chance state” is a state that is shifted when the “first RBB state” or the “second RBB state” ends. In the “ART chance state”, when “bonus” is won as a result of an internal lottery process to be described later, control to shift from the “ART chance state” to the “internal state” is performed.

  In the “ART chance state”, when “ART rush replay 01 to 03” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, the “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line. The operation order of the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35. Further, in the “ART chance state”, when “push order bell 01 to 08” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process described later, “bell” is displayed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player. Therefore, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35.

(ART state)
The “ART state” is for displaying “Bell” on the active line in a manner advantageous to the player when the winning area “push order bell 01-08” is determined as a result of the internal lottery process described later. In this state, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is notified. As a result, the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 in accordance with the notified operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, so that the “bell” is placed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player. Can be displayed. Further, in the “ART state”, when “bonus” is determined as the winning area as a result of the internal lottery process described later, control is performed to shift from the “ART state” to the “internal state”. Further, in the “ART state”, when the value of an ART game number counter, which will be described later, becomes “0”, control for shifting from the “ART state” to the “normal state” is performed.

  In the “ART state”, when the winning area “push order bell 01 to 08” is determined as a result of the internal lottery process described later, “bell” is displayed on the active line in an advantageous manner for the player. Therefore, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12 and 13 is notified by the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35.

(Internal state)
The “internal state” is a state that is shifted when “bonus” is determined as the winning area as a result of the internal lottery process described later. Specifically, in the “in-medium state”, the stop button 11 is displayed at a timing at which “a combination of symbols related to the bonus” corresponding to the bonus determined by the internal lottery process described later can be displayed on the active line. , 12, and 13 can be displayed on the active line “a combination of symbols related to the bonus”. In addition, when “red 7BB” is displayed on the active line in the “internal middle state”, the control to shift from the “internal middle state” to the “first RBB state” is performed, and “white 7BB” is the active line. When displayed above, control is performed to shift from the “inner state” to the “second RBB state”. In addition, when “CB” is displayed on the active line in the “inner state”, control is performed to shift from the “inner state” to the “CB state”.

(First RBB state)
The “first RBB state” is a state that is shifted based on the fact that “red 7BB” is displayed on the active line in the “internal state”. In the “first RBB state”, the control of shifting from the “first RBB state” to the “ART chance state” is performed based on the fact that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Is called.

(Second RBB state)
The “second RBB state” is a state in which “white 7BB” is displayed on the active line in the “inside medium state”. In the “second RBB state”, the control of shifting from the “second RBB state” to the “ART chance state” is performed based on the fact that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Is called.

(CB state)
The “CB state” is a state that is shifted based on the fact that “CB” is displayed on the active line in the “internal state”. In the “CB state”, the “CB state” is terminated when the value of the payout number counter becomes “0”, and control is performed to shift from the “CB state” to the “normal state”.

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

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

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

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for determining the effects to be performed in each state. Specifically, “Production No.” and the content of the production corresponding to “Production No.” are defined. In the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the main CPU 301 are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the state number is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the state number. An ART opportunity state effect determination table used in the ART chance state, (c) an ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the state number is the ART state, and (d) managed by the state number. An effect determination table for an internal medium state used when the state to be performed is an internal medium state, (e) an effect determination table for the first RBB state used when the state managed by the state number is the first RBB state, f) Second RBB state effect determination table used when the state managed by the state number is the second RBB state; and (g) state number. And effect determination table for CB state used when the state is a CB state to be more manageable is provided.

(Relationship between instruction information and instruction production)
Next, the relationship between the winning area, the instruction information, and the instruction effect will be described based on FIG.

  First, “instruction information” in FIG. 23 refers to the order (operation order) in which the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for displaying the combination of symbols related to the winning area in a display mode advantageous to the player are stopped. That is the information. The instruction information is determined based on the value stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value stored in the status storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The “instruction information command” is a command indicating information related to an operation order for displaying a combination of symbols related to the winning area in a display mode advantageous to the player. The “instruction information command” includes information on the prescribed batting order related to the winning area. In the “instruction information command”, the contents indicated by the instruction information command shown in FIG. 23 are defined. In the case of a game whose content indicated by the “instruction information command” is other than “no instruction” to be described later, the instruction information is displayed on the payout number display 27 managed by the main control board 300.

  In the contents indicated by the instruction information command in FIG. 23, “1” corresponds to the left stop button 11, “2” corresponds to the middle stop button 12, and “3” corresponds to the right stop button 13. It corresponds to. For example, in the content indicated by the instruction information command, when the information related to the operation order is set to “213”, the middle stop button 12 is operated first, the left stop button 11 is operated next, and the right stop button is operated. 13 is the last operation. The content “1” indicated by the instruction information command indicates that if the first stop button to be operated is the left stop button 11, the stop button to be operated next and the stop button to be operated last are not questioned. Further, the content “2” indicated by the instruction information command indicates that the stop button to be operated next and the stop button to be operated last do not matter if the stop button to be operated first is the middle stop button 12. . Further, the content “3” indicated by the instruction information command indicates that if the stop button to be operated first is the right stop button 13, the stop button to be operated next and the stop button to be operated last are not questioned. . On the other hand, in the contents indicated by the “instruction information command” in FIG. 23, “no instruction” indicates that the operation order is not defined, and the contents indicated by the “instruction information command” indicates “no instruction”. In such a case, the operation order is not notified on the payout number display 27.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the ART chance state and the ART state, as a result of the internal lottery process described later, a winning area (batting order defining role) in which a privilege varies depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 is determined. In this case, contents other than “no instruction” are determined as the contents indicated by the instruction information command, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout number display 27 managed by the main control board 300. On the other hand, as a result of the internal lottery process to be described later, if a winning area (batting order unspecified role) that does not differ in privilege is determined by the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, which state is managed by the state number? Regardless of the state, “no instruction” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command. That is, when the “batting order unspecified role” is won, the instruction information is not displayed on the payout number display 27.

  In the ART chance state, if the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described later is “ART rush replay 01”, “3” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command, and if it is “ART rush replay 02”. “2” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command, “1” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if “ART rush replay 03”, and the instruction information command is determined if “push order bell 01”. “213” is determined as the content to be displayed, “231” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if “push order bell 02”, and “231” is indicated as the content indicated by the instruction information command if “push order bell 03”. “2” is determined, and if “push order bell 04”, “2” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command, and if “push order bell 05”, “3” is determined as the content indicated by the display information command, and “3” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if it is “push order bell 06”, and the instruction information command is determined if it is “push order bell 07”. “3” is determined as the content to be displayed, “3” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if it is “push order bell 08”, and “no instruction” is determined if the winning area is other than these.

  In the ART state, if the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described later is “push order bell 01”, “213” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command, and if “push order bell 02” is indicated “231” is determined as the content indicated by the information command, “2” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if it is “push order bell 03”, and the instruction information command is indicated if it is “push order bell 04”. “2” is determined as the content, “3” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if “push order bell 05”, and “3” is indicated as the content indicated by the instruction information command if “push order bell 06”. "3" is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command if it is "push order bell 07", and the content indicated by the instruction information command if "push order bell 08". 3 "is determined, if the winning area other than these" no indication "is determined.

  In the normal state, the internal medium state, the first RBB state, or the second RBB state, “no instruction” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command in all winning areas that can be determined.

  The “instruction effect command” is a command indicating the contents of the “instruction effect” determined based on the information related to the winning area and the instruction effect determination table described later with reference to FIGS. “Presence / absence of instruction effect” in FIG. 23 indicates whether or not “instruction effect” is performed according to a winning area that can be determined by an internal lottery process described later for each state managed by the state number. In the presence / absence of the instruction effect in FIG. 23, “None” indicates that the instruction effect is not performed, and “Yes” indicates that the instruction effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal state, the internal middle state, the first RBB state, the second RBB state, and the CB state, the instruction effect is not performed in all winning areas that can be determined.

  On the other hand, in the ART chance state, when “ART rush replay 01 to 03” and “push order bell 01 to 08” are determined as winning areas by an internal lottery process described later, an instruction effect is performed. That is, when “batting order stipulated role” is determined as the winning area in the ART chance state, information on the operation order for displaying the combination of symbols related to the winning area in a display mode advantageous to the player is notified. In order to do so, an instruction effect is performed.

  Further, in the ART state, when “push order bell 01 to 08” is determined as the winning area by an internal lottery process described later, an instruction effect is performed. In other words, when the “batting order defining role” is determined as the winning area in the ART state, information on the operation order for displaying the combination of symbols related to the winning area in a display mode advantageous to the player is notified. Therefore, an instruction effect is performed.

(About display of instruction information)
Next, the display mode of the instruction information in this embodiment will be described based on FIG. FIG. 24A shows the content indicated by the instruction information command, the operation order corresponding to the content indicated by the instruction information command, and the ID corresponding to the content indicated by the instruction information command. FIG. 24B shows an example of instruction information displayed on the payout number display 27.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the content indicated by the instruction information command is “3”, the corresponding ID “3” is displayed on the payout number display 27, and the content indicated by the instruction information command is “2”. ", The corresponding ID" 2 "is displayed on the payout number display 27, and if the content indicated by the instruction information command is" 1 ", the corresponding ID" 1 "is the payout number display 27, the content indicated by the instruction information command is “213”, the corresponding ID “4” is displayed on the payout number display 27, and the content indicated by the instruction information command is “231”. The corresponding ID “5” is displayed on the payout number display 27.

  If the content indicated by the instruction information command is “no instruction”, the corresponding ID “99” is not displayed on the payout number display 27. Specifically, when “no instruction” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command, the payout number display device 27 is turned off during the period in which the instruction information is displayed.

  For example, when “ART rush replay 01” is determined as the winning area as a result of the internal lottery process described later, “3” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command. Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, the ID “3” corresponding to the content indicated by the instruction information command is displayed on the payout number display unit 27. Further, when “push order bell 02” is determined as the winning area as a result of the internal lottery process described later, “5” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command. Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, the ID “5” corresponding to the content indicated by the instruction information command is displayed on the payout number display device 27.

(Regarding the contents of instruction production)
Next, the content of the instruction effect will be described based on FIGS. 25 to 27 show an example of the instruction effect determination table.

  The instruction effect determination table is for determining whether or not to perform “instruction effect”, and is provided in the main ROM 302. FIG. 25 (a) is a diagram showing a normal state instruction effect determination table, FIG. 25 (b) is a diagram showing an internal / medium state instruction effect determination table, and FIG. 26 (a) is an ART chance. FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating an instruction effect determination table for an ART state, and FIG. 27A is a diagram illustrating an instruction effect determination table for a first RBB state. FIG. 27 (b) is a diagram showing a second RBB state instruction effect determination table, and FIG. 27 (c) is a diagram showing a CB state instruction effect determination table.

  The main CPU 301 determines the content of the “instruction effect” based on the information related to the winning area and the instruction effect determination table, and transmits the “instruction effect command” indicating the content of the determined instruction effect to the sub-control board 400. To do. Further, the sub CPU 301 executes an effect of informing the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 on the liquid crystal display device 46, the lamps 34, 35, etc. based on the received “instruction effect command”. It should be noted that the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 may be the order in which the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped displayed by numbers such as “1”, “2”, and “3”. Alternatively, the stop button array related to the operation order may be displayed by an arrow or the like. For example, in the effect of informing that the operation order of the right stop button 13, then the middle stop button 12, and finally the left stop button 11 is performed, an arrow pointing from right to left is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. You may perform the effect which alert | reports an order. Further, in the effect of informing that the operation order of the left stop button 11, then the middle stop button 12, and finally the right stop button 13 is performed, an arrow from left to right is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 and operated. You may perform the effect which alert | reports an order. Further, the liquid crystal display device 46 may display characters such as “aiming from the right” and “aiming from the left” to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13.

  When “instruction effect A” is determined, the instruction effect is not performed. When “instruction effect B1” is determined, the operation order is “left” → “−” → “−” (“left” indicates that the left stop button 11 can be used, and “−” indicates that either stop button can be used. An instruction effect suggesting that When “instruction effect B2” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “medium” → “−” → “−” (“medium” indicates the middle stop button 12) is performed. Is called. When “instruction effect B3” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “right” → “−” → “−” (“right” indicates the right stop button 13) is performed. Is called. When “instruction effect C1” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “left” → “middle” → “right” is performed. When “instruction effect C2” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “left” → “right” → “middle” is performed. When “instruction effect C3” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “middle” → “left” → “right” is performed. When “instruction effect C4” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “middle” → “right” → “left” is performed. When “instruction effect C5” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “right” → “left” → “middle” is performed. When “instruction effect C6” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “right” → “middle” → “left” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, in the normal state, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction effect A at “256/256” in all winning areas that can be determined. That is, the “instruction effect” is not performed in the game in the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), in the internal middle state, in all winning areas that can be determined, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction effect A at “256/256”. That is, the “instruction effect” is not performed in the game in the internal middle state.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, in the ART chance state, when the winning area “ART entry replay 01” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, “instruction effect B3” is determined, and the operation order is “right An effect suggesting that “→” − ”→“ − ”is performed. The winning area “ART entry replay 01” is determined, and an effect suggesting that the right stop button 13 is to be stopped first is performed, so that the player stops the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 according to the instruction effect. Thus, the symbol related to “ART rush replay 01” can be displayed on the active line. In the ART chance state, when the winning area “push order bell 01” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, “instruction effect C3” is determined, and the operation order is “middle” → “left” → “ An effect suggesting that it is “right” is performed. The winning area “push order bell 01” is determined, and an effect suggesting that the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right” is performed, so that the player presses the stop buttons 11 and 12 according to the instruction effect. , 13 can be stopped and the symbol related to “push order bell 01” can be displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, in the ART state, when the winning area “push order bell 01” is determined by an internal lottery process described later, “instruction effect C3” is determined, and the operation order is “medium”. → “Left” → “Right” suggests that it is “Right”. The winning area “push order bell 01” is determined, and an effect suggesting that the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right” is performed, so that the player presses the stop buttons 11 and 12 according to the instruction effect. , 13 can be stopped and the symbol related to “push order bell 01” can be displayed on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the first RBB state, in all winning areas that can be determined, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction effect A at “256/256”. That is, the “instruction effect” is not performed in the game in the first RBB state.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, in the second RBB state, in all winning areas that can be determined, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction effect A at “256/256”. That is, the “instruction effect” is not performed in the game in the second RBB state.

  As shown in FIG. 27C, in the CB state, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction effect A at “256/256” in all winning areas that can be determined. That is, the “instruction effect” is not performed in the game in the CB state.

(Specific examples of instruction information and instruction production)
Next, an example of instruction information and instruction effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29.

  As described above, the payout number display device 27 of the present embodiment is configured by a 7-segment LED. Further, the payout number display 27 can display a two-digit number from “00” to “99”. Further, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the liquid crystal display device 46 includes an image display area 600 for displaying an image such as an animation relating to the effect. The image display area 600 is provided with an instruction effect display area 610 for displaying an instruction effect. The instruction effect display area 610 includes a left stop button operation corresponding area 610a, a middle stop button corresponding area 610b, and a right stop button corresponding area 610c.

  FIG. 28A shows the timing at which the instruction information and the instruction effect are displayed when the winning area “ART entry replay 01” is determined by an internal lottery process described later in the ART chance state. As shown in FIG. 28A, in the ART chance state, when “ART rush replay 01” is determined as the winning area, the instruction information is displayed and the instruction effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the instruction information includes “right” → “−” → “−” as the operation order related to the specified batting order for displaying the symbol combination related to “ART entry replay 01”. As an indication of this, ID “3” is displayed on the payout number display 27. In addition, as shown in FIG. 28C, an image “1” indicating that the right stop button 13 is first stopped is displayed in the right stop button corresponding area 610c of the liquid crystal display device 46, and the instruction effect is performed. Is called.

  FIG. 29A shows the timing at which the instruction information and the instruction effect are displayed when the winning area “push order bell 01” is determined by an internal lottery process described later in the ART state. As shown in FIG. 29A, in the ART state, when “push order bell 01” is determined as the winning area, the instruction information is displayed and the instruction effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 29 (b), in the instruction information, the operation order related to the specified batting order for displaying the symbol combination related to “push order bell 01” is “middle” → “left” → “right”. As an indication of this, ID “4” is displayed on the payout number display 27. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29C, an image “1” indicating that the middle stop button 12 is operated first is displayed in the middle stop button corresponding area 610b of the liquid crystal display device 46, and the left stop button corresponding area 610a. Is displayed with an image “2” indicating that the left stop button 11 will be operated next, and an image “3” indicating that the right stop button 13 will be operated last in the right stop button corresponding region 610 c. The instruction effect is performed.

(About the number of “BAR1” symbols stopped and the expected bonus grant)
Next, the number of symbols “BAR1” that are allowed to be stopped on the middle line and the expected bonus (privilege) grant will be described.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal state, the ART chance state, and the ART state, “chance numbers 01 to 06” in the winning areas “18” to “23” and “RBB1 + chance numbers” in the winning area “28” are determined by internal lottery processing described later. 01, “RBB1 + chance 02” in the winning area “29”, “RBB1 + chance 03” in the winning area “30”, “RBB1 + chance 05” in the winning area “31”, “RBB2 +” in the winning area “35” “Chance 02”, “RBB2 + Chance 03” in the winning area “36”, “RBB2 + Chance 04” in the winning area “37”, “RBB2 + Chance 06” in the winning area “38”, and “42” in the winning area “42” “CBB + Chance 03” and “CBB + Chance 05” in the winning area “43” Collectively rear, sometimes simply referred to as "opportunity eyes".) Is when it is determined as a winning area, effect of notifying whether the "bonus" is assigned is performed. In the following description, an effect that is performed when “chance eye” is determined as the winning area, and that indicates whether or not a bonus (privilege) has been granted is described as “chance effect”. explain. In this embodiment, when the “chance eye” is determined as the winning area after the game to which the bonus is given, specifically, when “chance eye” is determined as the winning area in the internal state. There is no chance production.

  Here, in the present embodiment, among the “chance eyes”, the winning area “chance eyes 01 to 06” is subjected to the chance effect, but no bonus is given. On the other hand, among the “chance eyes”, the winning areas “RBB1 + chance eyes 01”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 02”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02”, “RBB2 + chance eyes” “03”, “RBB2 + chance eye 04”, “RBB2 + chance eye 06”, “CBB + chance eye 03”, and “CBB + chance eye 05” have a chance effect and are given a bonus. In the following description, the winning area “chance eyes 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to as “gasse chance eyes”. Among the “chance eyes”, the winning areas “RBB1 + chance eyes 01”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 02”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02”, “RBB2 + chance eyes” 03 ”,“ RBB2 + chance 04 ”,“ RBB2 + chance 06 ”,“ CBB + chance 03 ”, and“ CBB + chance 05 ”may be collectively referred to as“ main chance ”.

  The “chance effect” of the present embodiment is an effect that the symbol of “BAR1” (first symbol) should be stopped on a specific line. The gaming machine 1 has a different probability of giving a bonus (privilege) to the player according to the number of symbols “BAR1” that are allowed to stop to a specific line in the chance effect.

  First, the case where the number of symbols of “BAR1” that is allowed to stop in the middle line is “3” will be described. When the symbol “BAR1” is allowed to stop at the “3” middle line, the symbol combination “(3 BARs)” of “first special replay (3)” is displayed on the active line. Is the case. The case where “first special replay (three)” is displayed on the active line is only when “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined as the winning area. In other words, when “3 BARs” is displayed, the probability that “the chance chance” is determined as the winning area is “0%”, and “the chance chance” is determined as the winning area. The probability is “10/10” and “100%”. That is, when the number of symbols of “BAR1” allowed to stop in the middle stage line is “3”, a bonus is given with a probability of “100%”.

  Next, a case where the number of symbols of “BAR1” that is allowed to stop in the middle line is “2” will be described. The case where “BAR1” symbol is allowed to stop at the “2” middle line means “2nd special replay (2)”, “3rd special replay (2)”, and “4th special replay”. This is a case where a combination of symbols “(2)” (“2 BARs”) is displayed on the active line. When “2 BARs” are displayed, “chance eyes 01 to 03”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 01”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02”, and “CBB + chance eyes 03” are winning areas. Is determined as Among these, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state in the case of “setting 1”, the probability that “the chance chance 01 to 03” is determined is “60/65536” (about 0.09%) ). On the other hand, the probability that the “real chance” of “RBB1 + chance eye 01”, “RBB1 + chance eye 03”, “RBB2 + chance eye 02”, and “CBB + chance eye 03” is determined is “140/65536” (about 0 .21%). In other words, of the cases where “2 BARs” are displayed, the probability that “the second chance” is determined as the winning area is “30%” of “60/200”, and “the second chance” is The probability determined as the winning area is “70%” of “140/200”. That is, when the number of symbols of “BAR1” allowed to stop on the middle stage line is “2”, a bonus is given with a probability of “70%”.

  Next, a case where the symbol of “BAR1” that is allowed to stop in the middle line is “1” will be described. When the symbol of “BAR1” is allowed to stop at the “1” middle line, “5th special replay (1)”, “6th special replay (1)”, and “7th special replay” This is a case where a combination of symbols “(1)” (“1 BAR”) is displayed on the active line. When “1 BAR” is displayed, “chance eyes 04 to 06”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 04”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 06”, and “CBB + chance eyes 05” are winning areas. Is determined as Among these, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state in the case of “setting 1”, the probability that the “gasse chance eyes” of “chance eyes 04 to 06” is determined is “300/65536” (about 0.45%) ). On the other hand, the probability that “this chance” of “RBB1 + chance 05”, “RBB2 + chance 04”, “RBB2 + chance 06”, and “CBB + chance 05” is determined is “140/65536” (about 0 .21%). In other words, when “1 BAR” is displayed, the probability that “the chance chance” is determined as the winning area is about “68%” of “300/440”, and “the chance chance” is The probability determined as the winning area is about “32%” of “140/440”. That is, when the number of “BAR1” symbols allowed to be stopped on the middle stage line is “1”, a bonus is given with a probability of “32%”.

  Furthermore, the case where the number of symbols of “BAR1” permitted to stop in the middle stage line is “0” will be described. When the symbol “BAR1” is allowed to stop at the “0” middle line, the symbol combination of “8th special replay (0)” (“BAR0”) is displayed on the active line. Is the case. “Eighth special replay (0)” is displayed on the active line only when “RBB2 + chance 03” is determined as the winning area. In other words, when “BAR 0” is displayed, the probability that “the chance chance” is determined as the winning area is “0%”, and “the chance chance” is determined as the winning area. The probability is “80/80” and “100%”. That is, when the number of “BAR1” symbols that are allowed to stop on the middle stage line in the chance effect is “0”, a bonus is given with a probability of “100%”.

  More specifically, in the case of the “setting 1” in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, when the “gasse chance” is determined as the winning area, the symbol “BAR1” that is allowed to stop on the middle stage line is The rate at which “3” is selected is “0/360”, “0%”, and the rate at which “2” is selected is “60/360”, approximately “17%” and “1” are selected. The ratio of “300/360” is about “83%”, and the ratio of “0” is “0/360” and “0%”. On the other hand, in the case of “setting 1” in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, when “main chance” is determined as the winning area, the symbol of “BAR1” that is allowed to stop on the middle line is “3” The rate at which “Piece” is selected is “10/300”, which is approximately “3%”, and the rate at which “2” is selected is “140/300”, which is approximately “70%” and “1” is selected. The ratio is “140/300”, which is about “47%”, and the ratio where “0” is selected is “10” / 300, which is about “3%”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 varies the expected expectation of the bonus (privilege) to be given to the player according to the number of symbols “BAR1” that are allowed to stop to the middle line in the chance effect. .

(About chance production)
Next, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the chance effect and the number of symbols “BAR1” displayed on the middle line will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  “Chance production” is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a privilege will be granted. This suggests the degree of expectation that a bonus (privilege) will be given according to the number of symbols “BAR1” that are allowed to stop in the middle stage line in a predetermined game among the games in which the chance effect is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, when “three” symbols of “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line, a bonus is always given. In addition, although the stop button 11, 12, or 13 is stopped at a timing at which “BAR1” can be stopped on the middle line (hereinafter, sometimes referred to simply as “appropriate timing”), the middle line If the symbol “BAR1” is not displayed, a bonus is always given. Furthermore, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, and the "BAR1" symbol displayed on the middle line is "2", "BAR1" displayed on the middle line The expectation of winning a bonus is higher than when the number of symbols is “1”. Further, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is stopped at an appropriate timing and the symbol "BAR1" displayed on the middle line is "1", the expectation of winning the bonus is the lowest.

  In the “chance production”, an effect that the symbol “BAR1” should be stopped within the frame of the display window 21 is performed. In the present embodiment, in the first game of “chance effect”, the player is presented with an effect that the symbol “BAR1” should be stopped within the frame of the display window 21. The effect that the symbol of “BAR1” should be stopped within the frame of the display window 21 is, for example, a character image such as “Please aim at BAR” in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46 (hereinafter referred to as “target cut-in”). Can be displayed).

  The “chance effect” may be completed in one game, or a series of effects may be performed over two or more games. In addition, in the case where “chance production” is performed over two or more games, “aimed cut-in” may be displayed in a plurality of games among a series of chance productions. “Target cut-in” may be displayed after the predetermined number of games have been consumed. In the “chance production”, the operation changes according to the progress of the chance production (hereinafter, simply referred to as “progress of chance production”), such as the stop operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the number of games of chance production. An image to be displayed may be displayed.

  The “chance production” in the present embodiment includes “1 game completion production” in which the chance production ends in one game and “2 game completion production” in which a series of chance productions are performed over two games. In the “chance production” of the present embodiment, “aimed cut-in” is displayed in the first game of the chance production. Further, in the chance effect of the present embodiment, an image that changes as the chance effect progresses is displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46. Specifically, in the chance effect of the present embodiment, an animation that changes as the chance effect progresses and an effect 620 that changes the color displayed as the chance effect progresses are displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46. .

(1 game completion production)
FIG. 30 is a timing chart illustrating a case where “RBB1 + chance 02” of the winning area “29” is determined by an internal lottery process described later in the normal state. As described above, “RBB1 + chance 02” in the winning area “29” is a winning area (the main chance) where a bonus is given. As shown in FIG. 30, when “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined as the winning area in the normal state, “one game completion effect” is performed in the game. In the game where “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined as the winning area, the symbols related to “first special replay (three)” are valid when the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing. It is displayed on the line, and “3” symbols “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line. Each time the stop button 11, 12, 13 is stopped, the player adds the number of symbols “BAR1” displayed in the middle line, and expects to win a bonus. A feeling increases. In this way, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game in notifying whether or not a bonus has been granted. Note that when the “1 game completion effect” is performed as the chance effect, the “judge effect” described later is not performed.

  FIG. 31 shows the symbols displayed on the display window 21 each time the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated to stop in “one game completion effect”, and the stop buttons 11, 12 at the start of the game (when the lever is turned on). , 13 shows an example of an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in response to the operation. In the following description, the timing at which one of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is first stopped is defined as “at the time of the first stop” and any of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 after the first stop. The timing at which the stop operation is performed is described as “at the time of the second stop”, and the timing at which any one of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is stopped after the second stop is described as “at the time of the third stop”. .

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), at the start of a game in which one game completion effect is performed (when the lever is turned on), an image suggesting that the “chance effect” is performed is displayed, and “aim cut-in” Is displayed. As an image suggesting that “chance production” is performed, for example, a character image of “BONUS chance” or the like can be displayed. “Aim cut-in” is displayed from the start of the first game of the chance effect until the third stop.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, at the time of the first stop, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is stopped at an appropriate timing, the symbol “BAR1” is displayed in the middle stage of the stopped reel 17. . Further, at the time of the first stop, for example, the animation of the female character and the male character can be displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46, and the effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround these animations.

  As shown in FIG. 31C, at the time of the second stop, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is stopped at an appropriate timing, the symbol "BAR1" is displayed on the middle stage of the stopped reel 17, Two symbols “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line. Further, at the time of the second stop, for example, the animation of the female character and the male character can be displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46, and the effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround these animations.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (d), at the time of the third stop, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is stopped at an appropriate timing, the symbol "BAR1" is displayed in the middle stage of the reel 17 that has been stopped. In the middle line, “3” symbols are displayed together. At the time of the third stop, for example, the animation of the female character and the male character can be displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46, and the effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround these animations.

  As shown in FIG. 31E, at a predetermined timing after the third stop (hereinafter referred to as “after the third stop”), a bonus (privilege) is provided in the image display area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46. An effect of notifying that it has been given (hereinafter, sometimes described as “successful effect”) is performed. Successful presentation is performed, for example, by displaying an image image that a female character and a male character embrace, a character image of “BONUS confirmed”, a character image such as “Congratulations!”, Or the like in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which an effect 620 that suggests the degree of expectation for winning the bonus is displayed so as to surround the character displayed in the image display area 600. The effect 620 differs in the expected degree of grant of a bonus or the like for each displayed color. As an example, the effect 620 can suggest that the expected level of benefits increases in the order of “blue”, “yellow”, “green”, and “red”. In the present embodiment, the blue effect 620a indicates that the bonus grant expectation is relatively low, and the red effect 620b indicates that the bonus grant expectation is relatively high. The chance effect shown in FIG. 31 shows an example in which the display color of the effect 620 changes as the chance effect progresses. Specifically, the blue effect 620a is displayed at the first stop (see FIG. 31 (b)), and the red effect 620b is displayed at the second stop (see FIG. 31 (c)). An example of an effect to be performed is shown. It should be noted that the effect 620 only needs to have the displayed color and the privilege grant expectation substantially matching, and may not completely match. In addition, when the chance effect is performed over a plurality of games, the display color of the effect 620 may be changed for each chance effect game.

(About 2 game completion production (success production))
FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing a case where “RBB1 + chance 01” of the winning area “28” is determined by an internal lottery process described later in the normal state. As described above, “RBB1 + chance 01” in the winning area “28” is a winning area (the main chance) where a bonus is given. As shown in FIG. 32, when “RBB1 + chance 01” is determined as the winning area in the normal state, “2 game completion effect” is performed. In the two-game completion effect of the chance effect, the first game of the chance effect is performed in the game in which “RBB1 + chance eye 01” is determined, and the second game of the chance effect is performed in the next game. Also, in the second game of the chance effect, an effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “judge effect”) for notifying whether or not the bonus held in the effect of the first chance effect has been won is performed “RBB1 + In the game in which the “chance 02” is determined as the winning area, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, the “second special replay (two)” and the “third special replay ( "2)" or "4th special replay (2)" is displayed on the active line, and "2""BAR1" is displayed on the middle line.

  For example, in the game in which “RBB1 + chance 01” is determined as the winning area, if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, the left reel The symbol “BAR1” is displayed on the middle row of 17a and the middle row of the middle reel 17b, and “two” symbols “BAR1” are displayed on the middle row. When the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, the symbol “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 17b and the middle of the right reel 17c. And “2” “BAR1” symbols are displayed on the middle line.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), it is suggested that at the start of a game where “two-game completion effect” is performed (when the lever is turned on), “chance effect” is performed in the same manner as “one-game completion effect”. A character image of “BONUS chance” is displayed and “aimed cut-in” is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 33A to 33D, in the chance effect of the first game “2-game success effect”, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 from the lever ON to the third stop is as follows. The “1 game success production” lever is generally the same as the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 from the time the lever is turned on until the third stop. Therefore, in the following description of “2-game success effect”, detailed description of images displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46 from the time of turning on the lever to the time of the third stop is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 33B, at the time of the first stop, when the left stop button 11 is stopped at an appropriate timing, the symbol “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 17a. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), at the time of the second stop, when the middle stop button 12 is stopped at an appropriate timing, the symbol “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 17b, and the middle line The symbol “BAR1” is displayed as “2”. As shown in FIG. 33 (d), at the time of the third stop, even if the right stop button 13 is stopped at a timing at which the symbol “BAR1” can be displayed on the middle line, The symbol “BAR1” is not displayed and the symbol “Bell 2” is displayed. In this way, when “RBB1 + chance 01” is determined as the winning area, “two” symbols of “BAR1” are allowed to stop on the middle line. Note that even when the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 shown in FIG. The symbol “BAR1” can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (e), in the two-game completion effect, after the third stop of the first game, the image display area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46 is suspended from notifying whether or not a bonus has been granted in the game. Thus, an image suggesting that the chance effect is continued is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), a character image of “NEXT” or the like can be displayed as an image that suggests that the chance effect is continued.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46 in the “judge effect” when the chance chance is determined as the winning area. As described above, the “judgment effect” is an effect for notifying the result of whether or not the bonus reserved in the first game of the chance effect is given, and is performed in the second game of the chance effect. In the judgment effect, an image that suggests the degree of expectation of the bonus and an effect that informs whether or not the bonus has been granted are performed.

  In the judgment effect, for example, images of the modes shown in FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (e) can be displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), an animation of the female character's back view can be displayed at the start of the judgment effect, and the effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround the animation. Also, as shown in FIGS. 34 (b) to (d), an animation of an image approaching a female character is displayed in accordance with the progress of the chance production during the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, and the animation The effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround. Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), after the third stop, the liquid crystal display device 46 displays an image image that the female character and the male character embrace, a character image of “BONUS confirmation”, a character image such as “Congratulations!”, And the like. An effect (successful effect) is displayed in the image area 600 to notify that the bonus has been granted.

  34 shows an example in which a red effect 620b indicating that a bonus grant expectation degree is high is displayed from the start to the end of the judge effect, but the effect 620 starts the judge effect. Thus, the display color may change as the chance production progresses. Also, in the first game of the chance effect, the blue effect 620a having a low expected bonus grant is displayed from the start to the end, and the red effect 620a having a high expectation of bonus grant is displayed at the start of the second game of the chance effect. It is good.

(About 2 game completion production (failure production))
FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing a case where “chance eye 01” of the winning area “18” is determined by the internal lottery process described later in the normal state. As described above, the “chance item 01” of the winning area “18” is a winning area (gasse chance item) to which no bonus is given. As shown in FIG. 35, when “chance eye 01” is determined as the winning area in the normal state, “two-game completion effect” is performed. In the two-game completion effect of the chance effect, the first game of the chance effect is performed in the game in which “chance eye 01” is determined, and the second game of the chance effect is performed in the next game. Also, in the second game of the chance effect, an effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “judge effect”) for notifying whether or not the bonus held in the first effect of the chance effect has been won is performed. In the game in which “chance eye 02” is determined as the winning area, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, “second special replay (two)” and “third special replay” are displayed. Symbols related to “(2)” or “fourth special replay (2)” are displayed on the active line, and “2” symbols “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line.

  For example, in the game in which “chance eye 01” is determined as the winning area, if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, the left reel 17a The symbol “BAR1” is displayed on the middle row and the middle row of the middle reel 17b, and “two” symbols “BAR1” are displayed on the middle row. When the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, the symbol “BAR1” is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 17b and the middle of the right reel 17c. And “2” “BAR1” symbols are displayed on the middle line.

  The production of the first game of the chance production when “the chance chance” is decided as the winning area is the same as the first game of the “two-game completion production” when “the chance chance” is decided as the winning area Effect (see FIGS. 33A to 33E). When the winning chance is determined as the winning area, the blue effect 620a having a low degree of expectation for bonus may be displayed throughout the first chance effect game.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed in the image area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46 in the “judge effect” when the winning chance is determined as the winning area. As described above, the “judgment effect” is an effect for notifying the result of whether or not the bonus reserved in the first game of the chance effect is given, and is performed in the second game of the chance effect. In the judgment effect, an image that suggests the degree of expectation of the bonus and an effect that informs whether or not the bonus has been granted are performed.

  For example, an image of the aspect shown in FIGS. 36A to 36F can be displayed as the judgment effect performed when the chance chance is determined as the winning area. That is, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the animation of the female character's back view can be displayed at the start of the judgment effect, and the effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround the animation. Also, as shown in FIGS. 36 (b) to (d), an animation of an image approaching a female character is displayed in accordance with the progress of the chance production during the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. The effect 620 can be displayed so as to surround.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (e) to (f), in the judgment effect when the gasses chance is determined as the winning area, the effect (failure effect) suggesting that no bonus was given after the third stop. Is done. For example, as shown in FIGS. 36E to 36F, the failure effect can darken the image display area 600 and display an image image or the like in which a predetermined item (necklace) is broken.

  In the judgment effect shown in FIG. 36, an example is shown in which the blue effect 620a indicating that the bonus expectation degree is low is displayed from the start to the end of the judgment effect. However, the effect 620 starts the judgment effect. Thus, the display color may change as the chance production progresses.

(About 2 game completion production (revival production))
FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing a case where “RBB2 + chance 03” of the winning area “36” is determined by an internal lottery process described later in the normal state. As described above, “RBB2 + chance 03” in the winning area “36” is a winning area (the main chance) where a bonus is given. As shown in FIG. 37, in the normal state, when “RBB2 + chance 03” is determined as the winning area, “2 game completion effect” is performed. In the two-game completion effect of the chance effect, the first game of the chance effect is performed in the game for which “RBB2 + chance 03” is determined, and the second game of the chance effect is performed in the next game. Further, in the second game of the chance effect, a judge effect for notifying whether or not the bonus held in the effect of the first chance effect has been won is performed. In the game in which “RBB2 + chance 03” is determined as the winning area, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing, the symbol related to “eighth special replay (0)” is valid. The symbol “0” “BAR1” is displayed on the middle line. In other words, when “RBB2 + chance 03” is determined as the winning area, the symbol “BAR1” is displayed on the middle line even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing. Not.

  The chance effect performed when “RBB2 + chance 03” is determined as the winning area is an effect (resurrection effect) in which the failure effect is temporarily performed in the chance effect, and the bonus is given after being reversed after the failure effect. ) Is performed. Specifically, as the revival effect, a series of effects (see FIG. 33) for the first game of the above-mentioned two-game completion effects (see FIG. 33) and a series of effects until the failure effect of the second game (see FIG. 36) are performed. Done after.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 38, the “revival effect” displays an image or the like in which an item (accessory) broken due to the failure effect is restored to its original time (see FIGS. 38A to 38C). )) After displaying the animation that the female character and the male character face each other (see FIG. 38 (d)), the image image that the female character and the male character embrace, and that the bonus has been granted "BONUS confirmation It can be performed by displaying a character image such as “”.

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 39, a setting suggestion effect in which two types of effect images are prepared, when the set value is an even number and when the set value is other than “1” or “2”, is displayed as a background image of the result display. An example of this will be described.

  In the result display, when the bonus or ART ends, the number of games in which the bonus or ART continues, the number of medals paid out during that time, and the like are displayed. In the example of FIG. 39, the setting suggestion effect is implemented by displaying an effect image corresponding to the set value as the background image of the result display. When the set value is an even number, as a result display when the bonus or ART ends, an effect image corresponding to the even set value is displayed as a background image as shown in FIG. A setting suggestion effect in which the number of sheets is displayed is performed. Further, when the set value is other than “1” or “2”, as a result display when the bonus or ART ends, as shown in FIG. 39B, the set value is “1” or “2”. A setting suggestion effect is displayed in which an effect image corresponding to the case other than is displayed as a background image and the number of payouts is displayed. In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 39, the set value is suggested with a certain probability according to the number of persons displayed in the setting suggestion effect.

  Thus, by performing the setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the player detects that the setting value is an even number, or expects a possibility, thereby expecting game characteristics. Therefore, the playability is further improved. Also, by performing the setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 72 (b), the player can predict that the setting value is other than “1” or “2” and the setting value is not low, A sense of expectation for the game is increased, and the gameability is further improved.

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

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

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

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

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change command. Specifically, a process for setting information relating to the setting value determined in step S3 in a setting value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process of setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in step S108 in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. The reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area set in the effect transmission data storage area is sent to the sub-control board 400 as needed, and is used by the sub-control board 400 to determine the effect. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start acceptance command setting process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process according to the gaming state based on information included in the set reel rotation start acceptance command. Further, a process of adding the information determined in each process to the transmission data storage area for presentation provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs information setting processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction information determination process, an instruction effect command setting process, and the like. Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing a reel rotation start command including the minimum one game time in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. The reel rotation start command including the minimum one game time is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 by the CPU 301 together with various commands stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information regarding the type of the reel 17 that has stopped, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player with respect to the sub-control board 400. In order to transmit the reel stop command having the information related to the symbol position at the time of the operation and the information related to the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position, a process of setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S117.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process in step S <b> 114 have been stopped by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S117 = YES), the process proceeds to step S118, and if it is determined that any of the reels has not been stopped (step S117 = NO), the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S118)
In step S118, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Then, when the process of step S118 ends, the process proceeds to step S119.

(Step S119)
In step S119, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S119 ends, the process proceeds to step S120.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line or the value of the payout number counter. Then, when the process of step S120 ends, the process proceeds to step S121.

(Step 121)
In step 121, the main CPU 301 performs state transition processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line or the value of the payout number counter. Then, when the process of step S121 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 41 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of start lever check processing.

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

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

(Setting suggestion effect decision processing)
Next, the setting suggestion effect determination process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 41 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine of setting suggestion effect determination processing.

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

(Step S107-2)
In step S <b> 107-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of lottering a setting suggestion effect according to the set value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 uses the setting suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 21) and the determined setting value to perform the setting suggestion effect or what setting suggestion effect to perform. The contents are decided by lottery. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

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

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

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

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

(Internal lottery process)
Next, based on FIG. 44, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 41 will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of internal lottery processing.

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

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

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of lotteries based on the gaming state acquired by the process of step S108-2. In this embodiment, the main CPU 301 obtains “44” as the number of lotteries regardless of the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the lottery count storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a lottery value in the winning area corresponding to the current number of lotteries. For example, when the setting value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “44”, the random number value “20” related to “CBB + Cherry” is acquired. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “43”, the random number value “80” related to “CBB + chance 05” is acquired. Then, when the process of step S108-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Reel rotation start acceptance command processing)
Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process.

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

(Step S110-2)
In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs a normal state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not a bonus has been won. When the process of step S110-2 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

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

(Step S110-4)
In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART chance state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART chance game number counter. When the process of step S110-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-5)
In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S110-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-6, and if it is determined that the state number is not “03”. (Step S110-5 = NO), the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to Step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-6)
In step S110-6, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter. When the process of step S110-6 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 shows a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S110-2-1)
In step S110-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a bonus is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning area stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any one of “26” to “44”. Process. If it is determined that the bonus has been won (step S110-2-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-2, and if it is determined that the bonus has not been won ( Step S110-2-1 = NO), the subroutine for the normal state process is terminated, and the process proceeds to Step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-2-2)
In step S110-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus winning process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “Red 7BB” has been won. When the process of step S110-2-2 ends, the normal state process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Bonus winning process)
Next, the bonus winning process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a subroutine for bonus winning processing.

(Step S110-2-2-1)
In step S110-2-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “Red 7BB” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area stored in the winning area storage area is any of the winning areas “26” to “32”. If it is determined that “Red 7BB” has been won (step S110-2-2-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-2-2, and “Red 7BB” is won. If it is determined that it is not (step S110-2-2-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-2-2-2-3.

(Step S110-2-2-2)
In step S110-2-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the red 7BB flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the red 7BB flag stored in the red 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-2-2-2 is completed, the bonus winning process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-2-2-3)
In step S110-2-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “White 7BB” has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning area stored in the winning area storage area is any of the winning areas “33” to “39”. If it is determined that “White 7BB” has been won (Step S110-2-2-2-3 = YES), the process proceeds to Step S110-2-2-4, and “White 7BB” has been won. If it is determined that it is not (step S110-2-2-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S110-2-2-5.

(Step S110-2-2-4)
In step S110-2-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the white 7BB flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the white 7BB flag stored in the white 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-2-2-4 is completed, the bonus winning time processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-2-2-5)
In step S110-2-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the CB flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the CB flag stored in the CB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-2-2-5 is completed, the bonus winning time process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for ART chance state)
Next, the ART chance state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART chance state processing.

(Step S110-4-1)
In step S110-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a bonus is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning area stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any one of “26” to “44”. Process. If it is determined that the bonus has been won (step S110-4-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-2, and if it is determined that the bonus has not been won ( Step S110-4-1 = NO), and the process proceeds to step S110-4-3.

(Step S110-4-2)
In step S110-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus winning process detailed with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “Red 7BB” has been won. When the process of step S110-4-2 ends, the ART chance state process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-3)
In step S110-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART chance game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART chance game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-4-3 is completed, the ART chance state process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(ART status processing)
Next, the ART state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 shows a subroutine for the ART state processing.

(Step S110-6-1)
In step S110-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a bonus is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning area stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any one of “26” to “44”. Process. If it is determined that the bonus has been won (step S110-6-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S110-6-2, and if it is determined that the bonus has not been won ( Step S110-6-1 = NO), and the process proceeds to step S110-6-3.

(Step S110-6-2)
In step S110-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus winning process detailed with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “Red 7BB” has been won. When the process of step S110-6-2 ends, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-6-3)
In step S110-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-6-3 is completed, the ART state subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Information setting process)
Next, based on FIG. 50, the information setting process performed by the process of step S111 of FIG. 41 is demonstrated. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs instruction information determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 instructs based on the value stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Process to determine information. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the value stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value corresponding to “push order bell 01”, and is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the stored value is a value indicating “normal state”, “no instruction” is determined as instruction information. On the other hand, the value stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value corresponding to “push order bell 01”, and the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ If the value indicates “ART state”, “213” is determined as the instruction information. Then, when the process of step S111-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-2.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction information command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an instruction information command in an instruction information command storage area provided in the main RAM 303 based on the instruction information determined in the process of step S111-1. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs an instruction effect determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining an instruction effect according to the state based on a value stored in a state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and information related to the winning area. For example, when the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value indicating “normal state” (“01”), the winning area stored in the winning area storage area The instruction effect is determined with reference to the information and the instruction effect determination table (see FIG. 25A) provided in the main ROM 302. When the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ART chance state” or a value indicating “ART state” (“02” or “03”), the main RAM 303 Referring to the information related to the winning area stored in the winning area storage area provided in FIG. 6 and the instruction effect determination table provided in the main ROM 302 (see FIGS. 26A and 26B). To determine the instruction effect.

  For example, when the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value indicating “normal state” and the information regarding the winning area is “lost”, the value is provided in the main ROM 302. The “indication effect A” is determined with reference to the “lost” portion in the instruction effect determination table (see FIG. 25A). Further, when the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value indicating the “ART state”, the winning area stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The instruction effect is determined with reference to the information related to the above and the instruction effect determination table provided in the main ROM 302 (see FIG. 26B). For example, the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is a value “03” indicating “ART state”, and is stored in the winning combination area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If the information related to the winning area is “push order bell 01”, “instruction effect C3” is determined. Then, when the process of step S111-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-4.

(Step S111-4)
In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an instruction effect command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 provides the instruction effect command in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the instruction effect command to the sub-control board 400 based on the instruction effect determined in the process of step S111-3. The transmission processing data storage area is set. For example, when “instruction effect C1” is determined as the instruction effect in the process of step S111-3, an instruction effect command indicating “instruction effect C1” is set, and the sub control board 400 performs the instruction instruction. By receiving the effect command, for example, an image based on the “instruction effect C1” is displayed using the liquid crystal display device 46 or the like via the effect control board 500. Note that the sub-control board 400 may be configured to execute an effect after determining a further refined effect based on the received instruction effect command. When the process of step S111-4 ends, the information setting process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Reel rotation start preparation process)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S112 of FIG. 41 will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a subroutine of reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S112-1)
In step S112-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the minimum one game time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the timer counter set by the process of step S112-2 described later has become “0” in the previous game. When it is determined that the minimum one game time has elapsed (step S112-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S112-2, and when it is determined that the minimum one game time has not elapsed. (Step S112-1 = NO), the process of step S112-1 is repeatedly executed until the minimum one game time elapses.

(Step S112-2)
In step S112-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 does not spend less than the minimum one game time from the process of step S112-2 in the current game to the process of step S112-2 in the next game in order to suppress gambling for the game. As described above, a process of setting the minimum one game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in the present embodiment, the minimum one game time is about 4.1 seconds. Then, when the process of step S112-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S112-3.

(Step S112-3)
In step S112-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a constant speed rotation waiting time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a waiting time until the rotation speed of the reel 17 reaches a constant speed. Then, when the process of step S112-3 is completed, the process proceeds to step S112-4.

(Step S112-4)
In step S112-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub-control board 400, the reel rotation start command is sent to the effect of the main RAM 303. To set in the transmission data storage area. When the process in step S112-4 is completed, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S113 in the main loop process.

(Processing during reel rotation)
Next, based on FIG. 52, the process during reel rotation performed by the process of step S115 of FIG. 41 will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during reel rotation.

(Step S115-1)
In step S115-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop button is pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw have detected the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. If it is determined that the stop button has been pressed (step S115-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S115-2, and if it is determined that the stop button has not been pressed (step S115). −1 = NO), the reel rotation process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S116 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-2)
In step S115-2, the main CPU 301 performs a pressing reference position acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the pressing reference position based on the target reel 17 and the counter value of the pulses supplied to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and is provided in the main RAM 303. A process of storing in the pressing reference position storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S115-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-3.

(Step S115-3)
In step S115-3, the main CPU 301 performs a sliding frame number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is based on a sliding frame number determination table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the like. To obtain the number of sliding frames. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of “0” frames to “4” frames as the number of sliding frames. Then, when the process of step S115-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S115-4.

(Step S115-4)
In step S115-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S115-2 and the number of sliding symbols acquired by the process of step S115-3. When the process of step S115-4 is completed, the subroutine for the reel rotation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S116 of the main loop process.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, based on FIG. 53, the display determination process performed by the process of step S118 of FIG. 41 is demonstrated. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S118-1)
In step S118-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination error detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is not abnormal based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Judgment is made. Then, when the process of step S118-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-2.

(Step S118-2)
In step S118-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the display determination error detection processing in step S118-1. If it is determined that a display determination error has been detected (step S118-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S118-3, and if it is determined that no display determination error has been detected ( Step S118-2 = NO), and the process proceeds to Step S118-5.

(Step S118-3)
In step S118-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination error command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination error command having information related to the display determination error to the sub control board 400, the display determination error command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S118-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-4.

(Step S118-4)
In step S118-4, the main CPU 301 performs display error detection processing. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines that a display determination error has been detected in the process of step S118-2 (step S118-2 = YES), the main CPU 301 enters a winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery process. Since the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line, a display determination error detection process is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of step S118-4 is completed, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S118-5)
In step S118-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not replay display is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the regame display is being performed (step S118-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S118-6, and if it is determined that the regame display is not being performed (step S118). −5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S118-7.

(Step S118-6)
In step S118-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game operating flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game in-operation flag in the re-game in-operation flag storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-10.

(Step S118-7)
In step S118-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the winning symbol is displayed (step S118-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S118-8, and if it is determined that the winning symbol is not displayed (step S118). −7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S118-10.

(Step S118-8)
In step S118-8, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on a combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line and a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Then, when the process of step S118-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-9.

(Step S118-9)
In step S118-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a payout number command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a payout number command having information related to the payout number calculated in the process of step S118-8. Then, when the process of step S118-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S118-10.

(Step S118-10)
In step S118-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400, and performs a display determination command set process described later. The display determination command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. When the process of step S118-10 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S119 in the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 54, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S120 of FIG. 41 will be described. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S120-1)
In step S120-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a bonus is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the current gaming state is any one of the first RBB gaming state, the second RBB gaming state, and the CB gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process which determines whether it is is is performed. If it is determined that a bonus is being given (step S120-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-2. If it is determined that a bonus is not being given (step S120-1 = NO) ), And the process proceeds to step S120-3.

(Step S120-2)
In step S120-2, the main CPU 301 performs bonus medium processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the payout number counter. When the process of step S120-2 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-3)
In step S120-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the internal RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the internal RT gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the internal RT game state is set (step S120-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-4, and when it is determined that the internal RT game state is not set ( Step S120-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-5.

(Step S120-4)
In step S120-4, the main CPU 301 performs an internal medium RT gaming state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “design related to bonus” is displayed. When the process of step S120-4 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-5)
In step S120-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a bonus is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the information stored in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is one of the winning areas “26” to “44”. Do. If it is determined that the bonus is won (step S120-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-6, and if it is determined that the bonus is not won (step S120-5). = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-7.

(Step S120-6)
In step S120-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the internal RT gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the internal RT game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S120-6 is completed, the gaming state transition processing subroutine is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S121 of the main loop processing.

(Step S120-7)
In step S120-7, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT2 gaming state (step S120-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-8, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT2 gaming state (step S120-8). = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-12.

(Step S120-8)
In step S120-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “ART rush replay” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “ART entry replay” is displayed (step S120-8 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-9, and it is determined that “ART entry replay” is not displayed. In that case (step S120-8 = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-10.

(Step S120-9)
In step S120-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S120-9 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-10)
In step S120-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the specified number of games in the RT2 gaming state has been consumed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the value of the ART chance game number counter in which the prescribed number of games “10 games” in the RT2 gaming state is set is the result of the processing in step S110-4-3 in the ART chance state processing. A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the prescribed number of games in the RT2 gaming state has been consumed (step S120-10 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-11, and the prescribed number of games in the RT2 gaming state has not been consumed. Is determined (step S120-10 = NO), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-11)
In step S120-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT0 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-11 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-12)
In step S120-12, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the player is in the RT3 gaming state (step S120-12 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-13, and if it is determined that the player is not in the RT3 gaming state (step S120-12). = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-16.

(Step S120-13)
In step S120-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not “blank” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that “blank” is displayed (step S120-13 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-15, and when it is determined that “blank” is not displayed ( Step S120-13 = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-14.

(Step S120-14)
In step S120-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the specified number of games in the RT3 gaming state has been consumed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the value of the ART game number counter in which the prescribed number of games “50 games” in the RT3 gaming state is set is “0” as a result of the processing in step S110-6-3 in the ART state processing. Is performed to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the prescribed number of games in the RT3 gaming state has been consumed (step S120-14 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-15, and the prescribed number of games in the RT3 gaming state has not been consumed. Is determined (step S120-15 = NO), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-15)
In step S120-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT0 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S120-15 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-16)
In step S120-16, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT0 gaming state (step S120-16 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-17, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (step S120-16). = NO), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-17)
In step S120-17, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not “blank” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that “blank” is displayed (step S120-17 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-18, and when it is determined that “blank” is not displayed ( Step S120-17 = NO), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-18)
In step S120-18, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S120-18 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Bonus medium processing)
Next, the bonus intermediate processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a subroutine for bonus medium use processing.

(Step S120-2-1)
In step S120-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for updating the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 updates the value of the payout number counter by subtracting the value included in the command set in step S118-9 of the display determination process from the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. Then, when the process of step S120-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-2-2.

(Step S120-2-2)
In step S120-2-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is less than “0” as a result of the process of step S120-2-1. If it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0” (step S120-2-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-2-3, and the value of the payout number counter is If it is determined that it is not less than “0” (step S120-2-2 = NO), the bonus medium processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop processing.

(Step S120-2-3)
In step S120-2-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the first RBB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the first RBB gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the game state is the first RBB gaming state (step S120-2-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-2-4, and when it is determined that the game state is not the first RBB gaming state. (Step S120-2-3 = NO), the process proceeds to Step S120-2-5.

(Step S120-2-4)
In step S120-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT2 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S120-2-4 is completed, the bonus medium processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-2-5)
In step S120-2-5, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the second RBB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the second RBB gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the game state is the second RBB gaming state (step S120-2-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-2-6, and when it is determined that the game state is not the second RBB gaming state. (Step S120-2-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-2-7.

(Step S120-2-6)
In step S120-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT2 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S120-2-6 ends, the bonus medium processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-2-7)
In step S120-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT0 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S120-2-7 ends, the bonus medium processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Internal / internal RT gaming state processing)
Next, the internal medium RT gaming state process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a subroutine for the internal medium RT gaming state processing.

(Step S120-4-1)
In step S120-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “Red 7BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to “Red 7BB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “Red 7BB” is displayed (step S120-4-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-4-2, and “red 7BB” is related. If it is determined that the symbol combination is not displayed (step S120-4-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-4-4.

(Step S120-4-2)
In step S120-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the first RBB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the first RBB gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-4-3.

(Step S120-4-3)
In step S120-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the payout number counter to “347”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “347”. When the process of step S120-4-3 ends, the internal RT gaming state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-4-4)
In step S <b> 120-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not a symbol combination related to “White 7BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “White 7BB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “White 7BB” is displayed (Step S120-4-4 = YES), the process proceeds to Step S120-4-5, and “White 7BB” is related. If it is determined that the symbol combination is not displayed (step S120-4-4 = NO), the process proceeds to step S120-4-7.

(Step S120-4-5)
In step S120-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the second RBB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the second RBB gaming state in the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-4-6.

(Step S120-4-6)
In step S120-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the payout number counter to “347”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “347”. When the process of step S120-4-6 ends, the internal RT gaming state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-4-7)
In step S120-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “CB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “CB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the symbol combination related to “CB” is displayed (step S120-4-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S120-4-8, and the symbol related to “CB” is displayed. If it is determined that the combination is not displayed (step S120-4-7 = NO), the internal medium RT gaming state processing subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop processing.

(Step S120-4-8)
In step S120-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the CB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the CB gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S120-4-9.

(Step S120-4-9)
In step S120-4-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the payout number counter to “108”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “108”. When the process of step S120-4-9 ends, the internal RT gaming state processing subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S121 of the main loop process.

(State transition process)
Next, the state transition process performed in step S121 of FIG. 41 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a subroutine of state transition processing.

(Step S121-1)
In step S121-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in a normal state. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area stored in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the state number is the normal state “01”. Process. If it is determined that the current state is the normal state (step S121-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-2, and if it is determined that the current state is not the normal state (step S121-1 = NO). ), The process proceeds to step S121-3.

(Step S121-2)
In step S121-2, the main CPU 301 performs a normal state state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. When the process of step S121-2 ends, the state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-3)
In step S <b> 121-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not it is in the ART chance state. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area stored in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the state number is an ART chance state of “02”. Perform the process. If it is determined that the state is the ART chance state (step S121-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-4. If it is determined that the state is not the ART chance state (step S121-3). = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-5.

(Step S121-4)
In step S121-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART chance state transition process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. When the process of step S121-4 is completed, the state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-5)
In step S121-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the state is the ART state. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area stored in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the state number is the ART state “03”. Process. When it is determined that the state is the ART state (step S121-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-6, and when it is determined that the state is not the ART state (step S121-5 = NO). ), And the process proceeds to step S121-7.

(Step S121-6)
In step S121-6, the main CPU 301 performs ART state transition processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. When the process of step S121-6 is completed, the state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-7)
In step S121-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the internal middle state is set. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area stored in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the state number is the internal intermediate state “04”. Perform the process. If it is determined that the internal medium state is present (step S121-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-8. If it is determined that the internal medium state is not present (step S121-7). = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-9.

(Step S121-8)
In step S121-8, the main CPU 301 performs a state transition process for an internal intermediate state, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. When the process of step S121-8 is completed, the subroutine for the state transition process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-9)
In step S121-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the first RBB state is set. Specifically, based on the value stored in the state number storage area stored in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the state number is the first RBB state “05”. Perform the process. If it is determined that the state is the first RBB state (step S121-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-10, and if it is determined that the state is not the first RBB state (step S121-9). = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-11.

(Step S121-10)
In step S121-10, the main CPU 301 performs a first RBB state transition process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining the value of the payout number counter. When the process of step S121-10 is completed, the state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-11)
In step S121-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the second RBB state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the state managed by the state number is the second RBB state “06” based on the value stored in the state number storage area stored in the main RAM 303. Perform the process. If it is determined that the state is the second RBB state (step S121-11 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-12, and if it is determined that the state is not the second RBB state (step S121-12). = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-13.

(Step S121-12)
In step S121-12, the main CPU 301 performs a second RBB state transition process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining the value of the payout number counter. When the process of step S121-12 is completed, the state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-13)
In step S121-13, the main CPU 301 performs CB state state transition processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining the value of the payout number counter. When the process of step S121-13 is completed, the state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Normal state transition processing)
Next, the normal state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a subroutine of normal state state transition processing.

(Step S121-2-1)
In step S121-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the red 7BB flag provided in the red 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the white 7BB flag provided in the white 7BB flag storage area, and the CB flag storage area. Processing for determining whether any of the CB flags is “ON” is performed. If it is determined that any one of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON” (step S121-2-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-2-2. If it is determined that none of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON” (step S121-2-1 = NO), a subroutine for the state transition process for the normal state is executed. The process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-2-2)
In step S121-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “04”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “04”. When the process of step S121-2-2 ends, the normal state state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Art state transition process for ART chance state)
Next, the ART chance state state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state transition process for the ART chance state.

(Step S121-4-1)
In step S121-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether any of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the red 7BB flag provided in the red 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the white 7BB flag provided in the white 7BB flag storage area, and the CB flag storage area. Processing for determining whether any of the CB flags is “ON” is performed. If it is determined that any one of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON” (step S121-4-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-4-2. If it is determined that none of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON” (step S121-4-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-4-3. Transition.

(Step S121-4-2)
In step S121-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “04”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “04”. Then, when the process of step S121-4-2 ends, the ART chance state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-4-3)
In step S121-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “ART rush replay” has been displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “ART rush replay” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “ART entry replay” is displayed (step S121-4-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-4-4, and “ART entry replay” is not displayed. Is determined (step S121-4-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-4-5.

(Step S121-4-4)
In step S121-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “03”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “03”. Then, when the process of step S121-4-4 ends, the ART chance state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-4-5)
In step S121-4-5, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the specified number of games in the RT2 gaming state has been consumed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the value of the ART chance game number counter in which the prescribed number of games “10 games” in the RT2 gaming state is set is the result of the processing in step S110-4-3 in the ART chance state processing. A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the prescribed number of games in the RT2 gaming state has been consumed (step S121-4-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-4-6, and the prescribed number of games in the RT2 gaming state is If it is determined that it has not been digested (step S121-4-6 = NO), the ART chance state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-4-6)
In step S121-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “01”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. When the process of step S121-4-6 ends, the ART chance state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Art state transition process)
Next, the state transition process for the ART state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state transition process for ART state.

(Step S121-6-1)
In step S121-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether any one of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the red 7BB flag provided in the red 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the white 7BB flag provided in the white 7BB flag storage area, and the CB flag storage area. Processing for determining whether any of the CB flags is “ON” is performed. If it is determined that any one of the red 7BB flag, the white 7BB flag, and the CB flag is “ON” (step S121-6-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-6-2. If it is determined that none of the red 7BB flag, white 7BB flag, and CB flag is “ON” (step S121-6-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-6-3. Transition.

(Step S121-6-2)
In step S121-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “04”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “04”. When the process of step S121-6-2 ends, the subroutine for the ART state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-6-3)
In step S121-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the specified number of games in the RT3 gaming state has been consumed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines that the value of the ART game number counter in which the prescribed number of games “50 games” in the RT3 gaming state is set is “0” as a result of the processing in step S110-6-3 in the ART state processing. Is performed to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the prescribed number of games in the RT3 gaming state has been consumed (step S121-6-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-6-4, and the prescribed number of games in the RT3 gaming state is If it is determined that it has not been digested (step S121-6-3 = NO), the ART state state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S121-6-4)
In step S121-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the state number to “01”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. When the process of step S121-6-4 is completed, the ART state state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Internal medium state transition process)
Next, the state transition process for the internal middle state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal middle state transition process.

(Step S121-8-1)
In step S121-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the red 7BB flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the red 7BB flag in the red 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. If it is determined that the red 7BB flag is “ON” (step S121-8-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-8-2, and the red 7BB flag is not “ON”. Is determined (step S121-8-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-8-5.

(Step S121-8-2)
In step S121-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “red 7BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to “Red 7BB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “red 7BB” is displayed (step S121-8-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-8-3, and it is determined that “red 7BB” is not displayed. If it has been done (step S121-8-2 = NO), the subroutine for the state transition process for the internal intermediate state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.
(Step S121-8-3)
In step S121-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the red 7BB flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the red 7BB flag in the red 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-8-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-8-4.

(Step S121-8-4)
In step S121-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “05”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “05”. Then, when the process of step S121-8-4 is completed, the subroutine for the state transition process for internal medium state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-8-5)
In step S121-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the white 7BB flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the white 7BB flag in the white 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “ON”. If it is determined that the white 7BB flag is “ON” (step S121-8-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-8-6, and the white 7BB flag is not “ON”. Is determined (step S121-8-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S121-8-9.

(Step S121-8-6)
In step S121-8-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “white 7BB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “White 7BB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “white 7BB” is displayed (step S121-8-6 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-8-7, and it is determined that “white 7BB” is not displayed. If it has been performed (step S121-8-6 = NO), the subroutine for the state transition process for the internal intermediate state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.
(Step S121-8-7)
In step S121-8-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to set the white 7BB flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the white 7BB flag in the white 7BB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-8-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-8-8.

(Step S121-8-8)
In step S121-8-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the state number to “06”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “06”. When the process of step S121-8-8 ends, the subroutine for the state transition process for the internal medium state ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-8-9)
In step S121-8-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not “CB” is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to “CB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “CB” is displayed (step S121-8-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-8-10, and it is determined that “CB” is not displayed. In this case (step S121-8-9 = NO), the subroutine for the state transition process for internal medium state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.
(Step S121-8-10)
In step S121-8-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the CB flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the CB flag in the CB flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-8-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-8-11.

(Step S121-8-11)
In step S121-8-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “07”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “07”. When the process of step S121-8-11 is completed, the subroutine for the state transition process for internal medium state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(State transition process for the first RBB state)
Next, the state transition process for the first RBB state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state transition process for the first RBB state.

(Step S121-10-1)
In step S121-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the value of a payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-10-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-10-2.

(Step S121-10-2)
In step S121-10-2, the main CPU determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is less than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0” (step S121-10-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-10-3, and the value of the payout number counter is If it is determined that it is not less than “0” (step S121-10-2 = NO), the first RBB state state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-10-3)
In step S121-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “02”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S121-10-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-10-4.

(Step S121-10-4)
In step S121-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART chance game number counter to “10”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART chance game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “10”. When the process of step S121-10-4 is completed, the subroutine for the first RBB state transition process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Second RBB state transition process)
Next, the state transition process for the second RBB state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state transition process for the second RBB state.

(Step S121-12-1)
In step S121-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the value of a payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-12-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-12-2.

(Step S121-12-2)
In step S121-12-2, the main CPU determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is less than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0” (step S121-12-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-12-3, and the value of the payout number counter is If it is determined that it is not less than “0” (step S121-12-2 = NO), the second RBB state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-12-3)
In step S121-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “02”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S121-12-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-12-4.

(Step S121-12-4)
In step S121-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART chance game number counter to “10”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the ART chance game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 to “10”. When the process of step S121-12-4 is completed, the subroutine for the state transition process for the second RBB state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(CB state transition processing)
Next, the state transition process for the CB state will be described based on FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state transition process for the CB state.

(Step S121-13-1)
In step S121-13-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the value of the payout number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining the value of a payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S121-13-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S121-13-2.

(Step S121-13-2)
In step S121-13-2, the main CPU performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter is less than “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is less than “0”. If it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is less than “0” (step S121-13-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S121-13-3, and the value of the payout number counter is If it is determined that it is not less than “0” (step S121-13-2 = NO), the subroutine for the state transition process for the CB state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

(Step S121-13-3)
In step S121-13-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the state number to “01”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the value of the state number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. When the process of step S121-13-3 is completed, the subroutine for the state transition process for the CB state is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 in the main loop process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs LED data generation processing for instruction information display, a start lamp 23, a BET lamp 24, a stored number display unit 25, a game state display lamp 26, a payout number display unit 27, a throw-in possible display lamp 28, and The light emission control of the replay display lamp 29 is performed. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

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

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

(LED display processing)
Next, the LED display process will be described based on FIG. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED display processing.

(Step S206-1)
In step S <b> 206-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether it is time to create BET lamp data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether it is time to create BET lamp data for turning on or off the MAXBET button 8. If it is determined that the BET ramp data is being created (step S206-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S206-2. If it is determined that the BET ramp data is not being created ( Step S206-1 = NO), the process proceeds to Step S206-3.

(Step S206-2)
In step S206-2, the main CPU 301 performs a BET lamp LED data creation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating BET lamp data for turning on or off the MAXBET button 8. Then, when the process of step S206-2 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-3)
In step S <b> 206-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create the stored number indicator data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create stored number display data for turning on or off the stored number display 25. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 detects that the medal sensor 16s has inserted a medal into the medal slot 6, and adds the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303, or “ When the “combination of winning symbols” is displayed on the active line and the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is added, the 1 BET switch 7 sw detects the operation of the 1 BET button 7 and is provided in the main RAM 303. When the stored number counter value is subtracted, the MAX-BET switch 8sw detects the operation of the MAX-BET button 8, and when the stored number counter value provided in the main RAM 303 is subtracted, the stored number display is displayed. To determine that it is time to create the instrument data. If it is determined that the stored number display data is being created (step S206-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S206-4, and it is determined that the stored number display data is not being created. In this case (step S206-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S206-5.

(Step S206-4)
In step S206-4, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for the stored number indicator. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating stored number display data for turning on or off the LED of the stored number display 25. When the process of step S206-4 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-5)
In step S <b> 206-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it is time to create payout number display data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create payout number display data for turning on or off the payout number display 27. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 notifies the operation sequence of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 when “a combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. When it is time to perform, processing for determining that it is time to create the payout number display data. If it is determined that the payout number display data is being created (step S206-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S206-6, and it is determined that the payout number display data is not being generated. In that case (step S206-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S206-8.

(Step S206-6)
In step S <b> 206-6, the main CPU 301 performs instruction information display LED data creation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating payout number display data for turning on / off the LED of the payout number display 27 based on the instruction information stored in the instruction information command storage area. For example, when the content indicated by the instruction information command is “no instruction”, payout number display data for turning off the LED of the payout number display 27 is created, and the content indicated by the instruction information command is “3”. In this case, the payout number display 27 is turned on to generate payout number display data for displaying “3”. Then, when the process of step S206-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S206-7.

(Step S206-7)
In step S206-7, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number display LED data creation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates payout number display LED data for displaying the payout number on the payout number display unit 27 when “combination of symbols related to winning” is displayed on the active line. Process. When the process of step S206-7 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to interrupt process step S207.

(Step S206-8)
In step S206-8, the main CPU 301 performs various LED data creation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates replay display LED data for lighting a replay display lamp (not shown) that is turned on when the “replay symbol combination” is displayed on the active line. Processing and start lamp LED data creation processing for lighting a start lamp (not shown) that is turned on when the operation of the start lever 10 is effective are performed. When the process of step S206-8 ends, the LED display process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S207 of the interrupt process.

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

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

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

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs amplifier control based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. A process of outputting sound from the speakers 34 and 35 through the substrate 440 is performed. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 402 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 produces an effect based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored in accordance with the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42 are controlled via the control board 410. Further, the sub CPU 402 performs the effect control board 410 based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored according to the effect determination process described later or the effect content determined by the effect determination process of the main control board 300. Then, the rendering device 44 is controlled via the drive board 43. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 402 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 produces an effect based on the value of the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405 stored in accordance with the effect content determined by the effect determination process described later or the effect determination process of the main control board 300. The liquid crystal display device 46 is controlled via the control substrate 410 and the general-purpose substrate 45. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

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

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

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

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

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

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

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

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process at the time of receiving a setting change command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the effect at the time of setting change based on the information included in the received setting change command. With this processing, the sub CPU 402 determines an effect to display the image data indicating that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 46, or an effect to display the image data indicating that the setting change has been completed. Control. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of effects based on the information included in the received reel rotation start acceptance command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

(Step S302-3-6)
In step S302-3-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process upon reception of a reel rotation start command. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the effect at the start of reel rotation based on the information included in the received reel rotation start command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-6 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

(Step S302-3-8)
In step S302-3-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process upon reception of a reel stop command. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the information included in the received reel stop command. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-8 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

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

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

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

(Step S302-3-12)
In step S302-3-12, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process upon reception of a display determination command. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect when winning or the like is established based on the information included in the received display determination command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the content of the effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13, the stop operation order, and the like. I do. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-12 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute processing according to the received command. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-13 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Determination processing when receiving reel rotation start acceptance command)
Next, the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a subroutine of effect determination processing at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command.

(Step S302-3-4-1)
In step S302-3-4-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a chance is won. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored in the game information storing process in step S302-2 as “Gassey chance” in the winning areas “18” to “23”, and the winning area “28”. To “31”, “35” to “38”, and “42” to “43” are determined as to whether or not any of the “real chances”. If it is determined that the winning area is a chance (step 302-3-4-1 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-2, and the winning area is not a chance. Is determined (step S302-3-4-1 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7.

(Step S302-3-4-2)
In step S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “04” (step S302-3-4-2 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-7, and the state number is “04”. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-4-2 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3--4-3. As described above, in this embodiment, when the chance is won in the internal state of the state number “04”, the chance effect is not performed.

(Step S302-3-4-3-3)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “29” “RBB1 + chance 02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether or not the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storing process of step S302-2 is “RBB1 + chance 02” of the winning area “29”. I do. If it is determined that the winning area is “RBB1 + chance 02” (step S302-3-4-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4, and the winning area is If it is determined that it is not “RBB1 + chance 02” (step S302-3-4-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining to perform “one game completion effect” as a chance effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines to perform “one game completion effect” as a chance effect performed in the game, and stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-4-4 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is ended, and the processing is shifted to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5)
In step S <b> 302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining to perform “two game completion effect” as a chance effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines to perform “two-game completion effect” as a chance effect to be performed in the game and the next game, and stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Store. Then, when step S302-3-4-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-6.

(Step S302-3-4-6)
In step S302-3-4-6, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the chance effect flag to “ON”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning on the chance effect flag stored in the chance effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-4-6 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is ended, and the processing shifts to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-7)
In step S302-3-4-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the chance effect flag is “ON”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the chance effect flag stored in the chance effect flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405 is “ON”. If it is determined that the chance effect flag is “ON” (step S302-3-4-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-8, and the chance effect flag is “ If it is determined that it is not “ON” (step S302-3-4-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10.

(Step S302-3-4-8)
In step S302-3-4-8, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the second game of the chance effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs “success effect” or “resurrection effect” when the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storing process of step S302-2 is “this chance”. The content of the production to be played is determined, and when it is “the chance chance”, the content of the production in which the “failure production” is performed is determined. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-9.

(Step S302-3-4-9)
In step S302-3-4-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for setting the chance effect flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the chance effect flag stored in the chance effect flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-4-9 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10)
In step S302-3-4-10, the sub CPU 402 performs non-chance effect production content determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect according to the state. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-10 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Non-chance stage production decision process)
Next, based on FIG. 71, the non-chance eye effect content determination process performed in step S302-3-4-10 in FIG. 70 will be described. FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a subroutine of non-chance eye effect determination processing.

(Step S302-3-4-10-1)
In step S302-3-4-10-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “01”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “01” based on a value stored in a state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “01”, it is determined that the state number is the normal state (step S302-3-4-10-1 = YES), and the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-2. When the process is shifted and it is determined that the state number is not “01” (step S302-3-4-10-1 = NO), the process shifts to step S302-3-4-10-3.

(Step S302-3-4-10-2)
In step S302-3-4-10-2, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process for a normal state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 has information related to the winning area stored in the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 22A) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process in step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-10-2 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10-3)
In step S302-3-4-10-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “02” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S302-3-4-10-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-4, where the state number Is determined not to be “02” (step S302-3-4-10-3 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-5.

(Step S302-3-4-10-4)
In step S302-3-4-10-4, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process for the ART chance state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 relates to the ART chance state effect determination table (see FIG. 22B) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information, a process for determining the production contents is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-10-4 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process upon reception of the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10-5)
In step S302-3-4-10-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S302-3-4-10-5 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-6, where the state number is Is determined not to be “03” (step S302-3-4-10-5 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-7.

(Step S302-3-4-10-6)
In step S302-3-4-10-6, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the ART state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 has information related to the winning area stored by the ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 22C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-4-10-6 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is ended, and the processing is shifted to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10-7)
In step S302-3-4-10-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “04”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “04” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “04” (step S302-3-4-10-7 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-8, where the state number is Is determined not to be “04” (step S302-3-4-10-7 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-9.

(Step S302-3-4-10-8)
In step S302-3-4-10-8, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the internal middle state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 relates to the internal medium state effect determination table (see FIG. 22D) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information, a process for determining the production contents is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-10-8 is completed, the subroutine for the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10-9)
In step S302-3-4-10-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “05”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “05” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “05” (step S302-3-4-10-9 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-10, where the state number Is determined not to be “05” (step S302-3-4-10-9 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-11.

(Step S302-3-4-10-10)
In step S302-3-4-10-10, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the first RBB state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 relates to the first RBB state effect determination table (see FIG. 22E) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information, a process for determining the production contents is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-10-10 is completed, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10-11)
In step S302-3-4-10-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not the state number is “06”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not the state number is “06” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. If it is determined that the state number is “06” (step S302-3-4-10-11 = YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-10-12, and the state number Is determined not to be “06” (step S302-3-4-10-12 = NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-13.

(Step S302-3-4-10-12)
In step S302-3-4-10-12, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the second RBB state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 relates to the second RBB state effect determination table (see FIG. 22 (f)) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the winning area stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the information, a process for determining the production contents is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-10-12 is completed, the subroutine of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel rotation start acceptance command is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-10-13)
In step S302-3-4-10-13, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process in the CB state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 stores information related to the winning area stored by the CB state effect determination table (see FIG. 22G) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the game information storage process of step S302-2. Based on the above, processing for determining the contents of the effect is performed. When the process of step S302-3-4-10-13 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Subsequently, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described mainly regarding the differences from the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the “instruction effect” is performed when “Bell in RB” of the winning area “24” is determined in the first RBB state. In addition, in the second RBB state, when “Bell in RB” of the winning area “24” is determined, “instruction effect” is performed. Furthermore, when “Bell in CB” of the winning area “25” is determined in the CB state, “instruction effect” is performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal state, the ART chance state, and the ART state, “chance numbers 01 to 06” in the winning areas “18” to “23”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 01” in the winning area “28”, “RBB1 + chance 02” in the winning area “29”, “RBB1 + chance 03” in the winning area “30”, “RBB1 + chance 05” in the winning area “31”, “RBB2 + chance 02” in the winning area “35” “RBB2 + Chance 03” in the winning area “36”, “RBB2 + Chance 04” in the winning area “37”, “RBB2 + Chance 06” in the winning area “38”, “CBB + Chance” in the winning area “42” “03” and “CBB + chance 05” (chance) of winning area “43” are determined as winning areas If it is, instruction directing is carried out.

  In the present embodiment, there is a difference in the “relationship between winning area, stop button operation order, and winning” shown in FIG. 9 of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the combination of the stop button operation order and the displayed symbols is different in the winning area related to the “chance”. In addition, FIG. 72 shows a combination of the operation sequence of the stop button and the displayed symbols for the winning area related to the “chance” in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 72, in this embodiment, “first special replay (three)”, “second special replay (two)”, “third special replay (two)”, “fourth special replay ( 2) ”,“ 5th special replay (1) ”,“ 6th special replay (1) ”,“ 7th special replay (1) ”, and“ 8th special replay (0) ” The combination of symbols can be displayed on the effective line by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in a predetermined order.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an instruction effect determination table shown in FIGS. 74 to 80 instead of the instruction effect determination table of the first embodiment.

(Relationship between winning areas related to “chance”, stop button operation sequence, winnings, etc.)
In FIG. 72, the winning area related to the “chance eye” in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning area related to the “chance eye”, and the operation of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated. The relationship with the combination of the symbols which can be displayed on an effective line by order is shown. The winning area other than the winning area related to “chance eyes” is the same as in the first embodiment, and therefore, detailed description other than the winning area related to “chance eyes” will be omitted in the following description.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, through the internal lottery process, “chance numbers 01 to 06” in the winning areas “18” to “23”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 01” in the winning area “28”, and winning “RBB1 + chance 02” in area “29”, “RBB1 + chance 03” in winning area “30”, “RBB1 + chance 05” in winning area “31”, “RBB2 + chance 02” in winning area “35” , “RBB2 + Chance 03” in the winning area “36”, “RBB2 + Chance 04” in the winning area “37”, “RBB2 + Chance 06” in the winning area “38”, “CBB + Chance” in the winning area “42” 03 ”and“ CBB + chance 05 ”of the winning area“ 43 ”are determined as the winning area, Depending on the operation order of 2 and 13 and the timing of stop operation, different symbol combinations may be displayed on the active line, but regardless of the operation order and stop operation timing, Is displayed. That is, when these winning areas are determined, the benefit of “operation of replay” is given in any case regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13.

  In the present embodiment, “first special replay (3)”, “second special replay (2)”, “third special replay (2)”, “fourth special replay (2)”. , “Fifth Special Replay (1)”, “6th Special Replay (1)”, “7th Special Replay (1)”, and “8th Special Replay (0)” Is displayed on the active line by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 in a predetermined order.

  For example, when “chance item 01” in the winning area “18” or “RBB1 + chance item 01” in “28” is determined as the winning area, “second special replay (two)” or “normal replay” "Can be displayed on the active line. Here, when all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, “second special replay ( 2) ”is displayed on the active line. In addition, when the stop operation is not performed in the order of operation “left” → “middle” → “right”, or when the “second special replay (2)” can be displayed, the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  If “Chance 02” in the winning area “19” or “RBB2 + Chance 02” in “35” is determined as the winning area, “Third Special Replay (2)” or “Normal Replay” "Can be displayed on the active line. Here, when all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, “third special replay ( 2) ”is displayed on the active line. In addition, when the stop operation is not performed in the operation order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, or when the “third special replay (2)” can be displayed, the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Also, if “Chance Eye 03” in the winning area “20”, “RBB1 + Chance Eye 03” in “30”, or “CBB + Chance Eye 03” in “42” is determined as the winning area, “4th Special Either “Replay (2)” or “Normal Replay” can be displayed on the active line. Here, when all stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, “fourth special replay ( 2) ”is displayed on the active line. The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped when the stop operation is not performed in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, or when “fourth special replay (two)” can be displayed. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Also, if “Chance Eye 04” in the winning area “21” or “RBB2 + Chance Eye 04” in “37” is determined as the winning area, “5th Special Replay (1)” or “Normal Replay” "Can be displayed on the active line. Here, when all the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, the “fifth special replay ( 1) ”is displayed on the active line. In addition, the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped when the stop operation is not performed in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left” or when “fifth special replay (one)” can be displayed. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Also, if “Chance 05” in “22”, “RBB1 + Chance 05” in “31”, or “CBB + Chance 05” in “43” is determined as the winning area, “6th Special Either “Replay (1)” or “Normal Replay” can be displayed on the active line. Here, when all stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right”, the “sixth special replay ( 1) ”is displayed on the active line. The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped when the stop operation is not performed in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right” or when “sixth special replay (one)” can be displayed. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Also, when “Chance Eye 06” in the winning area “23” or “RBB2 + Chance Eye 06” in “38” is determined as the winning area, “7th Special Replay (1)” or “Normal Replay” "Can be displayed on the active line. Here, when all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, the “sixth special replay ( 1) ”is displayed on the active line. In addition, when the stop operation is not performed in the operation order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, or when the “seventh special replay (one)” can be displayed, the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Further, when “RBB1 + chance 02” in the winning area “29” is determined as the winning area, either “first special replay (three)” or “normal replay” is displayed on the active line. be able to. Here, when all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, the “first special replay ( 3) ”is displayed on the active line. The stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped when the stop operation is not performed in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left” or when “first special replay (3)” can be displayed. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  When “RBB2 + chance 03” of the winning area “36” is determined as the winning area, either “eighth special replay (0)” or “normal replay” is displayed on the active line. be able to. Here, when all the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and stopped in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, the “eighth special replay ( 0) ”is displayed on the active line. In addition, when the stop operation is not performed in the order of “left” → “middle” → “right”, or when “8th special replay (0)” can be displayed, the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped. If it is not operated, “normal replay” is displayed.

  Similar to the first embodiment, in the present embodiment, “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01”, “ART entry replay 02” in the winning area “02”, and the winning area “03” are set as “batting order defining roles”. "ART rush replay 03", winning area "04" "push order bell 01", winning area "05" "push order bell 02", winning area "06" "push order bell 03", winning area “07” “push order bell 04”, winning area “08” “push order bell 05”, winning area “09” “push order bell 06”, winning area “10” “push order bell 07” “Push order bell 08” of the winning area “11” is defined.

  Further, as in the first embodiment, in this embodiment, a winning area other than the batting order prescribed combination is defined as the “batting order unregulated combination”. For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the “batting order unspecified role”, “normal replay” in the winning area “12”, “common bell” in the winning area “13”, and “watermelon” in the winning area “14”. , “Chance Replay 01” in the winning area “16”, “Chance eyes 01 to 06” in the winning areas “18” to “23”, “RBB1 + Chance Eye 01” in the winning area “28”, and “29” in the winning area “29”. “RBB1 + chance eyes 02”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 03” in winning area “30”, “RBB1 + chance eyes 05” in winning area “31”, “RBB2 + chance eyes 02” in winning area “35”, winning area “36” "RBB2 + Chance 03", winning area "37" RBB2 + Chance 04, winning area "38" RBB2 + Chance 06, winning Of the rear "42", "CBB + chance eyes 03", and a "CBB + chance th 05", and the like of the winning area "43".

(Relationship between instruction information and instruction production)
Hereinafter, based on FIG. 73, the relationship between the winning area, the instruction information, and the instruction effect in the present embodiment will be described.

  In FIG. 73, similarly to FIG. 23 in the first embodiment, “1” corresponds to the left stop button 11 and “2” indicates the middle stop button 12 in the contents indicated by the instruction information command in FIG. “3” corresponds to the right stop button 13. Similarly to FIG. 23 of the first embodiment, in the contents indicated by the “instruction information command”, “no instruction” indicates that the operation order is not defined, and the “instruction information command” indicates When the content indicates “no instruction”, the payout number display 27 does not notify the operation order.

  As shown in FIG. 73, in the ART chance state and the ART state, as a result of the internal lottery process, when a winning area (batting order defining role) in which a privilege varies depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is determined. The contents other than “no instruction” are determined as the contents indicated by the instruction information command, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout number display 27 managed by the main control board 300. On the other hand, as a result of the internal lottery process, when a winning area (batting order unspecified role) that does not differ according to the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is determined, which state is managed by the state number? Regardless of whether or not there is, “no instruction” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command. That is, when the “batting order unspecified role” is won, the instruction information is not displayed on the payout number display 27.

  As shown in FIG. 73, in the normal state, the internal middle state, the first RBB state, or the second RBB state, “no instruction” is determined as the content indicated by the instruction information command in all the winning areas that can be determined.

  The “instruction effect command” is a command indicating the content of the “instruction effect” determined based on information related to the winning area and an instruction effect determination table which will be described later with reference to FIGS. The “instruction effect” includes an effect for notifying information related to an operation order for displaying a combination of symbols related to the winning area in a display mode advantageous to the player, and to improve the interest of the game. For producing information related to the operation order. “Presence / absence of instruction effect” in FIG. 73 indicates whether or not “instruction effect” is performed according to the winning area that can be determined by the internal lottery process for each state managed by the state number. In the presence / absence of the instruction effect in FIG. 73, “None” indicates that the instruction effect is not performed, and “Yes” indicates that the instruction effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 73, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the “chance eye” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 73, in the internal middle state, the instruction effect is not performed in all the winning areas that can be determined.

  In the ART chance state, when “ART entry replays 01 to 03” and “push order bells 01 to 08” are determined as winning areas by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the “chance eye” that is the “batting order unspecified role” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process in the ART chance state, an instruction effect is performed.

  In the ART state, when “push order bell 01 to 08” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed. In the present embodiment, in the ART state, when the “chance eye” that is the “batting order unspecified role” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed.

  In the first RBB state, when “Bell in RB” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed.

  In the second RBB state, when “Bell in RB” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed.

  In the CB state, when “Bell in CB” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, an instruction effect is performed.

  Thus, in the ART chance state and the ART state, “instruction information” is notified to the batting order defining combination and “instruction effect” is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the “chance eye” that is a non-regarding batting order in the normal state, the ART chance state, and the ART state is determined as the winning area, the “instruction information” is not notified, "Instruction production" is performed. Further, in the first RBB state and the second RBB state, “instruction information” is not notified to the winning area “Bell in RB” which is a non-hitting order, but “instruction effect” is performed. Furthermore, in the CB state, “instruction information” is not notified to the winning area “bell in CB” that is a non-regular role in the batting order, but “instruction effect” is performed. As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment improves the interest of the game by performing an instruction effect for a predetermined batting order unspecified role.

(Regarding the contents of instruction production)
Next, the contents of the instruction effect will be described based on FIGS. 74 to 80 show an example of the instruction effect determination table in the present embodiment.

  The instruction effect determination table is for determining whether or not to perform “instruction effect”, and is provided in the main ROM 302. The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the instruction effect determination tables of FIGS. 74 to 80 instead of the instruction effect determination table (see FIGS. 25 to 27) of the first embodiment.

  74 is a diagram showing an instruction effect determination table in the normal state, FIG. 75 is a diagram showing an instruction effect determination table in the ART chance state, and FIG. 76 is an instruction effect determination table in the ART state. 77 is a diagram showing an instruction effect determination table in the internal middle state, FIG. 78 is a diagram showing an instruction effect determination table in the first RBB state, and FIG. 79 is an instruction effect in the second RBB state. FIG. 80 is a diagram illustrating a determination table, and FIG. 80 is a diagram illustrating an instruction effect determination table in the CB state.

  The main CPU 301 determines the content of the “instruction effect” based on the information related to the winning area and the instruction effect determination table, and transmits the “instruction effect command” indicating the content of the determined instruction effect to the sub-control board 400. To do. Further, the sub CPU 301 executes an effect of informing the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 on the liquid crystal display device 46, the lamps 34, 35, etc. based on the received “instruction effect command”.

  When “instruction effect A” is determined, the instruction effect is not performed. When “instruction effect B1” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “left” → “−” → “−” is performed. When “instruction effect B2” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “medium” → “−” → “−” is performed. When “instruction effect B3” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “right” → “−” → “−” is performed. When “instruction effect C1” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “left” → “middle” → “right” is performed. When “instruction effect C2” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “left” → “right” → “middle” is performed. When “instruction effect C3” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “middle” → “left” → “right” is performed. When “instruction effect C4” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “middle” → “right” → “left” is performed. When “instruction effect C5” is determined, an instruction effect suggesting that the operation order is “right” → “left” → “middle” is performed. When “instruction effect C6” is determined, an instruction effect indicating that the operation order is “right” → “middle” → “left” is performed. Thus, the gaming machine 1 determines an operation order to be notified to the player from among a plurality of operation orders, and notifies the player of the contents of the determined instruction effect by using the liquid crystal display device 46 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 74, in the normal state, when the winning area “chance eye 01” is determined by the internal lottery process, “instruction effect C1” is determined by “256/256”. That is, when “chance eye 01” is determined as the winning area in the game in the normal state, an instruction effect is provided in which the operation order of “left” → “middle” → “right” is notified. Similarly, when other winning areas related to “chance eyes” are determined in the normal state, an operation order for displaying the symbols related to “chance eyes” defined for each winning area is notified. . The player can stop the predetermined number of symbols “BAR1” on the middle line by stopping the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in the operation order notified by the instruction effect. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the interest of the game can be suggested to the player and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 75, in the internal state, the main CPU 301 determines the instruction effect A at “256/256” in all winning areas that can be determined. That is, the “instruction effect” is not performed in the game in the internal middle state.

  As shown in FIG. 76, in the ART chance state, when the winning area “ART entry replay 01” is determined by the internal lottery process, “instruction effect B3” is determined, and the operation order is “right” → “−”. → A production suggesting that it is “-” is performed. The winning area “ART entry replay 01” is determined, and an effect suggesting that the right stop button 13 is first stopped is performed. Thus, the player can stop the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 according to the instruction effect and display the symbol related to “ART rush replay 01” on the active line.

  In the ART chance state, when the winning area “push order bell 01” is determined by the internal lottery process, “instruction effect C3” is determined, and the operation order is “middle” → “left” → “right”. An effect suggesting that The winning area “push order bell 01” is determined, and an effect suggesting that the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right” is performed, so that the player presses the stop buttons 11 and 12 according to the instruction effect. , 13 can be stopped and the symbol related to “push order bell 01” can be displayed on the active line.

  In the ART chance state, when the winning area “RBB1 + chance eye 01” is determined by the internal lottery process, “256/256” is determined as “instruction effect C1”. That is, when “RBB1 + chance eye 01” is determined as the winning area in the game in the ART state, an instruction effect in which the operation order of “left” → “middle” → “right” is notified is performed. Similarly, when other winning areas related to “chance eyes” are determined in the ART chance state, an operation order for displaying the symbols related to “chance eyes” defined for each winning area is notified. The The player can stop the predetermined number of symbols “BAR1” on the middle line by stopping the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in the operation order notified by the instruction effect. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the interest of the game can be suggested to the player and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 76, in the ART state, when the winning area “push order bell 01” is determined by the internal lottery process, “instruction effect C3” is determined, and the operation order is “middle” → “left” → An effect suggesting that it is “right” is performed. The winning area “push order bell 01” is determined, and an effect suggesting that the stop operation is performed in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right” is performed, so that the player presses the stop buttons 11 and 12 according to the instruction effect. , 13 can be stopped and the symbol related to “push order bell 01” can be displayed on the active line.

  In the ART state, when the winning area “RBB1 + chance eye 01” is determined by the internal lottery process, “256/256” is determined as “instruction effect C1”. That is, when “RBB1 + chance eye 01” is determined as the winning area in the game in the ART state, an instruction effect in which the operation order of “left” → “middle” → “right” is notified is performed. Similarly, when other winning areas related to “chance eyes” are determined in the ART chance state, an operation order for displaying the symbols related to “chance eyes” defined for each winning area is notified. The The player can stop the predetermined number of symbols “BAR1” on the middle line by stopping the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in the operation order notified by the instruction effect. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the interest of the game can be suggested to the player and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 78, in the first RBB state, when the winning area “Bell in RB” is determined by the internal lottery process, “Instruction effect C1” is determined by “40/256” and “40/256”. "Indication effect C2" is determined, "Indication effect C3" is determined at "44/256", "Indication effect C4" is determined at "44/256", and "Indication effect C5" is determined at "44/256" "Is determined, and" instruction effect C6 "is determined at" 44/256 ". Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game in the game in the first RBB state like the game in the ART state.

  As shown in FIG. 79, in the second RBB state, when the winning area “Bell in RB” is determined by the internal lottery process, “instruction effect C1” is determined by “40/256” and “40/256”. "Indication effect C2" is determined, "Indication effect C3" is determined at "44/256", "Indication effect C4" is determined at "44/256", and "Indication effect C5" is determined at "44/256" "Is determined, and" instruction effect C6 "is determined at" 44/256 ". Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game in the game in the second RBB state like the game in the ART state.

  As shown in FIG. 80, in the CB state, when the winning area “bell in CB” is determined by the internal lottery process, “40/256” is determined as “instruction effect C1”, and “40/256” is determined. “Instruction effect C2” is determined, “Indication effect C3” is determined by “44/256”, “Instruction effect C4” is determined by “44/256”, and “Indication effect C5” is determined by “44/256”. The “instruction effect C6” is determined by “44/256”. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game in the game in the CB state like the game in the ART state.

(Specific examples of instruction information and instruction production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 81 to 86, an example of instruction information and instruction effects according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 81 is a timing chart showing a case where “RBB1 + chance 02” of the winning area “29” is determined by the internal lottery process in the normal state. In the game in which “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined as the winning area, when the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are stopped at an appropriate timing and in a predetermined order. , Symbols related to “first special replay (3)” are displayed on the active line, and “3” symbols “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line. In this embodiment, the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 for displaying “first special replay (three)” on the active line is “right” → “middle” → “left”. The order of operations is defined. When the player stops the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 in the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, “3” symbols of “BAR1” are displayed on the middle line. Further, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are stopped in an order other than the order of “right” → “middle” → “left”, “normal replay” is displayed.

  FIG. 82A shows the timing at which the instruction effect is performed when the winning area “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined by the internal lottery process in the normal state. As shown in FIG. 82A, when “RBB1 + chance eyes 02” is determined as the winning area in the normal state, the instruction effect is performed without displaying the instruction information. As shown in FIG. 82 (b), if “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined as the winning area in the normal state, the instruction information is not displayed on the payout number display 27. On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 46 displays the information related to the winning area and the instruction effect determined based on the instruction effect determination table. Specifically, when “RBB1 + chance eyes 02” is determined as the winning area, “instruction effect C6” is determined as the instruction effect. As shown in FIG. 82 (c), the operation order “right” → “middle” → “left” of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is instructed to the liquid crystal display device 46 as the contents indicated by “instruction effect C 6”. Display is made. Specifically, an image of “1” indicating that the right stop button 13 is operated first is displayed in the middle stop button corresponding area 610c, and the middle stop button 12 is operated next in the middle stop button corresponding area 610b. An image of “2” suggesting that the image of “3” suggesting that the left stop button 11 is operated last is displayed in the left stop button corresponding area 610a, and an instruction effect is performed.

  FIG. 83A shows the timing at which the instruction effect is performed when the winning area “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined by the internal lottery process in the ART state. As shown in FIG. 83A, when “RBB1 + chance eyes 02” is determined as the winning area in the ART state, the instruction effect is performed without displaying the instruction information. As shown in FIG. 83 (b), when “RBB1 + chance 02” is determined as the winning area in the ART state, the instruction information is not displayed on the payout number display unit 27. On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 46 displays the information related to the winning area and the instruction effect determined based on the instruction effect determination table. Specifically, when “RBB1 + chance eyes 02” is determined as the winning area, “instruction effect C6” is determined as the instruction effect. As shown in FIG. 82 (c), the operation order “right” → “middle” → “left” of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is instructed to the liquid crystal display device 46 as the contents indicated by “instruction effect C 6”. Display is made. Specifically, an image of “1” indicating that the right stop button 13 is operated first is displayed in the middle stop button corresponding area 610c, and the middle stop button 12 is operated next in the middle stop button corresponding area 610b. An image of “2” suggesting that the image of “3” suggesting that the left stop button 11 is operated last is displayed in the left stop button corresponding area 610a, and an instruction effect is performed.

  FIG. 84A shows the timing at which the instruction information and the instruction effect are displayed when the winning area “push order bell 01” is determined by the internal lottery process in the ART state. As shown in FIG. 84A, when “push order bell 01” is determined as the winning area in the ART state, instruction information is displayed and an instruction effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 84 (b), in the instruction information, the operation order related to the specified batting order for displaying the symbol combination related to “push order bell 01” is “middle” → “left” → “right”. As an indication of this, ID “4” is displayed on the payout number display 27. As shown in FIG. 84 (c), an image “1” indicating that the middle stop button 12 is operated first is displayed in the middle stop button corresponding region 610b of the liquid crystal display device 46, and the left stop button corresponding region 610a. Is displayed with an image “2” indicating that the left stop button 11 will be operated next, and an image “3” indicating that the right stop button 13 will be operated last in the right stop button corresponding region 610 c. The instruction effect is performed.

  FIG. 85A shows the timing at which the instruction effect is performed when the winning area “Bell in RB” is determined by the internal lottery process in the first RBB state. As shown in FIG. 85A, in the first RBB state, when “Bell in RB” is determined as the winning area, the instruction effect is performed without displaying the instruction information. As shown in FIG. 85 (b), when “Bell in RB” is determined as the winning area in the first RBB state, the instruction information is not displayed on the payout number display 27. On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 46 displays the information related to the winning area and the instruction effect determined based on the instruction effect determination table. For example, when “instruction effect C1” is determined as the instruction effect, it is suggested that the middle stop button 12 is first operated in the middle stop button corresponding area 610b of the liquid crystal display device 46, as shown in FIG. The image “1” to be displayed indicates that the left stop button 11 is to be operated next in the left stop button corresponding area 610a, and the image “2” indicates that the right stop button 13 is last in the right stop button corresponding area 610c. An image of “3” suggesting that the operation is performed is displayed, and an instruction effect is performed.

(Specific examples of chance production)
FIG. 86 is a diagram showing an example of an animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the chance effect of the present embodiment. Like the chance effect of the first embodiment, the chance effect of the present embodiment can execute a one-game completion effect and a two-game completion effect. Moreover, in the chance effect of this embodiment, a success effect, a failure effect, and a resurrection effect are performed similarly to the chance effect of the first embodiment. In the chance effect of the present embodiment, the effect 620 is displayed as in the case of the chance effect of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 86 (a), at the start of a game where a chance effect is performed (when the lever is turned on), a character image of “BONUS chance” or “aimed cut-in” suggesting that “chance effect” is performed. Is displayed. Furthermore, in the chance effect of the present embodiment, an instruction effect that displays the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 is performed.

  FIG. 86 shows an example in which “instruction effect C6” is determined. As shown in FIG. 83, in the image display area 600 of the liquid crystal display device 46, an effect instructing “right” → “middle” → “left” is displayed as the operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13.

  In addition, in the game in which “Chance Eye” is determined as the winning area, the game in which “Bell in RB” is determined as the winning area, and the game in which “Bell in CB” is determined as the winning area, Even if the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated to stop regardless of the operation order related to the above, the same privilege as the case where the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated to stop according to the operation order related to the instruction effect is provided. Is granted.

  Thus, according to this embodiment, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game can be provided.

In the above-described embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c constitute a plurality of reels of the present application.
In the embodiment described above, the display window 21 constitutes the symbol display means of the present application.

  In the above-described embodiment, the start lever 10 constitutes the start operation means of the present application.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes the internal winning combination determining means of the present application.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the reel control board 100 and the main CPU 301 that control the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 constitute the reel rotation control means of the present application.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 constitute stop operation means of the present application.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the process during reel rotation constitutes the stop control means of the present application.

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

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

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols including the first symbol are arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces;
A symbol display means configured to display a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface of the plurality of reels in the symbol display region, the symbol display region including a predetermined number of symbol display regions;
A specific line composed of any one of the predetermined number of symbol display areas, and
Start operation means to be started by the player;
Reel rotation control means for controlling the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the start operation means being started by the player;
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to be stopped by a player;
Based on the start operation of the start operation means by the player, the operation order is unspecified so that the first privilege can be given to the player regardless of the operation order of the stop operation means. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination including a combination ;
Control for stopping the reel being rotated by the reel rotation control means based on the stop operation means being stopped by the player and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Stop control means for performing,
It is possible to give a second benefit advantageous to the player in a predetermined case,
Depending on the number of the first symbols allowed to stop on the specific line, the probability of giving the second privilege is different ,
A privilege suggestion effect suggesting that the second privilege may have been granted is executable;
One of a plurality of operation orders for stopping the stop operation means when the predetermined winning order is determined by the internal winning combination determination means and the bonus suggesting effect is performed. The operation order of
In the case where the privilege suggestion effect is performed, a predetermined number of the first symbols are allowed to be stopped on the specific line on condition that the stop operation means is stopped according to the notified operation order. gaming machine, characterized in that it. A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols including the first symbol are arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces;
A symbol display means configured to display a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface of the plurality of reels in the symbol display region, the symbol display region including a predetermined number of symbol display regions;
A specific line composed of any one of the predetermined number of symbol display areas, and
Start operation means to be started by the player;
Reel rotation control means for controlling the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the start operation means being started by the player;
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to be stopped by a player;
Based on the start operation of the start operation means by the player, the operation order is unspecified so that the first privilege can be given to the player regardless of the operation order of the stop operation means. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination including a combination ;
Control for stopping the reel being rotated by the reel rotation control means based on the stop operation means being stopped by the player and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Stop control means for performing,
It is possible to give a second benefit advantageous to the player in a predetermined case,
When the predetermined number of the first symbols that are allowed to stop on the specific line is a predetermined number, the second privilege is necessarily granted ,
A privilege suggestion effect suggesting that the second privilege may have been granted is executable;
One of a plurality of operation orders for stopping the stop operation means when the predetermined winning order is determined by the internal winning combination determination means and the bonus suggesting effect is performed. The operation order of
In the case where the privilege suggestion effect is performed, a predetermined number of the first symbols are allowed to be stopped on the specific line on condition that the stop operation means is stopped according to the notified operation order. gaming machine, characterized in that it.