JP6796032B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels are provided, and a gaming medium such as a medal by a player is provided. A gaming machine (so-called "pachislot") that rotates all reels based on the loading operation and the start operation for the start lever, and stops each reel based on the operation of the stop button by the player to stop and display the symbol on the display window. )It has been known. Such a game machine is a player when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line (hereinafter referred to as "effective line") among the symbols displayed on the display window. A privilege (for example, a medal) is given to the person.

Further, such a game machine detects the operation of the start lever by the player, extracts a predetermined random number value based on the detection of the operation of the start lever, and extracts the extracted random number value and each winning combination. The winning combination is determined based on the winning combination determination table in which the lottery value is defined, and the reel stop control is performed based on the determined winning combination and the operation of the stop button by the player. Here, depending on the determined winning combination, it may be allowed that a combination of a plurality of symbols among the predetermined combinations of symbols is displayed on the effective line.

At this time, if "missing" is determined as the winning combination, the combination of symbols that can receive the privilege is not displayed regardless of the timing at which the stop button is operated. In addition, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the winning combination will not be stopped and displayed on the valid line, or the winning combination will be the winning combination regardless of the timing when the stop button is operated. There is a winning combination in which the combination of such symbols is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

That is, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed as a stop on the valid line. If the winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. Since it is necessary to perform this, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button.

Further, in such a game machine, in a normal state which is disadvantageous to the player, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state which is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state (hereinafter, "specific state"). ") Is controlled. Here, the "specific state" is a bonus game in which the probability that the combination of symbols for which medals are paid out (hereinafter referred to as "combination of symbols related to winning") is displayed on the effective line is higher than in the normal state. ("RB (Regular Bonus)", "BB (Big Bonus)", "CB (Challenge Bonus)", "MB (Middle Bonus)", etc.) Or, if you do not operate the stop button in the appropriate operation order, you will win a prize. When a specific winning combination is determined, the combination of the symbols is not displayed (or the combination of the symbols related to the winning with the smaller number of medals paid out is displayed unless the stop button is operated in the appropriate operation order). In addition, "AT (assist time)" that informs the operation order of the appropriate stop button, and the re-game in which the game is started by operating the start lever without performing the medal insertion operation are determined as the winning combination. There are "RT (replay time)" that improves the probability of a medal, "ART (assist replay time)" that AT and RT operate at the same time, and the like. Therefore, the player will play the game while hoping for a transition to a specific state that is advantageous to the player.

It should be noted that the bonus game state as described above is terminated when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. For example, in the conventional game machine, when the number of medals paid out reaches "464" during the bonus game state, the medals are terminated.

As described above, in recent years, game machines have been devised in various ways to improve the interest of players. For this reason, there is a risk that some players will be too absorbed in the game and will be overly absorbed in the game.
As a countermeasure against such a player, a game machine has been proposed in which a determination is made based on a continuous game time and a predetermined warning is displayed to the player (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-064799

However, in such a conventional game machine, since the warning display is performed at a specific continuous game time, there is a problem that it is difficult to properly display the warning in a situation where the player is easily absorbed in the game.

The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of appropriately calling attention to a player.

In order to solve such a problem, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, by detecting the start operation by the player, one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined and a plurality of symbols are displayed. A plurality of reels arranged on each peripheral surface are variablely displayed, and when a stop operation by the player is detected, the plurality of reels that are variablely displayed are stopped, and a combination of stopped symbols is a predetermined symbol. In a gaming machine that grants a predetermined privilege in the case of a combination of the above, a state control means for controlling a normal state and a specific state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, and an end condition of the specific state. The state transition means for terminating the specific state and shifting to the normal state when the end condition determination means determines that the end condition is satisfied, and the specific state. in end effect to terminate the initiated predetermined player operations when the state is terminated, and the warning information display control means for performing control to display warning information regarding the continuation of the game of the player through the display means, the player The display means is provided with a demonstration effect execution control means for controlling the execution of a demonstration effect capable of displaying specific information when the game is not being played, and the warning information is such that the demonstration effect is executed. The background color when the specific information is displayed in the demonstration effect and the background color when the warning information is displayed in the demonstration effect are the same background. It is a color, and when the warning information is displayed in the end effect of the specific state, the warning information and the information based on the number of games played in the specific state can be displayed at the same time. When the warning information is displayed in the demonstration effect, only the warning information is displayed, and when a specific winning combination is determined in the specific state, the operation information related to the specific winning combination can be notified. When the information based on the number of games played in the specific state, the warning information, and the operation information are displayed on the display means in the end effect, the operation information is displayed in the first display area of the display means. However, the warning information is displayed in a second display area that is different from the first display area and does not overlap with the first display area .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately calling attention to a player.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external perspective view of the game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an array data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between a winning combination, an operation order of a stop button, a prize and the like. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition game number lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a flag and a counter stored in a main RAM. It is a figure which shows an example of the production decision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the program start processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main loop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the information setting processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of receiving a start lever in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing during an advantageous period in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a normal state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal time BB winning process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal / precursor MB winning process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for a precursor state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the BB winning process at the time of precursor in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the BB winning process in ART in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of MB winning processing in ART in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the ART addition state in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting process at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the period display setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the advantageous period winning processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing at the end of an advantageous period in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing according to the display state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing according to the display state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition process at the end of a period in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing for a normal state at the time of display on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the precursor state at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART preparation state at the time of display on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing for ART state at the time of display on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing for the ART addition state at the time of display on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing for a bonus state at the time of display on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing at the end of normal BB during ART in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal time normal BB end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing at the end of special BB during ART in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing at the end of a special BB in a normal time in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the interrupt process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main processing in a sub-control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control board communication processing in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the command analysis processing in a sub-control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub-effect determination process in a sub-control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the warning image displayed on the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the case where both the warning image and the push order notification image are displayed on the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the warning image display at the end of an advantageous period. It is a figure which shows an example of the warning image display at the end of an ART state. It is a figure which shows an example of the warning image display at the end of a BB state. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart of the warning image display at the end of a BB state. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart which shows the display cancellation of a warning image by a MAXBET button. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of canceling the display of a warning image by a MAXBET button. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart which shows the display cancellation of a warning image by an elapsed time. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of the display cancellation of the warning image by the elapsed time. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart which shows the display cancellation of a warning image by a start lever. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of canceling the display of a warning image by a start lever. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image which displays the warning image at the end of both "BB state" and "ART state". It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image which displays a warning image only at the end of the first "BB state". It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image which displays a warning image only at the end of "ART state". It is a figure which shows an example of the production image when the number of appearance ART games becomes "0". It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart at the time of performing the effect (cancellation by time) accompanied by a freeze when displaying a warning image. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image at the time of performing the effect (cancellation in time) accompanied by the freeze when displaying the warning image. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart when the warning image is hidden by the operation of the MAXBET button after freezing. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image when the warning image is released by the operation of the MAXBET button after freezing. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart when the warning image is released by the operation of a start lever after freezing. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image when the warning image is released by the operation of a start lever after freezing. It is a figure which shows an example of the warning image which is displayed when the menu image is displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of a company name image and a warning image. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of a model name image and a warning image. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of an introduction image and a warning image.

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

(Composition of game machine)
First, the configuration of the game machine 1 in the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Note that FIG. 1 is a view showing an external perspective view of the game machine, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire game machine 1.

(Game machine 1)
The game machine 1 in the present embodiment is composed of a cabinet 2 described later, a front door 3, and the like.

(Cabinet 2)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. Further, a plurality of parts are attached to the cabinet 2.

(Front door 3)
The front door 3 is attached so as to close the opening on the front side of the cabinet 2. Further, a plurality of parts are attached to the front door 3.

(Keyhole 5)
The keyhole 5 is provided on the right side of the center of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a clerk of a game store or the like performs maintenance work, changes a set value indicating a degree advantageous to the player, or the like, the locking device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. Will be done. Specifically, the lock is unlocked by inserting a door key (not shown) into the keyhole 5 and rotating it clockwise by a predetermined angle. Then, the front door 3 is opened to perform maintenance work, change of set value, and the like. When the maintenance work, the change of the set value, and the like are completed, the front door 3 is closed to lock the door.

(Medal slot 6)
The medal insertion slot 6 is provided above the left side of the keyhole 5 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to insert medals.

(BET button 7)
The BET button 7 is provided at a position separated to the left side of the front view of the medal insertion slot 6, and when the insertion of medals into the game machine 1 is permitted, among the medals stored (credit), "1" It is provided to use one medal for the game.

(MAXBET button 8)
The MAXBET button 8 is provided on the right side of the front view of the BET button 7, and one game (“1” game) among the medals stored (credited) when the medals are allowed to be inserted into the game machine 1. It is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in the game. Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is "3".

(Settlement button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided behind the left side of the MAXBET button 8 in the front view, and is provided to settle the stored (credit) medals among the medals acquired by the player. In this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be stored (credited) is "50".

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided on the lower left side of the MAXBET button 8 when viewed from the front. Further, the start lever 10 is provided to perform a start operation that triggers the player to start the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, which will be described later. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 described later acquires a random number value and determines the winning combination, and the left reel 18, middle reel 19, and right described later. A process of starting the rotation of the reel 20 is performed.

(Left stop button 11)
The left stop button 11 is provided on the right side of the front view of the start lever 10. Further, the left stop button 11 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the left reel 18, which will be described later, to be stopped.

(Middle stop button 12)
The middle stop button 12 is provided on the right side of the front view of the left stop button 11. Further, the middle stop button 12 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the middle reel 19 to be stopped, which will be described later.

(Right stop button 13)
The right stop button 13 is provided on the right side of the front view of the middle stop button 12. Further, the right stop button 13 is provided to detect a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the right reel 20, which will be described later, to be stopped.

(Selector 14)
The selector 14 is provided on the back side of the front door 3. Further, the selector 14 is provided to determine whether or not the material, shape, or the like of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate.

(Stored number display 15)
The stored number display 15 is provided on the right side of the front view of the settlement button 9. Further, the stored number display 15 is provided to display the number of stored (credit) medals of the player stored in the game machine 1.

(Payout number display 16)
The payout number display 16 is provided on the right side of the front view of the stored number display 15. Further, the payout number display 16 is for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player, and for displaying that the game machine 1 is in the error state when the game machine 1 is in the error state. It is provided. Further, the payout number display 16 displays the instruction monitor data described later. The instruction monitor data is data indicating the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, the right stop button 13 (hereinafter, also referred to as a stop operation order) and the like. In addition, the payout number display 16 performs a predetermined display when it is in the "advantageous period" described later. The "advantageous period" is a period that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (the "normal state" described later), and is, for example, a period in which the stop operation order is notified. The details of the display of the payout number display 16 in the "advantageous period" will be described later.

(Door open / close sensor 17s)
The door open / close sensor 17s is provided on the back side of the keyhole 5 and is provided to detect whether or not the front door 3 is open. Here, the door open / close sensor 17s is composed of a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and when a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 5 and the door key (not shown) is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, the door is locked. The part (not shown) will rotate. Then, the light receiving unit cannot receive the light emitted from the light emitting unit due to the rotation of the locking unit. As a result, the door open / close sensor 17s detects the opening of the front door 3.

(Left reel 18)
The left reel 18 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is attached to the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 18, and a plurality of types of patterns are drawn in a row on the sheet. Then, the left reel 18 is rotationally driven by the left stepping motor 151 described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Middle reel 19)
The middle reel 19 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is attached to the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the middle reel 19, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Then, the middle reel 19 is rotationally driven by the middle stepping motor 152 described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Right reel 20)
The right reel 20 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is attached to the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the right reel 20, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Then, the right reel 20 is rotationally driven by the right stepping motor 153, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed.

(Direction button 21)
The effect button 21 is provided on the right side of the MAXBET button 8 in the front view, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. Here, when the operation of the effect button 21 is detected, the sub-control board 400 described later performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 described later via the effect control board 500 described later.

(Cross key 22)
The cross key 22 is provided on the right side of the front view of the effect button 21, and is composed of an upward button, a downward button, a left direction button, and a right direction button, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. Has been done. Then, when the operation of the cross key 22 is detected, the sub-control board 400 described later performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like described later via the effect control board 500 described later.

(Display window 23)
The display window 23 is provided on the front side of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, so that a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 can be visually recognized. It is provided to do. Specifically, "3" symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the left reel 18, "3" symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 19, and the peripheral surface of the right reel 20. A total of "9" symbols of "3" symbols can be visually recognized through the display window 23. In the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the visual recognition of the design displayed on the display window 23, the design displayed on the display window 23 is irradiated by emitting a backlight (not shown). ..

(Valid line)
Here, in the present embodiment, the effective lines are the symbol displayed in the middle row of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 among the symbols displayed on the display window 23. The "middle line" that connects the symbols displayed in the middle with a straight line is the effective line.
In the following, the "upper line" is a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper row of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the upper row of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed on the upper row of the right reel 20 with a straight line. The line connecting the symbol displayed on the lower row of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the lower row of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed on the lower row of the right reel 20 with a straight line is called a "lower row line". Further, a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper row of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed on the middle row of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed on the lower row of the right reel 20 with a straight line is called a "downward right line". , The line connecting the symbol displayed in the lower row of the left reel 18, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 19, and the symbol displayed in the upper row of the right reel 20 with a straight line is called a "right rising line".

(Sink unit 24)
The saucer unit 24 is provided below the front surface of the front door 3. Further, the saucer unit 24 is provided to receive and store medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 25, which will be described later.

(Medal payment exit 25)
The medal payout outlet 25 is provided below the front door 3 and is provided to discharge medals to be paid out by the hopper 202, which will be described later, when medals are paid out. Further, the medal payout outlet 25 inserts medals when the selector sensor 14s determines that the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 are not proper medals or when it is impossible to accept the insertion of medals. It is provided to eject the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the medal is inserted into the mouth 6.

(1st BET lamp 26)
The first BET lamp 26 is provided on the left side of the front view of the stored number display 15, and is provided to notify the player that "1" medals have been BETed.

(2nd BET lamp 27)
The second BET lamp 27 is provided above the first BET lamp 26, and is provided to notify the player that "2" medals have been BETed.

(3rd BET lamp 28)
The third BET lamp 28 is provided above the second BET lamp 27, and is provided to notify the player that "3" medals have been BETed.

(Liquid crystal display device 31)
The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided for displaying a moving image, a still image, or the like. Here, when the state managed by the main control board 300 described later is the "ART state", the sub control board 400 described later has a predetermined winning combination, for example, a "push order bell" by the internal lottery process described later. Is determined, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 via the effect control board 500 described later.

(LED32)
The LED 32 is provided on the peripheral edge of the front surface of the front door 3, and is designed and designed with a shape, color, pattern, pattern, etc. that appeals to the player's vision. Here, the sub-control board 400, which will be described later, performs a process of turning on and blinking the LED 32 to visually appeal to the player.

(Speaker 33)
The speaker 33 is provided below the back side of the front door 3 and is provided to output BGM, voice, sound effect, etc. when performing an effect. Here, the sub-control board 400, which will be described later, performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33 to produce an effect that appeals to the player.

(Left push order notification lamp 34)
The left push order notification lamp 34 is provided on the left side of the left reel 18 when viewed from the front, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the left stop button 11. Here, the left push order notification lamp 34 is turned on at the timing of operating the left stop button 11, and is turned off at the timing of operating the left stop button 11.

(Middle push order notification lamp 35)
The middle push order notification lamp 35 is provided below the left push order notification lamp 34, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the middle stop button 12. Here, the middle push order notification lamp 35 is turned on at the timing of operating the middle stop button 12, and is turned off at the timing when the middle stop button 12 is not operated.

(Right push order notification lamp 36)
The right push order notification lamp 36 is provided below the middle push order notification lamp 35, and is provided to notify the timing of operating the right stop button 13. Here, the right push order notification lamp 36 is turned on at the timing of operating the right stop button 13, and is turned off at the timing of operating the right stop button 13.

In the following, the left push order notification lamp 34, the middle push order notification lamp 35, and the right push order notification lamp 36 may be collectively referred to as "push order notification lamp".

(Status board 100)
The status board 100 is on the back side of the front door 3 and is provided below the display window 23. Further, on the status board 100, a BET switch 7sw described later, a MAXBET switch 8sw described later, a settlement switch 9sw described later, a start switch 10sw described later, a left stop switch 11sw described later, a middle stop switch 12sw described later, and a right stop described later. A switch 13sw, a selector sensor 14s described later, a stored number display 15, a payout number display 16, a door open / close sensor 17s, and a main control board 300 described later are connected.

(Reel control board 150)
The reel control board 150 is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided to control the rotation and stop of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. .. Further, the reel control board 150 includes a left stepping motor 151 described later, a middle stepping motor 152 described later, a right stepping motor 153 described later, a left reel sensor 154s described later, a middle reel sensor 155s described later, and a right reel sensor 156s described later. , And the main control board 300, which will be described later, are connected.

(Power supply board 200)
The power supply board 200 is provided inside the cabinet 2 on the left side in the front view, and is provided for controlling the supply of electric power to the game machine 1. Further, a power switch 201sw described later, a hopper 202 described later, a main control board 300, and a sub control board 400 described later are connected to the power supply board 200.

(Power button 201)
The power button 201 is provided on the left side of the front view of the hopper 202, which will be described later, and is provided for performing an operation of supplying electric power to the game machine 1.

(Hopper 202)
The hopper 202 is provided on the right side of the power supply board 200 when viewed from the front, and is provided for paying medals to the player. Here, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs a process of driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 when a combination of symbols for paying out medals is displayed on the effective line, and gives the player a medal. Is paid out.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, and is provided to control the game machine 1. Further, the main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301 described later, a main ROM 302 described later, a main RAM 303 described later, and a main random number generator 304 described later. Further, an external centralized terminal board 30, a status board 100, a reel control board 150, a power supply board 200, and a sub control board 400 described later are connected to the main control board 300.

(Sub-control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided on the left side of the main control board 300 when viewed from the front, and is mainly provided for controlling the effect. Further, the sub control board 400 includes a sub CPU 401 described later, a sub ROM 402 described later, a sub RAM 403 described later, and a sub random number generator 404 described later. Further, the effect button sensor 21s described later, the cross key sensor 22s described later, the power supply board 200, the main control board 300, and the effect control board 500 described later are connected to the sub control board 400.

(Production control board 500)
The effect control board 500 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3, and is mainly provided for executing the effect. Further, the effect control board 500 includes an effect control CPU 501 described later, an effect control ROM 502 described later, an effect control RAM 503 described later, a CGROM 504 described later, a sound source IC 505 described later, a sound source ROM 506 described later, and a VDP 507 described later. Further, a liquid crystal display device 31, an LED 32, a speaker 33, and a sub control board 400 are connected to the effect control board 500.

(Block diagram of the entire game machine)
Next, a block diagram of the entire game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the game machine 1, a status board 100, a reel control board 150, a power supply board 200, and a sub control board 400 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls the main operation of the game machine 1.

(BET switch 7sw)
The BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the BET button 7. Here, the status board 100 transmits a BET switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the BET button 7 is detected by the BET switch 7sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of using "1" medals from the stored (credit) medals based on the reception of the BET switch input signal from the status board 100.

(MAXBET switch 8sw)
The MAXBET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8. Here, the status board 100 transmits a MAXBET switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the MAXBET button 8 is detected by the MAXBET switch 8sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of using "3" medals from the stored (credit) medals based on the reception of the MAXBET switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Settlement switch 9sw)
The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9. Here, the status board 100 transmits a settlement switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of settling the stored (credit) medals based on the receipt of the checkout switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Start switch 10sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10. Here, the status board 100 transmits a start switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of starting the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 based on the reception of the start switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Left stop switch 11sw)
The left stop switch 11sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the left stop button 11. Here, the status board 100 transmits a left stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the left stop button 11 is detected by the left stop switch 11sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating left reel 18 based on the reception of the left stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Middle stop switch 12sw)
The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12. Here, the status board 100 transmits a middle stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the middle stop button 12 is detected by the middle stop switch 12sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating middle reel 19 based on the reception of the middle stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Right stop switch 13sw)
The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13. Here, the status board 100 transmits a right stop switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the right stop button 13 is detected by the right stop switch 13sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of stopping the rotating right reel 20 based on the reception of the right stop switch input signal from the status board 100.

(Selector sensor 14s)
The selector sensor 14s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Here, the status board 100 transmits a selector sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when the selector sensor 14s detects the passage of an appropriate medal. Then, the main control board 300 adds "1" to the number of medals to be stored (credited) based on the reception of the selector sensor input signal from the status board 100, and the number of medals used for the game. Performs the process of adding "1".

(Left stepping motor 151)
The left stepping motor 151 is provided inside the left reel 18, and is provided to control the left reel 18. Further, the left stepping motor 151 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation axis at a designated angle. As a result, the left reel 18 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the left stepping motor 151. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the left reel 18 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the left stepping motor 151 after the reel index is detected by the left reel sensor 154s described later. ..

(Medium stepping motor 152)
The middle stepping motor 152 is provided inside the middle reel 19, and is provided to control the middle reel 19. Further, the medium stepping motor 152 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation axis at a designated angle. As a result, the middle reel 19 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the middle stepping motor 152. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the middle reel 19 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the middle stepping motor 152 after the reel index is detected by the middle reel sensor 155s described later. ..

(Right stepping motor 153)
The right stepping motor 153 is provided inside the right reel 20 and is provided to control the right reel 20. Further, the right stepping motor 153 has a configuration capable of stopping the rotation axis at a designated angle. As a result, the right reel 20 rotates at a constant angle each time a pulse signal is output to the right stepping motor 153. The main control board 300 manages the rotation angle of the right reel 20 by counting the number of times a pulse signal is output to the right stepping motor 153 after the reel index is detected by the right reel sensor 156s described later. ..

(Left reel sensor 154s)
The left reel sensor 154s is provided inside the left reel 18, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. Further, the left reel sensor 154s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the left reel 18 has rotated "1".

(Medium reel sensor 155s)
The middle reel sensor 155s is provided inside the middle reel 19, and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. Further, the middle reel sensor 155s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the middle reel 19 has rotated "1".

(Right reel sensor 156s)
The right reel sensor 156s is provided inside the right reel 20 and includes an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. Further, the right reel sensor 156s is provided to detect a reel index indicating that the right reel 20 has rotated "1".

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

(Hopper sensor 202s)
The hopper sensor 202s is a sensor for detecting that a medal paid out by driving the hopper 202 has passed. Here, the power supply board 200 transmits a hopper sensor input signal to the main control board 300 when the payout of medals is detected by the hopper sensor 202s. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of subtracting the number of payouts based on the reception of the hopper sensor input signal from the status board 100.

(Monitor display unit 29)
The monitor display unit 29 is composed of a "4" digit 7-segment LED and is provided on the main control board 300. In addition, the monitor display unit 29 has an advantageous period ratio in cumulative games, a continuous operation ratio of characters between "6000" games, a character ratio between "6000" games, a continuous operation ratio of characters in cumulative games, and a cumulative game. It is provided to display the accessory ratio.

(Ratio of advantageous period in cumulative games)
Here, in the present embodiment, the "advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game" is a value obtained by dividing the number of games played in the advantageous period by the cumulative number of games. Then, when the main control board 300 controls to display the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, the control to display the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game in the lower "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29. At the same time, control is performed so that an identifier indicating that the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game is displayed is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Continuous operation ratio of characters between "6000" games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory continuous operation ratio between the "6000" games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the accessory continuous operation device is operated by "6000". Then, when the main control board 300 controls to display the accessory continuous operation ratio between the "6000" games on the monitor display unit 29, the monitor display unit 29 displays the accessory continuous operation ratio between the "6000" games. Control to display in the lower "2" digits of the monitor display unit 29, and control to display an identifier indicating that the continuous operation ratio of the accessory between "6000" games is displayed in the upper "2" digits of the monitor display unit 29. Do.

(Ratio of characters between "6000" games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory ratio between the "6000" games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the accessory has been activated by "6000". Then, when the main control board 300 controls to display the accessory ratio between the "6000" games on the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 displays the accessory ratio between the "6000" games in the lower "2" of the monitor display unit 29. In addition to controlling the display in the "6000" digit, the control is performed to display the identifier indicating that the accessory ratio between the "6000" games is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Continuous operation ratio of characters in cumulative games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the accessory continuous operation device is operated by the cumulative number of games. Then, when the main control board 300 controls to display the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, the lower "2" digit of the accessory continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is displayed on the monitor display unit 29. In addition to controlling the display on the monitor display unit 29, an identifier indicating that the continuous operation ratio of the accessory in the cumulative game is displayed is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(Ratio of characters in cumulative games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus ratio in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the bonus has been activated by the cumulative number of games. Then, when the main control board 300 controls to display the accessory in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, the main control board 300 controls to display the accessory ratio in the cumulative game in the lower "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29. At the same time, control is performed to display an identifier indicating that the accessory ratio in the cumulative game is displayed in the upper "2" digit of the monitor display unit 29.

(External centralized terminal board 30)
The external centralized terminal board 30 is managed by a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals used in the game, a medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, and a main control board 300. It is possible to identify that an ART signal that can identify the transition to the "ART state" described later, a BB signal that can identify that the "combination of symbols related to BB" described later is displayed, and that a fraudulent act has been performed. It is provided to transmit a security signal to the outside of the game machine 1 such as a hall computer (not shown).

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main CPU 301 reads the program stored in the main ROM 302 described later and performs a predetermined arithmetic process according to the progress of the game, thereby performing the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board. A predetermined signal is transmitted to the 400.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main ROM 302 is provided to store a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main RAM 303 is provided to store various data determined by executing the program by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 is provided with various counters such as a number of input counters described later and various storage areas such as a set value storage area described later.

(Main random number generator 304)
The main random number generator 304 is provided on the main control board 300. Further, the main random number generator 304 is provided to generate a random number value used in a lottery or the like for determining a winning combination. Here, in the present embodiment, the main random number generator 304 generates a random number value in the range of "0" to "65535".

(Direction button sensor 21s)
The effect button 21s are connected to the effect button 21 and are provided to detect the operation of the effect button 21. Here, the effect button sensor 21s transmits an effect button sensor input signal to the sub control board 400 based on the detection of the operation of the effect button 21. Then, the sub control board 400 performs processing when the effect button 21 is operated based on the reception of the effect button sensor input signal.

(Cross key sensor 22s)
The cross key sensor 22s is connected to the cross key 22 and is provided to detect the operation of the cross key 22. Here, the cross key sensor 22s transmits a cross key sensor input signal to the sub control board 400 based on the detection of the operation of the cross key 22. Then, the sub control board 400 performs processing when the cross key 22 is operated based on the reception of the cross key sensor input signal.

(Sub CPU401)
The sub CPU 401 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub CPU 401 reads a program stored in the sub ROM 402 described later, and is determined based on the command information received from the main control board 300 and the signals input from the effect button sensor 21s and the cross key sensor 22s. It is provided to perform an operation and supply the result of the operation to the effect control board 500 or the like.

(Sub ROM 402)
The sub ROM 402 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub ROM 402 is provided to store a control program, a data table, etc. executed by the sub CPU 401. Specifically, the sub ROM 402 stores an effect determination table and the like.

(Sub RAM 403)
The sub RAM 403 is provided on the sub control board 400. Further, the sub RAM 403 is provided to store various data determined by executing the program by the sub CPU 401.

(Sub Random Number Generator 404)
The sub-random number generator 404 is provided on the sub-control board 400. Further, the sub-random number generator 404 is provided to generate a random number value used in a lottery or the like for determining the effect. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub-random number generator 404 generates a random number value in the range of "0" to "65535".

(Production control CPU 501)
The effect control CPU 501 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the effect control CPU 501 is provided to read a program stored in the effect control ROM 502 described later and create a display list based on a signal received from the sub control board 400. Further, the effect control CPU 501 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 504 described later.

(Production control ROM 502)
The effect control ROM 502 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the effect control ROM 502 is provided to store a control program, a data table, etc. executed by the effect control CPU 501. Specifically, the effect control ROM 502 includes a control processing program of the effect control CPU 501, a display list generation program for generating a display list, a combination of animation scenes referred to when displaying an animation, and a display order of the animation scenes. , Weight frames indicating the display time of the image, various target data such as the sprite identification number and the transfer source address, various parameters such as the sprite display position and the transfer destination address, the drawing method, and the like are stored.

(Production control RAM 503)
The effect control RAM 503 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the effect control RAM 503 functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the effect control CPU 501, and is provided to temporarily store the data read from the effect control ROM 502.

(CGROM504)
The CGROM 504 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the CGROM 504 is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, "32" pixels x "32" pixels) and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. It is provided to compress and store image data consisting of a set.

(Sound source IC505)
The sound source IC 505 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the sound source IC 505 is provided to read a program or data related to voice stored in the sound source ROM 506 described later and generate a voice signal for driving the speaker 33.

(Sound source ROM 506)
The sound source ROM 506 is provided on the effect control board 500. Further, the sound source ROM 506 is provided to store programs, data, and the like related to the sound output when the effect is executed.

(VDP507)
The VDP 507 is a so-called image processor, and controls to read image data from the "display frame buffer area" of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 501. Then, by generating a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) based on the read image data, control is performed to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 31. The VDP507 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus interface, a CPU interface, a clock generation circuit, an extension circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like, and these are connected by a bus.

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

The array data table is provided in the main ROM 302, and when the left reel sensor 154s, the middle reel sensor 155s, and the right reel sensor 156s detect the reel index, the symbol position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 23 Is defined as "00". Further, the symbol positions "00" to "20" are defined with the symbol position "00" as a reference.

Here, in the present embodiment, the sequence data table includes "a symbol related to red seven", "a symbol related to white seven", "a symbol related to black seven", "a symbol related to BAR", and "a symbol related to BAR". "Design related to re-game", "Design related to 1st bell", "Design related to 2nd bell", "Design related to 3rd bell", "Design related to watermelon", "Design related to cherry" "Design" is arranged.

(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 defines a combination name of symbols, a combination of symbols, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player.

Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the "replay" is activated, and the "bonus" is activated. , Control to give benefits such as transition of the gaming state is performed. If the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line does not match the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is a "miss".

In addition, in the symbol combination table, "combination of symbols related to red seven BB", "combination of symbols related to white seven BB", "combination of symbols related to black seven BB", and "combination of symbols related to MB" "Combination", "Combination of symbols related to the first normal replay", "Combination of symbols related to the second normal replay", "Combination of symbols related to the third normal replay", and "Combination of symbols related to the fourth normal replay". "Combination of symbols", "combination of symbols related to transition replay", "combination of symbols related to follow replay", and "combination of symbols related to BAR matching replay" are specified.

In addition, in the symbol combination table, "combination of symbols related to the failure bell", "combination of symbols related to the first correct answer bell", "combination of symbols related to the second correct answer bell", and "third correct answer bell" "Combination of symbols related to the first chance bell", "Combination of symbols related to the first chance bell", "Combination of symbols related to the second chance bell", "Combination of symbols related to watermelon", and "Combination of symbols related to the first cherry" "Combination of symbols", "Combination of symbols related to the second cherry", "Combination of symbols related to the third cherry", "Combination of symbols related to the fourth cherry", and "Combination of symbols related to the fifth cherry" "Combination", "combination of symbols related to the first special role", and "combination of symbols related to the second special role" are defined. Further, in the symbol combination table, "combination of symbols relating to the first blank", "combination of symbols relating to the second blank", "combination of symbols relating to the third blank", and "combination of symbols relating to the fourth blank" "Combination of symbols", "combination of symbols related to the fifth blank", and "combination of symbols related to the sixth blank" are defined.

Here, in the present embodiment, "combination of symbols related to red seven BB", "combination of symbols related to white seven BB", or "combination of symbols related to black seven BB" is displayed on the effective line. In that case, the operation of BB is performed. Then, when the operation of the "BB" is performed, it is advantageous for the player as compared with before the operation of the "BB" is performed.

In the present embodiment, "combination of symbols related to red seven BB", "combination of symbols related to white seven BB", and "combination of symbols related to black seven BB" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to BB". It is called "combination of symbols". Further, the "combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB" and the "combination of symbols related to White Seven BB" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to normal BB". Further, the "combination of symbols related to Black Seven BB" is also referred to as "combination of symbols related to special BB".

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the MB is performed when the "combination of symbols related to the MB" is displayed on the effective line. Then, when the operation of the "MB" is performed, it is advantageous for the player as compared with the case before the operation of the "MB" is performed.

In the present embodiment, the "combination of symbols related to BB" and the "combination of symbols related to MB" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to bonus".

Further, in the present embodiment, "combination of symbols related to the first normal replay", "combination of symbols related to the second normal replay", "combination of symbols related to the third normal replay", "for the fourth normal replay". When "combination of symbols", "combination of symbols related to transition replay", "combination of symbols related to follow replay", or "combination of symbols related to BAR matching replay" is displayed on the valid line, "combination of symbols" "Re-game" is activated. Then, when the "re-game" operation is performed, the next game can be performed without inserting a medal.

In this embodiment, "combination of symbols related to the first normal replay", "combination of symbols related to the second normal replay", "combination of symbols related to the third normal replay", and "fourth normal". "Combination of symbols related to replay" is generically called "combination of symbols related to normal replay". In addition, "combination of symbols related to normal replay", "combination of symbols related to transition replay", "combination of symbols related to follow replay", and "combination of symbols related to BAR matching replay" are collectively referred to. It is called "combination of symbols related to replay".

Further, in the present embodiment, "combination of symbols related to the first correct answer bell", "combination of symbols related to the second correct answer bell", and "combination of symbols related to the third correct answer bell" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to the third correct answer bell". It is called "a combination of symbols related to the correct answer bell". Further, "combination of symbols related to the first chance bell" and "combination of symbols related to the second chance bell" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to the chance bell". In addition, "combination of symbols related to failure bell", "combination of symbols related to correct answer bell", and "combination of symbols related to chance bell" are collectively called "combination of symbols related to bell".

In addition, "combination of symbols related to the first cherry", "combination of symbols related to the second cherry", "combination of symbols related to the third cherry", and "combination of symbols related to the fourth cherry" The "combination of symbols related to the fifth cherry" is generically called "combination of symbols related to cherries". Further, the "combination of symbols related to the first special role" and the "combination of symbols related to the second special role" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to the special role".

In addition, "combination of symbols related to the first blank", "combination of symbols related to the second blank", "combination of symbols related to the third blank", and "combination of symbols related to the fourth blank". The "combination of symbols related to the fifth blank" and the "combination of symbols related to the sixth blank" are collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to the blank".

Further, in the present embodiment, "combination of symbols related to bell", "combination of symbols related to watermelon", "combination of symbols related to cherry", or "combination of symbols related to special role" is on the effective line. If it is displayed in, the medal will be paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, "combination of symbols related to bell", "combination of symbols related to watermelon", "combination of symbols related to cherry", and "combination of symbols related to special role" are collectively referred to as "winning prize". It is called "combination of symbols related to".

(Relationship between winning combination, stop button operation order, winning, etc.)
Next, the relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop buttons, the winning, etc. will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 5, the winning number, the winning combination corresponding to the winning number, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination, whether or not the winning combination can be determined in each game state, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and so on. The relationship with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line according to the operation order of the right stop button 13 (hereinafter, also referred to as the stop operation order) is shown.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the condition device to be operated differs depending on the determined winning combination. For example, when the "normal replay" of the winning number "01" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the condition device to be activated is the "normal replay". That is, when the "normal replay" of the winning number "01" is determined as the winning combination, it is allowed to display the "combination of symbols related to the normal replay" on the effective line.

Further, 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 player can operate the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Depending on the order, winning combinations are provided in which the combinations of symbols aligned on the effective line are different. For example, when the "first push order bell" of the winning number "17" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the condition devices to be activated are the "correct answer bell" and the "failure bell". And "blank". Then, when the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotated and the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated in this order, the “design related to the correct answer bell” is displayed. "Combination of" will be displayed on the valid line. On the other hand, when the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating and the operation is performed in an order other than the order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, "Failure bell" is displayed. "Combination of symbols related to" or "Combination of symbols related to blank" will be displayed on the effective line.

Further, 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 player first of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Winning combinations are provided in which the combinations of symbols aligned on the effective line differ depending on the operation position of. For example, when the "special replay E" of the winning number "11" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the conditional devices to be activated are "normal replay" and "transition replay". "BAR matching replay" and "follow replay". Then, when the left stop button 11 is operated first while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "combination of symbols related to normal replay" is displayed on the effective line. The Rukoto. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 12 is operated first while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "combination of symbols related to transition replay" is displayed on the effective line. The Rukoto. Further, when the right stop button 13 is first operated while the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 are rotating, "combination of symbols related to BAR alignment replay" or "follow replay" is related. "Combination of symbols" will be displayed on the effective line.

In the present embodiment, when the condition device related to the bonus and another condition device are to be operated at the same time, the combination of the symbols related to the other condition device is preferentially displayed on the effective line. Will be done. For example, when "watermelon + red BB" of the winning number "25" is determined as the winning combination, the condition devices to be operated are "watermelon" and "red BB". In this case, the "combination of symbols related to watermelon" is displayed on the effective line with priority over the "combination of symbols related to red seven BB".

Further, for example, when "watermelon + red BB" with the winning number "25" is determined as the winning combination and "combination of symbols related to watermelon" is displayed on the valid line, "design related to red seven BB" is displayed. The information that "Red BB" has been won will be carried over until "Combination of" is displayed on the valid line. Then, in the next game, for example, when the "normal replay" of the winning number "01" is won, the condition devices that operate are "red BB" and "normal replay". In this case, the "combination of symbols related to normal replay" is prioritized and displayed on the effective line over the "combination of symbols related to red BB".

Further, in the next game in which the information that the "red BB" has been won is carried over, for example, when the "common bell" of the winning number "12" is won, the condition device that operates is the "red BB". , "The correct answer bell." In this case, the "combination of symbols related to the common bell" is prioritized and displayed on the effective line over the "combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB". The same applies to "white BB", "black BB" and "MB".

That is, the "combination of symbols related to the re-game" and the "combination of symbols related to the winning" are displayed on the effective line with priority over the "combination of symbols related to the bonus". Even if the "combination of symbols related to bonus" is displayed on the valid line with priority over the "combination of symbols related to replay", the "bonus" is higher than the "combination of symbols related to winning". "Combination of symbols according to" may be preferentially displayed on the effective line.

(Winning combination decision table)
Next, the winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

The winning combination determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when determining the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later. In addition, the winning combination determination table defines the winning number, the winning combination corresponding to the winning number, and the lottery value for each "game state" described later. Here, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the "game state" includes "first RT game state" (RT1), "second RT game state" (RT2), "third RT game state" (RT3), and " A fourth RT gaming state (RT4), an RB gaming state (RB), and an MB gaming state (MB) are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination determination table is provided with lottery values for each set value from "1" to "6", but the lottery values with set values of "2" to "5" are provided. Is omitted.

In addition, the winning combination determination table shows the "normal replay" of the winning number "01", the "pushing order replay A" of the winning number "02", and the "pushing" of the winning number "03" in the "1st RT game state". "Sequential replay B", "Push order replay C" of winning number "04", "Pushing order replay D" of winning number "05", "Pushing order replay E" of winning number "06", and winning number "Common bell" of "12", "watermelon" of winning number "13", "weak cherry" of winning number "14", "strong cherry" of winning number "15", and winning number "16" "Chance role", "1st push order bell" with winning number "17", "2nd push order bell" with winning number "18", and "3rd push order bell" with winning number "19" , "4th push order bell" of winning number "20", "5th push order bell" of winning number "21", "red BB" of winning number "22", and winning number "23". "White BB", "Black BB" with winning number "24", "Watermelon + Red BB" with winning number "25", "Weak cherry + Red BB" with winning number "26", and winning number " "Strong cherry + red BB" of winning number "27", "chance role + red BB" of winning number "28", "watermelon + white BB" of winning number "29", "weak cherry" of winning number "30" + White BB "," Strong Cherry + White BB "with winning number" 31 "," Chance role + White BB "with winning number" 32 "," Watermelon + Black BB "with winning number" 33 ", Winning number "34" "weak cherry + black BB", winning number "35" "strong cherry + black BB", winning number "36" "chance role + black BB", winning number "37" The lottery value is specified in "MB" of.

That is, the lottery values other than these are "0", and when a lottery is performed using the winning combination determination table in the "1st RT game state", the winning number "07" "special replay A" and the winning number "Special Replay B" of "08", "Special Replay C" of winning number "09", "Special Replay D" of winning number "10", "Special Replay E" of winning number "11", Winning number "38" "small role compound role", winning number "39" "small role replay compound role A", winning number "40" "small role replay compound role B", winning number "41" "Small role replay compound role C", "Small role replay compound role D" with winning number "42", and "Small role replay compound role E" with winning number "43" are determined as winning roles. There is no.

In the present embodiment, "push order replay A", "push order replay B", "push order replay C", "push order replay D", and "push order replay E" are collectively referred to. It is called "push order replay", and "special replay A", "special replay B", "special replay C", "special replay D", and "special replay E" are collectively called "special replay". That is.
In addition, "normal replay", "push order replay", and "special replay" are collectively called "replay".

In addition, "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are collectively called "cherry".
In addition, "1st push order bell", "2nd push order bell", "3rd push order bell", "4th push order bell", and "5th push order bell" are collectively referred to. It is called "push order bell".
In addition, "common bell" and "push order bell" are collectively called "bell".

In addition, "small role replay compound role A", "small role replay compound role B", "small role replay compound role C", "small role replay compound role D", and "small role replay compound role E" Are collectively called "small role replay compound role". The "small role compound role" is a winning combination in which all the small roles ("watermelon", "cherry", "bell") are duplicated, and the "small role replay compound role" is , "Small role compound role" and "special replay" are the winning roles that are duplicated.

In addition, there is no difference in winning probability between "red BB" and "white BB" depending on the set value. That is, "red BB" and "white BB" are "bonuses with no setting difference". Therefore, "red BB" and "white BB" are collectively referred to as "normal BB".
Further, in "black BB", the winning probability differs depending on the set value. That is, "black BB" is a "bonus with a setting difference". Therefore, "black BB" is also referred to as "special BB".

In addition, the winning combination determination table includes "normal replay" with winning number "01", "common bell" with winning number "12", and "watermelon" with winning number "13" in the "second RT game state". , "Weak cherry" with winning number "14", "Strong cherry" with winning number "15", "Chance role" with winning number "16", and "First push order bell" with winning number "17" , "2nd push order bell" of winning number "18", "3rd push order bell" of winning number "19", "4th push order bell" of winning number "20", and winning number " "21" "fifth push order bell", winning number "22" "red BB", winning number "23" "white BB", winning number "24" "black BB", winning number "25" "watermelon + red BB", winning number "26" "weak cherry + red BB", winning number "27" "strong cherry + red BB", winning number "28" "chance" "Role + Red BB", "Watermelon + White BB" with winning number "29", "Weak cherry + White BB" with winning number "30", "Strong cherry + White BB" with winning number "31" , "Chance role + white BB" with winning number "32", "watermelon + black BB" with winning number "33", "weak cherry + black BB" with winning number "34", and winning number "35" The lottery value is defined for "strong cherry + black BB", "chance role + black BB" of winning number "36", and "MB" of winning number "37".

That is, the lottery value other than these is "0", and when the lottery is performed using the winning combination determination table in the "second RT game state", the winning number "02" is "pushing order replay A" and the winning is won. "Push order replay B" of number "03", "push order replay C" of winning number "04", "push order replay D" of winning number "05", and "pushing order" of winning number "06" "Replay E", "Special Replay A" with winning number "07", "Special Replay B" with winning number "08", "Special Replay C" with winning number "09", and winning number "10" "Special Replay D", "Special Replay E" with winning number "11", "Small role compound role" with winning number "38", "Small role replay compound role A" with winning number "39", Winning number "40" "small role replay compound role B", winning number "41" "small role replay compound role C", winning number "42" "small role replay compound role D", and winning number The "small role replay compound role E" of "43" is not determined as the winning combination.

In the "3rd RT game state", "4th RT game state", "RB game state", and "MB game state", as shown in FIG. 6, each lottery value is set for each winning number. There is.

(Transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board)
Next, a transition diagram of the state managed by the main control board will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of states managed by the main control board 300 are provided in addition to the gaming states such as the "first RT gaming state" and the "RB gaming state" described later. Specifically, in the present embodiment, "normal state", "precursor state", "ART preparation state", "ART state", "normal BB carry-over state", "normal time normal BB state", "normal time" Special BB state "," BB carry-over state during ART "," normal BB state during ART "," special BB state during ART "," ART addition state "," normal MB carry-over state "," normal MB state "," A total of "15" states of "MB carry-over state during ART" and "MB state during ART" are defined. Therefore, in the following, each state managed by the main control board 300 and each transition will be described.

(Normal state)
The "normal state" is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the "normal state", a process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation state" is performed. Then, as a result of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation state", if it is decided to shift to the "ART preparation state", the transition to the "ART preparation state" is performed via the "precursor state". Control is performed. As will be described later, when the game shifts to the "ART preparation state", the game shifts to the "ART state" by exhausting the predetermined number of games. Therefore, the lottery for whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation state" is performed. In essence, it is a lottery to decide whether or not to shift to the "ART state".

Further, in the "normal state", a process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the "precursor state" is performed. Then, as a result of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the "precursor state", if it is determined to shift to the "precursor state", the control to shift to the "precursor state" is performed.

Further, in the "normal state", when the BB ("red BB", "white BB" or "black BB") is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "normal state" is changed to the "normal BB". Control is performed to shift to the "carry-over state". If the normal BB ("red BB" or "white BB") is decided as the winning combination and it is decided to shift to the "ART preparation state", the "normal BB carry-over state", "normal BB carry-over state", " Control is performed to shift to the "ART preparation state" after the end of the "normal time normal BB state".

Further, in the "normal state", when the MB is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the control is performed to shift from the "normal state" to the "normal MB carry-over state".

(Omen state)
The "precursor state" is when it is decided to shift to the "ART preparation state" in the "normal state", or when it is decided to shift to the "precursor state" in the "normal state". It is in a state of being migrated. Since the "ART preparation state" is a state of transition to the "ART state", the "precursor state" is a state in which a transition to the "ART state" can be expected.

Here, in the "precursor state", when the value of the game number counter for the precursor state provided in the main RAM 303 becomes "0", that is, when the end condition of the "precursor state" is satisfied. Control is performed to shift from the "precursor state" to the "ART preparation state" or the "normal state". When the value of the game number counter for the precursor state becomes "0", the ART preparation state winning flag is ON (when it is determined to shift to the "ART preparation state" in the "normal state"). If there is, it shifts from "precursor state" to "ART preparation state", and if the ART preparation status winning flag is OFF (when it is decided to shift to "precursor state" in "normal state"), " Control is performed to shift from the "precursor state" to the "normal state". Further, in the "precursor state", if the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF, a process of drawing whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation state" is performed.

Further, in the "precursor state", the ART preparation state winning flag is ON, and BB ("red BB", "white BB" or "black BB") is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later. In this case, control is performed to shift from the "precursor state" to the "BB carry-over state during ART". Even if the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF, if the normal BB (“red BB” or “white BB”) is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the “precursor state” is selected. Control is performed to shift to the "BB carry-over state during ART". In addition, when the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF and the special BB (“black BB”) is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the “precursor state” to the “normal BB carry-over state”. Control is performed to shift to.

(ART ready state)
In the "ART preparation state", when a predetermined number of games are exhausted in the "precursor state" and the ART preparation state winning flag is ON, or in the "normal state", the ART preparation state transition lottery is performed when the normal BB is won. When the player wins the game, the state is changed after the "normal BB carry-over state" and the "normal BB state" are completed. Then, the "ART preparation state" is a state in which the transition to the "ART state" is promised. Here, in the "ART preparation state", when the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line, or when the game state is the "second RT game state", the "ART preparation state" is displayed. Is controlled to shift to the "ART state".

Further, in the "ART preparation state", when the BB ("red BB", "white BB" or "black BB") is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "ART preparation state" is changed to "". Control is performed to shift to the "BB carry-over state during ART".

Further, in the "ART preparation state", when the MB is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the control is performed to shift from the "ART preparation state" to the "MB carry-over state during ART".

(Normally BB carry-over state)
In the "normal BB carry-over state", when the BB is determined as the winning combination in the "normal state", or in the "precursor state", the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF, and the internal lottery process described later is performed. This is a state in which a special BB (“black BB”) is transferred when it is determined as a winning combination.
Here, in the "normal BB carry-over state", when the "combination of symbols related to the normal BB" is displayed on the effective line, the control to shift from the "normal BB carry-over state" to the "normal BB state" is controlled. When the "combination of symbols related to the special RB" is displayed on the effective line, the control is performed to shift from the "normal BB carry-over state" to the "normal time special BB state".

(Normal BB state)
The "normal BB state" is a state in which the "normal BB carry-over state" is shifted when the "combination of symbols related to the normal BB" is displayed on the effective line. Here, in the "normal normal BB state", when the end condition of the normal BB is satisfied (for example, in the "normal normal BB state", more than "200" medals are paid out), ART If the preparation status winning flag is ON (“advantageous period” described later: “winning in the advantageous period transition lottery”), control is performed to shift from the “normal BB state” to the “ART preparation state”, and ART is performed. When the preparation state winning flag is OFF (“normal period” described later), control is performed to shift from the “normal BB state” to the “normal state”.

(Normal special BB state)
The "normal BB state" is a state in which the "normal BB carry-over state" is shifted when the "combination of symbols related to the special BB" is displayed on the valid line. Here, in the "normal time special BB state", when the end condition of the special BB is satisfied (for example, in the "normal time special BB state", more than "36" medals are paid out), " Control is performed to shift from the "normal special BB state" to the "normal state".

In the following, the "normal BB state" and the "normal BB state" are collectively referred to as the "normal BB state".

(BB carry-over state during ART)
"AB carry-over state during ART" is the ART preparation state winning flag when BB is determined as a winning combination in "ART state", "ART preparation state", and "ART addition state", or in "precursor state". Is ON and BB is determined as a winning combination, or in the "precursor state", even if the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF, the normal BB is determined as a winning combination.

Here, in the "ART BB carry-over state", when the "combination of symbols related to the normal BB" is displayed on the valid line, the transition from the "ART BB carry-over state" to the "ART normal BB state". When the control is performed and the "combination of symbols related to the special BB" is displayed on the valid line, the control is performed to shift from the "carry-over state of BB during ART" to the "special BB state during ART".
In the following, the "normal BB carry-over state" and the "BB carry-over state during ART" are collectively referred to as the "BB carry-over state".

(Normal BB state during ART)
The "normal BB state during ART" is a state in which the "combination of symbols related to the normal BB" is displayed on the effective line in the "carryover state of BB during ART". Here, in the "normal BB state during ART", when the end condition of the normal BB is satisfied (for example, in the "normal BB state during ART", more than "200" medals are paid out), " Control is performed to shift from the "normal BB state during ART" to the "ART preparation state".

(Special BB state during ART)
The "special BB state during ART" is a state in which the "combination of symbols related to the special BB" is displayed on the valid line in the "carryover state of BB during ART". Here, in the "special BB state during ART", when the end condition of the special BB is satisfied (for example, in the "special BB state during ART", more than "36" medals are paid out). , The control to shift from the "special BB state during ART" to the "ART preparation state" is performed.

In the following, "normal BB state during ART" and "special BB state during ART" are collectively referred to as "BB state during ART". Further, the "normal BB state" and the "ART BB state" are collectively referred to as the "BB state". Further, the "normal BB state" and the "normal BB state during ART" are collectively referred to as the "normal BB state", and the "normal BB state" and the "special BB state during ART" are collectively referred to. It is called "special BB state".

(ART added state)
The "ART addition state" is a state in which the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is added. Specifically, the "ART addition state" is a state in which the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is added when the number of games is won by the ART game number addition lottery process described later.

In the "ART addition state", when the value of the ART addition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 becomes "0", that is, when the end condition of the "ART addition state" is satisfied, "ART addition state" is ". Control is performed to shift from the "ART addition state" to the "ART state".
Further, in the "ART addition state", when the BB ("red BB", "white BB" or "black BB") is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "ART addition state" is changed to "ART addition state". Control is performed to shift to the "BB carry-over state during ART".

(Normal MB carry-over state)
The "normal MB carry-over state" is a state in which the MB is determined as a winning combination in the "normal state" or "precursor state".
Here, in the "normal MB carry-over state", when the "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed on the valid line, control is performed to shift from the "normal MB carry-over state" to the "normal MB state". .. Since the "combination of symbols related to MB" is a combination of symbols that are completely retracted (the symbols are aligned regardless of the stop operation order and stop operation position), the MB is determined as the winning combination, and the "normal MB" is used. In the game that has shifted to the "carry-over state", the "normal MB carry-over state" is shifted to the "normal MB state".

(Normal MB state)
The "normal MB state" is a state in which the "normal MB carry-over state" is shifted when the "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed on the valid line. Here, in the "normal MB state", when the MB end condition is satisfied (for example, in the "normal MB state", more than "13" medals are paid out), the "normal MB state" is used. Control is performed to shift from the "state" to the state before the transition to the immediately preceding "normal MB carry-over state" (hereinafter referred to as the original state). In the "normal MB state", control is performed so that at least the "1" reel stops within "75" ms.

Therefore, in the "normal MB state", the "small role replay compound combination" is won in the "1" game, and the operations are performed in the stop operation order in which the "combination of symbols related to the second chance bell" is displayed. , If the "combination of symbols related to the first chance bell" can be stopped and displayed in the next game, "13" medals will be paid out in the "1" game, and the "normal MB state" will not end. In the next game, "14" medals can be obtained, and "27" medals can be obtained in the "normal MB state". On the other hand, if the "combination of symbols related to the first chance bell" is stopped and displayed in the "1" game in the "normal MB state", "14" medals are paid out in the "1" game. , The end condition of "normal MB state" is satisfied, and only "14" medals can be obtained in "normal MB state".

(MB carry-over state during ART)
The "MB carry-over state during ART" is a state in which the MB is determined as a winning combination in the "ART state", "ART preparation state", and "ART addition state".

Here, in the "MB carry-over state during ART", when the "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed on the valid line, the control to shift from the "MB carry-over state during ART" to the "MB state during ART" is controlled. Will be done. Also, in the "MB carry-over state during ART", as in the "normal MB carry-over state", the MB is determined as the winning combination, and in the game shifted to the "MB carry-over state during ART", the "MB carry-over state during ART" Is changed to "MB state during ART".
In the following, the "normal MB carry-over state" and the "MB carry-over state during ART" are collectively referred to as the "MB carry-over state".

(MB state during ART)
The "MB during ART state" is a state in which the "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed on the valid line in the "MB carry-over state during ART". Here, in the "MB in ART state", when the end condition of the MB is satisfied (for example, in the "MB state in ART", more than "13" medals are paid out), the "MB in ART" is used. Control is performed to shift from the "state" to the state before the transition to the immediately preceding "MB carry-over state during ART" (hereinafter, referred to as the original state as in the case of the "normal MB state"). In the "MB state during ART", as in the "normal MB state", at least the reel of "1" is controlled to stop within "75" ms.

Therefore, as in the "normal MB state", in the "ART medium MB state", the "small role replay compound role" is won in the "1" game, and the "combination of symbols related to the second chance bell" is If the operations can be performed in the displayed stop operation order and the "combination of symbols related to the first chance bell" can be stopped and displayed in the next game, "13" medals will be paid out in the "1" game and " It is possible to obtain "14" medals in the next game without ending the "normal MB state", and to obtain "27" medals in the "normal MB state". On the other hand, if the "combination of symbols related to the first chance bell" is stopped and displayed in the "1" game in the "normal MB state", "14" medals are paid out in the "1" game. , The end condition of "normal MB state" is satisfied, and only "14" medals can be obtained in "normal MB state". However, in the "MB state during ART", unlike the "normal MB state", the stop operation order that is advantageous to the player is displayed, so the "small role replay compound role" is won in the "1" game. If this is possible, the stop operation order in which the "combination of symbols related to the second chance bell" is displayed is displayed, so that it is possible to obtain "27" medals in the "MB state during ART". ..

In the following, the "normal MB state" and the "ART in MB state" are collectively referred to as the "MB state". Further, the "MB state" is a state in which the CB (Type 2 special accessory) is continuously operated. Specifically, "CB" ends in the "1" game, but when the MB operating flag described later is ON (the accessory continuous differential device related to the type 2 special accessory is operating). Is to activate "CB" again at the beginning of the next game.

(Advantageous period)
Next, the "advantageous period" and the transition of the advantageous period will be described.
In the present embodiment, apart from the above state, a plurality of periods managed by the main control board 300 are provided. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a total of "three" periods of "normal period", "advantageous period", and "waiting period" are defined. The "advantageous period" is a period that is more advantageous to the player than the period that is the "normal state". Further, the "waiting period" is a period in which the transition from the "normal period" to the "advantageous period" is determined and before the transition to the "advantageous period". That is, the "waiting period" is a period during which the period display segment 16a (hereinafter, also referred to as a period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16 described later is not lit while retaining the right to shift to the "advantageous period". is there.

Further, when the transition to the "advantageous period" is determined, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on at a predetermined timing. Specifically, until the game that becomes the "advantageous period" is started, for example, in the middle of the game immediately before the game in which the "advantageous period" is started, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is displayed. Turn it on. Further, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is kept lit without being turned off until the end of the "advantageous period".

Hereinafter, each state and the transition of the period will be described.
When the transition from the "normal state" to the "precursor state" is performed, the transition from the "normal period" to the "advantageous period" is controlled. Further, in the "normal state", if the ART preparation state transition lottery is won at the time of BB winning (normal BB winning), the control is performed to shift from the "normal period" to the "waiting period".

In the "normal BB carry-over state" during the waiting period, when the "normal BB" is established, control is performed to shift from the "waiting period" to the "advantageous period".
Further, in each state in the "advantageous period", when the end condition of the "advantageous period" is satisfied, the control is performed to shift from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period".

Further, in the "advantageous period", when the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is ON (the value of the advantageous period game counter is "0"), the "advantageous period" is changed to the "normal period". Control to do. Here, the advantageous period end flag is a flag for determining whether or not the "advantageous period" has ended, and when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0", it becomes "ON". I have to. In addition, the advantageous period game number counter counts the number of games during the "advantageous period", and when the "advantageous period" is entered, the maximum number of games possible in the "advantageous period" ("1500" games). ) Is set and subtracted for each "1 game". In the present embodiment, the maximum number of games in the "advantageous period" ("1500" games) is set, and the number of games is managed by subtracting each "1 game". However, "1 game" is used. The number of games may be added and managed for each.

In addition, when the advantageous period end flag is turned ON in the "ART BB state" or the "ART BB carry-over state", the "normal state" is entered after the "ART BB state" ends. Take control. In the present embodiment, control is performed to shift to the "normal state" after the "BB state during ART" is completed, but the advantageous period end flag is set in the "BB carry-over state during ART". When it is turned ON (the end condition of "advantageous period" is satisfied), when "combination of symbols related to BB" is displayed on the valid line, it changes from "carryover state during ART" to "normal BB state". It may be migrated.

As described above, the "ART preparation state" and the like are advantageous periods, so the lottery that shifts to such an advantageous period state is collectively referred to as an "advantageous period transition lottery".

Further, even if the "advantageous period transition lottery" is not won, the "normal BB state" may be set as the "advantageous period". For example, in the "normal state", when the normal BB is won, a lottery for the "advantageous period" different from the above "advantageous period transition lottery" is performed, and when this lottery is won, the "normal period" "normal period" It shifts from the "normal state" to the "normal BB carry-over state" of the "waiting period", and then shifts to the "normal BB state" of the "advantageous period".

Then, in the "normal BB state" of this "advantageous period", the "advantageous period transition lottery" is performed, and if the winner is won, after the end of the "normal normal BB state", the "advantageous period" remains. Make a transition to "ART ready state" or the like.

On the other hand, in the "normal BB state" of the "advantageous period", if the "advantageous period transition lottery" is not won, the "advantageous period" is terminated after the end of the "normal BB state". Shift to "normal state" of "normal period".

In this case, in the "advantageous period"("normal normal BB state"), the "advantageous period" ends without the "bell navigation" described later occurring, but the "normal normal BB state" In ("BB state"), you can win a role with a payout for each game and receive a payout for each game, and everyone can get a certain profit regardless of the skill of the player. "Processing that is advantageous to the player" is performed. Therefore, since a certain benefit to the player can be guaranteed in the "normal BB state", the "advantageous period" can be ended with the end of the "normal BB state".
The "normal BB carry-over state" before the "normal BB state" of the "advantageous period" is defined as the "waiting period", but the present invention is not limited to this, and this "normal BB carry-over state" is referred to as the "normal period". May be.

Except for the special cases as described above, in the "advantageous period", "bell navigation" is performed "once" or more as "processes advantageous to the player". For example, in the "precursor state" (so-called "precursor state") in which the player does not win the ART preparation state transition lottery in the "normal state" but wins the precursor state transition lottery and shifts, "bell navigation" is performed in the "precursor state". If the end condition of the "precursor state" is satisfied (the predetermined number of premonition games has been exhausted) without winning the ART preparation state transition lottery, after performing "Bell Navi" at least "once" End the "advantageous period". Also, as an exception, as will be described later, when the "1500" game has passed in the "advantageous period", the "advantageous period" is terminated even if the "bell navigation" is not performed. ing.

Further, the "bell navigation" in the present embodiment is, for example, the order of the stop operations in which the "combination of symbols related to the correct answer bell" can be stopped and displayed on the effective line when the "pushing order bell" is won. Indicates to notify.

Furthermore, the "Bernavi" required in the "advantageous period" will be described. In the present embodiment, the only winning combination in which a predetermined medal is paid out according to a predetermined stop operation order is the "push order bell", and any "push order bell" pays out "9" medals. There is. Here, if there is a "push order bell A" with "9" medals paid out and a "push order bell B" with "3" medals paid out, the winning operation is required. Among the roles, "Bell Navi" for "Push Order Bell A", which has the maximum number of "9" medals to be paid out, becomes the "Bell Navi" required in the "advantageous period".

Further, as a winning combination in which the number of payouts is determined regardless of the stop operation, for example, when "watermelon" is determined as the winning combination and "combination of symbols related to watermelon" is stopped and displayed on the effective line, " Even if "15" medals are paid out, "Pushing order bell A" with "9" medals, which is the maximum number of winning medals that need to be stopped, is paid out. "Bernavi" against is the necessary "Bernavi" in the "advantageous period". That is, the winning combination not related to the stop operation is excluded, and it is necessary to notify the stop operation order regarding the winning combination having the largest number of payouts among the winning combinations related to the stop operation. The above is an example, and other than the above can be regarded as necessary processing in the "advantageous period".

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the "precursor state", regardless of whether or not the lottery for transition to the "ART preparation state" is won, the payout number indicator is displayed when the transition to the "precursor state" occurs. The period display segment 16a of 16 is lit. Further, in the "precursor state", the same or similar and indistinguishable effect is performed regardless of whether or not the transition lottery to the "ART preparation state" is won. Therefore, even if the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on, the player shifts to the "ART preparation state" or the "normal state" until the "precursor state" ends. It is possible to improve the interest of the game without being known.

Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the lottery for transition to the advantageous period is won, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on after the effect suggesting the transition to the advantageous period is performed. I have to. As a result, the player can be fully entertained with the effect of shifting to the advantageous period, and then can be convinced of the transition to the advantageous period, and the interest can be improved.

Further, as another example, when the advantageous period transition lottery is won, the effect suggesting the advantageous period transition and the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 are turned on at the same time. In this case, since the player can simultaneously know the effect of shifting to the advantageous period and the decision of shifting to the advantageous period, the player can improve the interest without having to worry about the advance.

Further, as another example, when the lottery for shifting to the advantageous period is won, the period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16 is turned on before the effect suggesting the transition to the advantageous period. In this case, the player who is skilled in the game can know the transition to the advantageous period before the production, and can raise the interest in the game machine and improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the bonus winning (normal BB winning) with no setting difference during the "normal period" is won in the advantageous period transition lottery, the transferred "normal BB carry-over" is achieved. The "state" (usually inside the BB) is the "waiting period". Then, when the normal BB is established in the "normal BB carry-over state" during the "waiting period", the "normal BB state" is set during the "advantageous period".

Therefore, if you win a bonus (normal BB) with no setting difference in the "normal state", there are cases where the "normal period" changes to the "waiting period" and cases where the "normal period" does not change to the "waiting period" ("normal period"). There will be "period"). In addition, when a bonus (special BB) with a setting difference is won in the "normal state", the "waiting period" does not occur, and the "normal period" always remains.

Further, as will be described later, in the "waiting period", the navigation function (notification of push order), additional lottery, etc. are not performed. Therefore, when the "push order bell" or the "special replay" is won, the winning combination is rounded.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, when a bonus (BB, MB) is won during ART, the value of the advantageous period game number counter (variable in which the number of remaining games in the “advantageous period” is stored). The subtraction of the number of ART games is stopped without stopping the subtraction of.

Regarding the subtraction of the number of ART games, the subtraction may be stopped regardless of whether the bonus without setting difference (normal BB) or the bonus with setting difference (special BB) is won. If the bonus without difference (normal BB) is won, the subtraction may be stopped, and if the bonus with setting difference (special BB) is won, the subtraction may not be stopped.

In this way, even if the bonus is won during ART, the game is in the advantageous period even if the bonus is won by not stopping the subtraction of the value of the advantageous period game number counter. The number can be reliably subtracted to reliably count the number of games during the advantageous period.

Further, in addition to the present embodiment, the following can be performed.
That is, it has a "fifth RT game state" having the same replay probability as the "second RT game state" (game state in the "ART state"), and when it shifts to this "fifth RT game state", the "advantageous period" ends. It is assumed that a predetermined number of games, for example, "200" games are played regardless of the presence or absence of.

Then, a "fifth RT transition special replay" is provided as a winning combination to be won in the "second RT game state", and when the "fifth RT transition special replay" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the predetermined stop operation order, " The "combination of symbols related to the 5th RT transition replay" is stopped and displayed, and when the stop operation is performed in another stop operation order, the "combination of symbols related to the normal replay" is stopped and displayed. Further, when the "combination of symbols related to the 5th RT transition replay" is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the "5th RT gaming state".
Further, in the "fifth RT game state", it is desirable to set the winning probability in the "advantageous period transition lottery" higher than in the "first RT game state".

In such a setting, when the maximum number of playable games in the "advantageous period" approaches, for example, after the number of games in the "advantageous period" has passed the "1400" game, the "5th RT transition special replay" is set. If the game is won, the stop operation order in which the "combination of symbols related to the 5th RT transition replay" is stopped and displayed is notified. If the number of games in the "advantageous period" is before the "1400" game and the "5th RT transition special replay" is won, the "combination of symbols related to the normal replay" will stop and display the stop operation order. To do.

By doing so, it is possible to shift to the "fifth RT game state" just before the end of the "advantageous period", and even after the end of the "advantageous period", the replay probability is increased for a predetermined number of games. Can be done, and the interest can be improved. In addition, by setting the winning probability in the "advantageous period transition lottery" higher in the "fifth RT game state" than in the "first RT game state", in the predetermined number of games after the end of the "advantageous period", " The probability of "advantageous period transition lottery" increases, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the end of "BB" ("BB state during ART") during the "advantageous period", the value of the advantageous period game number counter is "1" or more (advantageous period flag = ON). If there is, it shifts to the "ART preparation state" during the "advantageous period", but if the value of the advantageous period game counter is "0" (advantageous period flag = OFF), the "advantageous period" is terminated and "advantageous period" is terminated. I am trying to shift to the "normal state" of the "normal period".

In addition, the number of games that can be played during the "advantageous period" is displayed within the maximum number of games ("1500" games) in the "advantageous period". Regarding the number of games that can be played during the "advantageous period", at the time of the additional lottery, it is possible to add more than "1500" games as the added result, and the display is set to "1500" games or less. The "advantageous period" may be terminated when the "1500" game is reached, or the addition itself may not exceed the "1500" game. Details of the additional lottery before and after the "1500" game will be described later.

Furthermore, if the BB is won in the "ART state" ("advantageous period"), the number of games consumed in the "BB state during ART" ("advantageous period") and the number of games already consumed in the "advantageous period" If the number of games exceeds "1500", a special BB effect is performed as an effect of "BB state during ART". If the number of games is within the "1500" game, the normal "BB state during ART" is produced.

The maximum number of games in the "advantageous period" may be determined not at the time of winning the BB but during the BB, for example, every game. In this case, the production during the BB may be performed in common, and the special production may be performed only in the game that has reached the "1500" game. Further, the maximum number of games may be determined during the "advantageous period" at the end of the BB. In this case, the production during the BB may be performed in common, and for example, only the result screen may be different.
The MB can be performed in the same manner as the BB.

Further, regarding the additional lottery during the "advantageous period", if the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games during the "advantageous period" and the number of remaining games is equal to or greater than the number of "1500" games, the additional lottery is added. Avoid drawing lots. Along with this, if the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games and the number of remaining games during the "advantageous period" is equal to or greater than the number of "1500" games, a rare role (a winning role for performing an additional lottery). Even if you win, do not add any additional effects.

In addition, even if the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games and the number of remaining games during the "advantageous period" is less than the number of "1500" games, the number of games will exceed "1500" as a result of the addition. In that case, the addition is performed within the range not exceeding the "1500" game.

Further, regarding the additional lottery when the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games and the remaining number of games during the above "advantageous period" is equal to or greater than the number of "1500" games, the additional lottery is performed, but notification is performed. You may not have it. In this case, when the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games and the number of remaining games during the "advantageous period" is less than the number of "1500" games, an additional lottery and production are performed as usual, and " If the number of games obtained by adding the number of digested games and the number of remaining games during the "advantageous period" is equal to or greater than the number of "1500" games, the additional lottery will be performed as usual, but the additional production will not be performed. To do.

Further, when the number of games exceeding the "1500" game is exceeded as a result of the addition, the notification regarding the number of games exceeding the "1500" game may not be performed, or the notification when the number of games exceeding the "1500" game is exceeded may be given. You may not do it yourself.

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

The game state transition diagram defines the current game state, the transition condition that is the condition for shifting the game state, and the game state of the transition destination.

Here, when the current game state is the "first RT game state" and the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line, the "first RT game state" to the "second RT game" Moved to "state". In addition, when the current game state is the "1st RT game state" and the "bonus" (BB, MB) is won as a winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "1st RT game state" is changed to "1st RT game state". It shifts to the "4th RT game state".

In addition, when the current game state is the "second RT game state" and the "bonus" (BB, MB) is won as a winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "second RT game state" is changed to ". It shifts to the "4th RT game state". Further, when the current gaming state is the "second RT gaming state" and the "additional state transition lottery" is won, the "second RT gaming state" is shifted to the "third RT gaming state". Further, when the current gaming state is the "second RT gaming state" and the "combination of symbols related to the blank" is displayed on the valid line, the "second RT gaming state" to the "first RT gaming state" Will be migrated to.

Further, when the current gaming state is the "third RT gaming state" and the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line, the "third RT gaming state" to the "second RT gaming state" Will be transferred to. In addition, when the current game state is the "third RT game state" and the "bonus" (BB, MB) is won as a winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the "third RT game state" is changed to ". It shifts to the "4th RT game state".

Further, when the current gaming state is the "4th RT gaming state" and the "combination of symbols related to BB" is displayed on the valid line, the "4th RT gaming state" is changed to the "RB gaming state". Will be migrated. In addition, when the current gaming state is the "4th RT gaming state" and the "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed on the valid line, the "4th RT gaming state" is changed to the "MB gaming state". Will be migrated.

Further, when the current gaming state is the "RB gaming state" (and the "normal BB state"), the preset normal BB end condition is satisfied (for example, more than "200" cards are paid out. In the case of), the transition from the "RB game state" to the "first RT game state" is made. Further, when the current gaming state is the "RB gaming state" (and the "special BB state"), the preset special BB end condition is satisfied (for example, more than "36" cards are paid out. In the case of), the transition from the "RB game state" to the "third RT game state" is made.

In addition, when the current gaming state is the "MB gaming state" and the preset MB end condition is satisfied (for example, more than "13" cards have been paid out), the "MB gaming state" The game state is changed to the game state before the state is changed to the immediately preceding "4th RT game state" (the game state at the time of winning the MB).

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

The state transition lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302, and shifts to the "ART preparation status transition lottery table" and the "precursor state" used when deciding whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation status" by lottery. The "precursor state transition lottery table" used when deciding whether or not to do so by lottery, and the "additional state transition lottery table" used when deciding whether or not to shift to the "ART additional state" by lottery. , Are provided. Here, in the state transition lottery table, the winning number (and the winning combination) and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number are defined.

Further, the "ART preparation state transition lottery table" is used in the "normal state" and "precursor state" in the normal / precursor state ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9A) and in the "normal state". It has a normal state BB winning ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9B) used at the time of BB winning.

Further, the "precursor state transition lottery table" has a premonition state transition lottery table for the normal state (see FIG. 9C) used in the "normal state". Further, the "additional state transition lottery table" has an additional state transition lottery table for the ART state (see FIG. 9D) used in the "ART state".

(Additional game number lottery table)
Next, the additional game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

The number of additional games lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is used when the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is added. Here, in the number of additional games lottery table, the winning number (and the winning combination), the number of additional games, and the lottery value corresponding to the number of additional games for each winning number are defined.

Further, the number of additional games lottery table includes the number of additional games lottery table for the ART preparation state used in the "ART preparation state" (see FIG. 10A) and the lottery for the number of additional games for the ART state used in the "ART state". It has a table (see FIG. 10 (B)) and a lottery table for the number of additional games for the ART added state (see FIG. 10 (C)) used in the “ART added state”.

(Instruction monitor data determination table)
Further, the main ROM 302 stores an instruction monitor data determination table (not shown).
The instruction monitor data determination table is used when determining instruction monitor data to be displayed on the payout number display 16. Here, in the instruction monitor data determination table, the winning number (and the winning combination) and the instruction monitor data for each winning number are defined.

Further, the instruction monitor data determination table includes an ART addition state instruction monitor data determination table used in the "ART addition state", a common instruction monitor data determination table used in the "advantageous period", a "normal period" and a "waiting period". It has a rounding instruction monitor data determination table and the like used in. The rounding instruction monitor data determination table is an instruction monitor data determination table that selects instruction monitor data that does not specify a specific pressing order or is hidden.

When the instruction monitor data is selected by lottery, a predetermined instruction monitor data may be determined depending on the conditions.

(Memory information in the main RAM)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the functions of the main flags and counters of the present invention stored in the main RAM 303, the update timing, and the like will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the main RAM 303 has an advantageous period flag, a waiting period flag, an advantageous period winning flag, an advantageous period end flag, an ART preparation state winning flag, and a precursor state transition. Storage of each flag such as a flag, an additional state transition flag, a period indicator lighting flag, an advantageous period game number counter, a precursor game number counter, an ART game number counter, and each counter such as an additional state game number counter. An area is provided, and values (states) of each flag, counter, etc. are stored.

(Advantageous period flag)
The advantageous period flag is a flag indicating whether or not the advantageous period is set. In the advantageous period flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that the period is not advantageous or a value "1" (ON) indicating that the period is advantageous is stored. ..

The advantageous period flag is set to "ON" in the advantageous period winning process described later. Further, the advantageous period flag is set to "OFF" at the end of the advantageous period. In addition, the advantageous period winning process is the period display setting process after the third stop, when the advantageous period winning flag is "ON", and when the normal time normal BB is displayed and the waiting period flag is "ON". Will be done. Further, the processing at the end of the advantageous period is the period display setting processing after the third stop, and the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0" when the advantageous period end flag is "ON" and (in the ART state). When the ART preparation status winning flag is "OFF" and the value of the precursor game counter is "0", and when the ART preparation status winning flag is "OFF", "special" It will be held when you win "BB".

(Waiting period flag)
The waiting period flag is a flag indicating whether or not the waiting period is in effect. In the waiting period flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that it is not a waiting period or a value "1" (ON) indicating that it is a waiting period is stored. ..

The waiting period flag is set to "ON" when the BB is won in the "normal state" and is won during the transition to the ART preparation state. Further, the waiting period flag is set to "OFF" when the waiting period flag is "ON" when the normal BB is displayed in the normal time in the "normal BB carry-over state".

(Advantageous period winning flag)
The advantageous period winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the transition of the advantageous period has been won. In the advantageous period winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that the advantageous period transition is not won, or the advantageous period transition is won and the advantageous period is won. A value "1" (ON) indicating that the time processing has not been processed is stored.

The advantageous period winning flag is set to "ON" when the ART preparation state transition lottery is won or the precursor state transition lottery is won in the "normal state". Further, the advantageous period winning flag is set to "OFF" after the advantageous period winning process is performed in the period display setting process after the third stop.
In the "normal state", if the ART preparation state transition lottery is won at the time of BB winning (normal BB winning), the advantage period shifts to the advantageous period after the waiting period, so the advantageous period winning flag is not used.

(Advantageous period end flag)
The advantageous period end flag is a flag for indicating that the advantageous period ends. In the advantageous period end flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that it is not the end of the advantageous period, or a value "1" indicating that it is the end of the advantageous period. (ON) is stored.

The advantageous period end flag is the processing during the advantageous period of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever, and is set to "ON" when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0". In addition, the advantageous period end flag is the state transition process at the end of the period other than the "bonus state" or "carry-over state", and the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0" in the "bonus state" or "carry-over state". In this case, "OFF" is set at the end of ART normal BB, at the end of ART special BB, and at the end of normal normal BB. The state transition process at the end of the period is performed when the advantageous period end flag is "ON" at the beginning of the process for each state at the time of display.

(ART preparation status winning flag)
The ART preparation state winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the ART preparation state transition lottery has been won or ART is in progress. The ART preparation state winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is not in the ART (including the ART addition state, the ART preparation state, etc.) but in the ART preparation state transition lottery. The indicated value "0" (OFF), or the value "1" (ON) indicating that the artist is in ART or has won the ART preparation state transition lottery is stored.

The ART preparation state winning flag is set in the "normal state" when the ART preparation state transition lottery is won, when the BB is won (normal BB is won), and when the ART preparation state transition lottery is won, in the "precursor state", ART. When the preparation state transfer winning flag is "OFF" and the ART preparation state transition lottery is won, or when the normal BB is won, "ON" is set. Further, the ART preparation state winning flag is set to "OFF" when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0" and when the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0".

(Omen state transition flag)
The ART preparation state winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the player has won the precursory state transition lottery. In the precursor state transition flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that the precursor state transition lottery has not been won, or that the precursor state transition lottery has been won. The indicated value "1" (ON) is stored.

The precursor state transition flag is set to "ON" when the precursor state transition lottery is won in the "normal state". Further, the precursor state transition flag is set to "OFF" in the normal state processing at the time of display, and the precursor game number counter is set and the status transition (transition to the precursor state) process is performed.

(Additional state transition flag)
The additional state transition flag is a flag indicating whether or not the additional state transition lottery has been won. In the additional state transition flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that the additional state transition lottery has not been won, or that the additional state transition lottery has been won. The indicated value "1" (ON) is stored.

The additional state transition flag is set to "ON" when the ART additional state transition lottery is won in the "ART state". In addition, the addition state transition flag is set to "OFF" in the display-time ART state processing, and the addition state game number counter is set and the state transition (transition to the ART addition state) processing is performed.

(Period indicator lighting flag)
The period indicator lighting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the period indicator (period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16) is lit. In the period indicator lighting flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a value "0" (OFF) indicating that the period indicator is not lit, or a state in which the period indicator is lit. A value "1" (ON) indicating that is stored.

The period indicator lighting flag is set to "ON" in the advantageous period winning process. Further, the period indicator lighting flag is set to "OFF" in the processing at the end of the advantageous period.

(Advantageous period game number counter)
The advantageous period game number counter is a counter indicating the number of remaining games that can be played in the “advantageous period”. In addition, even if the value of the advantageous period game number counter is "1" or more, the "advantageous period" ends when the ART end condition is satisfied.

The advantageous period game number counter is set to "1500" in the advantageous period winning process. Further, the advantageous period game number counter is subtracted by "1" in each game during the advantageous period (the advantageous period flag is "ON").

(Counter of precursor games)
The precursor game number counter is a counter that indicates the number of remaining games that can be played in the “precursor state”. In addition, even if the value of the precursor game number counter is "1" or more, the "precursor state" ends when the BB is won.

A predetermined value (a preset value or a predetermined lottery value) is set in the precursor game number counter in the normal state processing at the time of display when the precursor state transition lottery is won. Further, the precursor game number counter is subtracted by "1" in each game in the "precursor state".

(ART game counter)
The ART game number counter is a counter that indicates the number of remaining games that can be played in the "ART state". Even if the value of the ART game number counter is "1" or more, the "ART state" ends when the end condition of the "advantageous period" is satisfied.

When the ART game number counter wins the lottery process for adding the number of ART games being prepared in the "ART preparation state", the winning value is added and the ART transition condition is satisfied (when the game state becomes the second RT game state). , A predetermined value (a preset value or a predetermined lottery value) is added. Further, the ART game number counter is subtracted by "1" in each game in the "ART state", and when the lottery process for adding the number of ART games is won in the "ART state", the winning value is added. Further, when the ART game number counter wins the lottery process for adding the number of ART games being added in the "ART addition state", the winning value is added.

(Counter for the number of games added)
The number of games added counter is a counter indicating the number of remaining games that can be played in the "additional ART state". It should be noted that the "ART addition state" ends when the end condition of the "advantageous period" is satisfied even if the value of the number of games counter for the addition state is "1" or more.

When the additional state transition game number counter wins the additional status transition lottery in the "ART status", the additional status transition flag becomes "ON", and a predetermined value (a preset value or a preset value or a preset value) is used in the display ART status processing. , Predetermined lottery value) is set. Further, the game number counter for the additional state is subtracted by "1" in each game in the "ART additional state".

(Direction decision table)
Next, the effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 402, and is provided to determine the effect to be performed in each state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, the "effect No." and the content of the effect corresponding to the "effect No." are defined. Further, the effect determination table defines conditions for executing the effect such as a state managed by the main control board 300. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table is the effect determination table for the normal state (see FIG. 12A) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal state", and the main control. When the state managed by the board 300 is the "precursor state", the effect determination table for the sign state (see FIG. 12B), and when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART preparation state". The ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 12 (C)) used in the above, and the ART state effect determination table (FIG. 12 (D)) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “ART state”. ), The effect determination table for the ART addition state (see FIG. 12E), which is used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART addition state", and the main control board 300. The BB carry-over state effect determination table (see FIG. 12F) used when the state is the "BB carry-over state" and the BB state used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "BB state". Production effect determination table (see FIG. 12 (G)) and MB carry-over state production determination table (see FIG. 12 (H)) used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “MB carry-over state”. It is composed of an MB state effect determination table (see FIG. 12 (I)) and the like used when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the “MB state”.

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

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the power is off. Specifically, when power is supplied to the game machine 1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the game machine 1 is out of power, and when power is not supplied to the game machine 1. Is a process of determining whether or not the game machine 1 is being disconnected by the backup power supply. Then, when it is determined that the power is being cut off (step S1 = Yes), the process of step S1 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not being cut off (step S1 = No), the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs the initial setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the address of the table for setting the internal register of the game machine 1, and performs a process of setting the address of the register based on the table. Then, when the process of step S2 is completed, the process shifts to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key switch is ON. Specifically, 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 the clockwise direction in a state where the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole for setting change. Then, when it is determined that the setting change key switch is ON (step S3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S4, and when it is determined that the setting change key switch is not ON (step S3). = No), the process shifts to the power failure recovery process that restores the value of the register saved before the power failure and the value of the saved stack pointer. When the power failure recovery process is completed, the state when the power of the game machine 1 is turned off is restored.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a set value change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first acquires the current set value based on the value stored in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and whether or not the range of the set value is normal. If the result of the determination is normal, the process of displaying the current set value is performed on the setting display unit (not shown). On the other hand, if the above-mentioned determination result is not normal, a process of setting the initial value of the set value in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of switching the set value based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button (not shown) by the setting change switch (not shown), and the start lever 10 by the start switch 10sw. Based on the fact that the operation of is detected, the process of confirming the set value is performed. Then, in a state where the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole for setting change, the state where the setting change key is rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction is rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction. When it is detected, a process of storing the set value in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 is completed, the process shifts to the main loop process (see FIG. 14).

(Main loop processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the main loop processing performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs the initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the stack pointer, sets the initialization start address and the initialization end address of the main RAM 303, and then extends from the initialization start address to the initialization end address area of the main RAM 303. Performs processing such as initializing the area of. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of clearing the value of the input number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in the previous game state storage area. Then, when the process of step S101 is completed, the process shifts to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs a medal acceptance start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "3" to the value of the input number counter provided in the main RAM 303 when the re-game operation flag described later is ON. Then, when the process of step S102 is completed, the process shifts to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs the medal management process. Specifically, when the re-game operation flag described later is not ON, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, and when a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. The process of adding the value of the input number counter provided in the main RAM 303, determining whether or not the operation of the BET button 7 or the MAXBET button 8 is detected, and operating the BET button 7 or the MAXBET button 8 Is detected, a process of adding the value of the input number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, and when the operation of the settlement button 9 is detected, a process of returning the stored medals to the player is performed. Then, when the process of step S103 is completed, the process shifts to step S104.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the input number counter is "3". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "3" by the medal acceptance start process in step S102 or the medal management process in step S103. Perform processing. Then, when it is determined that the value of the input number counter is "3" (step S104 = Yes), the process shifts to step S105, and it is determined that the value of the input number counter is not "3". In the case (step S104 = No), the process shifts to step S103.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 by determining whether or not the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw, and when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The re-game operation flag storage area of the re-game operation flag storage area is turned off, and a start command having information on the operation of the start lever 10 is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. On the other hand, if the operation of the start lever 10 is not detected by the start switch 10sw, the start lever check process ends. Then, when the process of step S105 is completed, the process shifts to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. Then, when it is determined that the start switch is ON (step S106 = Yes), the process shifts to step S107, and when it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S106 = No), The process shifts to step S103.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of selecting the winning combination determination table (see FIG. 6) provided in the main ROM 302 based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the winning combination based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the selected winning combination determination table. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the information related to the determined winning combination in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107 is completed, the process shifts to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs the information setting process described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 displayed on the payout number display 16. Then, when the process of step S108 is completed, the process shifts to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start preparation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of executing the rotating cylinder effect based on the information stored in the rotating cylinder effect information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed, and if it is determined as a result of the determination that the minimum game time has elapsed, the minimum game time has elapsed in the next game. In order to determine whether or not this has been done, a process of setting the value of the timer counter provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the minimum game time has not elapsed, the main CPU 301 performs a process of waiting until the minimum game time elapses. Further, the main CPU 301 sends a reel rotation start command to the sub-control board 400, which has information that the rotation of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is started. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109 is completed, the process shifts to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 by driving the left stepping motor 151, the middle stepping motor 152, and the right stepping motor 153 via the reel control board 150. Performs processing for fast rotation. Then, when the process of step S110 is completed, the process shifts to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs processing during reel rotation. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are pressed, and the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are pressed. When pressing, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, the right reel 20, and the left stepping motor 151 corresponding to the operated stop button among the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Based on the values of the pulse counters supplied to the middle stepping motor 152 and the right stepping motor 153, the pressing reference position is acquired and stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Next, the main CPU 301 has a stop table (not shown) provided in the main ROM 302, a value of the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303, a left stop button 11, a middle stop button 12, and a right stop. Based on the operation order of the button 13, a process of determining the number of sliding frames within the range of "0" frames to "4" frames is performed, and the determined number of sliding frames is used as the sliding frames provided in the main RAM 303. Performs the process of storing in the number storage area. Then, the main CPU 301 rotates based on the value stored in the pressing reference position storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the value stored in the sliding frame number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process of stopping the middle left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 is performed. Then, when the process of step S111 is completed, the process shifts to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all reels have stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 have all stopped by the reel rotating process in step S111. Then, when it is determined that all reels have stopped (step S112 = Yes), the process shifts to step S113, and when it is determined that all reels have not stopped (step S112 = No), The process shifts to step S111, and the same process is repeatedly executed until all reels are stopped.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs the display determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first sends the display determination command to the sub-control board 400 in order to transmit the display determination command having information about the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the main RAM 303. Performs the process of setting in the production transmission data storage area provided in. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed on the valid line, and it is determined that the "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed on the valid line. In that case, the process of calculating the number of medals to be paid out to the player is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "combination of symbols related to winning" is not displayed on the valid line, a process is performed to determine whether or not the "combination of symbols related to replay" is displayed on the valid line. , When it is determined that the "combination of symbols related to replay" is displayed on the effective line, a process of turning on the value of the flag storage area during replay operation provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S113 is completed, the process shifts to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs the payout process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 202 via the power supply board 200 based on the fact that the "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed on the effective line. Do. In the "bonus state"("BBstate","MBstate"), the bonus middle payout number counter (BB middle payout number counter, MB middle payout number counter) is subtracted, and the bonus middle payout number counter is performed. If the value of (BB payout number counter, MB payout number counter) becomes a negative value, it is determined that the bonus is at the end (at the end of BB, at the end of MB), and the bonus operating flag (BB operating flag) is determined. , MB operating flag) is set to "OFF". Then, when the process of step S114 is completed, the process shifts to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs the display time setting process described later with reference to FIG. 28. In this process, the main CPU 301 is a process of turning on the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16 when the transition to the advantageous period is determined, and a combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. Based on the above, a process of shifting the game state, a process of shifting the state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line for each state, and the like are performed. Then, when the process of step S115 is completed, the process shifts to step S101.

(Information setting process)
Next, the information setting process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 301 performs the winning combination command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a winning combination command having a winning number determined in the internal lottery process of step S107 to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-2.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "bonus" is won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a "bonus" has been determined as a winning combination based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area. Then, when it is determined that the "bonus" is won (step S108-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-3, and when it is determined that the "bonus" is not won (step S108-2 = Yes). Step S108-2 = No), the process shifts to step S108-4.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus winning process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information values related to "bonus winning" in the bonus information storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Specifically, when the winning bonus is "red BB", the main CPU 301 sets "1" in the bonus information storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and the winning bonus is "white BB". In this case, "2" is set in the bonus information storage area, and when the winning bonus is "black BB", "3" is set in the bonus information storage area. Further, when the winning bonus is "MB", the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "4" in the bonus information storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start reception command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information or the like that the operation of the start lever 10 has been accepted to the sub control board 400. Information on the number of input sheets is also added to this reel rotation start reception command, and a process of transmitting the information to the sub control board 400 is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-5.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs the instruction monitor setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting instruction monitor display data to be displayed on the payout number display 16. For example, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the advantageous period and whether or not it is in the "ART addition state", sets an instruction monitor data determination table according to the state, and sets an instruction monitor based on the winning combination. Performs the process of determining the data. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the determined instruction monitor data in the buffer for the payout number display provided in the main RAM 303. If a winning combination not specified in the set instruction monitor data determination table is determined, the instruction monitor data is not set in the payout number display buffer. Further, the instruction monitor data that does not give a specific instruction may be set in the buffer for the payout number display. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting an instruction monitor display command having the determined instruction monitor data information and the like to the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S108-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs the start lever reception time process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process according to the state managed by the main control board 300. Then, when the process of step S108-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-7.

(Step S108-7)
In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a game control command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a game control command having information related to the result of the lottery performed by the process at the time of receiving the start lever in step S108-6 to the sub control board 400. Further, when the advantageous period winning flag is "ON", the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting an advantageous period winning command having information indicating that the "advantageous period" has been won to the sub control board 400. Do. Then, when the process of step S108-7 is completed, the subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Processing at the time of reception of the start lever)
Next, the process at the time of receiving the start lever performed by the process of step S108-6 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of receiving the start lever.

(Step S108-6-1)
In step S108-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "ON". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period flag is "ON" (step S108-6-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-2, and the advantageous period flag is not "ON". If it is determined (step S108-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-3.

(Step S108-6-2)
In step S108-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs the processing during the advantageous period, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the game number counter for the advantageous period. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-3.

(Step S108-6-3)
In steps S108-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "0" representing the "normal state". Then, when it is determined that it is in the "normal state" (step S108-6-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-4, and when it is determined that it is not in the "normal state". (Step S108-6-3 = No) shifts the process to step S108-6-5.

(Step S108-6-4)
In steps S108-6-4, 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 of performing a transition lottery to the "ART preparation state" and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4 is completed, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-5)
In step S108-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "2" representing the "precursor state". Then, when it is determined that it is in the “precursor state” (step S108-6-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-6, and when it is determined that it is not in the “precursor state”. (Step S108-6-5 = No) shifts the process to step S108-6-7.

(Step S108-6-6)
In step S108-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a precursor 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 the value of the precursor game number counter. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6 is completed, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-7)
In step S108-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART ready state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "4" representing the "ART preparation state". Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART ready state" (step S108-6-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-8, and it is determined that the state is not "ART ready state". In the case (step S108-6-7 = No), the process shifts to step S108-6-9.

(Step S108-6-8)
In step S108-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs the ART preparation state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing a lottery for adding the number of ART games. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8 is completed, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is terminated, and the process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-9)
In step S108-6-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "5" representing the "ART state". Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART state" (step S108-6-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-10, and when it is determined that the state is not "ART state". (Step S108-6-9 = No) shifts the process to step S108-6-11.

(Step S108-6-10)
In steps S108-6-10, the main CPU 301 performs ART state processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 26. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" (value of the ART game number counter), a process of subtracting the value of the ART game number counter, and the like. .. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10 is completed, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is terminated, and the process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-11)
In step S108-6-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART addition state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "12" representing the "ART addition state". Then, when it is determined that it is in the "ART added state" (step S108-6-11 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-12, and it is determined that it is not in the "ART added state". In the case (step S108-6-11 = No), the process shifts to step S108-6-13.

(Step S108-6-12)
In step S108-6-12, the main CPU 301 performs the ART addition state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 27. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to add the number of games that can be played in the "ART state". Then, when the process of step S108-6-12 is completed, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is terminated, and the process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-13)
In steps S108-6-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing according to each state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing when it is in the "carry-over state", processing when it is in the "bonus state", and the like. Then, when the process of step S108-6-13 is completed, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is terminated, and the process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Processing during advantageous period)
Next, the processing during the advantageous period performed by the processing in step S108-6-2 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine for processing during an advantageous period.

(Step S108-6-2-1)
In step S108-6-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the game number counter during the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-2-2.

(Step S108-6-2-2)
In step S108-6-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the game number counter for the advantageous period is "0" (step S108-6-2-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-2-3, which is advantageous. If it is determined that the value of the period game number counter is not "0" (step S108-6-2-2 = No), the subroutine of processing during the advantageous period is terminated, and step S108 of processing at the time of receiving the start lever. The process shifts to -6-3.

(Step S108-6-2-3)
In step S108-6-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "1" indicating ON to the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-2-4.

(Step S108-6-2-4)
In step S108-6-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state winning flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "0" indicating OFF to the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-2-4 is completed, the subroutine of the process during the advantageous period is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S108-6-3 of the process at the time of receiving the start lever.

As described above, when the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0", the advantageous period end flag is set to "ON" to end the advantageous period. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the "bell navigation" does not occur during the "advantageous period", the "advantageous period" is terminated after the "1500" game has elapsed. If the "1500" game elapses without the "Bell Navi" occurring during the "Advantageous Period", the "Advantageous Period" may be terminated after the "Bell Navi" occurs.

Further, the "advantageous period processing" (S108-6-2) is a processing performed in any state (state during the advantageous period) when the advantageous period flag is "ON", and therefore the "advantageous period". In any state of "", when the "1500" game elapses in the "advantageous period", the "advantageous period" ends and the game shifts to the "normal state". In the present embodiment, in the case of "the BB carry-over state during ART", "normal BB state during ART", and "special BB state during ART", the "advantageous period" is changed with the progress of the "1500" game. Although it ends, the state is changed to the "normal state" after the "BB state during ART" is finished. Further, even in the above state, the transition to the "normal state" may be made after the progress of the "1500" game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the value of the advantageous period game number counter is subtracted to determine the maximum number of games in the "advantageous period", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum number of games is determined by the addition process. May be made to determine. Specifically, the number of advantageous period games is cleared by "0" before entering the "advantageous period", "1" is added for each "1" game of the "advantageous period", and the number of advantageous period games is "1500". It is determined whether or not the result is, and when it becomes "1500", the advantageous period end flag is set to "ON".

Further, in the present embodiment, the subtraction process and the end determination (setting of the advantageous period end flag) of the advantageous period game number counter are performed immediately after the operation detection of the start lever 10 and the internal lottery process. However, the present invention may be limited to this, and each process may be performed after the detection of the third stop operation, after the payout process, or during the display state-specific process.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the period display segment 16a of the payout number display 16 indicating that the payout number indicator 16 is turned on and off and the advantageous period flag are set immediately after the payout process. However, the method is not limited to this, and it may be performed immediately after the advantageous period transition lottery, immediately after the determination of the end of the "advantageous period", or before the detection of the stop operation.

(Processing for normal state)
Next, the normal state process performed by the process of step S108-6-4 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S108-6-4-1)
In step S108-6-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "BB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of "22" to "36". Then, when it is determined that the "BB" is won (step S108-6-4-1 = Yes), the process shifts to the step S108-6-4-2, and the "BB" is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-3.

(Step S108-6-4-2)
In step S108-6-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs the normal BB winning process described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal BB carry-over state" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-2 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-4-3)
In steps S108-6-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "MB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "37". Then, when it is determined that the "MB" has been won (step S108-6-4-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-4-4, and the "MB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-4-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-5.

(Step S108-6-4-4)
In steps S108-6-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs the normal / precursor MB winning process described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal MB carry-over state" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-4 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-4-5)
In step S108-6-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs the ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART preparation state transition lottery table for normal / precursor state (see FIG. 9A) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the set value (winning number), the transition lottery process to the "ART ready state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-6.

(Step S108-6-4-6)
In step S108-6-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for transition to the "ART preparation state" has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the "ART ready state" has been won (step S108-6-4-6 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S108-6-4-7, and "ART" is performed. Transition to "Preparation State" If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (step S108-6-4-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-4-9.

(Step S108-6-4-7)
In step S108-6-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-8.

(Step S108-6-4-8)
In step S108-6-4-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-8 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-4-9)
In step S108-6-4-9, the main CPU 301 performs the precursor state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the sign state transition lottery table for the normal state (see FIG. 9C) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the transition lottery process to the "precursor state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-9 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-10.

(Step S108-6-4-10)
In step S108-6-4-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for transition to the "precursor state" has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for transition to the "precursor state" has been won (step S108-6-4-10 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S108-6-4-11, and the "precursor state" is entered. If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (step S108-6-4-10 = No), the subroutine for normal state processing is terminated, and the subroutine for processing when the start lever is accepted is also terminated. , The process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-4-11)
In step S108-6-4-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the precursor state transition flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor state transition flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-11 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-12.

(Step S108-6-4-12)
In step S108-6-4-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-4-12 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Normal BB winning process)
Next, based on FIG. 19, the normal time BB winning process performed by the process of step S108-6-4-2 of FIG. 18 will be described. Note that FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the normal BB winning process.

(Step S108-6-4-2-1)
In step S108-6-4-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs the ART preparation state transition lottery process at the time of winning the BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is located in the normal state BB winning ART preparation state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9B) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the stored value (winning number), the transition lottery process to the "ART ready state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-2-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-2-2.

(Step S108-6-4-2-2)
In step S108-6-4-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for transition to the "ART ready state" has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for transition to the "ART preparation state" has been won (step S108-6-4-2-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-4--2-3. Then, if it is determined that the lottery for transition to the "ART ready state" has not been won (step S108-6-4-2-2 = No), the process is shifted to step S108-6-4-5. To do.

(Step S108-6-4-2-3)
In step S108-6-4-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-2-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-2-4.

(Step S108-6-4-2-4)
In step S108-6-4-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the standby period flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the standby period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-2-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-2-5.

(Step S108-6-4-2-5)
In step S108-6-4-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal BB carry-over state" and the like. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "6" indicating a "normal BB carry-over state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-2-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-2-6.

(Step S108-6-4-2-6)
In step S108-6-4-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "fourth RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "4" indicating the "fourth RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-2-6 is completed, the subroutine of the normal BB winning process is terminated, the subroutine of the normal state process is also terminated, and the subroutine of the process at the start lever reception is also terminated. The process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Normal / precursor MB winning process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the normal / precursory MB winning process performed by the process of steps S108-6-4-4 of FIG. 18 and the like will be described. Note that FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine of MB winning processing at the time of normal / precursor.

(Step S108-6-4-4-1)
In step S108-6-4-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of securing the current state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value indicating the "current state" in the migration source state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-4-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4-4-2.

(Step S108-6-4-4-2)
In step S108-6-4-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of securing the current gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value indicating the "current game state" in the transition source game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-4-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4--4-3.

(Step S108-6-4--4-3)
In step S108-6-4--4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal MB carry-over state" and the like. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "13" indicating a "normal MB carry-over state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4--4-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-4--4-4.

(Step S108-6-4-4-4)
In step S108-6-4-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "fourth RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "4" indicating the "fourth RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-4-4-4 is completed, the subroutine of the normal / precursor MB winning process is terminated.

(Processing for precursory states)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the precursor state process performed by the process of step S108-6-6 of FIG. 16 will be described. Note that FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the precursor state.

(Step S108-6-6-1)
In step S108-6-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "BB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of "22" to "36". Then, when it is determined that the "BB" is won (step S108-6-6-1 = Yes), the process shifts to the step S108-6-6-2, and the "BB" is not won. If it is determined (step S108-6-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-3.

(Step S108-6-6-2)
In step S108-6-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs the precursory BB winning process described in detail with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "BB carry-over state during ART" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-6-2 is completed, the subroutine of the precursor state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-6-3)
In step S108-6-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "MB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "37". Then, if it is determined that the "MB" has been won (step S108-6-6-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-6-4, and the "MB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-6-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-5.

(Step S108-6-6-4)
In step S108-6-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned normal / precursor MB winning process using FIG. 20. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal MB carry-over state" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-6-4 is completed, the subroutine of the precursor state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-6-5)
In step S108-6-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the precursor game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-6.

(Step S108-6-6-6)
In step S108-6-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is OFF (step S108-6-6-6 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-6-7, and the ART preparation state winning flag is set. If it is determined that is not OFF (step S108-6-6-6 = No), the subroutine of the precursor state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the start lever reception processing is also terminated, and the step of the information setting processing is completed. The process shifts to S108-7.

(Step S108-6-6-7)
In step S108-6-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs the ART preparation state transition lottery process at the time of precursor. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART preparation state transition lottery table for normal / precursor state (see FIG. 9A) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the set value (winning number), the transition lottery process to the "ART ready state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-8.

(Step S108-6-6-8)
In step S108-6-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for transition to the "ART ready state" has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the "ART ready state" has been won (step S108-6-6-8 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S108-6-6-9, and the process is shifted to "ART". Transition to "Preparation state" If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (step S108-6-6-8 = No), the subroutine of the precursor state processing is terminated, and the subroutine of the start lever reception processing is also executed. After finishing, the process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-6-9)
In step S108-6-6-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state winning flag to “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-6-9 is completed, the subroutine of the precursor state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

In the present embodiment, if the lottery for transition to the "ART preparation state" is not won and the value of the precursor state game number counter becomes "0", the "precursor state" is unconditionally set. Is terminated to shift from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period", but not limited to this, if "bell navigation" has not yet occurred in the "advantageous period", "bell navigation" After the execution condition of "" is satisfied and the bell navigation is generated, the transition from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period" may be performed. In addition, the end of the "precursor state" (transition from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period") may be performed immediately after the execution of the "bell navigation", or after the execution of the "bell navigation", the predetermined number of games or the predetermined number of games or It may be terminated after a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the occurrence of "Bell Navi" may be performed once or at a predetermined time.

(BB winning process at the time of precursor)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the precursory time BB winning process performed by the process of step S108-6-6-2 of FIG. 21 will be described. Note that FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of BB winning processing at the time of precursor.

(Step S108-6-6-2-1)
In step S108-6-6-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is ON (step S108-6-6-2-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-7, and ART When it is determined that the preparation state winning flag is not ON (step S108-6-6-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-2-2.

(Step S108-6-6-2-2)
In step S108-6-6-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "normal BB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of "22", "23", or "25" to "32". Perform the process of Then, when it is determined that the "normal BB" has been won (step S108-6-6-2-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-6, and the "normal BB" is performed. If it is determined that the item has not been won (step S108-6-6-2-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-6-2-3.

(Step S108-6-6-2-3)
In step S108-6-6-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-2-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-4.

(Step S108-6-6-2-4)
In step S108-6-6-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a normal BB carry-over transition precursor end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 has not won the ART preparation state transition, has won the special BB, and issues a normal BB carry-over transition precursor end command indicating that the precursor state has ended to the sub control board 400. In order to transmit the data, the normal BB carry-over transition time precursor end command is set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-2-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-5.

(Step S108-6-6-2-5)
In step S108-6-6-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal BB carry-over state" and the like. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "6" indicating a "normal BB carry-over state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-2-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-8.

(Step S108-6-6-2-6)
In step S108-6-6-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state winning flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-2-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-7.

(Step S108-6-6-2-7)
In step S108-6-6-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "BB carry-over state during ART" and the like. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "9" indicating "BB carry-over state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-6-2-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-6-2-8.

(Step S108-6-6-2-8)
In step S108-6-6-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "fourth RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "4" indicating the "fourth RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-6-2-8 is completed, the subroutine of the precursory time BB winning process is terminated, the subroutine of the precursory state processing is also terminated, and the subroutine of the start lever reception processing is also terminated. The process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Processing for ART preparation status)
Next, based on FIG. 23, the ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S108-6-8 of FIG. 16 will be described. Note that FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART preparation state processing.

(Step S108-6-8-1)
In step S108-6-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "BB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of "22" to "36". Then, when it is determined that "BB" has been won (step S108-6-8-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-8-2, and "BB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-8-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-3.

(Step S108-6-8-2)
In step S108-6-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs the BB winning process during ART, which will be described later, using FIG. 24. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "BB carry-over state during ART" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-8-2 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Step S108-6-8-3)
In step S108-6-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "MB" has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "37". Then, when it is determined that the "MB" has been won (step S108-6-8-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-8-4, and the "MB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-8-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-8-5.

(Step S108-6-8-4)
In step S108-6-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs the MB winning process during ART, which will be described later, using FIG. 25. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "MB carry-over state during ART". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-8-4 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Step S108-6-8-5)
In step S108-6-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for adding the number of ART games during the preparation state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART preparation state additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 10A) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the existing value (winning number), the lottery process for adding the number of games in the "ART state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-8-6.

(Step S108-6-8-6)
In step S108-6-8-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for adding the number of games has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for adding the number of games has been won (step S108-6-8-6 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-8-7, and the lottery for adding the number of games is performed. If it is determined that the game has not been won (step S108-6-8-6 = No), the subroutine of the ART preparation state process is terminated, the subroutine of the process at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the information setting process is performed. The process shifts to step S108-7.

(Step S108-6-8-7)
In step S108-6-8-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games won in the above-mentioned ART game number addition lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-8-7 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(BB winning process during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the BB winning process during ART performed by the process of step S108-6-8-2 of FIG. 23 and the like will be described. Note that FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of BB winning processing during ART.

(Step S108-6-8-2-1)
In step S108-6-8-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “BB carry-over state during ART” and the like. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "9" indicating "BB carry-over state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-2-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-8-2-2.

(Step S108-6-8-2-2)
In step S108-6-8-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "fourth RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "4" indicating the "fourth RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-2-2 is completed, the subroutine of the BB winning process during ART is terminated.

(MB winning process during ART)
Next, based on FIG. 25, the MB winning process during ART performed by the process of step S108-6-8-4 of FIG. 23 and the like will be described. Note that FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of MB winning processing during ART.

(Step S108-6-8-4-1)
In step S108-6-8-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of securing the current state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value indicating the "current state" in the migration source state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-4-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-8-4-2.

(Step S108-6-8-4-2)
In step S108-6-8-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of securing the current gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value indicating the "current game state" in the transition source game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-4-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-8-4-3.

(Step S108-6-8-4-3)
In step S108-6-8-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "MB carry-over state during ART" and the like. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "15" indicating "MB carry-over state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-4-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-8-4-4.

(Step S108-6-8-4-4)
In step S108-6-8-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "fourth RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "4" indicating the "fourth RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-8-4-4 is completed, the subroutine of the MB winning process during ART is terminated.

(Processing for ART state)
Next, based on FIG. 26, the ART state processing performed by the processing in step S108-6-10 of FIG. 16 will be described. Note that FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

(Step S108-6-10-1)
In step S108-6-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been selected as "BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of "22" to "36". Then, when it is determined that "BB" has been won (step S108-6-10-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-10-2, and "BB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-10-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-3.

(Step S108-6-10-2)
In step S108-6-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned BB winning process during ART using FIG. 24. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "BB carry-over state during ART" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-10-2 is completed, the subroutine of the ART state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-10-3)
In step S108-6-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been selected as "MB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "37". Then, when it is determined that the "MB" has been won (step S108-6-10-3 = Yes), the process is shifted to the step S108-6-10-4, and the "MB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-10-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-5.

(Step S108-6-10-4)
In steps S108-6-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned MB winning process during ART using FIG. 25. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "MB carry-over state during ART". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-10-4 is completed, the subroutine of the ART state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

(Step S108-6-10-5)
In step S108-6-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-10-6.

(Step S108-6-10-6)
In step S108-6-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for adding the number of games during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART state additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 10B) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for adding the number of games in the "ART state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-10-7.

(Step S108-6-10-7)
In step S108-6-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for adding the number of games has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for adding the number of games has been won (step S108-6-10-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-10-8, and the lottery for adding the number of games is performed. If it is determined that the game has not been won (step S108-6-10-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-10-9.

(Step S108-6-10-8)
In step S108-6-10-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games won in the above-mentioned ART game number addition lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-8 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-10-9.

(Step S108-6-10-9)
In step S108-6-10-9, the main CPU 301 performs an additional state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART state additional state transition lottery table (see FIG. 9D) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the value (winning number), the lottery process for shifting to the "ART addition state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-10-9 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-10-10.

(Step S108-6-10-10)
In step S108-6-10-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for shifting to the "ART addition state" has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the "ART addition state" has been won (step S108-6-10-10 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S108-6-10-11, and the process is shifted to "ART". Transition to "Additional state" If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (step S108-6-10-10 = No), the subroutine for ART state processing is terminated, and the subroutine for processing when the start lever is accepted is also performed. After finishing, the process shifts to step S108-7 of the information setting process.

(Step S108-6-10-11)
In step S108-6-10-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the additional state transition flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the additional state transition flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-10-11 is completed, the subroutine of the ART state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. ..

In the present embodiment, when the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0", the "ART state" is unconditionally terminated to shift from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period". However, not limited to this, as with the end of the "precursor state", if "Bernavi" has not yet occurred in the "advantageous period", the execution condition of "Bernavi" is satisfied. It is also possible to shift from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period" after generating the bell navigation. Further, the end of the "ART state" (transition from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period") may be performed immediately after the execution of the "Bell Navi", or after the execution of the "Bell Navi", the predetermined number of games or the predetermined number of games or It may be terminated after a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the occurrence of "Bell Navi" may be performed once or at a predetermined time.

(Processing for ART addition state)
Next, based on FIG. 27, the ART addition state process performed by the process of step S108-6-12 of FIG. 16 will be described. Note that FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART addition state processing.

(Step S108-6-12-1)
In step S108-6-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been selected as "BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is any of "22" to "36". Then, when it is determined that "BB" has been won (step S108-6-12-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-12-2, and "BB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-12-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-3.

(Step S108-6-12-2)
In step S108-6-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned BB winning process during ART using FIG. 24. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "BB carry-over state during ART" and the like. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-12-2 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Step S108-6-12-3)
In step S108-6-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been selected as "MB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is "37". Then, when it is determined that the "MB" has been won (step S108-6-12-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-12-4, and the "MB" has not been won. If it is determined (step S108-6-12-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S108-6-12-5.

(Step S108-6-12-4)
In steps S108-6-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned MB winning process during ART using FIG. 25. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "MB carry-over state during ART". Then, when the processing of step S108-6-12-4 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Step S108-6-12-5)
In step S108-6-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the number of games counter for the added state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the game number counter for the additional state provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-12-6.

(Step S108-6-12-6)
In step S108-6-12-6, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for adding the number of ART games being added. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is stored in the ART additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 10C) provided in the main ROM 302 and the winning number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Based on the existing value (winning number), the lottery process for adding the number of games in the "ART state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-6-12-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S108-6-12-7.

(Step S108-6-12-7)
In step S108-6-12-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for adding the number of games has been won. Then, when it is determined that the lottery for adding the number of games has been won (step S108-6-12-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S108-6-12-8, and the lottery for adding the number of games is performed. If it is determined that the game has not been won (step S108-6-12-7 = No), the subroutine of the ART addition state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the start lever reception processing is also terminated, and the information setting processing is performed. The process shifts to step S108-7.

(Step S108-6-12-8)
In step S108-6-12-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games won in the above-mentioned ART game number addition lottery process to the value stored in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S108-6-12-8 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the processing at the time of receiving the start lever is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S108-7 of the information setting processing. To do.

(Display setting process)
Next, the display time setting process performed by the process of step S115 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. Note that FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display setting processing.

(Step S115-1)
In step S115-1, the main CPU 301 performs the period display setting process described later with reference to FIG. 29. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16 when the transition to the advantageous period is determined. Then, when the process of step S115-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-2.

(Step S115-2)
In step S115-2, the main CPU 301 performs the game state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 32. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state or the like based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. For example, when the "combination of symbols related to BB" is displayed on the valid line, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "RB game state" and sets the BB operating flag to "ON". , The process of setting the value of the BB payout number counter is performed based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the valid line. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "second RT gaming state" when the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the effective line. Further, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state" when the "combination of symbols related to the blank" is displayed on the effective line. Then, when the process of step S115-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3.

(Step S115-3)
In step S115-3, the main CPU 301 performs display-time state-specific processing, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state or the like based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line for each state. Then, when the process of step S115-3 is completed, the subroutine of the display setting process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Period display setting process)
Next, the period display setting process performed by the process of step S115-1 of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. Note that FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the period display setting process.

(Step S115-1-1)
In step S115-1-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period winning flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period winning flag is "ON" (step S115-1-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-1-2, and the advantageous period winning flag is "ON". If it is determined that this is not the case (step S115-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-1--4.

(Step S115-1-2)
In step S115-1-2, the main CPU 301 performs the advantageous period winning process described later with reference to FIG. 30. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16. Then, when the process of step S115-1-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-1-3.

(Step S115-1-3)
In step S115-1-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period winning flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. As described above, the lighting of the period indicator (period display segment 16a of the payout number indicator 16), the setting process of the number of advantageous period games, etc. are executed at the beginning of the game (immediately after the advantageous period lottery, etc.). You may do so. Then, when the process of step S115-1-3 is completed, the subroutine of the period display setting process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-2 of the display time setting process.

(Step S115-1--4)
In step S115-1--4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is "ON" (step S115-1-4 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-1-5, and the advantageous period end flag is "ON". If it is determined that this is not the case (step S115-1--4 = No), the subroutine of the period display setting process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S115-2 of the display time setting process.

(Step S115-1-5)
In step S115-1-5, the main CPU 301 performs the advantageous period end processing described later with reference to FIG. 31. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16. Then, when the process of step S115-1-5 is completed, the subroutine of the period display setting process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-2 of the display time setting process.

(Processing at the time of winning the advantageous period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the advantageous period winning process performed by the process of step S115-1-2 in FIG. 29 will be described. Note that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the time of winning the advantageous period.

(Step S115-1-2-1)
In step S115-1-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a period indicator lighting command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a period indicator lighting command for lighting the period display segment 16a to the payout number indicator 16 in order to notify that it is an "advantageous period". When the payout number indicator 16 receives the period indicator lighting command from the main control board 300, the payout number indicator 16 turns on the period display segment 16a. The main CPU 301 also transmits a period indicator lighting command to the monitor display unit 29. When the monitor display unit 29 receives the period indicator lighting command from the main control board 300, the monitor display unit 29 performs a desired display indicating that it is an “advantageous period”. Then, when the process of step S115-1-2-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-1-2-2.

(Step S115-1-2-2)
In step S115-1-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the period indicator lighting flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the period indicator lighting flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S115-1-2-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-1-2-3.

(Step S115-1-2-3)
In step S115-1-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period flag to "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "1". Then, when the process of step S115-1-2-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-1-2-4.

(Step S115-1-2-4)
In step S115-1-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period game number counter to "1500". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "1500" in the advantageous period game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-1-2-4 is completed, the subroutine of the advantageous period winning process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-1-3 of the period display setting process.

(Processing at the end of the advantageous period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the processing at the end of the advantageous period performed by the processing in step S115-1-5 of FIG. 29 will be described. Note that FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the end of the advantageous period.

(Step S115-1-5-1)
In step S115-1-5-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a period indicator turn-off command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a period indicator turn-off command for turning off the period display segment 16a to the payout number indicator 16 in order to end the notification that it is in the "advantageous period". When the payout number display 16 receives a command to turn off the period display from the main control board 300, the payout number display 16 turns off the period display segment 16a. The main CPU 301 also transmits a period indicator turn-off command to the monitor display unit 29. When the monitor display unit 29 receives the command to turn off the period indicator from the main control board 300, the monitor display unit 29 performs a process of turning off the desired display indicating that the period is "advantageous period". Regarding the display of the "advantageous period", it may be turned on during the "advantageous period" and turned off outside the "advantageous period", or when it is outside the "advantageous period", the "advantageous period" is displayed. A specific indication may be made to indicate that the "advantageous period" is not different from the inside. Then, when the process of step S115-1-5-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-1-5-2.

(Step S115-1-5-2)
In step S115-1-5-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the period indicator lighting flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the period indicator lighting flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-1-5-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-1-5-2.

(Step S115-1-5-3)
In step S115-1-5-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the advantageous period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-1-5-3 is completed, the subroutine of the advantageous period end processing is terminated, the subroutine of the period display setting process is also terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-2 of the display time setting process. To do.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 32, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S115-2 of FIG. 28 will be described. Note that FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S115-2-1)
In step S115-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to BB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line is a "combination of symbols related to BB". Then, when it is determined that "combination of symbols related to BB" is displayed (step S115-2-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-2-2, and "combination of symbols related to BB" is displayed. If it is determined that "" is not displayed (step S115-2-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-2-3.

(Step S115-2-2)
In step S115-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs the BB operation time process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the BB operating flag to "ON" and combines the symbols displayed on the effective line ("combination of symbols related to normal BB" or "combination of symbols related to special BB". Based on the above), the value of the payout number counter during BB is set, and the process of shifting the gaming state to the "RB gaming state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S115-2-2 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-3 of the display time setting process.

(Step S115-2-3)
In step S115-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line is a "combination of symbols related to MB". Then, when it is determined that "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed (step S115-2-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-2-4, and "combination of symbols related to MB" is displayed. If it is determined that "" is not displayed (step S115-2-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-2-5.

(Step S115-2-4)
In step S115-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs the MB operation time process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the MB operating flag to "ON", sets the value of the MB payout number counter based on the combination of symbols displayed on the valid line, and sets the game state to "MB". Performs the process of shifting to the "game state". Then, when the process of step S115-2-4 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-3 of the display time setting process.

(Step S115-2-5)
In step S115-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs the RT game state transition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state to the "second RT game state" when the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the effective line, and the main CPU 301 also performs a process of shifting the game state to the "second RT game state". , When "combination of symbols related to blanks" is displayed on the effective line, a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state" is performed. Then, when the process of step S115-2-5 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-3 of the display time setting process.

(Processing by state at the time of display)
Next, based on FIGS. 33 and 34, the display-time state-based processing performed by the processing in step S115-3 of FIG. 28 will be described. It should be noted that FIGS. 33 and 34 are diagrams showing subroutines for processing according to the state at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-1)
In step S115-3-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is "ON" (step S115-3-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-2, and the advantageous period end flag is "ON". If it is determined that this is not the case (step S115-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-3.

(Step S115-3-2)
In step S115-3-2, the main CPU 301 performs the state transition process at the end of the period, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 35. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a transition process to the "normal state" and the like. Then, when the process of step S115-3-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-3.

(Step S115-3-3)
In step S115-3-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "0" representing the "normal state". Then, when it is determined that it is in the "normal state" (step S115-3-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-4, and when it is determined that it is not in the "normal state". (Step S115-3-3 = No) shifts the process to step S115-3-5.

(Step S115-3-4)
In steps S115-3-4, the main CPU 301 performs a display normal state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 36. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition to the "ART preparation state" is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-4 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is terminated, the subroutine of the display setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-5)
In step S115-3-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "2" representing the "precursor state". Then, when it is determined that it is in the “precursor state” (step S115-3-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-6, and when it is determined that it is not in the “precursor state”. (Step S115-3-5 = No) shifts the process to step S115-3-7.

(Step S115-3-6)
In step S115-3-6, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time precursor state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 37. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the "precursor state" is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-6 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is terminated, the subroutine of the display setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-7)
In step S115-3-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART ready state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "4" representing the "ART preparation state". Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART ready state" (step S115-3-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-8, and it is determined that the state is not "ART ready state". In the case (step S115-3-7 = No), the process shifts to step S115-3-9.

(Step S115-3-8)
In step S115-3-8, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART preparation state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 38. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the transition condition to the "ART state" is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-8 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is terminated, the subroutine of the display setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-9)
In step S115-3-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "5" representing the "ART state". Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART state" (step S115-3-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-10, and when it is determined that the state is not "ART state". (Step S115-3-9 = No) shifts the process to step S115-3-11.

(Step S115-3-10)
In step S115-3-10, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 39. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the "ART state" is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-10 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is terminated, the subroutine of the display setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-11)
In step S115-3-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "ART addition state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "12" representing the "ART addition state". Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART added state" (step S115-3-11 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S115-3-12, and it is determined that the state is not "ART added state". In the case (step S115-3-11 = No), the process shifts to step S115-3-13.

(Step S115-3-12)
In step S115-3-12, the main CPU 301 performs the display-time ART addition state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 40. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the "ART addition state" is satisfied. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-12 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is terminated, the subroutine of the display setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-13)
In step S115-3-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “carry-over state”. Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the values stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 are the values "6" representing the "normal BB carry-over state" and the values representing the "BB carry-over state during ART". A process of determining whether or not the value is "9", the value "13" representing the "normal MB carry-over state", or the value "15" representing the "MB carry-over state during ART" is performed. Then, when it is determined that it is in the "carry-over state" (step S115-3-13 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14, and when it is determined that it is not in the "carry-over state". (Step S115-3-13 = No) shifts the process to step S115-3-15.

(Step S115-3-14)
In steps S115-3-14, the main CPU 301 performs a display carry-over state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 41. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "BB state" when "BB" is displayed. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-14 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is terminated, the subroutine of the display setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-15)
In step S115-3-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “bonus state”. Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the values stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 represent the values "7" representing the "normal time normal BB state" and the "normal time special BB state". A value "8", a value "10" representing "normal BB state during ART", a value "11" representing "special BB state during ART", a value "14" representing "normal MB state", or "ART" A process of determining whether or not the value is "16" representing the "medium MB state" is performed. Then, when it is determined that it is in the "bonus state" (step S115-3-15 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16, and when it is determined that it is not in the "bonus state". (Step S115-3-15 = No) ends the subroutine of the display time state-specific processing, also ends the subroutine of the display time setting processing, and shifts the processing to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-16)
In steps S115-3-16, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time bonus state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 42. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the end of the "bonus" and the like. Then, when the processing of steps S115-3-16 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time state-specific processing is terminated, the subroutine of the display-time setting processing is also terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(State transition processing at the end of the period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the state transition process at the end of the period performed by the process of step S115-3-2 of FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the state transition process at the end of the period.

(Step S115-3-2-1)
In step S115-32-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “BB state” or the “MB state”. Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the values stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 represent the values "7" representing the "normal time normal BB state" and the "normal time special BB state". A value "8", a value "10" representing "normal BB state during ART", a value "11" representing "special BB state during ART", a value "14" representing "normal MB state", or "ART" Performs a process of determining whether or not the value is any of the values "16" representing the "medium MB state". Then, when it is determined that the state is "BB state" or "MB state" (step S115-32-1 = Yes), the subroutine of the state transition process at the end of the period is terminated, and the process according to the state at the time of display is terminated. If the process shifts to step S115-3-3 of step S115-3-3 and it is determined that the state is not "BB state" or "MB state" (step S115-3-2-1 = No), step S115-3-2 Move the process to -2.

(Step S115-3--2-2)
In step S115-3-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “carry-over state”. Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the values stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 are the values "6" representing the "normal BB carry-over state" and the values representing the "BB carry-over state during ART". A process of determining whether or not the value is "9", the value "13" representing the "normal MB carry-over state", or the value "15" representing the "MB carry-over state during ART" is performed. Then, when it is determined that the state is "carry-over state" (step S115-3--2-2 = Yes), the subroutine of the state transition process at the end of the period is terminated, and step S115-3 of the display state-specific process is terminated. The process is shifted to -3, and when it is determined that the state is not “carry-over state” (step S115-3-2-2 = No), the process is shifted to step S115-3-2-3.

(Step S115-3-2-3)
In step S115-3-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" representing a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-2-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3--2-4.

(Step S115-3-2-4)
In step S115-3-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT advantageous state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" representing the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3--2-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3--2-5.

(Step S115-3-2-5)
In step S115-3-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value “0” of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3--2-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3--2-6.

(Step S115-3-2-6)
In step S115-3-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an advantageous period end command. Specifically, in order to transmit the advantageous period end command indicating that the advantageous period ends to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the advantageous period end command to the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S115-3-2-6 is completed, the subroutine of the state transition process at the end of the period is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S115-3-3 of the display state-based process.

(Processing for normal state when displayed)
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the processing for the normal state at the time of display performed by the processing of step S115-3-4 of FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for a normal state at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-4-1)
In step S115-3-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON" (step S115-3-4-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3--4-4, and the ART preparation state If it is determined that the winning flag is not "ON" (step S115-3-4-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-4-2.

(Step S115-3-4-2)
In step S115-3-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the precursor state transition flag is “ON”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor state transition flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the precursor state transition flag is "ON" (step S115-3-4-2 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S115-3--4-3, and the precursor state transition flag is If it is determined that is not "ON" (step S115-3-4-2 = No), the subroutine of the normal state processing at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for each state at the time of display is also terminated, and at the time of display. The subroutine of the setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-4-3)
In step S115-3-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the precursor state transition flag to “OFF”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the precursor state transition flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-3--4-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3--4-4.

(Step S115-3-4-4)
In steps S115-3-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a precursor game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for the number of precursor games, and sets a value of the number of winning precursor games in the precursor game counter provided in the main RAM 303. In the lottery process for the number of precursor games, lottery with different lottery values and winning probabilities may be performed based on the value of the ART preparation state winning flag and the like. The value of the number of precursor games to be given may be set to a fixed value, or a fixed value may be given according to the value of each flag. Then, when the process of step S115-3-4-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-4-5.

(Step S115-3-4-5)
In step S115-3-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the “precursor state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "2" indicating a "precursor state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-4-5 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the normal state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the processing for the setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Processing for precursory state when displayed)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, a display-time precursor state process performed by the process of step S115-3-6 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the precursor state at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-6-1)
In step S115-3-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the precursor game number counter is "0" (step S115-3-6-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-6-1, and the precursor game is played. When it is determined that the value of the number counter is not "0" (step S115-3-6-1 = No), the subroutine of the processing for the precursor state at the time of display is terminated, and the subroutine of the processing for each state at the time of display is also terminated. Then, the subroutine of the display time setting process is also terminated, and the process is shifted to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-6-2)
In step S115-3-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is "ON" (step S115-3-6-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-6-3, and the ART preparation state If it is determined that the winning flag is not "ON" (step S115-3-6-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-6-4.

(Step S115-3-6-3)
In step S115-3-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART ready state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "4" indicating an "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-6-3 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the precursor state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the processing for the setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-6-4)
In step S115-3-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned advantageous period end processing using FIG. 31. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16. Then, when the process of step S115-3-6-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-6-5.

(Step S115-3-6-5)
In step S115-3-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a precursory end command at the time of transition to the normal state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 issues a precursor termination command at the time of transition to the normal state indicating that the "precursor state" is terminated and the transition to the "normal state" is performed when the termination condition of the "precursor state" is satisfied. In order to transmit the command to the main RAM 303, a process of setting the command to end the precursor at the time of transition to the normal state in the transmission data storage area for effect provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S115-3-6-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-6-6.

(Step S115-3-6-6)
In step S115-3-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" indicating a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-6-6 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the precursor state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the processing for the setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Processing for ART preparation status at display)
Next, based on FIG. 38, the display-time ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S115-3-8 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-8-1)
In step S115-3-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "2" indicating the "second RT game state". Then, when it is determined that the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state" (step S115-3-8-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-8-2, and the gaming state is changed. If it is determined that it is not in the "second RT game state" (step S115-3-8-1 = No), the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the time of display is also terminated. Then, the subroutine of the display time setting process is also terminated, and the process is shifted to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-8-2)
In step S115-3-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding, for example, "50" to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. The number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is stored in the ART game number counter. Here, the value to be added to the ART game number counter may be a predetermined value as described above, or may be determined by lottery. Then, when the process of step S115-3-8-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-8-3.

(Step S115-3-8-3)
In step S115-3-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "5" indicating an "ART state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-8-3 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time ART preparation state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the display-time state-specific processing is also completed, and the subroutine of the display-time setting processing is also completed. The process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for ART status at display)
Next, based on FIG. 39, the display-time ART state process performed by the process of step S115-3-10 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART state processing at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-10-1)
In step S115-3-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the addition state transition flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the additional state transition flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the additional state transition flag is "ON" (step S115-3-10-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-10-2, and the additional state transition flag If it is determined that is not "ON" (step S115-3-10-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-10-6.

(Step S115-3-10-2)
In step S115-3-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a game number counter for the additional state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery process for the number of games for the additional state, and sets the value of the number of games for the additional state won in the counter for the number of games for the additional state provided in the main RAM 303. Do. In the lottery process for the number of games for the additional state, lottery with different lottery values and winning probabilities may be performed based on the winning combination or the like. The value of the number of games for the additional state to be given may be set to a fixed value, or a fixed value may be given according to the winning combination or the like. Then, when the process of step S115-3-10-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-10-3.

(Step S115-3-10-3)
In step S115-3-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the additional state transition flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the additional state transition flag provided in the main RAM 303 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S115-3-10-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-10-4.

(Step S115-3-10-4)
In step S115-3-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART addition state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "12" indicating an "ART addition state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-10-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-105.

(Step S115-3-10-5)
In step S115-3-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "third RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "3" representing the "third RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-10-5 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time ART state processing is terminated, the subroutine for the display-time state-specific processing is also completed, the subroutine for the display-time setting processing is also completed, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-10-6)
In step S115-3-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is "0" (step S115-3-10-6 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-10-7, and the ART game When it is determined that the value of the number counter is not "0" (step S115-3-10-6 = No), the subroutine of the ART state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the time of display is also terminated. Then, the subroutine of the display time setting process is also terminated, and the process is shifted to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-10-7)
In step S115-3-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned advantageous period end processing using FIG. 31. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16. Then, when the process of step S115-3-10-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-10-8.

(Step S115-3-10-8)
In step S115-3-10-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state winning flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "0" indicating OFF to the ART preparation state winning flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-10-8 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-10-9.

(Step S115-3-10-9)
In step S115-3-10-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an ART state end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 issues an ART state end command indicating that the "ART state" ends and shifts to the "normal state" when the end condition of the "ART state" is satisfied, to the sub control board 400. In order to transmit, the process of setting the ART state end command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. When the "ART state" ends and shifts to the "normal state" when the end condition of the "advantageous period" is satisfied, the main CPU 301 sets the advantageous period end command and transmits the command to the sub control board 400. .. Then, when the process of step S115-3-10-9 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-10-10.

(Step S115-3-10-10)
In step S115-3-10-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" indicating a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-10-10 is completed, the subroutine for the display-time ART state processing is terminated, the subroutine for the display-time state-specific processing is also completed, the subroutine for the display-time setting processing is also completed, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Processing for adding ART when displayed)
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the process for adding the display ART, which is performed by the process of step S115-3-12 in FIG. 33, will be described. Note that FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART addition state processing at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-12-1)
In step S115-3-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART additional game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART additional game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART additional game number counter is "0" (step S115-3-12-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-12-2, and ART is performed. When it is determined that the value of the number of additional games counter is not "0" (step S115-3-12-1 = No), the subroutine of the processing for the additional game at the time of display is terminated, and the processing for each state at the time of display is performed. The subroutine also ends, the subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-12-2)
In step S115-3-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "5" indicating an "ART state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-12-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-12-3.

(Step S115-3-12-3)
In step S115-3-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "second RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "2" indicating a "second RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-12-3 is completed, the subroutine of the display addition state processing subroutine is terminated, the display time state-specific processing subroutine is also terminated, and the display time setting processing subroutine is also terminated. The process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing for carry-over status when displayed)
Next, the process for the carry-over state at the time of display, which is performed by the process of step S115-3-14 of FIG. 34, will be described with reference to FIG. 41. Note that FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the carry-over state processing at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-14-1)
In step S115-3-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "symbol combination related to the normal BB" is displayed. Specifically, on the main CPU 301, whether or not the symbol combination "Red Seven" + "Red Seven" + "Red Seven" or "White Seven" + "White Seven" + "White Seven" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Performs the process of determining whether or not. Then, when it is determined that the "symbol combination related to the normal BB" is displayed (step S115-3-14-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-2 and the "normal BB" is displayed. If it is determined that the "symbol combination according to" is not displayed (step S115-3-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-14-8.

(Step S115-3-14-2)
In step S115-3-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "BB carry-over state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "9" representing the "BB carry-over state during ART". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "BB carry-over state during ART" (step S115-3-14-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-3, and "the BB carry-over during ART" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-14-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-14-4.

(Step S115-3-14-3)
In step S115-3-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "10" representing "normal BB state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-3 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the process for setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-14-4)
In step S115-3-14-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the standby period flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the standby period flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the waiting period flag is "ON" (step S115-3-14-4 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-5, and the waiting period flag is set to "". If it is determined that it is not "ON" (step S115-3-14-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-14-7.

(Step S115-3-14-5)
In step S115-3-14-5, the main CPU 301 performs the above-mentioned advantageous period winning process using FIG. 30. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the period display segment 16a (period indicator) of the payout number indicator 16. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-14-6.

(Step S115-3-14-6)
In step S115-3-14-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the standby period flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value of the standby period flag provided in the main RAM 303 to "0". Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-14-7.

(Step S115-3-14-7)
In step S115-3-14-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal BB state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "7" representing a "normal BB state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-7 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the process for setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-14-8)
In step S115-3-14-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "symbol combination related to the special BB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol combination "black seven" + "black seven" + "black seven" is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Then, when it is determined that the "symbol combination related to the special BB" is displayed (step S115-3-14-8 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-9, and the "special BB" is displayed. If it is determined that the "symbol combination according to" is not displayed (step S115-3-14-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-14-12.

(Step S115-3-14-9)
In step S115-3-14-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “BB carry-over state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "9" representing the "BB carry-over state during ART". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "BB carry-over state during ART" (step S115-3-14-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-10, and "BB carry-over during ART" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-14-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-14-11.

(Step S115-3-14-10)
In step S115-3-14-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "special BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "11" representing "special BB state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-10 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the process for setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-14-11)
In step S115-3-14-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal time special BB state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "8" representing a "normal BB state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-11 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the process for setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-14-12)
In step S115-3-14-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "symbol combination related to MB" is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 has a symbol combination "replay" + "replay" + "bell"("firstbell","secondbell", or "third bell") on the effective line. Performs processing to determine whether or not the stop display is displayed. Then, when it is determined that the "symbol combination related to MB" is displayed (step S115-3-14-12 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-13, and "related to MB". If it is determined that "symbol combination" is not displayed (step S115-34-12 = No), the subroutine of the processing for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, and the subroutine of the processing for each state at the time of display is also terminated. , The subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-14-13)
In step S115-3-14-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “MB carry-over state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "15" representing the "MB carry-over state during ART". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "MB carry-over state during ART" (step S115-314-13 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-14-14, and "MB carry-over during ART" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-14-13 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-14-15.

(Step S115-3-14-14)
In step S115-3-14-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "MB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "16" representing the "MB state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-14 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the process for setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-14-15)
In step S115-3-14-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal MB state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the value "14" representing the "normal MB state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-14-15 is completed, the subroutine of the process for the carry-over state at the time of display is terminated, the subroutine of the process for each state at the time of display is also terminated, the subroutine of the process for setting at the time of display is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Processing for bonus status when displayed)
Next, based on FIG. 42, the display-time bonus state process performed by the process of step S115-3-16 of FIG. 34 will be described. Note that FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the bonus state at the time of display.

(Step S115-3-16-1)
In step S115-3-16-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “normal BB state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "10" representing the "normal BB state during ART". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "normal BB state during ART" (step S115-3-16-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-2, and "normal BB during ART" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-16-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-4.

(Step S115-3-16-2)
In step S115-3-16-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of "normal BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is the end of "normal BB" by determining whether or not the BB operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "OFF". Perform processing. Then, when it is determined that it is the end of the "normal BB" (step S115-3-16-2 = Yes), the process shifts to the step S115-3-16-3, and the "normal BB" If it is determined that it is not the end time (step S115-3-16-2 = No), the subroutine of the processing for the display bonus state is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for each display state is also terminated, and the display setting is performed. The processing subroutine also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-16-3)
In step S115-3-16-3, the main CPU 301 performs the normal BB end processing during ART, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a command set at the end of the "normal BB state during ART", a state transition process, and the like. Then, when the processing of steps S115-3-16-3 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time bonus state processing is terminated, the display-time state-specific processing subroutine is also terminated, the display-time setting processing subroutine is also completed, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-4)
In step S115-3-16-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "normal BB state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "7" representing the "normal BB state". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "normal time normal BB state" (step S115-3-16-4 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-5, and "normal time normal BB" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-16-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-17.

(Step S115-3-16-5)
In step S115-3-16-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of "normal BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is the end of "normal BB" by determining whether or not the BB operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "OFF". Perform processing. Then, when it is determined that the end of the "normal BB" is reached (step S115-3-16-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6, and the "normal BB" If it is determined that it is not the end time (step S115-3-16-5 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing is also terminated, and the display time setting is performed. The processing subroutine also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-16-6)
In step S115-3-16-6, the main CPU 301 performs the normal time normal BB end time processing described later with reference to FIG. 44. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a command set at the end of the "normal time normal BB state", a state transition process, and the like. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-6 is completed, the subroutine of the display bonus state process is terminated, the subroutine of the display state-specific process is also terminated, the subroutine of the display setting process is also terminated, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-7)
In step S115-3-16-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "special BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "11" representing the "special BB state during ART". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "special BB state during ART" (step S115-3-16-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-8, and "special BB during ART" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-16-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-10.

(Step S115-3-16-8)
In step S115-3-16-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of the "special BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is the end of the "special BB" by determining whether or not the BB operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "OFF". Perform processing. Then, when it is determined that it is the end of the "special BB" (step S115-3-16-8 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9, and the "special BB" If it is determined that it is not the end time (step S115-3-16-8 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing is also terminated, and the display time setting is performed. The processing subroutine also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-16-9)
In step S115-3-16-9, the main CPU 301 performs the special BB end processing during ART, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a command set at the end of the "special BB state during ART", a state transition process, and the like. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-9 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the display-time state-specific processing is also completed, the subroutine of the display-time setting processing is also completed, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-10)
In step S115-3-16-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "normal BB state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is the value "8" representing the "normal time special BB state". Do. Then, when it is determined that the "normal time special BB state" (step S115-3-16-10 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-11, and the "normal time special BB state" is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not "state" (step S115-3-16-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-13.

(Step S115-3-16-11)
In step S115-3-16-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of the "special BB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is the end of the "special BB" by determining whether or not the BB operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "OFF". Perform processing. Then, when it is determined that it is the end of the "special BB" (step S115-3-16-11 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-12, and the "special BB" If it is determined that it is not the end time (step S115-3-16-11 = No), the subroutine of the processing for the display bonus state is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for each display state is also terminated, and the display setting is performed. The processing subroutine also ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S115-3-16-12)
In step S115-3-16-12, the main CPU 301 performs the normal time special BB end time processing described later with reference to FIG. 46. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a command set at the end of the "normal time special BB state", a state transition process, and the like. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-12 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the display-time state-specific processing is also completed, the subroutine of the display-time setting processing is also completed, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-13)
In step S115-3-16-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "MB state". Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 represents the value "14" representing the "normal MB state" or the "MB state during ART". A process of determining whether or not the value is "16" is performed. Then, when it is determined that the state is "MB state" (step S115-3-16-13 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-14, and it is determined that the state is not "MB state". If this is done (step S115-3-16-13 = No), the subroutine for the display bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine for the display state-specific processing is also terminated, and the subroutine for the display setting process is also terminated. , The process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-14)
In step S115-3-16-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of "MB". Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the MB operating flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "OFF", thereby determining whether or not it is the end of "MB". I do. Then, when it is determined that it is the end of "MB" (step S115-3-16-14 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-15, and at the end of "MB". If it is determined that this is not the case (step S115-3-16-14 = No), the subroutine of the display bonus state processing is terminated, the subroutine of the display state-specific processing is also terminated, and the display setting process is performed. The subroutine also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-15)
In step S115-3-16-15, the main CPU 301 performs a process of returning the state to the "transition source state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value stored in the migration source state storage area in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-15 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-16.

(Step S115-3-16-16)
In step S115-3-16-16, the main CPU 301 performs a process of returning the gaming state to the "transition source gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value stored in the migration source game state storage area in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of steps S115-3-16-16 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time bonus state processing is terminated, the display-time state-specific processing subroutine is also terminated, the display-time setting processing subroutine is also completed, and the main The process shifts to step S101 of the loop process.

(Normal processing at the end of BB during ART)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the process at the end of normal BB during ART performed by the process of step S115-3-16-3 of FIG. 42 will be described. Note that FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine of normal BB end processing during ART.

(Step S115-3-16-3-1)
In step S115-3-16-3-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is "ON" (step S115-3-16-3-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-3-2. If it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not "ON" (step S115-3-16-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-3-5.

(Step S115-3-16-3-2)
In step S115-3-16-3-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "0" to the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-3-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-3-3.

(Step S115-3-16-3-3)
In step S115-3-16-3-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an advantageous period end command. Specifically, in order to transmit the advantageous period end command indicating that the advantageous period ends to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the advantageous period end command to the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-3-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-3-4.

(Step S115-3-16-3-4)
In step S115-3-16-3-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" indicating a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-3-4 is completed, the subroutine of the normal BB end processing during ART is terminated, the subroutine of the display bonus state processing is also completed, and the subroutine of the display state-specific processing is also completed. Also ends, the subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S115-3-16-3-5)
In step S115-3-16-3-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a normal BB end command during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends the normal BB end command during ART to the sub control board 400 in order to transmit the normal BB end command during ART indicating that the normal BB during ART ends, to the main RAM 303. Performs the process of setting in the production transmission data storage area provided in. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-3-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-3-6.

(Step S115-3-16-3-6)
In step S115-3-16-3-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART ready state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "4" indicating an "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-3-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-3-7.

(Step S115-3-16-3-7)
In step S115-3-16-3-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-3-7 is completed, the subroutine of the processing at the end of the normal BB during ART is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for the display bonus state is also terminated, and the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is completed. Also ends, the subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Normal time Normal BB end processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the normal time normal BB end processing performed by the processing of step S115-3-16-6 of FIG. 42 will be described. Note that FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of normal BB end processing during normal times.

(Step S115-3-16-6-1)
In step S115-3-16-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is "ON" (step S115-3-16-6-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-2. If it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not "ON" (step S115-3-16-6-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-6-4.

(Step S115-3-16-6-2)
In step S115-3-16-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "0" to the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-6-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-3.

(Step S115-3-16-6-3)
In step S115-3-16-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an advantageous period end command. Specifically, in order to transmit the advantageous period end command indicating that the advantageous period ends to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the advantageous period end command to the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-6-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-7.

(Step S115-3-16-6-4)
In step S115-3-16-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a normal BB end command at normal times. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends the normal normal BB end command to the sub control board 400 in order to send the normal normal BB end command indicating that the normal BB ends normally to the main RAM 303. Performs the process of setting in the production transmission data storage area provided in. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-6-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-5.

(Step S115-3-16-6-5)
In step S115-3-16-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation status flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation status flag is "ON" (step S115-3-16-6-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-6. If it is determined that the ART preparation status flag is not "ON" (step S115-3-16-6-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-6-7.

(Step S115-3-16-6-6)
In step S115-3-16-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART ready state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "4" indicating an "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-6-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-8.

(Step S115-3-16-6-7)
In step S115-3-16-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" indicating a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-6-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-6-8.

(Step S115-3-16-6-8)
In step S115-3-16-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-6-8 is completed, the subroutine of the normal BB end processing is terminated, the display bonus state processing subroutine is also terminated, and the display state-specific processing subroutine is terminated. Also ends, the subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Processing at the end of special BB during ART)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the process at the end of the special BB during ART performed by the process of step S115-3-16-9 in FIG. 42 will be described. Note that FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing at the end of the special BB during ART.

(Step S115-3-16-9-1)
In step S115-3-16-9-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period end flag is "ON". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303 is "1". Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is "ON" (step S115-3-16-9-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9-2. If it is determined that the advantageous period end flag is not "ON" (step S115-3-16-9-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S115-3-16-9-5.

(Step S115-3-16-9-2)
In step S115-3-16-9-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the advantageous period end flag to "OFF". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "0" to the advantageous period end flag provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-9-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9-3.

(Step S115-3-16-9-3)
In step S115-3-16-9-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an advantageous period end command. Specifically, in order to transmit the advantageous period end command indicating that the advantageous period ends to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the advantageous period end command to the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-9-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9-4.

(Step S115-3-16-9-4)
In step S115-3-16-9-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" indicating a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-9-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9-7.

(Step S115-3-16-9-5)
In step S115-3-16-9-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a special BB end command during ART. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends the special BB end command during ART to the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the special BB end command during ART indicating that the special BB during ART ends to the sub control board 400. Performs the process of setting in the production transmission data storage area provided in. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-9-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9-6.

(Step S115-3-16-9-6)
In step S115-3-16-9-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "ART ready state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "4" indicating an "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-9-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-9-7.

(Step S115-3-16-9-7)
In step S115-3-16-9-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-9-7 is completed, the subroutine of the processing at the end of the special BB during ART is terminated, the subroutine of the processing for the display bonus state is also terminated, and the subroutine of the processing according to the display state is completed. Also ends, the subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Normal time special BB end processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the normal time special BB end processing performed by the processing of step S115-3-16-12 of FIG. 42 will be described. Note that FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine of normal time special BB end processing.

(Step S115-3-16-12-1)
In step S115-3-16-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a special BB end command at normal times. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sends the normal special BB end command to the sub control board 400 in order to transmit the normal special BB end command indicating that the normal special BB ends to the main RAM 303. Performs the process of setting in the production transmission data storage area provided in. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-12-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-12-2.

(Step S115-3-16-12-2)
In step S115-3-16-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "0" indicating a "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S115-3-16-12-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S115-3-16-12-3.

(Step S115-3-16-12-3)
In step S115-3-16-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the "first RT gaming state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a value "1" indicating the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S115-3-16-12-3 is completed, the subroutine of the normal time special BB end processing is terminated, the subroutine of the display bonus state processing is also completed, and the subroutine of the display state-specific processing is also completed. Also ends, the subroutine of the display time setting process also ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 47. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every "1.49 ms".

(Step S201)
In step S201, the main CPU 301 performs a process of saving the register. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of saving the value of the register used at the time of step S201. Then, when the process of step S201 is completed, the process shifts to step S202.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs an input port reading process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of receiving various signals from the status board 100, the reel control board 150, and the power supply board 200. Then, when the process of step S202 is completed, the process shifts to step S203.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the main CPU 301 performs a timer measurement process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the timer counter for measuring the minimum game time and the like. Then, when the process of step S203 is completed, the process shifts to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets "3" corresponding to the right reel 20 as the initial value of the reel number, and drives the right stepping motor 153 corresponding to the reel number "3" to drive the right reel 20. It performs rotation acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, etc. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the reel number and drives the middle stepping motor 152 corresponding to the reel number "2" to control the rotation acceleration, constant speed, and deceleration of the middle reel 19. And so on. Next, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the reel number and drives the left stepping motor 151 corresponding to the reel number "1" to control acceleration, constant speed, and deceleration of the rotation of the left reel 18. And so on. Then, when the process of step S204 is completed, the process shifts 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 setting the output port data of the external centralized terminal board 30 and the like. Then, when the process of step S205 is completed, the process shifts to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating display data of the stored number display 15 and the payout number display 16, and based on the created display data, the stored number display 15 and the payout number display. 16 controls are performed. For example, when the predetermined instruction monitor data is set, the predetermined segment of the payout number display 16 is turned on according to the set instruction monitor data. Then, when the process of step S206 is completed, the process shifts to step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs a periodic command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is a process of transmitting a command having information of operable buttons (left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, MAXBET button 8) to the sub control board 400. And so on. Then, when the process of step S207 is completed, the process shifts to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs port output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting various signals to the status board 100, the reel control board 150, the power supply board 200, and the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S208 is completed, the process shifts to step S209.

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 performs a random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and stores the random number value in the random number storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S209 is completed, the process shifts to step S210.

(Step S210)
In step S210, the main CPU 301 performs register recovery processing. 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 S210 is completed, the interrupt process is ended and the process returns to the main loop process.

(Main processing on the sub control board)
Next, the main process in the sub-control board will be described with reference to FIG. 48.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 401 performs the initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of checking an error of the sub RAM 403 and the like. Then, when the process of step S301 is completed, the process shifts to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 401 performs the main control board communication process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 49. In this process, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control board 300 and the like. Then, when the process of step S302 is completed, the process shifts to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 401 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 33 based on the sound data determined by the sound data determination process of step S302-3-3 described later. Then, when the process of step S303 is completed, the process shifts to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 401 performs the LED control process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the LED 32 based on the LED data determined by the LED data determination process in step S302-3-2 described later. Then, when the process of step S304 is completed, the process shifts to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 401 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the image data determined by the image data determination process in step S302-3-4 described later. Then, when the process of step S305 is completed, the process shifts to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the sub CPU 401 performs various switch detection time processes. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of executing a predetermined process when the effect button sensor 21s detects the operation of the effect button 21 or when the cross key sensor 22s detects the operation of the cross key 22. Then, when the process of step S306 is completed, the process shifts to step S302.

(Main control board communication processing)
Next, the main control board communication process performed by the process of step S302 of FIG. 48 will be described with reference to FIG. 49. Note that FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main control board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a command different from the command received last time. Then, when it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S302-2, and when it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). -1 = No), the subroutine of the main control board communication process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 401 performs the game information storage process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 creates game information based on a command different from the command transmitted last time, and performs a process of storing the game information in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S302-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 401 performs a command analysis process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 401 executes a process based on the game information stored in the process of step S302-2. Then, when the process of step S302-3 is completed, the subroutine of the main control board communication process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S303 of the main process on the sub control board.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the command analysis process performed by the process of step S302-3 of FIG. 49 will be described with reference to FIG. 50. Note that FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a sub-effect determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 51. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on a command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the effect to be executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table, display operation order designation information, and the like. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S302-3-2.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 401 performs the LED data determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the LED data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-3)
In steps S302-3-3, the sub CPU 401 performs sound data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining sound data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub-effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S302-3-4.

(Step S302-3-4)
In steps S302-3-4, the sub CPU 401 performs image data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining image data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub-effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4 is completed, the subroutine of the command analysis process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S303 of the main process on the sub-control board.

(Sub-effect decision processing)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the sub-effect determination process performed by the process of step S302-3-1 of FIG. 50 will be described. Note that FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the sub-effect determination process.

(Step S302-3-1-1)
In step S302-3-1-1, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not a command for ending the advantageous period has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is an advantageous period end command. Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period end command has been received (step S302-3-1-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S302-3-1-2, and the advantageous period end command is received. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-1-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-3.

(Step S302-3-1-2)
In step S302-3-1-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on the end of the advantageous period. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the advantageous period end command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the effect at the end of the advantageous period executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table. Here, for example, an effect of displaying an image displaying a warning to the player (hereinafter referred to as a warning image) is determined. Here, the warning image is an image for preventing the player from being "engaged" in the game by playing the game machine 1 for a long time, for example. The warning image is not limited to the above-mentioned “entry prevention image”, but may be an image or the like that warns about the continuation of another game. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-2 is completed, the subroutine of the sub-effect determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-3)
In step S302-3-1-3, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not an ART end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is an ART end command. Then, when it is determined that the ART end command has been received (step S302-3-1-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S302-3-1-4, and the ART end command has not been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-1-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-5.

(Step S302-3-1-4)
In step S302-3-1-4, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on the end of ART. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the ART end command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the effect at the end of ART executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table. Here, for example, an effect of displaying a warning image for the end of ART is determined. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-4 is completed, the subroutine of the sub-effect determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-5)
In step S302-3-1-5, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not a BB end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a BB end command. Then, when it is determined that the BB end command has been received (step S302-3-1-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S302-3-1-6, and the BB end command has not been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-1-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-8.

(Step S302-3-1-6)
In step S302-3-1-6, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not a special BB end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control board 300 is a special BB end command. Then, when it is determined that the special BB end command has been received (step S302-3-1-6 = Yes), the process shifts to step S302-3-1-8, and the special BB end command is received. If it is determined that this is not the case (step S302-3-1-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-1-7. In this process, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining whether or not a special BB end command has been received, but determines whether or not the number of BBs to be paid out is "50" or less. It may be.

(Step S302-3-1-7)
In step S302-3-1-7, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on the end of BB. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on the BB end command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the effect at the end of the BB executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table. Here, for example, an effect of displaying a warning image for the end of BB is determined. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-7 is completed, the subroutine of the sub-effect determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

(Step S302-3-1-8)
In step S302-3-1-8, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining an effect based on the received command. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of selecting an effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 402 based on a command received from the main control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the effect to be executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like based on the selected effect determination table, display operation order designation information, and the like. For example, if the received command is an advantageous period winning command, a process of determining an effect suggesting the advantageous period winning executed by the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1-8 is completed, the subroutine of the sub-effect determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S302-3-2 of the command analysis process.

In the above processing, the effect of displaying the warning image is determined in all cases of receiving the advantageous period end command, receiving the ART end command, and receiving the BB end command (normal BB end command). However, the combination of production decisions can be changed as appropriate. Further, even when a predetermined command (any of the advantageous period end command, ART end command, and BB end command) is received, the effect (effect of displaying a warning image) may be switched depending on the content or the like. Good.

(Warning image display)
Next, a display example and display timing of the warning image will be described.

FIG. 52 is a display example when the warning image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.
As shown in FIG. 52, the liquid crystal display device 31 displays a warning image 600, an ART digestion game number display image 602, an advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, an ART remaining game number notification image 605, and the like.

As described above, the warning image 600 is an image displaying a warning to the player. Here, the warning image 600 is composed of a character image "Let's enjoy the game machine moderately". Further, the warning image 600 is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the ART digestion game number display image 602, the advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, and the ART remaining game number notification image 605. Further, the warning image 600 is displayed in a position, a hue, a brightness, etc. so that the player can surely recognize it. In FIG. 52, the warning image 600 has a wide image width and is displayed slightly below the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31.

The ART digestion game number display image 602 is a display image showing the number of games played in the "ART state". In FIG. 52, the ART digestion game number display image 602 shows that the number of games played in the “ART state” is the “1500” game.

The advantageous period acquired number display image 603 is a display image showing the number of medals acquired by the player in the “advantageous period”. In FIG. 52, the advantageous period acquisition number display image 603 shows that the number of medals acquired by the player in the “advantageous period” is “2000”.

The ART remaining game number notification image 605 is a display image showing the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" notified to the player. In FIG. 52, the ART remaining game number notification image 605 shows that the number of remaining games that can be played in the “ART state” is “0” games.
The value shown in the ART remaining game number notification image 605 is a value equal to or less than the value of the ART game number counter, which is the value of the number of games that can be actually played in the "ART state", but is not always equal. .. That is, there may be a number of games in which the "number of ART games" has been added, but the player has not been notified.

On the other hand, when the "1500" game is played after shifting to the "advantageous period", the value of the advantageous period game number counter becomes "0", and even if the value of the ART game number counter is "1" or more, " It shifts from "advantageous period" to "normal period". At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "advantageous period end command" from the main control board 300. With the end of the "advantageous period", the state is also changed from the "ART state" to the "normal state".

Next, a display example in which both the warning image 600 and the push order notification image 604 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 53, the liquid crystal display device 31 displays a warning image 600, an ART digestion game number display image 602, an advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, a push order notification image 604, an ART remaining game number notification image 605, and the like. Will be done.

The push order notification image 604 is an image that notifies the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. In FIG. 53, the push-order notification image 604 notifies that the left stop button 11 is first operated, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is finally operated.

Further, the warning image 600 is displayed at a position that does not overlap the push order notification image 604 and is highly visible to the player. In FIG. 53, the warning image 600 is displayed at the upper part of the push order notification image 604, substantially in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31.

(Warning image display at the end of the advantageous period)
FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of a warning image display at the end of the advantageous period.

As shown in FIG. 54 (A), in the "ART state", the liquid crystal display device 31 is displayed on the ART digestion game number display image 602, the advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, the push order notification image 604, and the ART remaining game number notification. Image 605 and the like are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 54 (B), when the sub CPU 401 receives the "advantageous period end command", the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "advantageous period" together with the display of the warning image 600. The end image of the "advantageous period" is an image that notifies that the "advantageous period" ends and shifts to the "normal period", shifts from the "ART state" to the "normal state", and the like.
When the received "advantageous period end command" is the "advantageous period end command" or the like at the end of BB, the sub CPU 401 shifts from the "BB state" to the "normal state" based on the received command. Display an image or the like informing that the command is to be performed.

(Warning image display at the end of ART status)
FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of a warning image display at the end of the ART state.

As shown in FIG. 55 (A), in the "ART state", the liquid crystal display device 31 is displayed on the ART digestion game number display image 602, the advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, the push order notification image 604, and the ART remaining game number notification. Image 605 and the like are displayed.

Here, FIG. 55A shows an example in which the warning image 600 is displayed when the value to be displayed as the ART remaining game number notification image 605 is “0”. As shown in FIG. 55 (A), the warning image 600 includes a push order notification image 604, an information image (ART digestion game number display image 602, advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, ART remaining game number notification image 605), and the like. Is displayed in a position avoiding. Further, the warning image 600 may be displayed when the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0".
Then, when the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0", the "ART state" ends and the state shifts to the "normal state". At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "ART end command" from the main control board 300.

As shown in FIG. 55 (B), when the sub CPU 401 receives the "ART end command", the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "ART state". The end image of the "ART state" is an image that notifies the transition from the "ART state" to the "normal state". In addition to the above, a warning image 600 is displayed on the end image of the "ART state". Further, similarly to the above, the warning image 600 is displayed at a position avoiding the information image (ART digestion game number display image 602, advantageous period acquisition number display image 603, ART remaining game number notification image 605) and the like.
Even if the warning image 600 is displayed during the final game of the "ART state" (displayed from the stage of FIG. 55 (A)), it is displayed after the sub CPU 401 receives the "ART end command" (displayed from the stage shown in FIG. 55 (A)). It may be displayed from the stage of FIG. 55 (B).

(Warning image display at the end of BB state)
FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of a warning image display at the end of the BB state.
As shown in FIG. 56, in the "BB state", the BB state acquisition medal number display image 601 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

The BB state acquired medal number display image 601 is a display image showing the number of medals acquired by the player in the “BB state”. In FIG. 56, the BB state acquired medal number display image 601 shows that the number of medals acquired by the player in the “BB state” is “138”.

When the end condition of the "BB state" is satisfied in the "BB state", the "BB state" ends and the state shifts to the "normal state" or the "ART preparation state". At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "BB end command" from the main control board 300.

When the sub CPU 401 receives the "BB end command", it determines whether the received "BB end command" is a "normal BB end command" or a "special BB end command".

As shown in FIG. 56 (A), when the sub CPU 401 determines that the received "BB end command" is the "normal BB end command", the end image of the "normal BB state" (first BB). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The end image of the "normal BB state" is an image that notifies the transition from the "normal BB state" to the "normal state" or the "ART preparation state". In addition to the above, the warning image 600 is displayed on the end image in the "normal BB state".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 56B, when the sub CPU 401 determines that the received "BB end command" is the "special BB end command", the sub CPU 401 is in the "special BB state" (second BB). The end image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The end image of the "special BB state" is an image that notifies the transition from the "special BB state" to the "normal state" or the "ART preparation state". Further, the warning image 600 is not displayed on the end image of the "special BB state".

Further, although the sub CPU 401 receives the "MB end command" even at the end of the "MB state", the liquid crystal display device 31 does not display the end image of the "MB state" or the warning image 600.

In the present embodiment, the warning image 600 is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 at the end of the "special BB state" and the end of the "MB state", but the warning image 600 is displayed. It may be. Further, at the end of the "MB state", the liquid crystal display device 31 may display the end image of the "MB state".

(Timing chart of warning image display at the end of BB state)
FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart for displaying a warning image at the end of the BB state.

First, at the timing of FIG. 57 (a), when more than "200" medals are paid out in the "normal normal BB state", the main control board 300 manages the medals, but the "normal normal BB state" ( The first BB state) is shifted to the "normal state". At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the warning image 600.

Next, when the condition for hiding the warning image 600 is satisfied at the timing of FIG. 57B, the sub CPU 401 hides the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Next, when the "combination of symbols related to Black Seven BB" is displayed on the effective line at the timing of FIG. 57 (c), it is managed by the main control board 300, but from the "normal state" to the "normal time special". It shifts to the "BB state" (second BB state).

Next, when more than "36" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 57 (d), the medals are managed by the main control board 300, but the "normal time special BB state" is changed to the "normal state". To. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal time special BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state", but does not display the warning image 600.

(Undisplay warning image)
Next, the display cancellation pattern of the warning image 600 will be described.
In the following, the display cancellation of the warning image 600 will be described by taking as an example the end of the "normal BB state".

(Undisplay warning image with MAXBET button)
FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart for canceling the display of the warning image 600 by the MAXBET button 8.

First, when more than "200" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 58 (a), the medals are managed by the main control board 300, but from the "normal normal BB state" (first BB state) to the "normal state". Will be transferred to. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" including the warning image 600.

Next, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 58B, the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives a "MAXBET command" indicating that the MAXBET button 8 has been operated from the main control board 300. The sub CPU 401 determines the effect by receiving the command. Here, the sub CPU 401 detects that the MAXBET button 8 has been operated by directly receiving the "MAXBET command", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the MAXBET button 8 is operated. The operation of the MAXBET button 8 may be detected by receiving the "reel rotation start reception command" or the like transmitted based on the above.

Next, at the timing of FIG. 58 (c), the sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 by operating the MAXBET button 8. The sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 by displaying a predetermined image in the "normal state" on the liquid crystal display device 31 by operating the MAXBET button 8, and the "normal BB state in the normal state". The display of the end image of "" will be canceled.
In the above, the display of the warning image 600 is canceled when the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned off, but not limited to this, the warning image 600 is displayed when the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on. You may let it be released.

FIG. 59 shows an example of an effect image for canceling the display of the warning image 600 by the MAXBET button 8.

First, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), when the "normal BB state" is completed, the sub CPU 401 displays the end image of the "normal BB state" on the liquid crystal display device 31 together with the warning image 600. Let me.

Next, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the MAXBET button 8 is operated in a state where the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the warning image 600 and the end image of the "normal BB state". Then, the sub CPU 401 hides the warning image 600 and causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display a predetermined image in the "normal state".

As a result, the warning image 600 is displayed from the time the warning image 600 is displayed until the MAXBET button 8 is operated, so that the warning image 600 can be displayed for a predetermined time.
Although the display of the warning image 600 is canceled by detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8, it is detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 and the operation of the BET button 7 is detected. By doing so, the display of the warning image 600 may be canceled.

(Cancellation of warning image display due to elapsed time)
FIG. 60 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart for canceling the display of the warning image 600 due to the passage of a predetermined time.

First, when more than "200" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 60A, the medals are managed by the main control board 300, but from the "normal BB state" (first BB state) to the "normal state". Will be transferred to. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" including the warning image 600.

Next, at the timing of FIG. 60B, when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the warning image 600 was displayed, the sub CPU 401 displays the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Release it. The sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 by determining that a predetermined time has elapsed since the warning image 600 was displayed, and the end image of the "normal BB state" continues. To display.

FIG. 61 shows an example of an effect image of canceling the display of the warning image 600 due to the passage of a predetermined time.

First, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), when the "normal BB state" is completed, the sub CPU 401 displays the end image of the "normal BB state" on the liquid crystal display device 31 together with the warning image 600. Let me.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (B), when a predetermined time elapses in a state where the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end image of the "normal BB state" together with the warning image 600, the sub The CPU 401 hides only the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

As a result, since the warning image 600 is displayed until a predetermined time elapses after the warning image 600 is displayed, the display time of the warning image 600 can be guaranteed.
If the operation of the MAXBET button 8 is detected before the elapse of the predetermined time, the image in the "normal state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, but the warning image 600 shows the predetermined time. It remains displayed until it elapses.

(Cancellation of warning image display by start lever)
FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart for canceling the display of the warning image 600 by the start lever 10.

First, when more than "200" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 62 (a), the medals are managed by the main control board 300, but from the "normal normal BB state" (first BB state) to the "normal state". Will be transferred to. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" including the warning image 600.

Next, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 62B, the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives a "MAXBET command" indicating that the MAXBET button 8 has been operated from the main control board 300. The sub CPU 401 determines the effect by receiving the command, but the display of the warning image 600 continues.
The sub CPU 401 does not have to change the effect itself by receiving the "MAXBET command". Further, the sub CPU 401 does not have to receive the "MAXBET command" itself for displaying the warning image 600.

Next, when the start lever 10 is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 62 (c), the start switch 10sw is turned on. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives a "start command" indicating that the start lever 10 has been operated from the main control board 300. The sub CPU 401 determines the effect by receiving the command. Here, the sub CPU 401 detects that the start lever 10 has been operated by directly receiving the "start command", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the start lever 10 is operated. The operation of the start lever 10 may be detected by receiving the "reel rotation start reception command" or the like transmitted based on the above.

Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 62 (d), the sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 by operating the start lever 10. The sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 by displaying a predetermined image in the "normal state" on the liquid crystal display device 31 by operating the start lever 10, and "normal BB state in the normal state". The display of the end image of "" will be canceled.
In the above, the display of the warning image 600 is canceled when the start switch 10sw is turned off, but the display of the warning image 600 is not limited to this when the start switch 10sw is turned on. You may let it be released.

FIG. 63 shows an example of an effect image of canceling the display of the warning image 600 by the start lever 10.

First, as shown in FIG. 63A, when the "normal BB state" ends, the sub CPU 401 displays the end image of the "normal BB state" on the liquid crystal display device 31 together with the warning image 600. Let me.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (B), the MAXBET button 8 is operated in a state where the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the warning image 600 and the end image of the "normal BB state". However, the warning image 600 and the end image of the "normal BB state at normal time" are continuously displayed.
The sub CPU 401 may end the display of the end image of the "normal BB state" in accordance with the operation of the MAXBET button 8, but continues when the warning image 600 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (C), when the start lever 10 is operated after the MAXBET button 8 is operated, the sub CPU 401 hides the warning image 600 and determines the predetermined state in the "normal state". Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

As a result, the warning image 600 is displayed from the time the warning image 600 is displayed until the start lever 10 is operated, so that the warning image 600 can be displayed for a predetermined time.

(Display timing of warning image during advantageous period)
Next, the timing at which the warning image 600 is displayed between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period" will be described.

(A warning image is displayed at the end of BB and ART)
First, when the warning image 600 is displayed at the end of each "BB state" and at the end of the "ART state" between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period". Will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 64 (A), when the "BB state" is completed, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the warning image 600 and display the end image of the "BB state".

Then, during the "advantageous period", the state shifts from the "BB state" to the "ART preparation state". After that, during the "advantageous period", the sub CPU 401 wins the BB, shifts to the "AB state during ART", and when the "BB state during ART" ends, the sub CPU 401 again displays the liquid crystal display device 31. The warning image 600 is displayed, and the end image of the "BB state during ART" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (B), when the "ART state" ends, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the warning image 600, and displays the end image of the "ART state". Display it. When the "ART state" ends, it shifts to the "normal state", and at the same time, the "advantageous period" also ends and shifts to the "normal period".

That is, between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period", a warning image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 each time the "BB state" ends, and the "ART state" is displayed. The warning image 600 is also displayed at the end of the process.

(Warning image is displayed only at the end of the first BB)
Next, a case where the warning image 600 is displayed only at the end of the first "BB state" between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period" will be described.

As shown in FIG. 65 (A), when the first "BB state" is completed after the "advantageous period" is started, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the warning image 600 and " The end image of "BB state" is displayed.

Then, during the "advantageous period", the state shifts from the "BB state" to the "ART preparation state". After that, during the "advantageous period", when the BB is won, the state shifts to the "ART BB state", and the "ART BB state" ends, the sub CPU 401 warns the liquid crystal display device 31 of a warning image. The end image of "BB state during ART" is displayed without displaying 600.

Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), when the "ART state" ends, the sub CPU 401 does not display the warning image 600 on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the end image of the "ART state" ends. Is displayed. When the "ART state" ends, it shifts to the "normal state", and at the same time, the "advantageous period" also ends and shifts to the "normal period".

That is, the warning image 600 is displayed only "once" on the liquid crystal display device 31 between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period", and then the warning image 600 is displayed. There is no such thing.

In the present embodiment, the warning image 600 is displayed at the end of the first "BB state" after the "advantageous period" is started, but the warning image 600 is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. May be displayed. The other time points are, for example, at the end of the second "BB state", at the end of the third "BB state", or at the end of a specific number of "BB states", or at the time of display by lottery. The number of times may be determined, or may be determined by the elapsed time.

Further, if the warning image 600 is not displayed and the end condition of the "ART state" is satisfied without shifting to the "BB state" during the "advantageous period", the warning image 600 is reached at the end of the "ART state". Is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the warning image 600 is displayed only "once" during the "advantageous period", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the warning image 600 may be displayed a plurality of times.

(Warning image is displayed only at the end of ART)
Next, when the warning image 600 is displayed only at the end of the "ART state", that is, only at the end of the "advantageous period" between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period". Will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 66 (A), when the "BB state" is completed, it is determined whether or not the ART preparation state winning flag is ON, and when the ART preparation state winning flag is ON, the "advantageous period" is set. Since the sub CPU 401 continues, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "BB state" without displaying the warning image 600.

Then, since the ART preparation state winning flag is ON (during the "advantageous period"), the state shifts from the "BB state" to the "ART preparation state". After that, during the "advantageous period", the sub CPU 401 also gives a warning image to the liquid crystal display device 31 when the BB is won, the state shifts to the "AB state during ART", and the "BB state during ART" ends. The end image of "BB state during ART" is displayed without displaying 600.

Then, as shown in FIG. 66B, when the "ART state" ends, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the warning image 600 and the end image of the "ART state". Is displayed. When the "ART state" ends, it shifts to the "normal state", and at the same time, the "advantageous period" also ends and shifts to the "normal period".

That is, between the start of the "advantageous period" and the end of the "advantageous period", the warning image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 at the end of the "ART state" (at the end of the "advantageous period"). It is displayed only "once", and the warning image 600 is not displayed in other cases.

(Warning image display at the end of the number of ART notification games)
Next, the display of the warning image 600 when the ART remaining game number notification image 605 becomes “0”, that is, when the apparent number of ART games is exhausted will be described.

As shown in FIG. 67 (A), when the value shown in the ART remaining game number notification image 605 is “0” and the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (ART remaining game number notification). (When the value shown in the image 605 is equal to the value of the ART game number counter), the "ART state" ends. Therefore, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the warning image 600 and "ART". Display the end image of "Status".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67 (B), when the value shown in the ART remaining game number notification image 605 is "0", if the value of the ART game number counter is not "0" (ART remaining game). (When the value shown in the number notification image 605 is less than the value of the ART game number counter), the "ART state" has not ended yet, so the sub CPU 401 does not display the warning image 600 on the liquid crystal display device 31. Display the end image of the "ART state".

Then, after displaying the end image of the "ART state", the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display an image indicating that the "ART state" continues at a specific timing. At this time, the value shown in the ART remaining game number notification image 605 is the value of the ART game number counter. Further, also in this case, the value shown in the ART remaining game number notification image 605 may be less than the value of the ART game number counter.

Therefore, when the end image of the "ART state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, if the value of the ART game number counter is not "0" (the "ART state" has not ended yet), the warning image 600 is displayed. Since it is not displayed, the player can be interested in the display of the warning image 600 and can watch the warning image 600.

In the present embodiment, when displaying the end image of the "ART state", the value of the ART game number counter is not "0", but the value shown in the ART remaining game number notification image 605 is "0". In the case of, the warning image 600 is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the warning image 600 may be displayed or displayed with a predetermined probability. You may do so.

(Production with freeze when displaying warning image)
Next, a case where an effect accompanied by a freeze is executed when the warning image 600 is displayed will be described.
Here, freeze means that the operation of the MAXBET button 8, the start lever 10, the stop button (left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13), etc. by the player is invalidated during a certain period of time during the production. It means to be done.

First, an example in which the freeze is released after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as the freeze time) elapses will be described. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart in which an effect accompanied by a freeze is executed while the warning image 600 is displayed.

First, when more than "200" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 68 (a), the medals are managed by the main control board 300, but from the "normal normal BB state" (first BB state) to the "normal state". Will be transferred to "" and the production with freeze will start. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 starts freezing and causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" including the warning image 600.

Next, at the timing of FIG. 68B, when it is determined that the freeze time has elapsed since the freeze was started, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 401 end the freeze. The sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 by determining that the freeze time has elapsed.

FIG. 69 shows an example of an effect image accompanied by a freeze when the warning image 600 is displayed.

First, as shown in FIG. 69A, when the "normal BB state" is completed, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 401 execute an effect accompanied by a freeze. Further, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" together with the warning image 600.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69B, when the freeze time elapses, the sub CPU 401 hides the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Further, as the freeze time elapses, the sub CPU 401 ends the display of the end image in the "normal BB state" and displays the effect image in the "normal state".

As a result, the warning image 600 is frozen while the warning image 600 is displayed, so that the warning image 600 can be focused on.
After the freeze time has elapsed, only the warning image 600 may be hidden, and the display of the end image in the "normal BB state" may be continued. Further, the display of the warning image 600 is not hidden with the lapse of the freeze time, but the display of the warning image 600 is hidden after the lapse of a predetermined time or by performing a predetermined operation. You may do so.

(After freezing, the warning image display is canceled by operating the MAXBET button)
Next, a case will be described in which an effect accompanied by a freeze is executed when the warning image 600 is displayed, and the warning image 600 is hidden by operating the MAXBET button 8 after the freeze.

FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart when the warning image 600 is hidden by operating the MAXBET button 8 after freezing.

First, when more than "200" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 70A, the main control board 300 manages the medals, but from the "normal BB state" (first BB state) to the "normal state". Will be transferred to "" and the production with freeze will start. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 starts freezing and causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" including the warning image 600. As described above, freeze means an operation of the MAXBET button 8, the start lever 10, the stop button (left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13), etc. by the player during a predetermined freeze period. Means that is invalidated.

Next, at the timing of FIG. 70B, when it is determined that the freeze time has elapsed since the freeze was started, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 401 end the freeze. The sub CPU 401 continues to display the warning image 600 even if it determines that the freeze time has elapsed.

Next, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 70C, the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives a "MAXBET command" indicating that the MAXBET button 8 has been operated from the main control board 300. The sub CPU 401 determines the effect by receiving the command.

Next, at the timing of FIG. 70D, the sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 by operating the MAXBET button 8.

In the above, the display of the warning image 600 is canceled when the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned off, but not limited to this, the warning image 600 is displayed when the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on. You may let it be released.

FIG. 71 shows an example of an effect image when the warning image 600 is hidden by operating the MAXBET button 8 after freezing.

First, as shown in FIG. 71 (A), when the "normal BB state" is completed, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 401 execute an effect accompanied by a freeze. Further, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" together with the warning image 600. Then, even when the freeze is completed, the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 remains displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (B), when the MAXBET button 8 is operated after the freeze is completed, the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on, and the sub CPU 401 warns that it is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The image 600 is hidden. Further, at this time, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the effect image in the “normal state”.

As a result, the warning image 600 is displayed until the freeze is released and the MAXBET button 8 is operated, so that the warning image 600 can be focused on.

(After freezing, the warning image display is canceled by operating the start lever)
Next, a case will be described in which the warning image 600 is hidden by operating the start lever 10 after the freeze in the case where the effect accompanied by the freeze is executed when the warning image 600 is displayed.

FIG. 72 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart when the warning image 600 is hidden by operating the start lever 10 after freezing.

First, when more than "200" medals are paid out at the timing of FIG. 72 (a), the medals are managed by the main control board 300, but from the "normal normal BB state" (first BB state) to the "normal state". Will be transferred to "" and the production with freeze will start. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives the "normal BB end command" from the main control board 300. As a result, the sub CPU 401 starts freezing and causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" including the warning image 600. As described above, freeze means an operation of the MAXBET button 8, the start lever 10, the stop button (left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13), etc. by the player during a predetermined freeze period. Means that is invalidated.

Next, at the timing of FIG. 72B, when it is determined that the freeze time has elapsed since the freeze was started, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 401 end the freeze. The sub CPU 401 continues to display the warning image 600 even if it determines that the freeze time has elapsed.

Next, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 72 (c), the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on. The sub CPU 401 continues to display the warning image 600 even if the MAXBET button 8 is operated.

Next, when the start lever 10 is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 72 (d), the start switch 10sw is turned on. At this time, the sub CPU 401 receives a "start command" indicating that the start lever 10 has been operated from the main control board 300. The sub CPU 401 determines the effect by receiving the command.

Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 72D, the sub CPU 401 cancels the display of the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 by operating the start lever 10.

In the above, the display of the warning image 600 is canceled when the start switch 10sw is turned off, but not limited to this, the warning image 600 is displayed when the start switch 10sw is turned on. You may let it be released.

FIG. 73 shows an example of an effect image in which the warning image 600 is hidden by operating the start lever 10 after freezing.

First, as shown in FIG. 73A, when the "normal BB state" ends, the main CPU 301 and the sub CPU 401 execute an effect accompanied by a freeze. Further, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the end image of the "normal BB state" together with the warning image 600. Then, even when the freeze is completed, the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 remains displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 73 (B), when the MAXBET button 8 is operated after the freeze is completed, the MAXBET switch 8sw is turned on, but the warning image 600 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 Remains displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 73C, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated and the start lever 10 is operated after the freeze is completed, the start switch 10sw is turned on, and the sub CPU 401 is a liquid crystal display device. The warning image 600 displayed on 31 is hidden. Further, at this time, the sub CPU 401 causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the effect image in the “normal state”.

As a result, the warning image 600 is displayed until the freeze is released and the start lever 10 is operated, so that the warning image 600 can be focused on.

(Warning image displayed in the demo image)
Next, the warning image 600 that is displayed when the demo image is displayed will be described.

(Display menu image and warning image)
FIG. 74 is a diagram showing an example of the warning image 600 displayed when the menu image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 74, when the game is completed and a predetermined time elapses, a demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Then, as a part of the demo image, for example, a menu selection screen for prompting the operation of the effect button 21, the cross key 22, or the like is displayed. On the menu selection screen, an effect button operation explanation indicating that the menu screen is displayed when the effect button 21 is operated, a cross key operation explanation indicating that the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key 22, and the like are displayed. Then, the warning image 600 is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the display of the effect button operation explanation, the cross key operation explanation, and the like.

(Display of company name image and warning image)
FIG. 75 is a diagram showing an example of display of the company name image and the warning image 600.

First, as shown in FIG. 75A, when the game is completed and a predetermined time elapses, a demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Then, a company name image showing the manufacturer of the game machine 1 is displayed as a part of the demo image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 75 (B), the company name image is displayed, and when a predetermined time elapses, the warning image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

In this way, since the company name image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and then the warning image 600 is displayed, the company name image and the warning image 600 are not displayed in an overlapping manner. Further, since the warning image 600 can be displayed independently, the visibility can be improved, the selection range of the display color and the brightness of the warning image 600 can be widened, and the display size can be increased. Therefore, the visibility can be further improved.
Further, in the above, the background color of the company name image is white, and the background color of the warning image 600 is also white. That is, by making the background color of the company name image and the background color of the warning image 600 the same color and seamlessly displaying the company name image and the warning image 600, the player does not feel an excessive change in the impression value of the image. Therefore, the warning image 600 can be displayed without giving stress to the player.

(Display of model name image and warning image)
FIG. 76 is a diagram showing an example of displaying the model name image and the warning image 600.

First, as shown in FIG. 76A, when the game is completed and a predetermined time elapses, a demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Then, a model name image showing the model name of the game machine 1 is displayed as a part of the demo image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 76 (B), the model name image is displayed, and when a predetermined time elapses, the warning image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

In this way, since the model name image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and then the warning image 600 is displayed, the model name image and the warning image 600 are not displayed in an overlapping manner. Further, since the warning image 600 can be displayed independently, the visibility can be improved, the selection range of the display color and the brightness of the warning image 600 can be widened, and the display size can be increased. Therefore, the visibility can be further improved.
Further, in the above, the background color of the model name image is white, and the background color of the warning image 600 is also white. That is, by making the background color of the model name image and the background color of the warning image 600 the same color and seamlessly displaying the model name image and the warning image 600, the player can feel an excessive change in the impression value of the image. The warning image 600 can be displayed without giving stress to the player.

(Display of introduction image and warning image)
FIG. 77 is a diagram showing an example of display of the introduction image and the warning image 600.

First, as shown in FIG. 77 (A), when the game is completed and a predetermined time elapses, a demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Then, an introduction image that introduces the characters appearing in the game is displayed as a part of the demo image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 77 (B), the introduction image is displayed, and when a predetermined time elapses, the warning image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

In this way, since the introduction image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and then the warning image 600 is displayed, the introduction image and the warning image 600 are not displayed in an overlapping manner. Further, since the warning image 600 can be displayed independently, the visibility can be improved, the selection range of the display color and the brightness of the warning image 600 can be widened, and the display size can be increased. Therefore, the visibility can be further improved.
Further, in the above, the background color of the introduction image is white, and the background color of the warning image 600 is also white. That is, by making the background color of the introduction image and the background color of the warning image 600 the same color and seamlessly displaying the introduction image and the warning image 600, the player does not feel an excessive change in the impression value of the image. Therefore, the warning image 600 can be displayed without giving stress to the player.

In the present embodiment, the end determination of the "ART state" is performed by the number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be the number of medals paid out, the net increase in medals, or other conditions.

As described above, the game machine 1 in the present embodiment has a "normal period" and an "advantageous period" that is advantageous to the player, and the end condition of the "advantageous period" is satisfied, and the "advantageous period" At the end, the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the warning image 600. Therefore, since the warning is displayed at the timing when the player can easily stop the continuation of the game, it is possible to appropriately alert the player and suppress the excessive continuation of the game.

Further, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a "normal state" and a plurality of states advantageous to the player, for example, a "normal BB state" and an "ART state", which is advantageous to the player. The warning image 600 is displayed when shifting from the "normal state" or "ART state" to the "normal state". Therefore, since the warning is displayed at the timing when the player can easily stop the continuation of the game, it is possible to appropriately alert the player and suppress the excessive continuation of the game.

Further, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a "BB state" that occurs once or a plurality of times during the "ART state" as a plurality of states that are advantageous to the player, and is a "BB state". The warning image 600 is displayed each time the end conditions of "" and "ART state" are satisfied. Therefore, since the warning is displayed every time when the player is likely to stop the continuation of the game, it is possible to appropriately alert the player and suppress the excessive continuation of the game.

Further, as described above, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a "BB state" that occurs once or a plurality of times during the "ART state" as a plurality of states that are advantageous to the player. However, the warning image 600 is displayed only once when the end condition of the "BB state" or the "ART state" is satisfied. Therefore, since the warning is displayed only once at the timing when the player can easily stop the continuation of the game, it is possible to appropriately alert the player without causing trouble to the player, and the continuation of the excessive game can be continued. Can be suppressed. Further, in the above configuration, the warning display can be performed not only once but also a plurality of times in the "ART state".

In the present embodiment, for example, the "normal period" and "normal state" constitute the normal state of the present application, and the "advantageous period", "ART state", and "normal BB state" are the specific states of the present application. To configure. Further, in the present embodiment, the "special BB state" and the "MB state" may be the specific states of the present application.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the fact that the number of digested games in the "advantageous period" is "1500" constitutes the state end condition of the "advantageous period" of the present application, and the value of the ART game number counter is ". The fact that it becomes "0" constitutes the state termination condition of the "ART state" of the present application, and the fact that the payout of medals in the "normal BB state" exceeds "200" is the "normal BB state" of the present application. Configure the state termination condition for.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the display of the warning image 600 on the liquid crystal display device 31 constitutes the warning effect of the present application.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the state control means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the end condition determination means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the state transition means of the present application. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 401 constitutes the warning effect execution control means of the present application.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the state control means controls a plurality of specific states as the specific state.
The warning effect execution control means may control to execute the warning effect when the state transition means shifts from the specific state to the normal state.

Further, the state control means controls the first specific state and the second specific state different from the first specific state as the specific state.
The warning effect execution control means may control to execute the warning effect at the end of the specific state each time the state end conditions of the first specific state and the second specific state are satisfied. Good.

1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 3 Front door 5 Key hole 6 Medal slot 7 BET button 7sw BET switch 8 MAXBET button 8sw MAXBET 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 Selector 14s Selector sensor 15 Stored number indicator 16 Payout number indicator 16a Period display segment 17s Door open / close sensor 18 Left reel 19 Middle reel 20 Right reel 21 Directive button 21s Directive button Sensor 22 Cross key 22s Cross key Sensor 23 Display window 24 Reservoir unit 25 Medal payout exit 26 1st BET lamp 27 2nd BET lamp 28 3rd BET lamp 30 External centralized terminal board 31 LCD display device 32 LED
33 Speaker 100 Status board 150 Reel control board 151 Left stepping motor 152 Middle stepping motor 153 Right stepping motor 154s Left reel sensor 155s Middle reel sensor 156s Right reel sensor 200 Power board 201 Power button 201sw Power switch 202 Hopper 202s Hopper sensor 300 Main control Board 301 main CPU
302 main ROM
303 main RAM
304 Main random number generator 400 Sub control board 401 Sub CPU
402 Sub ROM
403 sub RAM
404 Sub-random number generator 500 Production control board 501 Production control CPU
502 Production control ROM
503 Production control RAM
504 CGROM
505 sound source IC
506 Sound source ROM
507 VDP
600 Warning image 601 BB state acquisition number of medals display image 602 ART digestion game number display image 603 Advantageous period acquisition number display image 604 Push order notification image 605 ART remaining game number notification image

Claims (1)

By detecting the start operation by the player, one of the predetermined winning combinations is determined, and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface are displayed in a variable manner. In a game machine that stops the plurality of reels that are displayed in a variable manner by detecting a stop operation by, and gives a predetermined privilege when the combination of stopped symbols is a combination of predetermined symbols.
A state control means for controlling a normal state and a specific state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state.
An end condition determining means for determining the establishment of the end condition of the specific state
When it is determined by the end condition determining means that the end condition is satisfied, the state transition means for terminating the specific state and shifting to the normal state, and
In end effect that the specific state is terminated by a predetermined player operation is started when it is terminated, and the warning information display control means for performing control to display warning information regarding the continuation of the game of the player through the display means,
Demonstration effect execution control means that controls execution of a demonstration effect capable of displaying specific information in the display means when the game is not performed by the player.
With
The warning information can be displayed even when the demonstration effect is being executed.
The background color when the specific information is displayed in the demonstration effect and the background color when the warning information is displayed in the demonstration effect are the same background color.
When displaying the warning information in the end effect of the specific state, it is possible to simultaneously display the warning information and information based on the number of games played in the specific state.
When displaying the warning information in the demonstration effect displays only the warning information,
When a specific winning combination is determined in the specific state, it is possible to notify the operation information related to the specific winning combination.
When the information based on the number of games played in the specific state, the warning information, and the operation information are displayed on the display means in the end effect, the operation information is displayed in the first display area of the display means. Then, the warning information is displayed in a second display area that is different from the first display area and does not overlap with the first display area.
A game machine characterized by that.