JP6970977B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming 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 the game value of a medal or the like by a player is provided. A gaming machine 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 (so-called "pachislot"). )It has been known. Such a gaming 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 player.

Further, such a gaming 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 permitted that a combination of a plurality of symbols among the predetermined combinations of symbols is displayed on the valid 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. 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 do so, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the operation of the stop button.

Further, in such a gaming 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"). The control to shift to) is performed. 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 valid line is higher than in the normal state. ("RB (Regular Bonus)", "BB (Big Bonus)", "CB (Challenge Bonus)", "MB (Middle Bonus)", etc.) 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 if the stop button is not operated in the appropriate operation order). In addition, "AT (assist time)" in which the operation order of the appropriate stop button is notified, 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 plays the game while hoping for a transition to a specific state that is advantageous to the player.

Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machines equipped with ATs and ARTs, there are many players who prefer to play games because the performance of ball ejection is higher than that of gaming machines not equipped with ATs and ARTs. On the other hand, there is a problem that the player concentrates too much on the game and is forced to play the game for a long time (being absorbed in the game).

In response to such a problem, in the technique shown in Patent Document 1 below, when the time during which the game is continuously played reaches a predetermined time, a display prompting the player to interrupt the game is displayed. , Was encouraging players to play moderately.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-06499

However, because the time during which the game is played continuously meets the predetermined time, even if a display prompting the player to interrupt the game is displayed, the display may not be noticed because he / she happens to be away from his / her seat. There is room for improvement in encouraging players to play moderately.

In view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of encouraging a player to play an appropriate game.

To solve such problems, a game machine according to the present invention, the first game start condition and the first game start condition and the second game start condition which is different from is formed upright in a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, the plurality of symbols after by the variable display is stopped and displayed, in the stop displayable game machine combination of a predetermined pattern as a combination of symbols such stop display, the normal state, A state control means capable of controlling a specific state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state and a special state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state and can be transitioned from the specific state. A progress information notification means for notifying progress information indicating the degree of progress of the specific state when the specific state is controlled, an end condition determining means for determining the establishment of the end condition of the specific state, and the end condition determination. if the termination condition is determined to be satisfied by means terminates the said specific state, then the state shift means for shifting to the normal state or the special state, when the specific state is completed, the next game The end effect execution control means for controlling the execution of the end effect of the specific state without enabling the second game start condition to be satisfied, and the warning effect regarding the continuation of the player's game in the end effect . (1) The warning effect execution control means is provided with a warning effect execution control means that controls execution in the display means, and the warning effect execution control means does not execute the warning effect when the special state shifted from the specific state is terminated. In the first state during which the warning effect is being executed, the first game start condition cannot be satisfied, but in the second state during which the warning effect is being executed, the first game start condition can be satisfied. In the end effect, the progress information is not notified, and in the second state, the first game start condition can be satisfied, but when the first game start condition is satisfied, the warning effect is If the first game start condition is satisfied in the second state without ending, the notification corresponding to the establishment of the first game start condition is not executed in the predetermined display area in the first display means, but the above-mentioned In the second display means different from the first display means, the notification corresponding to the establishment of the first game start condition is executed, and when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the end effect, the end effect is ended and the normal state is reached. Alternatively, it is characterized in that the effect corresponding to the special state is executed, and the second game start condition can be satisfied in the next game.

Here, the "start operation" may be any operation as long as it is an operation performed by the player while the preparatory operation for performing the start operation is being performed. For example, operating the start lever may be applied, or operating the start button may be applied.

Further, the "plurality of reels" may be any number as long as it is composed of "2" or more. For example, it may be "2" reels, "3" reels, or "4" reels.

Further, the "stop operation" may be any operation as long as it is an operation performed by the player. For example, it may be applied to press the stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the "plurality of reels", or to press the stop operation means of "1" and then press the stop operation means. The slide operation may be applied.

Further, the "specific winning combination" may be any winning combination as long as it is a predetermined winning combination. For example, it may be a push order bell or a push order replay. Further, the "specific winning combination" may be "1" or a plurality.

Further, as the "operation information", information relating to the order in which the stop operation means is operated may be simply applied, or information relating to the symbol to be stopped may be applied.

Further, the "specific state" may be any state as long as the operation information related to the "specific winning combination" can be notified. For example, it may be in the RT state, the AT state, or the ART state.

Further, the "display means" may be any device as long as it can display predetermined information. For example, it may be a liquid crystal display or a dot.

Further, "when the specific state ends" does not matter whether the "specific state" is continued or discontinued. For example, the case where the number of games that can be played in the "specific state" becomes "0", the end of the "specific state" is notified, and then the game shifts to the "normal state" is defined as "when the specific state ends". It may be applied, or when the number of games that can be played in the "specific state" becomes "0", the end of the "specific state" is notified, and then the game shifts to the "specific state" again, the "specific state" May be applied as "when it ends". The case where the "specific state" is discontinued is, for example, the case where the "specific state" is changed to the "normal state" after the end of the "specific state", and the case where the "specific state" is continuous is once. , It is a case of shifting to the "specific state" again by pretending that the "specific state" has ended. If the "specific state" continues, it is not necessary to display the "end notification information" and the "warning information".

Further, the "end notification information" may be any information as long as it is information for notifying the end of a specific state. For example, the number of medals won in a specific state, the number of games played, and the like may be displayed.

Further, the "warning information" may be any information as long as it is warning information regarding the continuation of the player's game. For example, it may be information that encourages an appropriate game to be played, or information that encourages an appropriate break.

Further, if the "first display area" is a display area different from the "second display area" described later and does not overlap with the "second display area", the display means can be used. It may be in any area.

Further, the "second display area" is a display area different from the "first display area", and any area of the display means as long as it is a display area that does not overlap with the "first display area". May be.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of encouraging a player to play an appropriate game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external perspective view of the gaming 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 a 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 the transition of the state managed by the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an advantageous period indicator. It is a figure which shows an example of the advantageous period transition decision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the ART-related lottery 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 internal lottery processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process according to the start state 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 process for a normal BB state in a 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 process for ART state in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for BB state in ART 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 information setting processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the start time period management process 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 process for the normal 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 in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for the BB state at the time of display in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for BB state in ART at the time of display on a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the process for ART state at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing for the additional state of ART at the time of display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display time period management processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an interrupt process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED display processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED data creation process for instruction information display in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the LED data creation process for period display 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 1st timing chart figure in this embodiment. It is a 1st animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 2nd timing chart figure in this embodiment. It is a 2nd animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 3rd timing chart figure in this embodiment. It is a 3rd animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 4th timing chart figure in this embodiment. It is a 4th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a fifth timing chart diagram in this embodiment. It is a 5th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a sixth timing chart diagram in this embodiment. It is a sixth animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 7th timing chart figure in this embodiment. It is a 7th animation figure in this embodiment. It is the 8th timing chart figure in this embodiment. It is the 8th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 9th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a tenth animation figure in this embodiment. It is the eleventh animation figure in this embodiment. It is a twelfth animation figure in this embodiment. It is a thirteenth animation diagram in this embodiment. It is a 14th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a fifteenth animation diagram in this embodiment. It is a 16th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 17th animation figure in this embodiment. It is an 18th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 19th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 20th animation figure in this embodiment. It is a 21st animation figure in this embodiment.

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

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

(Game machine 1)
The gaming 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 body 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. Although not shown, a hinge mechanism is provided on the left side of the cabinet 2 when viewed from the front, and the front door 3 is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable.

(Keyway 5)
The keyway 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 performs maintenance work, changes of a set value indicating a degree advantageous to the player, etc., the lock device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. Will be done. Specifically, a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyway 5 and rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle to unlock the lock. 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 on the upper left side of the front view of the keyway 5 and is provided for the player to insert medals.

(BET button 7)
The BET button 7 is provided on the left side of the MAXBET button 8 described later, and is provided for using "1" medals among the stored (credit) medals for the game.

(MAXBET button 8)
The MAXBET button 8 is provided on the right side of the BET button 7 and is provided for using the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (“1” game) among the stored (credit) medals. ing. Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game is "3". The maximum value of medals that can be used in one game may be changed arbitrarily.

(Settlement button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided at the back of the BET button 7 (in the Z-axis direction), and is provided to settle the stored (credit) medals among the medals acquired by the player. That is, when there is a stored (credit) medal and the settlement button 9 is operated, the medal is paid out to the saucer unit 24 described later. In this embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be stored (credited) is "50".

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided at the lower left of the MAXBET button 8. 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, which will be described later, to be stopped.

(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 (not shown in FIG. 1). 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 upper right side 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. Here, in the present embodiment, the stored number display 15 is configured by a "7-segment LED (seven segment display)".

(Payout number display 16)
The payout number display 16 is provided on the right side of the stored number display 15, and is configured by a "7-segment LED (seven segment display)". 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, in the payout number display 16, the "push order replay A", "push order replay B", and "push order" described later are described according to the state managed by the main control board 300 (details of the state will be described later). "Replay C", "Push order replay D", "Push order replay E", "1st push order bell", "2nd push order bell", "3rd push order bell", "4th push order bell", Regarding the "fifth push order bell", a part or all of the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is displayed. For example, in the "ART state" described later, when the "first push order bell" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right from the timing when the start lever 10 is operated. The operation sequence (“12”) indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first and the middle stop button 12 is operated next at an arbitrary timing until the operation reception of the stop button 13 becomes effective is It is displayed on the payout number display 16. The operation order "1" displayed on the payout number display 16 represents the left stop button 11, the operation order "2" represents the middle stop button 12, and the operation order "3". Represents the right stop button 13. That is, when "12" is displayed on the payout number display 16, the left stop button 11 is operated first, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and "23" is displayed on the payout number display 16. Occasionally, the middle stop button 12 is operated first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and when "31" is displayed on the payout number display, the right stop button 13 is operated first, and the left stop button is operated. If 11 is operated next, for example, when the ART state is controlled, the combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell" can be displayed, and "9" cards can be paid out. In the following description, the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be described as "operation order". In addition, the "first push order bell", "second push order bell", "third push order bell", "fourth push order bell", and "fifth push order bell" described later are simply "push order bells". May be described as. Further, "push order replay A", "push order replay B", "push order replay C", "push order replay D", and "push order replay E" described later may be simply described as "push order replay". be. In addition, "push order replay A", "push order replay B", "push order replay C", "push order replay D", "push order replay E", "first push order bell", "second push order bell", which will be described later. The "push order bell", "third push order bell", "fourth push order bell", and "fifth push order bell" may be simply described as "batting order role". It is assumed that a part or all of the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is displayed on the payout number display 16 but the left is used by using a display different from the payout number display 16. A part or all of the operation order of the stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be displayed. For example, a dedicated display may be newly provided.

Further, in the payout number display 16, when the period managed by the main control board 300 (details of the period will be described later) is in the “advantageous period” advantageous to the player, the segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is set. When the lighting is turned on and the period managed by the main control board 300 is in the "normal period" which is disadvantageous to the player, the segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is configured to be turned off. As a result, the manager or the player of the gaming machine can determine whether or not the period managed by the main control board 300 is the "advantageous period".

(Door open / close sensor 17s)
The door open / close sensor 17s is provided on the back side of the keyway 5 and is provided for detecting whether or not the front door 3 is open (not shown in FIG. 1). Here, the door open / close sensor 17s is composed of a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and when a door key (not shown) is inserted into the keyway 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 (not shown in FIG. 1). 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 (not shown in FIG. 1). 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 patterns 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 (not shown in FIG. 1). 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 patterns are drawn in a row on the sheet. Then, the right reel 20 is rotationally driven by the right stepping motor 153 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 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 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. ing. 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 drawn on 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 illuminated by emitting a backlight (not shown). ..

(Valid line)
The effective line is formed on a line connecting the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 in a straight line among the symbols displayed on the display window 23. For example, the "upper line" that connects 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, or the left reel. On the "middle line" that connects the symbol displayed in the middle of 18 and the symbol displayed in the middle of the middle reel 19 and the symbol displayed in the middle of the right reel 20 with a straight line, and on the lower row of the left reel 18. The "lower line" that connects the displayed symbol, 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, and the symbol displayed on the upper row of the left reel 18. And the "downward right line" that connects the symbol displayed in the middle of the middle reel 19 and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the right reel 20 with a straight line, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the left reel 18 and the middle. Examples thereof include a “right-up line” connecting the symbol displayed in the middle of the reel 19 and the symbol displayed in the upper part of the right reel 20 with a straight line. In addition to this, the "first" formed by the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 18, the design displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 19, and the design displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 20. The "second irregular line" formed by the "irregular line", 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 lower row of the right reel 20. "And so on. In the present embodiment, any one of these effective lines may be set as an effective line, or a plurality of them may be set as an effective line.

(Sinking unit 24)
The saucer unit 24 is provided below the front surface of the front door 3. Further, the saucer unit 24 is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from the medal payout port 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 the medals to be paid out by the hopper 202, which will be described later, when the medals are to be 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, the sub control board 400 described later is described in "push order replay A", "push order replay B", and "push order replay B", which will be described later, according to the state managed by the main control board 300 (details of the state will be described later). "Order Replay C", "Push Order Replay D", "Push Order Replay E", "First Push Order Bell", "Second Push Order Bell", "Third Push Order Bell", "Fourth Push Order Bell" With respect to the "fifth push order bell", a process of displaying the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 on the liquid crystal display device 31 is performed via the effect control board 500 described later. For example, when the "first push order bell" is won, the operation order indicating that the left stop button 11 is operated first, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is operated last. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

(LED32)
The LED 32 is provided on the peripheral edge of the front surface of the front door 3, and is designed and designed by giving a shape, a color, a pattern, a pattern, etc. that appeal to the player's eyesight. 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 (not shown in FIG. 1), 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.

(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 (not shown in FIG. 1). 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 (not shown in FIG. 1), and rotates and stops the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20. It is provided for control. 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 described later are connected.

(Power supply board 200)
The power supply board 200 is provided inside the cabinet 2 on the left side when viewed from the front (not shown in FIG. 1), and is provided for controlling the power supply to the gaming 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 (not shown in FIG. 1), which will be described later, and is provided for performing an operation of supplying electric power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 202)
The hopper 202 is provided on the right side of the front view of the power supply board 200, 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 the medal is given to the player. Is processed to be paid out.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is inside the cabinet 2 and is provided above the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 (not shown in FIG. 1), and is used to control the gaming machine 1. It is provided. 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 below the main control board 300, and is mainly provided for controlling the effect (not shown in FIG. 1). 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. The sub control board 400 is connected so that information (commands and the like) is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400 in only one direction.

(Production control board 500)
The effect control board 500 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 (not shown in FIG. 1), and is mainly provided for performing 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 gaming machine)
Next, a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the gaming 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 receives the BET switch input signal from the status board 100 when the medal is allowed to be inserted into the gaming machine, and the stored (credit) medal is "1". Perform processing using one medal.

(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 payment switch input signal to the main control board 300 when the operation of the payment button 9 is detected by the payment switch 9sw. Then, the main control board 300 performs a process of settling the stored medals based on the reception 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 passage of an appropriate medal is detected by the selector sensor 14s. 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 for controlling 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 for controlling 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 for controlling 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 portion and a light receiving portion. 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 gaming machine 1 when the operation of the power button 201 is detected by the power switch 201sw.

(Hopper sensor 202s)
The hopper sensors 202s are sensors for detecting that medals to be paid out by driving the hopper 202 have 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 power supply board 200.

(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.

(Advantageous period ratio in cumulative games)
Here, in the present embodiment, the "advantageous period ratio in cumulative games" is a value obtained by dividing the number of games played in the advantageous period described later 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 to display an identifier indicating that the advantageous period ratio in the cumulative game 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 bonus continuous operation ratio between the "6000" games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the bonus 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. conduct.

(Ratio of characters between "6000" games)
Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus ratio between the "6000" games is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the bonus 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 accessory ratio between the "6000" games is displayed 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 bonus continuous operation ratio in the cumulative game is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the bonus continuous operation device is operated by the cumulative number of games. Then, when the main control board 300 controls to display the continuous operation ratio of the accessory in the cumulative game on the monitor display unit 29, the lower "2" digit of the continuous operation ratio of the accessory in the cumulative game is displayed on the monitor display unit 29. In addition to controlling the display in, the control is performed to display an identifier indicating that the continuous operation ratio of the accessory in the cumulative game 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 bonus 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 for the game, a medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, and a main control board 300. Is an ART signal that can identify the transition to the "ART state" described later, and the transition to the "BB (bonus state) state" of any of the "normal time BB state" and "ART in progress BB state" described later. It is provided to transmit a identifiable bonus status signal and a security signal identifiable that fraudulent activity has been performed to the outside of the gaming 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 a program stored in the main ROM 302 described later and performs predetermined arithmetic processing according to the progress of the game, whereby 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. The main CPU 301 has a built-in register.

(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. Specifically, in the main ROM 302, in each of the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20, an arrangement data table (see FIG. 3) that defines the arrangement of the symbols described later, and a symbol that defines the combination of the symbols described later are specified. A combination table (see FIG. 4), a winning combination determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to when determining a winning combination for each gaming state described later, and when deciding whether or not to shift to the "advantageous period" described later. The advantageous period transition determination table to be referred to (see FIG. 9), the ART-related lottery table to be referred to when performing a lottery related to the ART state described later (see FIG. 10), and the like are stored.

(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 counter for the number of input sheets 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 sensor 21s is connected to the effect button 21 and is 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 predetermined 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. The sub CPU 401 has a built-in register.

(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 or the like (not shown) that is referred to when determining the effect. In addition, based on this effect determination table, the effect to be performed on the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like is determined.

(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 for 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 of the pixel information. 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 the 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 VDP 507 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 specified as "00". Further, the symbol positions "00" to "20" are defined with the symbol position "00" as a reference.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the array data table, "a symbol related to black seven", "a symbol related to red seven", "a symbol related to white seven", "a symbol related to BAR", and "a symbol related to BAR" are displayed. "Designs related to cherries", "designs related to watermelons", "designs related to replay", "designs related to the first bell", "designs related to the second bell", and "designs related to the third bell" "Design" and are arranged.

Further, in the present embodiment, the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw can be pulled from the symbol position at the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected to the symbol "4" frames ahead. For example, if the left stop switch 11sw detects a stop operation by the player when the symbol position "11" of the left reel 18 is passing through the middle line, the symbol position "07" one frame ahead is "07". The symbols arranged up to the "design related to Black Seven" (design position "11", "10", "09", "08", "07") can be drawn into the middle line. ..

(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, medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, Control is performed to give benefits such as transition of the gaming state. If the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line does not match the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is "missing".

In addition, in the symbol combination table, the symbol combination names "Red Seven BB", "White Seven BB", "Black Seven BB", "1st Normal Replay", "2nd Normal Replay", and " "3rd normal replay", "4th normal replay", "transition replay", "failure bell", "1st correct answer bell", "2nd correct answer bell", "3rd correct answer bell" , "Watermelon", "1st cherry", "2nd cherry", "3rd cherry", "4th cherry", "5th cherry", "1st special role", " The "second special role", "first blank", "second blank", "third blank", "fourth blank", "fifth blank", and "sixth blank" are It is stipulated.

Further, in the present embodiment, when "a combination of symbols related to Type 1 BB" (any of "Red Seven BB", "White Seven BB", and "Black Seven BB") is displayed on the effective line. , BB (a continuous operation device for a special accessory of the first kind) is operated. In the present embodiment, the "combination of symbols related to type 1 BB" may be referred to as "combination of symbols related to BB" or "combination of symbols related to bonus". In addition, "Red Seven BB", "White Seven BB", and "Black Seven BB" may be collectively referred to as "BB" or "bonus".

Further, in the present embodiment, any combination of symbols of "1st normal replay", "2nd normal replay", "3rd normal replay", "4th normal replay", and "transition replay" is an effective line. When displayed above, the replay is activated. Then, when the re-game is activated, the game in the next game can be performed without inserting a medal. In addition, "1st normal replay", "2nd normal replay", "3rd normal replay", "4th normal replay", "transition replay" are collectively referred to as "replay" or "replay". Sometimes.

Further, in the present embodiment, "failure bell", "first correct answer bell", "second correct answer bell", "third correct answer bell", "watermelon", "first cherry", "second cherry", A medal when any combination of "3rd cherry", "4th cherry", "5th cherry", "1st special role", and "2nd special role" is displayed on the valid line. Is paid out. In addition, the combination of these symbols is collectively referred to as "combination of symbols related to winning".

Further, in the present embodiment, "failure bell", "first correct answer bell", "second correct answer bell", and "third correct answer bell" may be collectively referred to as "bell", and "first correct answer bell". The "bell", "second correct answer bell", and "third correct answer bell" are collectively referred to as "correct answer bell". In addition, "first cherry", "second cherry", "third cherry", "fourth cherry", and "fifth cherry" may be collectively referred to as "cherry". In addition, "first special role" and "second special role" may be collectively referred to as "special role".

Further, in the present embodiment, any combination of the symbols of "first blank", "second blank", "third blank", "fourth blank", "fifth blank", and "sixth blank" is used. No medals will be paid out when displayed on the valid line.

(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 part indicated by “◯” indicates that the winning combination is won, and the part indicated by “−” indicates that the winning combination is not won.

In FIG. 5, the winning number corresponding to the winning combination, the content, whether or not the winning combination can be determined in each game state, and the effective line according to the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. It shows the relationship with the combination of symbols that can be displayed above. Although the description is omitted in FIG. 5, the conditional device to be operated differs depending on the determined winning combination, and one conditional device is specified for one winning number. Or, there are some in which a plurality of conditional devices are operated for one winning number. For example, in the case of the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02", the condition device related to the "transition replay" and the condition device related to the "normal replay" operate. This makes it possible to allow the display of the symbol combination related to the "transition replay" and the display of the symbol combination related to the "normal replay" depending on the operation order.

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 "12" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is operated first and the middle stop button 12 is operated next. Then, when the right stop button 13 is operated last, the combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell" is displayed on the valid line. On the other hand, when the operation is performed in another operation order, the combination of the symbols related to the "failure bell" is displayed or the combination of the symbols related to the "blank" is displayed according to the position of the symbol to which the stop operation is performed. There are times.

Further, a winning combination is provided in which the combination of symbols aligned on the effective line does not differ regardless of the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. For example, when "Red Seven BB" with the winning number "17" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are pressed in any order. Even if it is operated, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are operated at the timing when the "combination of symbols related to red BB" can be displayed on the effective line, "Red Seven" "Combination of symbols related to BB" will be displayed on the effective line. However, if the operations of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not detected at the timing when the "combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB" can be displayed on the valid line, "Red Seven" is displayed. "Combination of symbols related to BB" cannot be displayed on the valid line. However, once the "Red Seven BB" is won, it can be carried over until the "combination of symbols related to the Red Seven BB" is displayed on the valid line. For example, in a game that won "Red Seven BB", even if "Combination of symbols related to Red Seven BB" could not be displayed on the valid line, "Red Seven BB" will be displayed in the next game and thereafter. "Combination of symbols" can be displayed on the effective line. Similarly, "White Seven BB" and "Black Seven BB" are also winners that can be carried over.

In addition, when the "watermelon" with the winning number "08" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 can display the "combination of symbols related to the watermelon" on the effective line. If the middle stop button 12 and the right stop button 13 are operated, the "combination of symbols related to watermelon" can be displayed on the effective line.

In addition, when the "weak cherry" with the winning number "09" is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 and the middle stop button can be displayed at the timing when the "cherry" can be displayed on the valid line. 12. If the right stop button 13 is operated, "combination of symbols related to cherries" can be displayed on the effective line. Here, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the winning combination and the gaming state in which the winning combination can be won is not limited to FIG. 5, and may be configured in any way. For example, the winning combination that can be won can be arbitrarily changed in each of the gaming states. In the following explanation, the "watermelon" with the winning number "08", the "weak cherry" with the winning number "09", the "strong cherry" with the winning number "10", and the "chance role" with the winning number "11" are used. Collectively, it may be simply described as "special small role".

(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 controlled by the main control board 300 for each of the "first RT game state", "second RT game state", "third RT game state", and "RB game state". The lottery value in is stipulated. The winning combination determination table exemplifies the lottery value when the set value is "1" and the lottery value when the set value is "6", and the lottery value when the set value is "2". The drawing of the lottery value when the set value is "3", the lottery value when the set value is "4", and the lottery value when the set value is "5" is omitted. Here, in the present embodiment, the "black seven BB" having the winning number "19" has a difference between the lottery value when the set value is "1" and the lottery value when the set value is "6". It is a winning role. On the other hand, the winning numbers "01" to the winning number "18" and the winning numbers "20" to the winning number "31" are the lottery value when the set value is "1" and the lottery when the set value is "6". It is a winning combination that has no difference from the value. For the "Black Seven BB" with the winning number "19", the lottery value is "2" when the set value is "1", and the lottery value is "8" when the set value is "6". Therefore, when the set value is "6", it is easier to win the "Black Seven BB" with the winning number "19", which is advantageous for the player. Further, although the lottery values of the set value "2" to the set value "5" are not shown, the set value "1" may be gradually increased. For example, when the set value is "1", the lottery value is "2", when the set value is "2", the lottery value is "3", and when the set value is "3", the lottery value is "4". , The lottery value is "5" when the set value is "4", the lottery value is "6" when the set value is "5", and the lottery value is "6" when the set value is "6". It may be "8". Further, for example, the lottery value of the set value "1" to the set value "3" may be set to "2", and the lottery value of the set value "4" to the set value "6" may be set to "8".

Then, in the "first RT game state", the lottery value is defined so that all the winning combinations of the winning numbers "01" to the winning numbers "31" can be won. Further, in the "second RT game state", the "normal replay" of the winning number "01", the "common bell" of the winning number "07", the "watermelon" of the winning number "08", and the winning number "09". "Weak cherry", winning number "10" "strong cherry", winning number "11" "chance role", winning number "12" "first push order bell", winning number " The "second push order bell" of "13", the "third push order bell" of the winning number "14", the "fourth push order bell" of the winning number "15", and the "first" of the winning number "16". "5 push order bell", "Red Seven BB" with winning number "17", "White Seven BB" with winning number "18", "Black Seven BB" with winning number "19", and winning number "20". "Watermelon + Red Seven BB", "Weak Cherry + Red Seven BB" with winning number "21", "Strong Cherry + Red Seven BB" with winning number "22", and "Winning number" 23 "" Chance role + Red Seven BB ", Winning number" 24 "" Watermelon + White Seven BB ", Winning number" 25 "" Weak cherry + White Seven BB ", Winning number" 26 "" Strong cherry + "White Seven BB", "Chance role + White Seven BB" with winning number "27", "Watermelon + Black Seven BB" with winning number "28", and "Weak cherry + Black Seven BB" with winning number "29" , And the lottery value is defined for "strong cherry + black seven BB" with the winning number "30" and "chance role + black seven BB" with the winning number "31". In the "3rd RT game state", the "normal replay" of the winning number "01", the "common bell" of the winning number "07", the "watermelon" of the winning number "08", and the winning number "09". "Weak cherry", "Strong cherry" with winning number "10", "Chance role" with winning number "11", "First push order bell" with winning number "12", and winning number " The "second push order bell" of "13", the "third push order bell" of the winning number "14", the "fourth push order bell" of the winning number "15", and the "first push order bell" of the winning number "16". The lottery value is stipulated in "5 push order bell". In the "RB game state", the "common bell" of the winning number "07", the "watermelon" of the winning number "08", the "weak cherry" of the winning number "09", and the winning number "10". The lottery value is stipulated for the "strong cherry" and the "chance role" of the winning number "11". In the "second RT game state", "third RT game state", and "RB game state", the winning combination whose lottery value is "0" is not won. Here, in the "RB game state", the "first push order" of the winning number "12" is used together with the "common bell" of the winning number "07" or instead of the "common bell" of the winning number "07". "Bell", "2nd push order bell" with winning number "13", "3rd push order bell" with winning number "14", "4th push order bell" with winning number "15", and winning A lottery value may be assigned to the "fifth push order bell" of the number "16".

Here, the "first RT game state" is a game state in which the player can stay while in the "normal state" and "ART preparation state" described later, and the "second RT game state" is the "ART state" and "ART state" described later. The "third RT game state" is a game state in which the player can stay in the "normal carry-over state" and the "carry-over state in the ART", which will be described later. The "gaming state" is a gaming state in which the player can stay when he / she is in the "normal BB state" or "ART-during BB state" described later. The winning number "12" is the "first push order bell", the winning number "13" is the "second push order bell", the winning number "14" is the "third push order bell", and the winning number is "15". The "fourth push order bell" and the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" constitute the "winning combination for paying out the maximum number of payouts" in the present embodiment.

In addition, instead of the "batting order combination" or together with the "batting order combination", a "push position combination" may be provided. Here, the "push position combination" is, for example, the "black seven" symbol of the symbol position "07" of the left reel shown in FIG. 3, the "bell" symbol of any of the middle reels shown in FIG. 3, and the figure. A combination of symbols consisting of one of the "bell" symbols on the right reel shown in 3 ("black seven push position combination") and "white" on the symbol position "17" on the left reel shown in FIG. A combination of a "seven" symbol, a "bell" symbol on one of the middle reels shown in FIG. 3, and a "bell" symbol on any of the right reels shown in FIG. 3 ("white seven"). Push position role ") is assumed. Then, for example, when the "black seven push position combination" is won while in the "ART state" described later, the left reel 18 is notified to stop the "black seven" symbol on the effective line (push position). If you win the "White Seven Push Position Combination", you can notify (notify the push position) to stop the "White Seven" symbol on the effective line on the left reel 18. It is configured so that each "push position combination" can be stopped on the effective line.

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

(Normal state)
The "normal state" is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the present embodiment, the "normal state" is based on the fact that the BB is determined by the internal lottery process described later (excluding the winning number "19"), as shown in FIG. 9A described later. Then, it is in a state of drawing lots whether or not to shift to the "advantageous period" described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B described later, whether the "normal state" shifts to the "ART preparation state" described later based on the determination of the special small winning combination by the internal lottery process described later. It is in a state of drawing a lottery. In addition, if the lottery for whether or not to shift to the "advantageous period" described later is won based on the fact that the BB is decided (excluding the winning number "19"), it is "advantageous" while the BB is in operation. If it is not won, it will be the "normal period" while the BB is in operation. In addition, if the lottery for whether or not to shift to the "ART preparation status" described later is won based on the determination of the special small role, the screen will shift to the "ART preparation status" and the "ART preparation status" will be selected. With the transition to "normal period", it shifts to "advantageous period". On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, the state remains in the "normal state" without shifting to the "ART preparation state". As described above, in the "normal state", it is expected that the BB will be determined or the special small winning combination will be determined by the internal lottery process described later. The "normal period" and "advantageous period" will be described later.

In the "normal state", when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, as shown in the information setting process described later, as an instruction information command described later, which is a command indicating the operation order. The "instruction information (none) command" is transmitted to the sub control board 400, and the "condition device (rounding) command" is transmitted to the sub control board 400 as a condition device command described later, which is a command indicating a winning combination. Here, the "instruction information (none) command" is a command that does not specify the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13, and is a "conditional device (rounding) command". Is a command called "push order replay" that does not specify which push order replay is in the case of "push order replay A" of winning number "02" to "pushing order replay E" of winning number "06". If it is the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16", it is a "push order bell" that does not specify which push order bell it is. Is the command. That is, in the "normal state", even if the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the command "pushing order replay" or "pushing order bell" is transmitted and the operation order is not specified. In the sub-control board 400 that received these commands, it is not possible to specify which "push order replay" or "push order bell" was won, and which operation order is the operation order. Since it is not possible to specify whether or not the command is, the operation order of the "batting order combination" is not notified. In the "normal state", the "conditional device (rounding) command" and the "instruction information (none) command" are both transmitted for the "batting order combination", but the "conditional device (rounding)" is used. You may want to send only the "command". Further, the "conditional device (rounding) command" may be sent by including information that does not specify the operation order.

In addition, in the "normal state", when the bonus is won, the "normal state" is changed to the "normal carry-over state" described later, and the ART preparation described later is changed to the ART state in the "normal state". When the state is won, the state shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART preparation state" described later.

(Normal carry-over state)
The "normal carry-over state" is a state in which the BB is determined by the internal lottery process described later in the "normal state". That is, it is a state more advantageous to the player than the "normal state" from the viewpoint of shifting to the "normal time BB state" described later. The "normal carry-over state" is a state in which the determined combination of symbols related to BB stays until it is displayed on the effective line. Further, since the "normal carry-over state" corresponds to the "third RT gaming state" shown in FIG. 6, the BB lottery is not performed. Further, the "normal carry-over state" is a "normal period" even when it is determined that the BB to be operated later will be a "favorable period". In addition, although the special small role is won, even if the special small role is won, the lottery related to the "advantageous period" described later is not performed. For example, in the "normal carry-over state", based on the winning of the special small role, the transition lottery to the "advantageous period" described later is not performed, and in the "normal carry-over state", based on the winning of the special small role, The lottery for transition to the "ART state" described later is not performed.

Then, in the "normal carry-over state", when the determined combination of symbols related to the BB is displayed on the effective line, the "normal carry-over state" is changed to the "normal time BB state" described later.

In the "normal carry-over state", as in the case of the above-mentioned "normal state", when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, as shown in the information setting process described later, the operation is performed. As an instruction information command described later, which is a command indicating the order, an "instruction information (none) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and as a conditional device command described later, which is a command indicating a winning combination, "condition device (rounding)". "Command" is transmitted to the sub control board 400. Since other specific configurations are the same as those described in the "normal state", detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(Normal BB state)
The "normal time BB state" is a state in which the "normal carry-over state" shifts when the determined combination of symbols related to the BB is displayed on the valid line. Specifically, the "normal BB state" is "Red Seven BB" with winning number "17", "White Seven BB" with winning number "18", "Black Seven BB" with winning number "19", and winning. "Watermelon + Red Seven BB" with number "20", "Weak Cherry + Red Seven BB" with winning number "21", "Strong Cherry + Red Seven BB" with winning number "22", "Winning number" 23 "" Chance role + Red Seven BB ", Winning number" 24 "" Watermelon + White Seven BB ", Winning number" 25 "" Weak cherry + White Seven BB ", Winning number" 26 "" Strong cherry + White Seven BB " , "Chance role + White Seven BB" with winning number "27", "Watermelon + Black Seven BB" with winning number "28", "Weak cherry + Black Seven BB" with winning number "29", Winning number "30""Strong Cherry + Black Seven BB" or "Chance role + Black Seven BB" with winning number "31", and transitions when the combination of symbols related to the winning BB is displayed on the valid line. It is in a state of doing. The "normal BB state" corresponds to the "RB game state" shown in FIG. 6, and in the "RB game state", the "common bell" of the winning number "07" and the "common bell" of the winning number "08" are used. "Watermelon", "weak cherry" with winning number "09", "strong cherry" with winning number "10", "chance role" with winning number "11", because there is no "loss", " This is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the "normal state". If the "normal time BB state" is the "advantageous period", as shown in FIG. 10 (A) described later, based on the fact that the special small winning combination was won during the "normal time BB state". A lottery for transition to the "ART state" described later is performed, and as shown in FIG. 10B described later, in a situation where the lottery for transition to the "ART state" has already been won during the "normal BB state". Based on winning the special small role, the number of games in the "ART state" is added to the lottery. On the other hand, in the case of "normal BB state" and "normal period", even if a special small role is won during "normal normal BB state", the lottery to shift to "ART state" is not performed. It has become. Therefore, even in the same "normal time BB state", the case where the period is the "advantageous period" is more advantageous to the player than the case where the period is the "normal period".

In the "normal time BB state", when the bonus end condition is satisfied, if the managed period is the "normal period", the "normal time BB state" is shifted to the "normal state" and managed. When the period to be performed is the "advantageous period" and the transition to the "ART state" described later is determined, the transition from the "normal BB state" to the "ART preparation state" is performed. In this case, the "advantageous period" is maintained. On the other hand, when the managed period is the "advantageous period" and the transition to the "ART state" described later has not been decided, the transition from the "normal BB state" to the "normal state" is performed. The "advantageous period" ends with the end of the "normal BB state".

Here, in the "normal BB state", as shown in FIG. 6, the "batting order combination" is not determined as the winning combination. In the "normal BB state", the "batting order combination" may be determined as the winning combination.

(ART ready state)
As shown in FIG. 9 (A) described later, the "ART preparation state" is a lottery for shifting to the "advantageous period" performed by winning the BB (excluding the winning number "19") in the "normal state". In the normal BB state in which the player wins and shifts to the "advantageous period", he / she has won the ART transition lottery using the table shown in FIG. 10 (A) described later, or as shown in FIG. 9 (B) described later. In addition, in the lottery held by winning a special small role in the "normal state", it is a state of transition by winning the "ART preparation state". If you win the BB in the "ART preparation state", the "ART preparation state" will shift to the "ART mid-carryover state" described later, and in the "ART preparation state", the combination of symbols related to the "transition replay" will be an effective line. When it is displayed above, it shifts from the "ART preparation state" to the "ART state" described later. Further, in the "ART preparation state", as shown in FIG. 10B, by winning the special small role, an additional lottery for adding the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" to be transferred later is drawn. It is configured to do. For example, in the "ART preparation state", if the "watermelon" with the winning number "08" is won, the "10" game is won with "32/256" and the "20" game is added with "16/256". Wins, "8/256" wins the "50" game addition, and "2/256" wins the "100" game addition. The "ART preparation state" is associated with the advantageous period described later, and when the advantageous period described later reaches the "1500" game in the "ART preparation state", the "ART preparation state" is reached when the game is reached. It ends the "state" and shifts to the "normal state".

The "ART preparation state" is a state in which when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the operation order of the determined "batting order combination" is notified. Specifically, when the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" to the "pushing order replay E" of the winning number "06" is determined, the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" ~ When the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" is determined, the operation order of the determined "batting order combination" is notified. As a result, when the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" to the "pushing order replay E" of the winning number "06" are determined, the player operates the stop button according to the notified operation order. This makes it possible to display the combination of symbols related to the "transition replay" on the effective line. Since other specific configurations are the same as those described in "ART addition state", detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(ART state)
The "ART state" is a state in which the combination of symbols related to the "transition replay" is displayed on the valid line in the "ART preparation state". Further, in the "ART state", when the "push order bell" is won by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 and the middle stop are displayed in order to display the combination of the symbols related to the correct answer bell on the valid line. The operation order of the button 12 and the right stop button 13 is notified. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B described later, when a special small winning combination is won in the "ART state", an additional lottery is performed in which the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is added. For example, if you win the "watermelon" with the winning number "08", you will win the "10" game addition at "32/256", you will win the "20" game addition at "16/256", and you will win the "8 /". "256" wins the addition of the "50" game, and "2/256" wins the addition of the "100" game. Further, if the BB is won in the "ART state", the state shifts from the "ART state" to the "carry-over state during ART" described later. On the other hand, in the "ART state", when the game number counter for the ART state, which will be described later, becomes "0", the game shifts from the "ART state" to the "normal state". In addition, the "ART state" is associated with the advantageous period described later, and when the advantageous period described later reaches the "1500" game in the "ART state", the "ART state" is changed when the game is reached. It will end and move to the "normal state". Further, if the lottery for transition to the "ART additional state" is won, the transition from the "ART state" to the "ART additional state" is performed.

As described above, the "ART state" is a state in which when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the operation order of the determined "batting order combination" is notified. Specifically, when the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" are determined, the operation order of the determined "push order bell" is determined. Is notified. In performing the notification, the "instruction information (with) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 as an instruction information command to be described later, which is a command indicating the operation order corresponding to the determined "push order bell", and the winning combination is obtained. As a condition device command described later, which is a command indicating the above, a "condition device (rounding) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Upon receiving these commands, the sub control board 400 notifies the operation order of the determined "push order bell" by using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like via the effect control board 500.

Further, the "ART state" is a state in which when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the operation order of the determined "batting order combination" is notified, while, for example, the winning number " When the "normal replay" of "01" is determined, the operation order is not notified (because the winning combination may or may not notify), so it can be said that the operation order can be notified.

(Carryover state during ART)
The "carry-over state during ART" is a state in which the BB is won in the "ART addition state", the BB is won in the "ART preparation state", or the BB is won in the "ART state". Then, the "carry-over state during ART" is a state of staying until the determined combination of symbols related to BB is displayed on the effective line. Further, since the "ART carry-over state" corresponds to the "third RT game state" shown in FIG. 6, the BB lottery is not performed. In addition, the "carry-over state during ART" is an "advantageous period" and the special small role is won, but even if the special small role is won, the game can be played in the "ART state". There is no additional lottery to add the number of games. Then, in the "ART carry-over state", when the determined combination of symbols related to BB is displayed on the effective line, the state is changed from the "ART carry-over state" to the "ART middle BB state" described later. .. The "ART carry-over state" is associated with the advantageous period described later, and when the advantageous period described later reaches the "1500" game in the "ART carry-over state", the "normal period" is reached from the time of reaching the game. As a result, after the winning BB is digested as a BB in the "normal period", it shifts to the "normal state".

As described above, the "ART carry-over state" is a state in which when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the operation order of the determined "batting order combination" is notified. Specifically, when the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" are determined, the operation order of the determined "push order bell" is determined. Is notified. In performing the notification, the "instruction information (with) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 as an instruction information command to be described later, which is a command indicating the operation order corresponding to the determined "push order bell", and the winning combination is obtained. As a condition device command described later, which is a command indicating the above, a "condition device (rounding) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Upon receiving these commands, the sub control board 400 notifies the operation order of the determined "push order bell" by using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like via the effect control board 500. Here, if the operation order of the determined "push order bell" is not notified in the "ART carry-over state", the BB is won in the "ART state" and the "ART carry-over state" is set. At the time of transition, the notification of the operation order that was performed in the "ART state" suddenly disappears. As a result, the player detects that the BB has been won, so that the operation order is notified in the "carry-over state during ART".

(BB state during ART)
The "ART in-BB state" is a state in which the "ART in-carry-over state" shifts when the determined combination of symbols related to the BB is displayed on the valid line. Specifically, the "ART in BB state" is "Red Seven BB" with winning number "17", "White Seven BB" with winning number "18", and "Watermelon + Red Seven BB" with winning number "20". , "Weak Cherry + Red Seven BB" with winning number "21", "Strong Cherry + Red Seven BB" with winning number "22", "Chance role + Red Seven BB" with winning number "23", Winning number "24""Watermelon + White Seven BB", "Weak Cherry + White Seven BB" with winning number "25", "Strong Cherry + White Seven BB" with winning number "26", "Chance role +" with winning number "27""White Seven BB", "Watermelon + Black Seven BB" with winning number "28", "Weak Cherry + Black Seven BB" with winning number "29", "Strong Cherry + Black Seven BB" with winning number "30", Winning It is in a state of transition when one of the "chance combination + black seven BB" of the number "31" is won and the combination of the symbols related to the winning BB is displayed on the valid line. The "normal BB state during ART" corresponds to the "RB game state" shown in FIG. 6, and in the "RB game state", the "common bell" of the winning number "07" and the winning number "08" are used. Winning any of "watermelon", "weak cherry" with winning number "09", "strong cherry" with winning number "10", and "chance role" with winning number "11", there is no "loss". Further, since the "AB state during ART" shifts to the "ART state" after the end of BB, it is more advantageous for the player than the "normal time BB state". In addition, the "BB state during ART" is associated with the advantageous period described later, and when the advantageous period described later reaches the "1500" game in the "BB state during ART", it is "normal" from the time when the game is reached. As the "period", the winning BB is digested as the "normal period" BB, and then the game shifts to the "normal state".

Here, in the "normal BB state during ART", as shown in FIG. 6, the "batting order combination" is not determined as the winning combination. In the "normal time normal BB state", the "batting order combination" may be determined as the winning combination.

(ART added state)
The "ART added state" is a state in which the transition is made when the lottery for shifting to the "ART added state" is won in the "ART state". In the "ART addition state", games can be played during the specified number of games (for example, "10" games), and the table shown in FIG. 10 (D) is used until the specified number of games is played. Therefore, based on the winning combination, a lottery for adding the number of games in the ART state is performed. Then, when the specified number of games is played, the ART state is restored. In addition, if the BB is won in the "ART addition state", the state shifts to the "ART carry-over state". Further, the "ART addition state" is associated with the advantageous period described later, and when the advantageous period described later reaches the "1500" game in the "ART addition state", the "ART addition state" is reached when the game is reached. It ends the "state" and shifts to the "normal state".

As described above, the "ART addition state" is a state in which when the "batting order combination" is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the operation order of the determined "batting order combination" is notified. Specifically, when the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" are determined, the operation order of the determined "push order bell" is determined. Is notified. In performing the notification, the "instruction information (with) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 as an instruction information command to be described later, which is a command indicating the operation order corresponding to the determined "push order bell", and the winning combination is obtained. As a condition device command described later, which is a command indicating the above, a "condition device (rounding) command" is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. Upon receiving these commands, the sub control board 400 notifies the operation order of the determined "push order bell" by using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like via the effect control board 500.

Next, the description of each period and the relationship between each state and each period will be described.

(Normal period)
The "normal period" is a period in which the notification of the "operation order" is restricted for the above-mentioned "batting order combination". In addition, when the above-mentioned "push position combination" is provided, it is a period in which the notification of the "push position" is restricted. Specifically, even if the "batting order combination" is determined as the winning combination, the "operation order" is not notified using the payout number display device 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, or the like. Further, the lottery for shifting to the "advantageous period" described later may be permitted or restricted depending on the state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, the "normal period" when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal state" is managed by the main control board 300, with the transition lottery to the "advantageous period" described later permitted. In the "normal period" when the state is the "normal carry-over state", the lottery for shifting to the "advantageous period" described later is restricted, and the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal time BB state". In the case of "normal period", the lottery for transition to the "advantageous period" described later is restricted, and in the case of "normal BB state", the lottery for transition to the "advantageous period" described later is restricted. (In this case, a lottery for transition to the "ART state" is performed).

(Advantageous period)
The "advantageous period" is a period during which the notification of the "operation order" is permitted for the above-mentioned "batting order combination". In addition, when the above-mentioned "push position combination" is provided, it is a period during which the notification of the "push position" is permitted. Specifically, when the "batting order combination" is determined as the winning combination, the "operation order" is notified using the payout number display device 16, the liquid crystal display device 31, and the like. However, even in the "advantageous period", depending on the state managed by the main control board 300, when the "batting order combination" is determined as the winning combination, the notification is always performed, and the "batting order combination" is the winning combination. Even if it is determined as, if the notification has already been performed once, the notification may not be performed, or the "batting order combination" may not be determined as the winning combination in the first place. In addition, the "advantageous period" is (a) when the number of consecutive games played as the "advantageous period" reaches the "1500" game, (b) the winning combination that pays out the maximum number of payouts is won. However, multiple end conditions are specified, such as when the "operation order" in which the combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell" is displayed on the valid line is notified, and (c) when BB ends. ..

For example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART state" (the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state" shown in FIG. 6), the "pushing order bell" is determined as the winning combination. In this case, every time the determination is made, the "operation order" is notified using the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display 31 and the like. As a result, with respect to the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16", the combination of the symbols related to the "correct answer bell" shown in FIG. 5 is on the effective line. Since the displayed "operation order" is notified, the player always stops each stop button according to the notified "operation order", so that the combination of the symbols related to the "correct answer bell" is always on the valid line. It can be displayed. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, if a combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell" is operated in an "operation order" other than the "operation order" displayed on the valid line, the symbol related to the "failure bell" is operated. Since the combination of symbols related to "Blank" or the combination of symbols related to "Blank" without medals being paid out is displayed on the valid line, the notification of "operation order" in which the combination of symbols related to "Correct Bell" is displayed on the valid line. Is performed, which is advantageous for the player as compared with the case where the notification is not performed.

Further, for example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART preparation state" (the game state is the "first RT game state" shown in FIG. 6), the "push order bell" is the winning combination. When it is decided or when the "push order replay" is decided as a winning combination, the "operation order" is notified using the payout number display 16 or the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like each time it is decided. Will be. As a result, the player can stop each stop button according to the notified "operation order" to display the combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell" on the effective line, and the "transition replay" shown in FIG. The combination of symbols related to "" can be displayed on the effective line, and the "ART state" (the gaming state is the "second RT gaming state" shown in FIG. 6 along with the display of the combination of symbols related to "transition replay". ”) Can be transferred.

Further, for example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART addition state" (the game state is the above-mentioned "specific RT game state"), the "push order bell" is determined as the winning combination. In this case, or when the above-mentioned "special replay" is determined as a winning combination, the "operation order" is notified using the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display 31 and the like.

Further, for example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "special BB state during ART" and the "normal BB state during ART" (the gaming state is the "RB gaming state" shown in FIG. 6). Although he does not win the "batting order", after the end of these states, he will shift to the "ART state", so the transition to the "ART state" is positioned as the "advantageous period". It will secure the profit of shifting to the "medium special BB state" and the "normal BB state during ART".

Here, the maximum number of games that can be continuously stayed in the "advantageous period" after shifting to the "advantageous period" is the "1500" game. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the "ART preparation state" is won in the "normal state", a precursory effect of performing a predetermined effect is performed between the "normal state" and the "ART preparation state". In some cases, it is treated as an "advantageous period" including the precursory effect. That is, with the start of the precursory effect, the "1500" games are counted. After that, when the "1500" game is reached in the "ART state", the "advantageous period" is ended and the "normal period" is entered, and even during the "ART state", the "ART state" is ended. Then, it will shift to the "normal state". That is, when the "1500" game arrives, the ART state game number counter and the like managed by the main RAM 303 are initialized. In addition, even if the BB is won in the "ART state" and the "1500" game is reached during the "ART in BB state", the "advantageous period" ends and the "normal period" is entered. If the BB end condition is not satisfied in the game that has reached the 1500 "game, it is treated as a" normal period ", but the" BB state during ART "may be continued. In this case, the "BB state during ART", which is originally positioned as the "advantageous period", is exceptionally treated as the "normal period". Even if the BB end condition is not satisfied in the game that has reached the "1500" game, the BB is terminated with the transition from the "advantageous period" to the "normal period", and the "ART" is terminated. The transition from the "medium BB state" to the "normal state" may be made. In addition, if the BB end condition is not satisfied in the game that has reached the "1500" game, the "advantageous period" is continued, but the additional lottery or the like related to the "ART state" is not performed (substantially "". After the end condition of BB is satisfied, the transition from the “advantageous period” to the “normal period” may be made.

Further, even if the "push order bell" is not won between the "1500" games, the combination of the symbols related to the "correct answer bell" using the payout number display 16 and the liquid crystal display device 31 etc. is on the effective line. Even if the "operation order" displayed in is not notified, the "advantageous period" is terminated when the "1500" game is reached. Further, as mentioned in the above-mentioned explanation of the "normal BB state", when the transition to the "ART state" is not decided at the end of the "normal BB state" of the "advantageous period". , The "advantageous period" ends with the end of the "normal time BB state". As described above, by providing the maximum number of games that can be continuously stayed in the "advantageous period", it is possible to prevent the gambling from being significantly increased, and it is possible to achieve a balance between the player and the game store.

(Advantageous period indicator)
Next, the advantageous period indicator will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the payout number display 16 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is also used as the advantageous period display, but a dedicated advantageous period display may be provided.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which the seg 16a is turned off (upper part of FIG. 8) and a state in which the seg 16a is turned on (lower part of FIG. 8). Then, in the above-mentioned "normal period", the seg 16a is turned off (upper part of FIG. 8), and in the above-mentioned "advantageous period", the seg 16a is turned on (lower part of FIG. 8). Will be. Therefore, when the seg 16a is turned off, the player can grasp that the period managed by the main control board 300 is the "normal period", and when the seg 16a is turned on. The player can grasp that the period managed by the main control board 300 is the "advantageous period". Since the seg 16a is lit during the "advantageous period", the seg 16a will continue to be lit over the plurality of games when the "advantageous period" spans a plurality of games. Therefore, especially in the "advantageous period", for example, notification of the operation order performed by using the payout number display 16 when the "push order bell" is won, or a combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell" in the "push order bell". At the time of winning the prize, the number of medals to be paid out may be notified using the payout number display 16 and the notification that the medal is in the “advantageous period” may be given. For example, at the time of winning a combination of symbols related to the "correct answer bell", "9" is displayed on the payout number display 16, but since the seg 16a is also lit, it is in the form of "9.". It will be displayed. Therefore, even if the payout number display 16 is also used as an advantageous period display, the notification of the operation order and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are not significantly unclear, and a dedicated advantageous period display is not required. This can contribute to the reduction of the number of parts.

(Advantageous period transition decision table)
Next, the advantageous period transition determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The advantageous period transition determination table is stored in the main ROM 302.

The advantageous period transition determination table is composed of a normal state (at the time of winning the BB) shown in FIG. 9 (A) and a normal state (at the time of winning the special small winning combination) shown in FIG. 9 (B). For the normal state (at the time of winning the BB) shown in FIG. 9 (A), whether or not the operating of the BB is set as the "advantageous period" when the BB is won by any of the winning numbers "17" to the winning number "31". It is a table for determining. For example, in the case of "Red Seven BB" with the winning number "17", it is won by setting "64/256" to the "advantageous period" during BB operation, and by "64/256", BB is operating. As the "advantageous period", it is elected to set the "ART preparation state" after the end of BB. On the other hand, the "Black Seven BB" with the winning number "19" does not win the "advantageous period" during the BB operation. That is, during the BB operation of the "Black Seven BB" with the winning number "19", the "normal period" is uniformly set. As shown in FIG. 6, the "black seven BB" with the winning number "19" is a winning combination whose lottery value differs depending on whether the set value is "1" or "6". Therefore, by uniformly setting such a winning combination as a "normal period", it is possible to prevent an unfair feeling that the higher the set value is, the more advantageous the player is. In addition, when the "Black Seven BB" with the winning number "19" is won, it is not necessary to carry out the transition lottery itself to the "advantageous period", and the transition lottery is performed, but the "256/256" is not won. It may be.

For the normal state (when the special small winning combination is won) shown in FIG. 9B, when any of the winning numbers "08" to the winning number "11" is won, the "normal state" which is the "normal period" is changed from the "normal state". It is a table for deciding whether or not to shift to "ART preparation state" which is an "advantageous period". That is, if the winning number is "08" and the "watermelon" is "4/256", the transition to the "ART ready state" is won. Next, if the winning number is "09" and the "weak cherry" is "weak cherry", the transition to the "ART ready state" is won at "4/256". Next, if the winning number is "10" and the "strong cherry" is "32/256", the transition to the "ART ready state" is won. Next, in the case of the "chance role" of the winning number "11", the transition to the "ART preparation state" is won at "32/256". In other words, it is more difficult to determine the winning combination than when winning the "watermelon" with the winning number "08" or the "weak cherry" with the winning number "09". The lottery value is set so that it is easier to shift to the "advantageous period" when the "cherry" or the "chance role" of the winning number "11" is won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the winning combinations shown in FIG. 9B are all winning combinations whose lottery values do not differ depending on the set value, but apart from these winning combinations, a lottery is performed according to the set value. Winning combinations with different values may be provided. For example, "watermelon" of the winning number "08" is set as "watermelon A", and separately, "watermelon B" having a difference in lottery value depending on a set value composed of another winning number is provided, and "watermelon" is provided. In "A", the lottery for transition to the "advantageous period" is performed using the table in FIG. 9 (B), while in "Watermelon B", the lottery for transition to the "advantageous period" using the table in FIG. 9 (B) is performed. You may not do it. Then, if both "watermelon A" and "watermelon B" are configured to stop on a common effective line (for example, "downward right line"), the symbol related to "watermelon" displayed on the effective line will be displayed. From the combination, it becomes difficult to know whether "Watermelon A" or "Watermelon B" was won. In such a case, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency with which the combination of symbols related to "watermelon" is displayed on the effective line, while the "display of the combination of symbols related to" watermelon "on the effective line" Since an event may occur in which the frequency of transition to the "advantageous period" is low, it can be used as a judgment material for predicting which set value is set as the set value from such an event, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. can. The value shown in FIG. 9B may be arbitrarily changed.

(ART related lottery table)
Next, the ART-related lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The ART-related lottery table is stored in the main ROM 302.

The ART-related lottery tables are the ART transition lottery table (normal time BB state + for advantageous period) shown in FIG. 10 (A) and the ART addition lottery table (normal time BB state / ART preparation state /) shown in FIG. 10 (B). The ART state / BB state during ART is common), the ART addition state transition lottery table (for ART state) shown in FIG. 10 (C), and the ART addition lottery table (for ART addition state) shown in FIG. 10 (D). It is configured. The ART transition lottery table shown in FIG. 10A is for the normal BB state + advantageous period, that is, the BB is won in the "normal state", and the BB operation is referred to as the "advantageous period" when the BB is won. It is a table used during BB operation when it is decided to do. Therefore, it is a table that is not used when the BB operation is in the "normal period". Further, the ART addition lottery table shown in FIG. 10B is "ART state" after the BB is won in the "normal state" and the transition to the "ART state" is confirmed during the BB operation which is the "advantageous period". It is a table used when performing an additional lottery for the number of games in the "ART state", and also a table used when performing an additional lottery for the number of games in the "ART state" in the "ART preparation state". , A table used when performing an additional lottery for the number of games in the "ART state" in the "ART state", and when performing an additional lottery for the number of games in the "ART state" in the "BB state during ART". It is a table used for. Further, the ART addition state transition lottery table (for ART state) shown in FIG. 10C shows the "ART addition state" when any of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 10C is won in the "ART state". It is a table used when deciding whether or not to move to. Further, the ART addition lottery table (for the ART addition state) shown in FIG. 10D is the "ART state" when any of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 10D is won in the "ART addition state". It is a table used when determining the number of additional games.

Specifically, in the ART transition lottery table shown in FIG. 10A, if the "watermelon" has the winning number "08", the transition lottery to the "ART state" is won at "16/256", and the winner is won. If it is a "weak cherry" with the number "09", it will win the transition lottery to the "ART state" at "16/256", and if it is a "strong cherry" with the winning number "10", it will be "32/256". In, the lottery for transition to the "ART state" is won, and if the "chance role" of the winning number "11" is used, the lottery for the transition to the "ART state" is won at "32/256". As described in the explanation of FIG. 9B, winning combinations with different settings may be provided (however, the lottery for transition to the "ART state" using the winning combinations with different settings is not performed). , The lottery value shown in FIG. 10A may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, in the ART addition lottery table shown in FIG. 10B, if the winning number is "08" and the "watermelon" is "32/256", the number of games in the "ART state" is added by "10" games. At "16/256", it was decided to add "20" games to the number of "ART state" games, and at "8/256", the number of "ART state" games was "50" games. It is decided to add, and at "2/256", it is decided to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". Next, if it is a "weak cherry" with a winning number of "09", it is decided to add "10" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "32/256", and at "16/256", Decided to add "20" games to the number of games in "ART state", and decided to add "50" games to the number of games in "ART state" at "8/256", "2/256" Determines to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". Next, if it is a "strong cherry" with a winning number of "10", it is decided to add "10" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "128/256", and at "64/256", Decided to add "20" games to the number of games in the "ART state", and decided to add "50" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "32/256", "32/256" Then, it is decided to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". Next, if it is a "chance role" with a winning number "11", it is decided to add "10" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "128/256", and at "64/256", it is decided. Decided to add "20" games to the number of games in the "ART state", and decided to add "50" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "32/256", "32/256" Then, it is decided to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". As described in the explanation of FIG. 9B, winning combinations with different settings may be provided (however, the number of games in the "ART state" using the winning combinations with different settings is not added to the lottery. ), The lottery value shown in FIG. 10B may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, in the ART addition state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 10C, if the "watermelon" has the winning number "08", the lottery for the transition to the "ART addition state" is won at "8/256". , If it is a "weak cherry" with a winning number "09", it will be won in the transition lottery to "ART added state" at "8/256", and if it is a "strong cherry" with a winning number "10", it will be "strong cherry". At "64/256", you will win the lottery to move to the "ART added state", and if you have a "chance role" with the winning number "11", you will win the transition lottery to the "ART added state" at "64/256". You will be elected. As described in the explanation of FIG. 9B, winning combinations with different settings may be provided (however, the lottery for shifting to the "ART addition state" using the winning combinations with different settings is not performed. ), The lottery value shown in FIG. 10 (C) may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, in the ART addition lottery table shown in FIG. 10D, if the winning number is "08" and the "watermelon" is "32/256", the number of games in the "ART state" is added by "10" games. At "16/256", it was decided to add "20" games to the number of "ART state" games, and at "8/256", the number of "ART state" games was "50" games. It is decided to add, and at "2/256", it is decided to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". Next, if it is a "weak cherry" with a winning number of "09", it is decided to add "10" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "32/256", and at "16/256", Decided to add "20" games to the number of games in "ART state", and decided to add "50" games to the number of games in "ART state" at "8/256", "2/256" Determines to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". Next, if it is a "strong cherry" with a winning number of "10", it is decided to add "10" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "128/256", and at "64/256", Decided to add "20" games to the number of games in the "ART state", and decided to add "50" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "32/256", "32/256" Then, it is decided to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". Next, if it is a "chance role" with a winning number "11", it is decided to add "10" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "128/256", and at "64/256", it is decided. Decided to add "20" games to the number of games in the "ART state", and decided to add "50" games to the number of games in the "ART state" at "32/256", "32/256" Then, it is decided to add "100" games to the number of games in the "ART state". In addition, if any of the "1st push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "5th push order bell" of the winning number "16" is won, both are "64/256" and "ART". It is decided to add "10" games to the number of "state" games. As described in the explanation of FIG. 9B, winning combinations with different settings may be provided (however, the number of games in the "ART state" using the winning combinations with different settings is not added to the lottery. ), The lottery value shown in FIG. 10 (D) may be arbitrarily changed.

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)
Next, the program start processing 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. In the following flowchart, in the "lottery process" and "decision process", a random number value is extracted from the main random number generator 304, and the extracted random number value and the table are used for "lottery" and "determination". Is configured to do.

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the power is cut off. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 is supplied with power to the gaming machine 1, it determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is out of power, and when the power is not supplied to the gaming machine 1. Is a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 1 is being cut off 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 gaming 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 while the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the keyway 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 for recovering 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 game machine 1 is restored to the state when the power was turned off.

(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 is performed 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, with the setting change key (not shown) inserted into the keyway for changing the setting, it was rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction from the state of being rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction. When it is detected, the 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. 12).

(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. 12.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a stack pointer, sets an initialization start address and an 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. The area cleared in the process is different from the area (“period management area” described later) in which the information related to the period managed by the main control board 300 is stored. 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 a medal management process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the re-game operation flag described later is not ON, and when a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. It is determined whether or not the process of adding the value of the input number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the operation of the BET button 7 and the MAXBET button 8 are detected, and the operation of the BET button 7 and the MAXBET button 8 is performed. 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 input number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "3" by the medal acceptance start processing in step S102 and the medal management processing 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 that 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 is detected by the start switch 10sw, and when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected by the start switch 10sw. The process of turning off the re-game operation flag in the re-game operation flag storage area is performed. 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 is terminated. 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 which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning combination by lottery. 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 bonus information update process. Specifically, when the bonus is won by the internal lottery process in step S107, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. Performs a process of setting information related to the "third RT game state" in the game state storage area. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won by the internal lottery process in step S107, the value stored in the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The exclusive OR operation of the value of is performed, and the result of the operation is stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. 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 start-time state-based process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process or the like according to the state managed by the main control board 300. 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 the information setting process described in detail later with reference to FIG. 21. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a condition device command according to a winning combination, a process of determining instruction information according to a state, and a process of setting an instruction information command. 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 a start time period management process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 22. In the process, the main CPU 301 has a process of subtracting an advantageous period counter, a process of setting a "normal period" as a period to be managed when the advantageous period counter is not set, and a process of setting the advantageous period counter. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the advantageous period counter is "0", the process of setting the "normal period" as the management period or the like 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 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 body 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 provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S112 is completed, the process shifts to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, 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 S113 is completed, the process shifts to step S114.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs a process 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 pressed, 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 S114 is completed, the process shifts to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, 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 are all stopped by the reel rotation process of step S114. Then, when it is determined that all reels have stopped (step S115 = Yes), the process shifts to step S116, and when it is determined that all reels have not stopped (step S115 = No). The process shifts to step S114, and the same process is repeatedly executed until all reels are stopped.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing. 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 transmission data storage area for effect 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. If so, 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" was 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 valid line, a process of turning on the value of the replay operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S116 is completed, the process shifts to step S117.

(Step S117)
In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs a medal 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 valid line. conduct. Then, when the process of step S117 is completed, the process shifts to step S118.

(Step S118)
In step S118, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23. 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. Then, when the process of step S118 is completed, the process shifts to step S119.

(Step S119)
In step S119, the main CPU 301 performs display-time state-based processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 24. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process according to a combination of a state managed by the main control board 300 and a symbol displayed on the effective line. Then, when the process of step S119 is completed, the process shifts to step S120.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 301 performs a display time period management process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 31. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "1500" in the advantageous period counter when the advantageous period transition flag is ON. Then, when the process of step S120 is completed, the process shifts to step S101.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a subroutine of internal lottery processing.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of extracting a random number value generated by the main random number generator 304 and a process of storing the extracted random number value in a register. Then, when the process of step S107-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs the winning number initial value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the initial value of the winning number when determining the winning combination. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires "31" as the initial value of the winning number and performs a process of storing it in the register. Then, when the process of step S107-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-3.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs a game state acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the game state based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-4.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination determination table setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the winning combination determination table provided in the main ROM 302 based on the information related to the game state acquired in the game state acquisition process of step S107-3. Then, when the process of step S107-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-5.

(Step S107-5)
In step S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs the lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 becomes a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination based on the winning combination determination table set by the winning combination determination table setting process in step S107-4 and the winning number stored in the register. Performs the process of acquiring the relevant data. Then, when the process of step S107-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-6.

(Step S107-6)
In step S107-6, the main CPU 301 performs the lottery value acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is a winning combination determination table currently set based on the value stored in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and the winning number stored in the register. The process of acquiring the lottery value and storing it in the register is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-7.

(Step S107-7)
In step S107-7, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery confirmation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts the lottery value acquired by the lottery value acquisition process in step S107-6 from the random number value stored in the register, and subtracts the value of the register in which the random number value is stored. Performs the process of updating to the value after the operation and storing it. Then, when the process of step S107-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-8.

(Step S107-8)
In step S107-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the lottery value acquired by the lottery value acquisition process of step S107-6 from the random number value stored in the register by the lottery confirmation process of step S107-7. , Performs processing to determine whether or not the value is negative. Then, when it is determined that the winner has been won (step S107-8 = Yes), the winning combination is determined based on the winning number stored in the register, the subroutine of the internal lottery process is terminated, and the main loop process is performed. The process shifts to step S108 of. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winner has not been won (step S107-8 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-9.

(Step S107-9)
In step S107-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the winning number stored in the register. Then, when the process of step S107-9 is completed, the process shifts to step S107-10.

(Step S107-10)
In step S107-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the winning number is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the winning number is "0" as a result of subtracting "1" from the value of the winning number stored in the register by the process of step S107-9. Perform the processing. Then, when it is determined that the value of the winning number is "0" (step S107-10 = Yes), after determining "missing" as the winning combination, the subroutine of the internal lottery process is terminated and the main loop. The process shifts to the process step S108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the winning number is not "0" (step S107-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Processing by state at start)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the start-time state-based processing performed by the processing in step S109 of FIG. 12 will be described. Note that FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing according to the state at the start.

(Step S109-1)
In step S109-1, 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 it is in the "normal state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined to be in the "normal state" (step S109-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-2, and when it is determined not to be in the "normal state" (step S109). -1 = No), the process shifts to step S109-3.

(Step S109-2)
In step S109-2, the main CPU 301 performs a normal state process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, when the main CPU 301 wins the BB, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "normal carry-over state", and if the BB is other than the winning number "19", it is advantageous. Whether or not a special small role has been won if the period transition decision process is performed and it is decided to shift to the advantageous period, the process to turn on the advantageous period transition flag, or if the BB is not won. If you win the special small role, the lottery to move to the ART preparation state is performed, and if you win the lottery to move to the ART preparation state, the ART preparation state winning flag and the advantageous period transition flag , And so on. Then, when the processing of step S109-2 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-3)
In step S109-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “normal carry-over state”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "normal carry-over state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined to be in the "normal carry-over state" (step S109-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-4, and when it is determined not to be in the "normal carry-over state" (step S109-3 = Yes). Step S109-3 = No), the process shifts to step S109-5.

(Step S109-4)
In step S109-4, the main CPU 301 normally performs a carry-over state process. In the normal carry-over state, for example, when the main CPU 301 determines the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" as the winning combination, the left stop button is displayed. 11. Set the instruction information (none) command described later, which does not specify the operation order in the middle stop button 12, the right stop button 13. By setting the command, the operation order related to the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" can be changed to the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like. It will not be notified via. Further, in the normal carry-over state, the main CPU 301 has a "watermelon" with a winning number "08", a "weak cherry" with a winning number "09", a "strong cherry" with a winning number "10", and a "strong cherry" with a winning number "11". When the "chance combination" is determined as the winning combination, the advantageous period transition determination process is not performed. As a result, for example, in the advantageous period transition determination process using the table of FIG. 9A at the time of winning the BB, if the transition to the advantageous period is not won, the normal period remains even in the normal carry-over state. Therefore, there is no transition to an advantageous period. Then, when the processing of step S109-4 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-5)
In step S109-5, 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 it is in the "normal time BB state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is "normal BB state" (step S109-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-6, and when it is determined that the state is not "normal time BB state". (Step S109-5 = No) shifts the process to step S109-7.

(Step S109-6)
In step S109-6, the main CPU 301 performs a normal BB state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 is the main when the winning number "19" is not in the "black seven BB" but in the BB and the period managed by the main control board 300 is the "advantageous period". Based on the ART transition lottery table (normal time BB state + for advantageous period) of FIG. 10A provided in the ROM 302, an ART transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the "ART state" after the end of the BB is performed. Further, when it has already been decided to shift to the "ART state", an ART addition lottery process for adding the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is performed. On the other hand, if the winning number is "19" in "Black Seven BB" or the period managed by the main control board 300 is not the "advantageous period" but the "normal period", the ART transition lottery will be held. Etc. are not performed. Then, when the processing of step S109-6 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-7)
In step S109-7, 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 it is in the "ART ready state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART ready state" (step S109-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-8, and when it is determined that the state is not "ART ready state" (step S109-7 = Yes). Step S109-7 = No), the process shifts to step S109-9.

(Step S109-8)
In step S109-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, when the main CPU 301 wins the BB, the process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "carry-over state during ART" and the management period are the "normal period", and the player wins. When the winning combination is a "special small winning combination", the "ART state" is based on the ART addition lottery table (normally BB state, ART preparation state, ART state, and BB state during ART) in FIG. 10 (B). In, an ART addition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played. Then, when the processing of step S109-8 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-9)
In step S109-9, 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 it is in the "ART state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined to be in the "ART state" (step S109-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-10, and when it is determined not to be in the "ART state" (step S109). −9 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-11.

(Step S109-10)
In step S109-10, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, when the main CPU 301 wins the BB, the state managed by the main control board 300 shifts to the "carry-over state during ART", and the process of stopping the subtraction of the game number counter for the ART state and the main The process of setting the ART state game number counter provided in the RAM 303 to "-1", or when the winning combination is a "special small combination", the ART addition lottery table (normal time BB state) in FIG. 10 (B). Based on the ART preparation state, ART state, and BB state during ART), the ART additional lottery process for adding the number of games that can be played in the "ART state", or when the winning combination is a "special small role" , Based on the ART addition state transition lottery table (for ART state) of FIG. 10C, the ART addition state transition lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the ART addition state, and the ART state transition game provided in the main RAM 303. When the number counter is "0", a process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "normal state" is performed. Then, when the processing of step S109-10 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-11)
In step S109-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “carry-over state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the "carry-over state during ART" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is "carry-over state during ART" (step S109-11 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-12, and when it is determined that the state is not "carry-over state during ART". (Step S109-11 = No) shifts the process to step S109-13.

(Step S109-12)
In step S109-12, the main CPU 301 performs an ART carry-over state process. In the ART middle carry-over state process, for example, when the main CPU 301 determines the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" as the winning combination. A command with instruction information (with), which will be described later, is set to specify the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. By setting the command, the operation order related to the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" can be changed to the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like. Notified via. Similarly, in the "ART state", the operation order related to the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" is the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like. Even if you win the BB in the "ART state" and move to the "carry-over state during ART", you will continue to receive the winning number "12" from the "first push order bell" to the winning number "16". Since the operation order related to the "fifth push order bell" of "" is in a state of being notified via the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like, the operation order is suddenly not notified, and the BB is won. It is possible to prevent the player from being detected. In the carry-over state during ART, the main CPU 301 has a "watermelon" with a winning number "08", a "weak cherry" with a winning number "09", a "strong cherry" with a winning number "10", and a winning number "11". When the "chance combination" is determined as the winning combination, for example, the ART addition lottery process for adding the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is not performed. Then, when the processing of step S109-12 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-13)
In step S109-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is "BB state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is "BB state during ART" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is "BB state during ART" (step S109-13 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-14, and when it is determined that the state is not "BB state during ART". (Step S109-13 = No) shifts the process to step S109-15.

(Step S109-14)
In step S109-14, the main CPU 301 performs the BB state processing during ART, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 is in the ART addition lottery table (normal time BB state, ART preparation state, ART state) in FIG. 10B during the BB when the winning number "19" is not in the "black seven BB". -Based on (common to BB states during ART), an ART addition lottery process for adding the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" is performed. Then, when the processing of step S109-14 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-15)
In step S109-15, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition lottery process for adding the number of games that can be played in the "ART state" based on the winning combination until the ART addition state counter becomes "0". Then, when the processing of step S109-15 is completed, the subroutine of the processing according to the state at the start is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for normal state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the normal state processing performed by the processing in step S109-2 of FIG. 14 will be described. Note that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing.

(Step S109-2-1)
In step S109-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a BB based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is BB (step S109-2-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-2-2, and when it is determined that the winning combination is not BB. (Step S109-2-1 = No) shifts the process to step S109-2-7.

(Step S109-2-2)
In step S109-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "normal carry-over state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal carry-over state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-2-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-2-3.

(Step S109-2-3)
In step S109-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning number is "19". Specifically, in the main CPU 301, the winning combination is the "black seven BB" of the winning number "19" in the BB based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Performs a process of determining whether or not there is. Then, when it is determined that the winning number is "19" (step S109-2-3 = Yes), the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, the processing is transferred to the main loop processing step S110, and the winning is won. If it is determined that the number is not "19" (step S109-2-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-2-4.

(Step S109-2-4)
In step S109-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs the advantageous period transition determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the transition determination process to the advantageous period triggered by the BB election based on the (A) normal state (at the time of BB winning) table of the advantageous period transition determination table shown in FIG. conduct. Then, when the process of step S109-2-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-2-5.

(Step S109-2-5)
In step S109-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous period. Specifically, in step S109-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the advantageous period as a result of performing the advantageous period transition determination process. Then, when it is determined that it is decided to shift to the advantageous period (step S109-2-5 = Yes), it is decided to shift the process to step S109-2-6 and shift to the advantageous period. If it is determined that there is no such procedure (step S109-2-5 = No), the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-2-6)
In step S109-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the advantageous period transition flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the advantageous period transition flag in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. If the advantageous period transition flag is ON, in the display time period management process of FIG. 31, which will be described later, a process of shifting to the “advantageous period” and a process of setting the advantageous period counter “1500” are performed. Then, when the process of step S109-2-6 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-2-7)
In step S109-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is a special small combination (step S109-2-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-2-8, and the winning combination is not a special small combination. If it is determined (step S109-2-7 = No), the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-2-8)
In step S109-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state transition lottery process. Specifically, when the winning combination is a special small combination, the main CPU 301 is set in the (B) normal state (at the time of winning the special small combination) table of the advantageous period transition determination table shown in FIG. 9B. Based on this, a lottery will be conducted to determine whether or not to move to the ART ready state. Then, when the process of step S109-2-8 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-2-9.

(Step S109-2-9)
In step S109-2-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not to shift to the ART preparation state. Specifically, in step S109-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART ready state as a result of performing the ART ready state transition lottery process. Then, when it is determined that it is decided to shift to the ART preparation state (step S109-2-9 = Yes), it is decided to shift the process to step S109-2-10 and shift to the ART preparation state. If it is determined that this has not been done (step S109-2-9 = No), the subroutine of the normal state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-2-10)
In step S109-2-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART preparation state winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART preparation state winning flag in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the ART preparation state winning flag is a flag that recognizes that the transition condition to the "ART preparation state" is satisfied. Then, when the process of step S109-2-10 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-2-11.

(Step S109-2-11)
In step S109-2-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the advantageous period transition flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the advantageous period transition flag in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. If the advantageous period transition flag is ON, in the display time period management process of FIG. 31, which will be described later, a process of shifting to the “advantageous period” and a process of setting the advantageous period counter “1500” are performed. Then, when the process of step S109-2-11 is completed, the subroutine of the normal state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Processing for normal bonus status)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the normal time BB state processing performed by the processing in step S109-6 of FIG. 14 will be described. Note that FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a subroutine of normal BB state processing.

(Step S109-6-1)
In step S109-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the management period is an advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating an advantageous period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. As will be described in detail using the start time period management process of FIG. 22, which will be described later, the main RAM 303 is provided with a period management area for managing the period managed by the main control board 300, and each period is provided. It is designed to store information indicating. Then, when it is determined that the management period is an advantageous period (step S109-6-1 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-6-2, and it is determined that the management period is not an advantageous period. In that case (step S109-6-1 = No), the subroutine of the normal time BB state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-6-2)
In step S109-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the ART winning flag is a flag for recognizing that the lottery for transition to the ART state has been won in the normal time BB state, and is a flag for the normal time BB state processing at the time of display of FIG. 27, which will be described later. If the ART winning flag is ON, the state shifts to the ART preparation state after the end of BB. Then, when it is determined that the ART winning flag is ON (step S109-6-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-6-6, and when it is determined that the ART winning flag is not ON. (Step S109-6-2 = No) shifts the process to step S109-6-3.

(Step S109-6-3)
In steps S109-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs the ART transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is based on the (A) ART transition lottery table (normal time BB state + advantageous period) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. 10 and the winning combination (limited to the special small combination). The transition lottery process to the ART state is performed. Then, when the process of step S109-6-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-6-4.

(Step S109-6-4)
In step S109-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery process for transition to the ART state has been won as a result of the ART transition lottery process. Then, when it is determined that the lottery process for shifting to the ART state has been won (step S109-6-4 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-6-5, and the lottery process for shifting to the ART state is won. If it is determined that this has not been done (step S109-6-4 = No), the subroutine of the normal BB state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-6-5)
In step S109-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-6-5 is completed, the subroutine of the normal time BB state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-6-6)
In step S109-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes the (B) ART addition lottery table (common to the BB state, the ART preparation state, the ART state, and the BB state during ART) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. Based on (limited to the combination), an ART addition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played in the ART state. Then, when the process of step S109-6-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-6-7.

(Step S109-6-7)
In step S109-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the additional game number as a result of performing the ART additional lottery process. Then, when it is determined that the addition of the number of games has been won (step S109-6-7 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-6-8, and it is determined that the addition of the number of games has not been won. In that case (step S109-6-7 = No), the subroutine of the normal time BB state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-6-8)
In step S109-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs the ART state game number counter addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games determined in step S109-6-6 to the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the game number counter for the ART state is a counter that stores the number of games that can be played in the ART state, and if a value (a value other than "0") is set in the counter, the ART is used. If the state can be played and the counter is "0", the ART state cannot be played. Then, when the processing of step S109-6-8 is completed, the subroutine of the normal time BB state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Process for ART preparation status)
Next, based on FIG. 17, the ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S109-8 of FIG. 14 will be described. Note that FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART preparation state processing.

(Step S109-8-1)
In step S109-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a BB based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is BB (step S109-8-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-8-2, and when it is determined that the winning combination is not BB. (Step S109-8-1 = No) shifts the process to step S109-8-3.

(Step S109-8-2)
In step S109-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the “carry-over state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "carry-over state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S109-8-2 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-8-3)
In step S109-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the management period is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. In the ART preparation state, the situation where the management period is the normal period is assumed to be, for example, when the game reaches the advantageous period "1500" game while in the ART preparation state. That is, in the ART preparation state, when the "1500" game of the advantageous period is reached, the ART preparation state is maintained, but the ART preparation state is treated as a normal period. The lottery for adding ART will not be held. Then, when it is determined that the management period is a normal period (step S109-8-3 = Yes), the subroutine of the ART preparation state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S110 of the main loop process. If it is determined that the management period is not a normal period (step S109-8-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-8-4.

(Step S109-8-4)
In step S109-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is a special small combination (step S109-8-4 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-8-5, and it is determined that the winning combination is not a special small combination. If this is done (step S109-8-4 = No), the subroutine of the ART preparation state process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-8-5)
In step S109-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes the (B) ART addition lottery table (common to the BB state, the ART preparation state, the ART state, and the BB state during ART) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. Based on (limited to the combination), an ART addition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played in the ART state. Then, when the process of step S109-8-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-8-6.

(Step S109-8-6)
In step S109-8-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the additional game number as a result of performing the ART addition lottery process. Then, when it is determined that the additional game number has been won (step S109-8-6 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-8-7, and it is determined that the additional game number has not been won. In that case (step S109-8-6 = No), the subroutine of the ART preparation state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S110 of the main loop process.

(Step S109-8-7)
In step S109-8-7, the main CPU 301 performs the ART state game number counter addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games determined in step S109-8-5 to the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S109-8-7 is completed, the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for ART status)
Next, based on FIG. 18, the ART state processing performed by the processing in step S109-10 of FIG. 14 will be described. Note that FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

(Step S109-10-1)
In step S109-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a BB based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is BB (step S109-10-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-10-2, and when it is determined that the winning combination is not BB. (Step S109-10-1 = No) shifts the process to step S109-10-4.

(Step S109-10-2)
In step S109-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "carry-over state during ART". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "carry-over state during ART" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-10-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-10-3.

(Step S109-10-3)
In steps S109-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the subtraction of the ART state game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the subtraction of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 when the BB is won in the ART state and the carryover state is set during ART. That is, in the carry-over state during ART, the game number counter for the ART state is not subtracted, and the value of the game number counter for the ART state when the BB is won in the ART state is retained. Then, the ART state game number counter is subtracted from the game that has transitioned to the ART state again after the BB ends. If the BB is won in the ART state and the carry-over state is set during ART, the subtraction of the game number counter for the ART state is stopped in the process, but the subtraction of the advantageous period counter described later in the advantageous period corresponding to the ART state. Does not stop. Therefore, the advantageous period counter described later will continue to be subtracted even in the carry-over state during ART. The value of the game number counter for the ART state is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 400 every game. Therefore, the sub-control board 400 can recognize that the subtraction of the ART state game number counter is stopped when the same value is received in the continuous games as the value of the ART state game number counter. can. Then, when the process of step S109-10-3 is completed, the subroutine of the ART state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S110 of the main loop process.

Here, when the BB is won in the ART state and the carry-over state is set during ART, the subtraction of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is configured to be stopped, but the ART state game number counter is configured. When stopping the subtraction of, the case is not limited to the case where the BB is won in the ART state and the carry-over state is set during the ART. For example, a special small winning combination may be won in the ART state, and a lottery for transitioning to the ART addition state may be performed by winning the special small combination. If this is the case, the subtraction of the ART state game number counter may be stopped. Of course, even in this case, the subtraction of the advantageous period counter described later in the advantageous period corresponding to the ART state is not stopped.

(Step S109-10-4)
In steps S109-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART state game number counter to "-1". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of "-1" the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-10-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-10-5.

(Step S109-10-5)
In steps S109-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. In the ART state, the situation where the management period is the normal period is assumed to be, for example, when the advantageous period "1500" game is reached while in the ART state. Then, when it is determined that the management period is the normal period (step S109-10-5 = Yes), the subroutine of the ART state processing is terminated, the processing is transferred to the main loop processing step S110, and the management is performed. If it is determined that the period to be performed is not the normal period (step S109-10-5 = No), the process shifts to step S109-10-6.

(Step S109-10-6)
In step S109-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a special small combination based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is a special small combination (step S109-10-6 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-10-7, and it is determined that the winning combination is not a special small combination. If this is the case (step S109-10-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-13.

(Step S109-10-7)
In step S109-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes the (B) ART addition lottery table (common to the BB state, the ART preparation state, the ART state, and the BB state during ART) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. Based on (limited to the combination), an ART addition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played in the ART state. Then, when the process of step S109-10-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-10-8.

(Step S109-10-8)
In step S109-10-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-10-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the additional game number as a result of performing the ART addition lottery process. Then, when it is determined that the addition of the number of games has been won (step S109-10-8 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-10-9, and it is determined that the addition of the number of games has not been won. In that case (step S109-10-8 = No), the process shifts to step S109-10-10.

(Step S109-10-9)
In step S109-10-9, the main CPU 301 performs the ART state game number counter addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games determined in steps S109-10-7 to the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S109-10-9 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-10-10.

(Step S109-10-10)
In steps S109-10-10, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition state transition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is in the ART state based on (C) the ART addition state transition lottery table (for ART state) and the winning combination (limited to the special small combination) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. An ART addition state transition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played. Then, when the process of step S109-10-10 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-10-11.

(Step S109-10-11)
In step S109-10-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-10-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the lottery for shifting to the ART addition state has been won as a result of performing the ART addition state transition lottery process. Then, if it is determined that the lottery for shifting to the ART addition state has been won (step S109-10-11 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-10-12, and the lottery for shifting to the ART addition state is won. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (step S109-10-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-10-13.

(Step S109-10-12)
In step S109-10-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART addition state transition flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the ART addition state transition flag in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. The ART addition state transition flag is a flag for recognizing that the condition for transition to the ART addition state is satisfied, and if the flag is ON, it is for the ART state at the time of display in FIG. 29, which will be described later. In the process, it shifts to the ART addition state. Then, when the process of step S109-10-12 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-10-13.

(Step S109-10-13)
In step S109-10-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART state game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the ART state game number counter is "0" (step S109-10-13 = Yes), the process shifts to step S109-10-14, and the ART state game number counter is used. If it is determined that is not "0" (step S109-10-13 = No), the subroutine of the ART state processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-10-14)
In steps S109-10-14, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to a "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S109-10-14 is completed, the subroutine of the ART state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for BB state during ART)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the BB state processing during ART performed by the processing in step S109-14 of FIG. 14 will be described. Note that FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine for processing for the BB state during ART.

(Step S109-14-1)
In step S109-14-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. In the BB state during ART, the situation where the management period is the normal period is assumed to be, for example, when the game reaches the "1500" game of the advantageous period while in the BB state during ART. That is, in the BB state during ART, when the "1500" game in the advantageous period is reached, the BB state during ART is maintained, but the BB state during ART is treated as a normal period. Subsequent ART addition lottery, etc. will not be held. Then, when it is determined that the management period is a normal period (step S109-14-1 = Yes), the subroutine of the BB state processing during ART is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing. If it is determined that the management period is not a normal period (step S109-14-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S109-14-2.

(Step S109-14-2)
In step S109-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 includes the (B) ART addition lottery table (common to the BB state, the ART preparation state, the ART state, and the BB state during ART) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. Based on (limited to the combination), an ART addition lottery process is performed to add the number of games that can be played in the ART state. Then, when the process of step S109-14-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-14-3.

(Step S109-14-3)
In steps S109-14-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-14-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the additional game number as a result of performing the ART additional lottery process. Then, when it is determined that the addition of the number of games has been won (step S109-14-3 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-14-4, and it is determined that the addition of the number of games has not been won. In that case (step S109-14-3 = No), the subroutine of the BB state processing during ART is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-14-4)
In steps S109-14-4, the main CPU 301 performs the ART state game number counter addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games determined in step S109-14-2 to the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S109-14-4 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the BB state during ART is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for ART addition state)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the ART addition state processing performed by the processing in step S109-15 of FIG. 14 will be described. Note that FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART addition state processing.

(Step S109-15-1)
In steps S109-15-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. It should be noted that the situation in which the management period is the normal period in the ART addition state is assumed to be, for example, when the game reaches the advantageous period "1500" game while in the ART addition state. Then, when it is determined that the management period is a normal period (step S109-15-1 = Yes), the subroutine of the ART addition state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing. If it is determined that the management period is not a normal period (step S109-15-1 = No), the process shifts to step S109-15-2.

(Step S109-15-2)
In steps S109-15-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART addition state counter to "-1". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of "-1" the value of the ART addition state counter provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the ART addition state counter is a counter for managing the number of games that can be played in the ART addition state. Then, when the process of step S109-15-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-15-3.

(Step S109-15-3)
In steps S109-15-3, the main CPU 301 performs an ART addition lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 plays a game in the ART state based on the (D) ART addition lottery table (for the ART addition state) and the winning combination (limited to the special small combination) of the ART-related lottery table of FIG. An ART addition lottery process is performed to add the number of possible games. Then, when the process of step S109-15-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S109-15-4.

(Step S109-15-4)
In steps S109-15-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has won. Specifically, in step S109-15-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won the additional game number as a result of performing the ART additional lottery process. Then, when it is determined that the addition of the number of games has been won (step S109-15-4 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S109-15-5, and it is determined that the addition of the number of games has not been won. In that case (step S109-15-4 = No), the subroutine of the additional state processing during ART is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Step S109-15-5)
In step S109-15-5, the main CPU 301 performs the ART state game number counter addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the number of additional games determined in steps S109-15-3 to the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S109-15-5 is completed, the subroutine of the ART addition state processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S110 of the main loop processing.

(Information setting process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the information setting process performed by the process of step S110 of FIG. 12 will be described. Note that FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a subroutine of information setting processing.

(Step S110-1)
In step S110-1, the main CPU 301 performs a winning combination acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires a value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303 and performs a process of setting it in a register. Then, when the process of step S110-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S110-2.

(Step S110-2)
In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a batting order combination. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination acquired in step S110-1 is a batting order combination. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is a batting order (step S110-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S110-3, and when it is determined that the winning combination is not a batting order (step S110-2 = Yes). Step S110-2 = No), the process shifts to step S110-9.

(Step S110-3)
In step S110-3, the main CPU 301 performs a state and period acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 acquires the state based on the value of the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and acquires the period based on the value of the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the processing. Then, when the process of step S110-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S110-4.

(Step S110-4)
In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the management period is an advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state and period acquired in step S110-3 are advantageous periods. Then, when it is determined that the period is advantageous (step S110-4 = Yes), the process shifts to step S110-5, and when it is determined that the period is not advantageous (step S110-4 = No). ), The process shifts to step S110-7.

(Step S110-5)
In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an instruction information (with) command. Specifically, in order to transmit the instruction information (with) command to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the instruction information (with) command to the production transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process of setting to. Then, when the process of step S110-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S110-6.

Here, the "instruction information (with) command" is the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" to the "pushing order replay E" of the winning number "06", and the "first push" of the winning number "12". This is a command for designating the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 when the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" is determined as the winning combination. Specifically, when the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" is determined as the winning combination, the left stop button 11 that displays the combination of the symbols related to the "transition replay" is first operated. , The middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the instruction information (with) command indicating that the right stop button 13 is operated last is set. For convenience, if the left stop button 11 is "1", the middle stop button 12 is "2", and the right stop button 13 is "3", the "push-order replay A" of the winning number "02" is determined as the winning combination. The command information (with) command is "123" or "12" (the left stop button 11 is operated first, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is finally operated. ) Command is set. Hereinafter, similarly, when the "push order replay B" of the winning number "03" is determined as the winning combination, the instruction information (with) command has contents such as "132" or "13" (the left stop button 11 is first. Operation when the right stop button 13 is operated next, the middle stop button 12 is operated last) command is set, and the "push order replay C" of the winning number "04" is determined as the winning combination. The information (with) command is a command with contents such as "213" or "21" (the middle stop button 12 is operated first, the left stop button 11 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is operated last). When the command is set and the "push order replay D" of the winning number "05" is determined as the winning combination, the instruction information (with) command has contents such as "231" or "23" (the middle stop button 12 is operated first. Then, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the left stop button 11 is operated last), and the instruction information (instruction information when the "push order replay E" of the winning number "06" is determined as the winning combination ( Yes) The command sets the command with the content such as "3" (operate the right stop button 13 first). When the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" is determined as the winning combination, the instruction information (with) command has contents such as "123" or "12" (the left stop button 11 is operated first, and then the left stop button 11 is operated first. Instruction information (Yes) when the command of (the middle stop button 12 is operated next and the right stop button 13 is operated last) is set and the "second push order bell" of the winning number "13" is determined as the winning combination. ) The command is set to a command having contents such as "132" or "13" (the left stop button 11 is operated first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the middle stop button 12 is operated last). When the "third push order bell" of the winning number "14" is determined as the winning combination, the instruction information (with) command has contents such as "213" or "21" (the middle stop button 12 is operated first, and then the middle stop button 12 is operated. Instruction information (Yes) when the command of (the left stop button 11 is operated next and the right stop button 13 is operated last) is set and the "fourth push order bell" of the winning number "15" is determined as the winning combination. ) The command is set to a command having contents such as "231" or "23" (the middle stop button 12 is operated first, the right stop button 13 is operated next, and the left stop button 11 is operated last). When the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" is determined as the winning combination, the instruction information (with) command is set with a command having the content such as "3" (the right stop button 13 is operated first).

(Step S110-6)
In step S110-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a condition device (rounding) command. Specifically, in order to transmit the condition device (rounding) command to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the condition device (rounding) command to the transmission data storage area for effect provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process of setting to. Then, when the process of step S110-6 is completed, the subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S111 of the main loop process.

Here, the "conditional device (rounding) command" is a command that does not show specific contents as a conditional device command when the batting order combination is won. Specifically, even if the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as the "pushing order replay" that does not indicate the specific content, and the winner is won. Even if the "push order replay B" of the number "03" is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as the "pushing order replay" that does not indicate the specific content, and the "push order replay B" of the winning number "04" is set. Even if "push order replay C" is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as "push order replay" that does not show specific content, and "push order replay D" of the winning number "05" is set. Even if the winning combination is determined, the content of the conditional device command is set as a "pushing order replay" that does not indicate specific content, and the "pushing order replay E" of the winning number "06" is determined as the winning combination. However, the content of the conditional device command is set as "push order replay" that does not indicate the specific content. As a result, it becomes impossible to determine which push order replay is won from the conditional device command. Similarly, even if the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as the "pushing order bell" that does not indicate the specific content. Even if the "second push order bell" of the winning number "13" is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as the "pushing order bell" that does not indicate the specific content, and the winning number "14". Even if the "third push order bell" of is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as the "push order bell" that does not indicate the specific content, and the "fourth push" of the winning number "15" is set. Even if the "sequential bell" is determined as the winning combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as the "pushing order bell" that does not indicate the specific content, and the "fifth pushing order bell" with the winning number "16" is won. Even if it is determined as a combination, the content of the conditional device command is set as a "push order bell" that does not indicate specific content. On the other hand, when the operation order is notified, the "instruction information (with) command" is set in step S110-5, so that the sub-control board 400 is "pushed order replay" from the conditional device (rounding) command. It is possible to determine whether it is a "push order bell" or "push order bell", and it is possible to determine the operation order from the "instruction information (with) command", so that the operation order can be notified using the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like. It becomes. In this way, the "conditional device (rounding) command" and the "instruction information (with) command" are configured to be transmitted separately. Therefore, for example, in the ART state, the player is made to predict the operation order. When the operation order operated by the player and the predetermined operation order match, the fraudster tries to illegally obtain the privilege when the game is given such that the number of games in the ART state is added. Even if you try to analyze a command, it is necessary to analyze both the "conditional device (rounding) command" and the "instruction information (with) command", so the work of analyzing the command to illegally obtain benefits is complicated. Can be. As a result, an illegally strong gaming machine can be realized. In the present embodiment, in the above-mentioned state A, the "conditional device (rounding) command" and the "instruction information (with) command" are configured to be transmitted separately. For example, the winning number "12". If the "first push order bell" of "" is determined as the winning combination, it may be configured to send only the condition device command indicating the content of the "first push order bell".

(Step S110-7)
In step S110-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an instruction information (none) command. Specifically, in order to transmit the instruction information (none) command to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the instruction information (none) command to the production transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process of setting to. Then, when the process of step S110-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S110-8.

Here, the "instruction information (none) command" is the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" to the "pushing order replay E" of the winning number "06", and the "first push" of the winning number "12". This is a command that does not specify the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 when the "fifth push order bell" of the winning number "16" is determined as the winning combination. Specifically, regardless of which batting order is won, the instruction information (none) command "-" that does not specify the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 is set. .. Therefore, in the sub-control board 400 that has received the command, it is not possible to identify which operation order it is, and the operation order is notified in the "normal state" or the "normal carry-over state". No. The "instruction information (none) command" does not necessarily have to be transmitted, and only the conditional device (rounding) command set in step S110-8 described later may be set and transmitted.

(Step S110-8)
In step S110-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a condition device (rounding) command. Specifically, in order to transmit the condition device (rounding) command to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 sends the condition device (rounding) command to the transmission data storage area for effect provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the process of setting to. Then, when the process of step S110-8 is completed, the subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S111 of the main loop process.

(Step S110-9)
In step S110-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is BB. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is a BB based on the value stored in the winning combination storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the winning combination is BB (step S110-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S110-10, and when it is determined that the winning combination is not BB (step S110). −9 = No), the process shifts to step S110-11.

(Step S110-10)
In step S110-10, 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 information related to the "third RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-10 is completed, the process shifts to step S110-11.

(Step S110-11)
In step S110-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a condition device command. Specifically, in order to transmit the condition device command to the sub control board 400, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the condition device command in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. .. Then, when the process of step S110-11 is completed, the subroutine of the information setting process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S111 of the main loop process.

(Start period management process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the start time period management process performed by the process of step S111 in FIG. 12 will be described. Note that FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the start period management process.

(Step S111-1)
In step S111-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period counter is being set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a value (a value other than "0") is set in the advantageous period counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period counter is in the set (step S111-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S111-2, and when it is determined that the advantageous period counter is not in the set. (Step S111-1 = No) shifts the process to step S111-4.

(Step S111-2)
In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the advantageous period counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the advantageous period counter provided in the main RAM 303. In the present embodiment, in the display time period management process of FIG. 31 described later, "1500" is set and subsequently subtracted, but the display time period management process of FIG. 31 described later is configured. In, "0" may be set, and in step S111-2, it may be configured to add. Further, the subtraction (or addition) process itself may be performed by the display time period management process of FIG. 31, which will be described later. Then, when the process of step S111-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)
In step S111-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value after subtraction is "0". Specifically, in step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the advantageous period counter becomes “0” as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the advantageous period counter. Then, when it is determined that the value after subtraction is "0" (step S111-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S111-4, and it is determined that the value after subtraction is not "0". If this is done (step S111-3 = No), the subroutine of the start time period management process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Step S111-4)
In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process in which the management period is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to a normal period in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S111-4 is completed, the subroutine of the start time period management process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S118 of FIG. 12 will be described. Note that FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S118-1)
In step S118-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the bonus operating flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining that the bonus operating flag is ON when the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. When the BB operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF, the process of determining that the bonus operating flag is not ON is performed. Then, when it is determined that the bonus operating flag is ON (step S118-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S118-2, and when it is determined that the bonus operating flag is not ON. (Step S118-1 = No) shifts the process to step S118-3.

(Step S118-2)
In step S118-2, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus operating process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-2 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S119 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-3)
In step S118-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to blanks" is displayed on the valid line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to blanks" is displayed on the valid line based on the display determination process of step S116. Then, when it is determined that the "combination of symbols related to the blank" is displayed on the valid line (step S118-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S118-4, and the "combination of symbols related to the blank" is performed. If it is determined that "" is not displayed on the valid line (step S118-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-5.

(Step S118-4)
In step S118-4, 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 information related to the "first RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-4 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S119 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-5)
In step S118-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line based on the display determination process of step S116. Then, when it is determined that the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line (step S118-5 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S118-6, and the "symbols related to the transition replay" are transferred. If it is determined that "combination of" is not displayed on the valid line (step S118-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S118-7.

(Step S118-6)
In step S118-6, 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 information related to the "second RT game state" in the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S118-6 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S119 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-7)
In step S118-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the valid line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to the bonus" is displayed on the valid line based on the display determination process of step S116. Then, when it is determined that the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the valid line (step S118-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S118-8, and the combination of symbols related to the bonus is the valid line. If it is determined that it is not displayed above (step S118-7 = No), the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S119 of the main loop process.

(Step S118-8)
In step S118-8, the main CPU 301 performs the bonus operation flag update process. Specifically, when the "combination of symbols related to the bonus" is displayed on the valid line, the main CPU 301 turns on the bonus operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform the processing. Then, when the process of step S118-8 is completed, the process shifts to step S118-9.

(Step S118-9)
In step S118-9, the main CPU 301 performs a bonus operation time process. Specifically, when the "combination of symbols related to the bonus" is displayed on the valid line, the main CPU 301 sets a predetermined value to the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. , The process of clearing the value of the carry flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the process of setting the value of the playable number counter provided in the main RAM 303, and the process of setting the winning count counter provided in the main RAM 303. Performs the process of setting the value. Then, when the process of step S118-9 is completed, the subroutine of the game state transition process is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S119 of the main loop process.

(Processing by state at the time of display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the display-time state-based processing performed by the processing in step S119 of FIG. 12 will be described. Note that FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing according to the state at the time of display.

(Step S119-1)
In step S119-1, 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 it is in the "normal state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined to be in the "normal state" (step S119-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-2, and when it is determined not to be in the "normal state" (step S119). -1 = No), the process shifts to step S119-3.

(Step S119-2)
In step S119-2, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time normal state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the ART preparation state to the ART preparation state when the ART preparation state winning flag is ON. Then, when the process of step S119-2 is completed, the subroutine of the display state-based process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-3)
In step S119-3, 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 it is in the "ART ready state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is "ART ready state" (step S119-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-4, and when it is determined that the state is not "ART ready state" (step S119-3 = Yes). Step S119-3 = No), the process shifts to step S119-5.

(Step S119-4)
In step S119-4, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART preparation state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 26. In the process, when the management period is the normal period, the main CPU 301 initializes all the information related to the advantageous period and shifts to the normal state, or "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is on the effective line. When displayed in, the process of shifting the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART state", "50" games as the number of games that can be played in the "ART state", and the game number counter for the ART state. Perform the process of setting to. Then, when the process of step S119-4 is completed, the subroutine of the display state-based process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-5)
In step S119-5, 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 it is in the "normal time BB state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is "normal BB state" (step S119-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-6, and when it is determined that the state is not "normal time BB state". (Step S119-5 = No) shifts the process to step S119-7.

(Step S119-6)
In step S119-6, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time normal-time BB 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 shifting to the ART preparation state if the ART winning flag is ON at the end of the BB, or a favorable period transition flag when the ART winning flag is not ON and is in an advantageous period. Is turned off, and when the ART winning flag is not ON and the period is not advantageous, the process of shifting to the normal state is performed. Then, when the process of step S119-6 is completed, the subroutine of the display state-based process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-7)
In step S119-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the “BB state during ART”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state is "BB state during ART" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is in the BB state during ART (step S119-7 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-8, and when it is determined that the state is not in the BB state during ART (step S119). -7 = No), the process shifts to step S119-9.

(Step S119-8)
In step S119-8, the main CPU 301 performs the BB state processing during the display ART, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 28. In the process, when the main CPU 301 is in the normal period at the end of the BB, all the information related to the advantageous period is initialized to shift to the normal state, or when the BB is not in the normal period. , Performs processing to shift to the ART preparation state. Then, when the process of step S119-8 is completed, the subroutine of the display state-based process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-9)
In step S119-9, 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 it is in the "ART state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state is ART (step S119-9 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-10, and when it is determined that the state is not ART (step S119-9 = No). ), The process shifts to step S119-11.

(Step S119-10)
In step S119-10, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 29. In this process, the main CPU 301 initializes all the information related to the advantageous period when the ART addition state transition flag is ON, the process shifts to the ART addition state, and when the management period is the normal period. , Perform processing to shift to the normal state. Then, when the processing of step S119-10 is completed, the subroutine of the display state-based processing is terminated, and the processing is transferred to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-11)
In step S119-11, 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 it is in the "ART addition state" based on the value stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the ART is added (step S119-11 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-12, and when it is determined that the ART is not added (step S119-11). = No), the subroutine of the display state-specific processing is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-12)
In step S119-12, the main CPU 301 performs a display-time ART addition state process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 30. In this process, the main CPU 301 initializes all the information related to the advantageous period when the ART addition state counter is "0", the process for shifting to the ART state, and the management period is the normal period. , Perform processing to shift to the normal state. Then, when the process of step S119-12 is completed, the subroutine of the display state-based process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Processing for normal state when displayed)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the process for the normal state at the time of display, which is performed by the process of step S119-2 of FIG. 24, will be described. Note that FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine for normal state processing at the time of display.

(Step S119-2-1)
In step S119-2-1, 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 ART preparation state winning flag is ON in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the ART preparation state winning flag is ON (step S119-2-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-2-2, and the ART preparation state winning flag is not ON. If it is determined (step S119-2-1 = No), the subroutine of the normal state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-2-2)
In step S119-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-2-2 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the normal state at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Process for ART preparation status at display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a display-time ART preparation state process performed by the process of step S119-4 of FIG. 24 will be described. Note that FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state processing at the time of display.

(Step S119-4-1)
In step S119-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the management period is the normal period (step S119-4-1 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S119-4-2, and it is determined that the management period is not the normal period. In the case (step S119-4-1 = No), the process shifts to step S119-4-4.

(Step S119-4-2)
In step S119-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period stored in the main RAM 303 (for example, the value of the game number counter for the ART state). As a result, for example, in the ART state, the ART state is forcibly terminated when the maximum number of games in which the advantageous period can be continuously played reaches "1500" times. Then, when the process of step S119-4-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-4-3.

(Step S119-4-3)
In step S119-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-4-3 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time ART preparation state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-4-4)
In steps S119-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line. Then, when it is determined that the "combination of symbols related to the transition replay" is displayed on the valid line (step S119-4-4 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S119-4-5, and the "transition" is performed. If it is determined that "combination of symbols related to replay" is not displayed on the valid line (step S119-4-4 = No), the subroutine of the ART preparation state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the main loop processing is performed. The process shifts to step S120 of.

(Step S119-4-5)
In step S119-4-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART state game number counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART state game number counter is "0" based on the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. conduct. Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART state game number counter is "0" (step S119-4-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-4-6, and the ART state game If it is determined that the value of the number counter is not "0" (step S119-4-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S119-4-7.

(Step S119-4-6)
In step S119-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "50" to the value of the game number counter for the ART state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "50" to the value of the ART state game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-4-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-4-7.

(Step S119-4-7)
In step S119-4-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "ART state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-4-7 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time ART preparation state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Processing for BB state during normal display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the process for the normal BB state at the time of display, which is performed by the process of step S119-6 in FIG. 24, will be described. Note that FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine for processing for the BB state during normal display.

(Step S119-6-1)
In step S119-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the bonus specified number of payouts. Specifically, the main CPU 301 updates the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-6-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-6-2.

(Step S119-6-2)
In step S119-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of the bonus. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the bonus has ended based on the value of the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining that the bonus has ended when the value of the bonus operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is OFF. When the value of the bonus operating flag in the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON, a process of determining that it is not the end of the bonus is performed. Then, when it is determined that the bonus has ended (step S119-6-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-6-3, and when it is determined that the bonus has not ended (step S119-6-2 = Yes). Step S119-6-2 = No), the subroutine of the BB state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-6-3)
In steps S119-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART winning flag is ON based on the value stored in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the ART winning flag is ON (step S119-6-3 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-6-4, and it is determined that the ART winning flag is not ON. In that case (step S119-6-3 = No), the process shifts to step S119-6-6.

(Step S119-6-4)
In steps S119-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-6-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-6-5.

(Step S119-6-5)
In step S119-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the ART winning flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the ART winning flag in the ART winning flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-6-5 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the BB state at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-6-6)
In steps S119-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is an advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating an advantageous period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the management period is an advantageous period (step S119-6-6 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S119-6-7, and it is determined that the management period is not an advantageous period. In that case (step S119-6-6 = No), the process shifts to step S119-6-8.

(Step S119-6-7)
In step S119-6-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the advantageous period transition flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the advantageous period transition flag in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-6-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-6-8.

(Step S119-6-8)
In steps S119-6-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to a "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-6-8 is completed, the subroutine of the BB state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for BB status during ART at display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the process for BB state during display ART performed by the process of step S119-8 in FIG. 24 will be described. Note that FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the BB state during ART at the time of display.

(Step S119-8-1)
In step S119-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the bonus specified number of payouts. Specifically, the main CPU 301 updates the value of the payout number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-8-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-8-2.

(Step S119-8-2)
In step S119-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the end of the bonus. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the bonus has ended based on the value of the bonus operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the bonus has ended (step S119-8-2 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-8-3, and when it is determined that the bonus has not ended (step S119-8-2 = Yes). Step S119-8-2 = No), the subroutine of the BB state processing during the display ART is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-8-3)
In steps S119-8-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the management period is the normal period (step S119-8-3 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S119-8-4, and it is determined that the management period is not the normal period. In that case (step S119-8-3 = No), the process shifts to step S119-8-6.

(Step S119-8-4)
In steps S119-8-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period stored in the main RAM 303 (for example, the value of the game number counter for the ART state). As a result, for example, in the BB state during ART, when the maximum number of games that can be played continuously during the advantageous period reaches "1500" times, the normal state is not shifted to the ART preparation state at the end of the BB. To migrate to. Then, when the process of step S119-8-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-8-5.

(Step S119-8-5)
In step S119-8-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to a "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-8-5 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the BB state during the display ART is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-8-6)
In step S119-8-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART preparation state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "ART preparation state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-8-6 is completed, the subroutine of the processing for the BB state during the display ART is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Processing for ART status at display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the display-time ART state processing performed by the processing in step S119-10 of FIG. 24 will be described. Note that FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART state processing at the time of display.

(Step S119-10-1)
In step S119-10-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART addition state transition flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART addition state transition flag is ON in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the ART addition state transition flag is ON (step S119-10-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-10-2, and the ART addition state transition flag is not ON. If it is determined (step S119-10-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S119-10-4.

(Step S119-10-2)
In step S119-10-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART addition state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "ART added state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-10-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-10-3.

(Step S119-10-3)
In steps S119-10-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "10" in the ART addition state counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "10" in the ART addition state counter provided in the main RAM 303. As a result, the ART addition state can be played over the "10" game. Then, when the process of step S119-10-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-10-4.

(Step S119-10-4)
In steps S119-10-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the management period is the normal period (step S119-10-4 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S119-10-5, and it is determined that the management period is not the normal period. In that case (step S119-10-4 = No), the subroutine of the ART state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-10-5)
In steps S119-10-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period stored in the main RAM 303 (for example, the value of the game number counter for the ART state). As a result, for example, in the BB state during ART, when the maximum number of games that can be played continuously during the advantageous period reaches "1500" times, the normal state is not shifted to the ART preparation state at the end of the BB. To migrate to. Then, when the process of step S119-10-5 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-10-6.

(Step S119-10-6)
In steps S119-10-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to a "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-10-6 is completed, the subroutine of the display-time ART state process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Processing for adding ART at the time of display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a description will be given of the display-time ART addition state processing performed by the processing in step S119-12 of FIG. 24. It should be noted that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the processing for the additional state of ART at the time of display.

(Step S119-12-1)
In steps S119-12-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the ART addition state counter is "0". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART addition state counter provided in the main RAM 303 is "0". Then, when it is determined that the ART addition state counter is "0" (step S119-12-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S119-12-2, and the ART addition state counter is "0". If it is determined that there is no such procedure (step S119-12-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S119-12-3.

(Step S119-12-2)
In steps S119-12-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to the "ART state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "ART state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-12-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-12-3.

(Step S119-12-3)
In steps S119-12-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the period to be managed is a normal period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating a normal period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the management period is the normal period (step S119-12-3 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S119-12-4, and it is determined that the management period is not the normal period. In that case (step S119-12-3 = No), the subroutine of the ART addition state processing at the time of display is terminated, and the processing is shifted to step S120 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-12-4)
In steps S119-12-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of initializing all the information related to the advantageous period stored in the main RAM 303 (for example, the value of the game number counter for the ART state). As a result, for example, in the additional state during ART, when the maximum number of games that can be played continuously during the advantageous period reaches "1500" times, the game is shifted to the normal state without shifting to the ART preparation state. .. Then, when the process of step S119-12-4 is completed, the process shifts to step S119-12-5.

(Step S119-12-5)
In step S119-12-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of changing the state managed by the main control board 300 to a "normal state". Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting information related to the "normal state" in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-12-5 is completed, the subroutine of the process for adding the ART at the time of display is terminated, and the process is shifted to step S120 of the main loop process.

(Display period management process)
Next, the display time period management process performed by the process of step S120 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. Note that FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display time period management processing.

(Step S120-1)
In step S120-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period transition flag is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the advantageous period transition flag is ON in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the advantageous period transition flag is ON (step S120-1 = Yes), the process is transferred to step S120-2, and when it is determined that the advantageous period transition flag is not ON. (Step S120-1 = No) terminates the subroutine of the display time period management process and shifts the process to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S120-2)
In step S120-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of making the management period an advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information indicating an advantageous period in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. As a result, the period managed by the main control board 300 becomes the "advantageous period". Then, when the process of step S120-2 is completed, the process shifts to step S120-3.

(Step S120-3)
In step S120-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "1500" in the advantageous period counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "1500" in the advantageous period counter provided in the main RAM 303. Here, the main RAM 303 is provided with an advantageous period counter, and the advantageous period counter is a counter for managing "1500" games, which is the maximum number of games that can be continuously stayed in the "advantageous period". Is. That is, when "1500" is set in the process, the counter is subtracted by "1" as long as the "advantageous period" is set in each subsequent game. Then, when the process of step S120-3 is completed, the process shifts to step S120-4.

(Step S120-4)
In step S120-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the advantageous period transition flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning off the advantageous period transition flag in various flag storage areas provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S120-4 is completed, the subroutine of the display time period management process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 32. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every "2.23 ms". Any value may be used for "2.233 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 accelerate, constant speed, and decelerate the rotation 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 accelerate, constant speed, and decelerate 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 the LED display process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 33. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating display data of the MAXBET button lamp (not shown), the stored number display 15, and the payout number display 16. 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 control command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S207 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 register reset process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S209 is completed, the interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main loop process.

(LED display processing)
Next, the LED display process performed by the process of step S206 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. Note that FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED display processing.

(Step S206-1)
In step S206-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the BET lamp data is being created. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create BET lamp data for turning on or off the MAXBET button lamp (not shown). Here, in the present embodiment, when the selector sensor 14s detects that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, or when the MAXBET switch 8sw detects the operation of the MAXBET button 8, "to replay". When the "combination of such symbols" is displayed on the valid line, a process of determining that it is time to create BET lamp data for turning on or off the LED of the MAXBET button lamp (not shown) is performed. Then, when it is determined that the BET lamp data is being created (step S206-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S206-2, and when it is determined that the BET lamp data is not being created (step S206-1 = Yes). Step S206-1 = No), the process shifts to step S206-3.

(Step S206-2)
In step S206-2, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for the BET lamp. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating BET lamp data for turning on or off the MAXBET button lamp (not shown). Then, when the process of step S206-2 is completed, the subroutine of the LED display process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Step S206-3)
In step S206-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create the stored number display data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is the timing to create the stored number display data for turning on or off the stored number display 15. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 detects that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 by the selector sensor 14s, and adds the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303, or “ When "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed on the valid line and the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is added, the BET switch 7sw detects the operation of the BET button 7 and is provided in the main RAM 303. When the value of the stored number counter is subtracted, the MAXBET switch 8sw detects the operation of the MAXBET button 8, and when the value of the stored number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is subtracted, the stored number indicator data is created. Performs the process of determining that. Then, when it is determined that it is time to create the stored number indicator data (step S206-3 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S206-4, and it is determined that it is not the time when the stored number indicator data is created. In that case (step S206-3 = No), the process shifts to step S206-5.

(Step S206-4)
In step S206-4, the main CPU 301 performs the LED data creation process for the stored number display. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating the stored number display data for turning on or off the LED of the stored number display 15. Then, when the process of step S206-4 is completed, the subroutine of the LED display process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Step S206-5)
In step S206-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create the payout number display data. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to create the payout number display data for turning on or off the payout number display. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 notifies when the "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed on the valid line, or the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. When it is time to do so, or when the advantageous period display (payout number display 16) notifies that the "advantageous period" is reached, a process of determining that it is time to create the payout number display data is performed. Then, when it is determined that it is time to create the payout number display data (step S206-5 = Yes), the process shifts to step S206-6, and it is determined that it is not the time to create the payout number display data. In that case (step S206-5 = No), the process shifts to step S206-9.

(Step S206-6)
In step S206-6, the main CPU 301 performs an LED data creation process for displaying instruction information, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 34. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating payout number display data for turning on or off the LED of the payout number display. Then, when the process of step S206-6 is completed, the process shifts to step S206-7.

(Step S206-7)
In step S206-7, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for displaying the number of payouts. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates LED data for displaying the number of payouts to display the number of payouts on the payout number display 16 when the "combination of symbols related to winning" is displayed on the valid line. Perform processing. Then, when the process of step S206-7 is completed, the process shifts to step S206-8.

(Step S206-8)
In step S206-8, the main CPU 301 performs the period display LED data creation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 35. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of creating LED data for an advantageous period when the period managed by the main control board 300 is an “advantageous period”. Then, when the process of step S206-8 is completed, the subroutine of the LED display process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Step S206-9)
In step S206-9, the main CPU 301 performs various LED data creation processes. Specifically, the main CPU 301 creates LED data for replay display for turning on the replay display lamp (not shown) that lights when the "combination of symbols related to replay" is displayed on the valid line. The process and the start lamp LED data creation process for lighting the start lamp (not shown) that lights when the operation of the start lever 10 is effective are performed. Then, when the process of step S206-9 is completed, the subroutine of the LED display process is terminated, and the process shifts to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(LED data creation process for displaying instruction information)
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the instruction information display LED data creation process performed by the process of step S206-6 in FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED data creation processing for displaying instruction information.

(Step S206-6-1)
In step S206-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the instruction information (with) command is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an instruction information (with) command is set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the instruction information (with) command is set (step S206-6-1 = Yes), the process shifts to step S206-6-1, and the instruction information (with) command is issued. If it is determined that the setting is not set (step S206-6-1 = No), the subroutine of the LED data creation process for displaying instruction information is terminated, and the process shifts to step S206-7 of the LED display process.

(Step S206-6-2)
In step S206-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs the push order LED data creation process. Specifically, when the "push-order bell" is determined as the winning combination, the main CPU 301 is at the time of the push-order bell for notifying the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13. Performs the process of creating LED data for. Further, the main CPU 301 is LED data for push order replay for notifying the operation order of the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 when the "push order replay" is determined as the winning combination. Perform the process of creating. Then, when the process of step S206-6-2 is completed, the subroutine of the LED data creation process for displaying instruction information is terminated, and the process shifts to step S206-7 of the LED display process.

(LED data creation process for period display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the period display LED data creation process performed by the process of step S206-8 of FIG. 33 will be described. Note that FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of LED data creation processing for period display.

(Step S206-8-1)
In step S206-8-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the management period is an advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not information indicating an advantageous period is stored in the period management area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the management period is an advantageous period (step S206-8-1 = Yes), the process is shifted to step S206-8-2, and it is determined that the management period is not an advantageous period. In that case (step S206-8-1 = No), the subroutine of the LED data creation process for period display is terminated, and the process shifts to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Step S206-8-2)
In step S206-8-2, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for an advantageous period. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs LED data creation processing for an advantageous period in order to light the segment 16a of the payout number display 16 when the period managed by the main control board 300 is the "advantageous period". .. Then, by performing the processing, the segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on, and the player is notified that the "advantageous period" is reached. In addition, when it becomes an advantageous period and the segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on, the first interrupt process after the information related to the advantageous period is set in the period management area in the display time period management process of FIG. 35. The LED data for the advantageous period is created in the above, and the created LED data for the advantageous period is transmitted to the status board 100 to turn on the light. Roughly speaking, after the third stop operation is performed, the segment 16a of the payout number display 16 is turned on. Then, when the process of step S206-8-2 is completed, the subroutine of the LED data creation process for period display is terminated, and the process shifts to step S207 of the interrupt process.

(Main processing on the sub control board)
Next, the main process in the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG. 36.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 401 performs an 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. 37. In this process, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control board 300. 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. For example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART state" and the "push-order bell" is determined as the winning combination, the sound "left" is heard at the timing of operating the left stop button 11. Is output, the sound "middle" is output at the timing of operating the middle stop button 12, and the sound "right" is output at the timing of operating the right stop button 13. 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 LED control processing. 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. For example, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART state" and the "push order bell" is determined as the winning combination, the operation order corresponding to the determined "push order bell" is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the display device 31. 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 processing. 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. 36 will be described with reference to FIG. 37. Note that FIG. 37 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 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 in the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 401 performs a 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. For example, when a conditional device command is received, game information based on the conditional device command is created, and when an instruction information (with) command or an instruction information (without) command is received, game information based on the instruction information command is created. create. 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. 38. 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 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. Note that FIG. 38 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. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 identifies the state managed by the main control board 300 based on the command received by the main control board 300, and sets the effect determination table (not shown) provided in the sub ROM 402. Perform the selection process. 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. Then, when the process of step S302-3-1 is completed, the process shifts to step S302-3-2.

Here, a plurality of sub CPUs 401 are used, for example, when a condition device command related to BB is received as a condition device command in the ART state, that is, when the state managed by the main control board 300 is the "ART carry-over state". The production can be determined so as to execute a continuous production of whether or not the player has won the BB over the game. To prevent the execution of continuous production from being confirmed as BB, for example, "watermelon" with winning number "08", "weak cherry" with winning number "09", "strong cherry" with winning number "10", etc. , Even when the condition device command related to the "chance combination" of the winning number "11" is received, the effect is determined so that the continuous effect of whether or not the BB is won is executed over a plurality of games. Can be done. While the effect is being executed, the ART state game is not updated until the value of the ART state game number counter displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 is not updated, or the result of the continuous effect is notified. It is assumed that the value of the number counter will not be displayed.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 401 performs LED data determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of determining the LED data corresponding to the effect determined by the sub effect determination process of step S302-3-1. 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 of step S302-3-1. 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 of step S302-3-1. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4 is completed, the subroutine of the command analysis process is terminated, and the process is transferred to step S303 of the main process on the sub-control board.

(First feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the first feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the first timing chart of FIG. 39 and the first animation diagram of FIG. 40.

As the first feature portion, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 39. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal state BB state" shown in FIG. 40.

On the end screen of this "normal time BB state", the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 40 will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, so that the player should be careful to play an appropriate game. Is displayed. In this way, by displaying the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" with the end of the "normal time BB state" as one trigger, it is possible to encourage the player to perform an appropriate game. ..

As shown in FIG. 39, the warning image 600 is displayed for a predetermined period from the timing (a), which is the end of the "normal time BB state", and is hidden at the timing (b). The trigger for hiding at this timing (b) may be any trigger. For example, a predetermined time may have elapsed from the timing (a), or a preparatory operation for starting the next game (inserting a medal, operating the BET button 7 or the MAXBET button 8) may be performed. Further, it may be assumed that the start operation of the next game (the start lever 10 is operated) has been performed. When the fact that a predetermined time has passed is adopted, the main control board 300 controls a so-called "freeze" that does not accept any operation for a predetermined time, and guarantees the display of the warning image 600 for a predetermined time. It is conceivable to do. (Details of the opportunity to hide will be described in detail in the explanation of each feature section below)

Further, when displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 39 and 40 on the liquid crystal display device 31, it is assumed that the warning image 600 is realized by the following control. For example, as a process after the process of step S119-6-8 of the "process for BB state at display time" in FIG. 27, an end command indicating that the "normal time BB state" has ended is set. Then, in the control command transmission process of step S207 of the "interruption process" of FIG. 32, the end command is transmitted to the sub control board 400. Then, the sub-control board 400 (sub CPU401) that received the end command in the “main control board communication process” of FIG. 37 is the warning image 600 in the process of step S302-3-4 of the “command analysis process” of FIG. 38. Is determined to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and control is performed to display the warning image 600 on the liquid crystal display device 31 via the effect control board 500.

(Second feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the second feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the second timing chart of FIG. 41 and the second animation diagram of FIG. 42. The second feature portion includes a "normal time first BB state" and a "normal time second BB state" as modified examples of the above-described embodiment, and the "normal time first BB state" is defined as the "normal time first BB state". For example, a BB that ends when more than 135 medals are paid out, and a "normal second BB state" is, for example, a BB that ends when more than 25 medals are paid out.

As the second feature portion, first, it is shown that the "normal time first BB state" provided as a modification is controlled up to the timing (a) of FIG. 41. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, the character image, the BB medal payout number image 601 and the like) related to the "normal time first BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal time first BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal time first BB state" shown in FIG. 42 (A). ..

On the end screen of the "normal time first BB state", the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 42 (A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the player should be careful to perform an appropriate game. As you can see, the display calls attention. In this way, by displaying the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time 1st BB state" with the end of the "normal time 1st BB state" as one trigger, the player is encouraged to perform an appropriate game. Can be done.

Since the condition for hiding the warning image 600 at the timing (b) of FIG. 41 is the same as the content described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 (A) on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, in the timing (c) of FIG. 41, it is shown that the "normal time second BB state" provided as a modification is won, and the "normal state" is changed to the "normal time second BB state". Then, from the timing (c) to the timing (d), the "normal time second BB state" is controlled, and at the timing (d), it is shown that the "normal time second BB state" has ended. In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), unlike the "normal time first BB state", the warning image 600 is not displayed on the end screen of the "normal time second BB state".

That is, in the second feature unit, the "normal time first BB state" displays the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time first BB state", while the "normal time second BB state" is "normal time second BB state". The warning image 600 is not displayed on the end screen of the "normal second BB state". As described above, the reason for switching the display / non-display of the warning image 600 depending on the type of BB is due to the number of medals paid out in each BB. That is, the "normal first BB state" is, for example, a BB that ends when more than 135 medals are paid out, and the "normal time second BB state" is, for example, the payout of more than 25 medals. Since it is a BB that ends when the above is performed, the warning image 600 is displayed when a group of medals is obtained, and the warning image 600 is hidden when a group of medals is not obtained. So, you can add sharpness. Further, if the warning image 600 is displayed each time the BB is displayed, the player feels annoyed, but such annoyance can be alleviated.

In the second feature section, "BB" was explained as an example, but it is not limited to "BB", so-called "RB (regular bonus)", "CB (challenge bonus)", and "SIN (single)". Bonus) ”may be applied to either the“ normal first BB state ”or the“ normal second BB state ”. For example, "CB (Challenge Bonus)" is different from "BB" in that even if the combination of symbols related to "CB (Challenge Bonus)" is displayed in the "Normal state", the opening effect of the bonus and the bonus Since the ending effect is not performed, if the warning image 600 is suddenly displayed in the "CB (challenge bonus)" end game, the player feels uncomfortable. Therefore, by not displaying the warning image 600 in the "CB (Challenge Bonus)" in which the opening effect of the bonus and the ending effect of the bonus are not performed, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort. ..

(Third feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the third feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the third timing chart of FIG. 43 and the third animation diagram of FIG. 44.

As the third feature unit, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 43. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 44 (A).

Further, when the timing (a) is reached, the main control board 300 controls the "freeze" so as not to accept any operation. Then, by controlling the "freeze" for a predetermined time from the timing (a) to the timing (b), when the control is performed, for example, even if the player operates the MAXBET button 8. Even if the start lever 10 is operated, the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 44A is not hidden. As a result, it is possible to guarantee the display of the warning image 600 over a predetermined time, and it is possible to more reliably encourage the player to perform an appropriate game.

Then, at the timing (b) of FIG. 43, when the predetermined time elapses and the "freeze" is released, the warning image 600 is hidden and the effect image corresponding to the "normal state" shown in FIG. 44 (B). Will be switched to. Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 (A) on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted. In controlling the "freeze", for example, the "normal time BB state" is completed as the processing before the processing of step S119-6-8 of the "display normal time BB state processing" is performed. The process of setting the end command indicating "freeze", the process of setting the state to "freeze", and the process of setting the time to be controlled as "freeze" are performed, and the "timer measurement" in step S203 of the "interrupt process" of FIG. 32 is performed. It is conceivable to subtract the set time in the "process", and when the time becomes "0", end the "freeze" and perform the process of setting the "normal state".

In FIG. 43, the warning image 600 is hidden when the "freeze" is released, but the warning image 600 is continuously displayed even if the "freeze" is released. May be good. Further, when the warning image 600 is continuously displayed, the warning image 600 may be hidden by inserting the medal into the medal insertion slot 6, operating the MAXBET button 8, or operating the start lever 10.

(Fourth feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the fourth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the fourth timing chart of FIG. 45 and the fourth animation diagram of FIG. 46.

As the fourth feature unit, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 45. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 46 (A).

On the end screen of the "normal time BB state", the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 46 (A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, so that the player can play an appropriate game. Is displayed to call attention to. In this way, by displaying the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" with the end of the "normal time BB state" as one trigger, it is possible to encourage the player to perform an appropriate game. ..

Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 (A) on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted. In the feature portion of 4, as a specific example of the condition for hiding the warning image 600, it is assumed that the MAXBET button 8 has been operated (the MAXBET switch 8sw has detected the operation).

That is, at the timing (b) of FIG. 45, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated by the player (when the preparatory operation for starting the next game is performed), the warning image 600 is not displayed at the timing (c). The display is displayed, and the image is switched to the effect image corresponding to the "normal state" shown in FIG. 46 (B). As a result, the warning image 600 can be hidden at any timing of the player.

In FIG. 45, the warning image 600 is hidden at the off-edge of the MAXBET button 8, that is, at the timing of FIG. 45 (c), but at the on-edge of the MAXBET button 8, that is, at the timing of FIG. 45 (b). , The warning image 600 may be hidden.

(Fifth feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the fifth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the fifth timing chart of FIG. 47 and the fifth animation diagram of FIG. 48.

As the fifth feature unit, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 47. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 48 (A).

On the end screen of the "normal time BB state", the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 48 (A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, so that the player can play an appropriate game. Is displayed to call attention to. In this way, by displaying the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" with the end of the "normal time BB state" as one trigger, it is possible to encourage the player to perform an appropriate game. ..

In the fifth feature section, when a predetermined time elapses on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" that displays the warning image 600, the screen switches to the end screen of the "normal time BB state" that does not display the warning image 600. It is characterized by. That is, in the predetermined time from the timing (a) to the timing (b) of FIG. 47, the timing (b) is used as the end screen of the "normal time BB state" for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 48 (A). When the warning image 600 is not displayed, the end screen of the "normal time BB state" is set. As a result, when the predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the end screen of the "normal time BB state" in which the warning image 600 is not displayed. Therefore, the character image or the like displayed as the end screen of the "normal time BB state" is displayed. By superimposing the warning image 600, it is possible to prevent the warning image 600 from being left unsightly.

Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 (A) on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted, but it is predetermined. In setting the time, for example, the "normal time BB state" is completed as the processing after the processing of steps S119-6-8 of the "displaying normal time BB state processing" in FIG. 27. The process of setting the end command indicating that and the process of setting the time are performed, and the set time is subtracted in the "timer measurement process" of step S203 of the "interruption process" of FIG. 32, and the time is ". When it becomes "0", the time lapse command is set, transmitted to the sub control board 400, and the sub control board 400 (sub CPU401) receiving the time lapse command receives step S302 of the "command analysis process" of FIG. 38. In the process of -3-4, it is determined that the warning image 600 is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the liquid crystal display device 31 is controlled to hide the warning image 600 via the effect control board 500. It will be.

(Sixth feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the sixth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the sixth timing chart of FIG. 49 and the sixth animation diagram of FIG. 50.

As the sixth feature unit, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 49. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 50 (A).

On the end screen of the "normal time BB state", the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 50 (A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, so that the player can play an appropriate game. Is displayed to call attention to. In this way, by displaying the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" with the end of the "normal time BB state" as one trigger, it is possible to encourage the player to perform an appropriate game. ..

Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 49 and 50A on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted. In the feature portion of No. 6, as a specific example of the condition for hiding the warning image 600, it is assumed that the start lever 10 has been operated (the start switch 10sw has detected the operation).

That is, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated at the timing (b) of FIG. 49 (when the preparatory operation for starting the next game is performed), as shown in FIGS. 50 (A) to 50 (B). In addition, the end screen of the "normal time BB state" in the liquid crystal display device 31 does not change, but when the start lever 10 is subsequently operated by the player (when the operation for starting the next game is performed), At the timing (d), the warning image 600 is hidden, the image is switched to the effect image corresponding to the "normal state" shown in FIG. 50 (C), and the next game is started. As a result, the warning image 600 can be hidden at any timing of the player.

In FIG. 49, the warning image 600 is hidden at the off-edge of the start lever 10, that is, at the timing of FIG. 49 (d), but at the on-edge of the start lever 10, that is, at the timing of FIG. 49 (c). , The warning image 600 may be hidden.

(7th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the seventh feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the seventh timing chart of FIG. 51 and the seventh animation diagram of FIG. 52.

As the seventh feature portion, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 51. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal state BB state" shown in FIG. 52 (A).

Further, when the timing (a) is reached, the main control board 300 controls the "freeze" so as not to accept any operation. Then, by controlling the "freeze" for a predetermined time from the timing (a) to the timing (b), when the control is performed, for example, even if the player operates the MAXBET button 8. Even if the start lever 10 is operated, the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 52 (A) is not hidden. As a result, it is possible to guarantee the display of the warning image 600 over a predetermined time, and it is possible to more reliably encourage the player to perform an appropriate game.

Then, at the timing (b) of FIG. 51, the predetermined time elapses and the "freeze" is released, but in the seventh feature unit, the warning image 600 is continuously displayed even if the "freeze" is released. .. Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (A) on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as the content described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, the description is omitted and “freeze” is omitted. The control of "" is the same as the content described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

Then, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated at the timing (c) of FIG. 51 (when the preparatory operation for starting the next game is performed), the warning image 600 is not displayed at the timing (d) of FIG. As a display, as shown in FIGS. 52 (A) to 52 (B), the screen of the liquid crystal display device 31 is switched from the end screen of the “normal state BB state” to the screen of the “normal state”. As a result, it is possible to guarantee the display of the warning image 600 over a predetermined time for a certain period from the timing (a) to the timing (b), and after the timing (b), the player operates the MAXBET button 8 and the like. The warning image 600 can be hidden with.

In FIG. 51, the warning image 600 is hidden at the off-edge of the MAXBET button 8, that is, at the timing of FIG. 51 (d), but at the on-edge of the MAXBET button 8, that is, at the timing of FIG. 51 (c). , The warning image 600 may be hidden.

(Eighth feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the eighth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the eighth timing chart of FIG. 53 and the eighth animation diagram of FIG. 54.

As the eighth feature unit, it is shown that the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 7 is controlled up to the timing (a) in FIG. 53. Until this timing (a), the effect image (for example, a character image, a medal payout number image 601 for BB, etc.) related to the "normal BB state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

Then, when the timing (a) is reached, it indicates that the end condition of the "normal state BB state" is satisfied, and it indicates that the state has shifted to the "normal state". Although the timing (a) has shifted to the "normal state", the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 54 (A).

Further, when the timing (a) is reached, the main control board 300 controls the "freeze" so as not to accept any operation. Then, by controlling the "freeze" for a predetermined time from the timing (a) to the timing (b), when the control is performed, for example, even if the player operates the MAXBET button 8. Even if the start lever 10 is operated, the warning image 600 on the end screen of the "normal time BB state" shown in FIG. 54 (A) is not hidden. As a result, it is possible to guarantee the display of the warning image 600 over a predetermined time, and it is possible to more reliably encourage the player to perform an appropriate game.

Then, at the timing (b) of FIG. 51, the predetermined time elapses and the "freeze" is released, but in the eighth feature unit, the warning image 600 is continuously displayed even if the "freeze" is released. .. Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 (A) on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as the content described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description is omitted and "freeze" is omitted. The control of "" is the same as the content described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

Then, at the timing (c) of FIG. 53, when the MAXBET button 8 is operated (when the preparatory operation for starting the next game is performed), as shown in FIG. 54 (B), "normal time BB". The warning image 600 is continuously displayed on the end screen of the "state", and when the start lever 10 is operated (when the operation for starting the next game is performed) at the timing (d) of FIG. 53, the warning image 600 is displayed. Is hidden, the image is switched to the effect image corresponding to the "normal state" shown in FIG. 54 (C), and the next game is started. As a result, the warning image 600 can be hidden at any timing of the player after the time related to the freeze has elapsed.

In FIG. 53, the warning image 600 is hidden at the off-edge of the start lever 10, that is, at the timing of FIG. 53 (e), but at the on-edge of the start lever 10, that is, at the timing of FIG. 53 (d). , The warning image 600 may be hidden.

(Ninth feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the ninth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the ninth animation diagram of FIG. 55 and the tenth animation diagram of FIG. 56.

55 and 56 show, as an example, the end screen (end notification information) of the “ART state” shown in FIG. 7. That is, in step S109-10-13 of the "ART state process" of FIG. 18, the end screen of the "ART state" is shown when the game number counter for the ART state becomes "0". In the game in which the game number counter for the ART state becomes "0", when the "batting order" is determined as the winning combination, as shown in FIG. 55, the liquid crystal display device 31 informs the operation order. When 604 is displayed and the "batting order combination" is not determined as the winning combination, the liquid crystal display device 31 does not display the notification image 604 of the operation order, as shown in FIG. 56.

Further, a warning image 600 is displayed on the end screen of the "ART state", and the end of the "ART state" is used as a trigger to encourage the player to perform an appropriate game. The display of the warning image 600 may be continuously displayed until all the stop operations for the rotating reels are performed, or may be hidden after being displayed for a predetermined time regardless of the stop operation. good.

Further, on the end screen of the "ART state", the game number notification image 602 showing the number of games played in the "ART state" is displayed as an image of "TOTAL 1000", and the remaining in the "ART state". The ART state remaining game number display image 608 showing the number of games is displayed as an image of "LAST 0". This makes it possible to grasp the number of games played in the "ART state".

Further, on the end screen of the "ART state", the ART medal payout number image 603 showing the number of medals paid out in the "ART state" is displayed as an image of "GET 2000". This makes it possible to grasp the number of medals won in the "ART state". That is, on the end screen of the "ART state", the warning image 600, the game number notification image 602, the ART medal payout number image 603, and the ART state remaining game number display image 608 are displayed. .. The game number notification image 602, the ART medal payout number image 603, and the ART state remaining game number display image 608 may be hidden together with the timing of hiding the warning image 600. Although the warning image 600 is hidden, the game number notification image 602, the ART medal payout number image 603, and the ART state remaining game number display image 608 may be continuously displayed. Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted.

(10th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the tenth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the eleventh animation diagram of FIG. 57. The tenth feature portion, like the ninth feature portion described above, has a feature in the display of the end screen of the "ART state" shown in FIG. 7.

According to FIG. 57, as in the case of the ninth feature section described above, it is assumed that the “batting order combination” is determined as the winning combination in the game in which the ART state game number counter becomes “0”. ing. In the game shown in FIGS. 57 (A) and 57 (B), the end screen of the "ART state" when the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" is determined as the winning combination. The display is shown, and the game shown in FIGS. 57 (C) and 57 (D) is in the "ART state" when the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" is determined as the winning combination. Shows the display of the end screen. Note that the game shown in FIGS. 57 (A) and 57 (B) differs from the game shown in FIGS. 57 (C) and 57 (D) only in the winning combination. Only the game shown by 57 (A) and FIG. 57 (B) will be described. It should be noted that FIGS. 57 (A) and 57 (B) show the end screen of the "ART state" when the "first batting order bell" of the winning number "12" is determined as the winning combination. 57 (C) and 57 (D) show the display of the end screen of the "ART state" when the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" is determined as the winning combination. For example, when a "normal replay" of the winning number "01", which is not a "batting order", is determined as the winning combination, the operation order notification images shown in FIGS. 57 (A) and 57 (C). Since 604 is not displayed, the display mode is as shown in FIGS. 57 (B) and 57 (D). That is, in FIG. 57, when the "batting order combination" is determined as the winning combination, as shown in FIG. 57, on the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state", the operation order notification image 604 and the operation order notification image 604. If the warning image 600 is displayed and the "batting order combination" is not determined as the winning combination, the warning image 600 is displayed on the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state".

That is, in FIG. 57 (A), the winning combination determined based on the operation of the start lever 10 is the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12", so that the left stop button 11 is pressed first. The notification image 604 of the operation order indicating that the stop operation is performed, the middle stop button 12 is operated next, and the right stop button 13 is last operated is displayed, and the image "123" is displayed in the first display area 606. It is displayed. Further, in FIG. 57 (A), the warning image 600 is displayed in the second display area 605, and one trigger is the end of the "ART state" to encourage the player to perform an appropriate game. I have to.

Further, in FIG. 57 (A), the game number notification image 602 showing the number of games played in the "ART state" is displayed in the third display area 607 as an image of "TOTAL 1000", and "ART" is displayed. The ART state remaining game number display image 608 showing the number of remaining games in the "state" is displayed in the third display area 607 with the image "LAST 0". This makes it possible to grasp the number of games played in the "ART state". Further, an ART medal payout number image 603 showing the number of medals paid out in the "ART state" is displayed in the third display area 607 with an image of "GET 2000". This makes it possible to grasp the number of medals won in the "ART state".

Here, the first display area 606 and the second display area 605 are separately and independently formed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, and the notification image of the operation order is formed in the first display area 606. Even if the warning images 600 are simultaneously displayed on the second display area 605 on the 604, the images can be reliably recognized without interfering with each other. That is, the first display area 606 and the second display area 605 that are different from the first display area 606 and do not overlap with the first display area 606 are formed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57B, when all the stop buttons are stopped, only the notification image 604 of the operation order is hidden, the warning image 600, the game number notification image 602, and the ART medal payout. The number image 603 is continuously displayed even if all the stop buttons are stopped. The warning image 600 may be hidden after a predetermined time has elapsed after all the stop operations have been performed, or a preparatory operation for starting the next game (such as inserting a medal or a BET button). It may be hidden by operating 7 or the MAXBET button 8), or it may be hidden by the start operation of the next game (the start lever 10 is operated), and the "freeze" may be caused for a predetermined time. After the control, the display may be hidden by performing a preparatory operation for starting the next game or an operation for starting the next game. Since the control for displaying the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 57 on the liquid crystal display device 31 is the same as that described in FIGS. 39 and 40, the description thereof will be omitted.

(Modification example of the tenth feature part)
What is displayed on the end screen of the "ART state" described in the tenth feature section is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and the following display contents can also be applied. However, when displaying the following display contents, the operation order notification image 604, warning image 600, game number notification image 602, ART medal payout number image 603, and ART state remaining game number display image 608 are superimposed and displayed. Instead, the display area shall be secured independently for display.

For example, in addition to the above-mentioned ones, an image suggesting a set value set in the gaming machine (a set value that can be changed in step S4 of FIG. 11) may be applied. Specifically, for example, when the set value set by the administrator of the gaming machine is any of the so-called odd-numbered set values of "1", "3", and "5", and "2" and "4". , A character image suggesting that an odd number setting value is set, and a character image suggesting that an even number setting value is set are displayed depending on whether it is one of the so-called even number setting values of "6". You may do so. Further, when the set value is "6", a character image suggesting it may be displayed.

Further, for example, in addition to the above-mentioned ones, an “ART state continuation suggestion image” suggesting that the “ART state” continues may be applied. This "ART state continuation suggestion image" is the operation of the MAXBET button 8 and the start lever while once displaying the end screen of the "ART state" and notifying that the "ART state" has ended. When the specification is such that the "ART state" is continued by the operation of 10 (for example, the ART state is composed of one set, 50 games, etc., and the continuous lottery is performed for each set), the "ART state" is selected. An image that indicates, for example, a specific character image or the like on the end screen to indicate that the "ART state" continues or that the "ART state" is continuous.

If the "ART state" continues, the warning image 600 may not be displayed, but instead the "ART state continuation suggestion image" may be displayed. Further, when the "ART state" continues, the warning image 600 may not be displayed and the "ART state continuation suggestion image" may not be displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the "ART state" continues. In addition to the continuation suggestion of the "ART state", the "ART state continuation suggestion image" may suggest the probability (continuation rate) of winning the continuous lottery in the set type ART described above. For example, when a specific character image or the like is displayed in blue, it is assumed that the continuation rate is low, and when it is displayed in red, it is assumed that the continuation rate is high.

Further, for example, in addition to the above-mentioned ones, when the "normal state" after the end of the "ART state" is, for example, a "high probability state" in which the "ART state" can be won with a high probability, the "high probability state" is concerned. An image suggesting a "high probability state" may be applied, or when it is a so-called "heaven mode" in which a winning to the "ART state" can be expected immediately after shifting to the "normal state". An image suggesting "heaven mode" may be applied.

In FIG. 57, the warning image 600 is configured to be displayed in the game in which the ART state remaining game number display image 608 is displayed as "LAST 0", but it is displayed only on the liquid crystal display device 31. The display image 608 of the number of remaining games in the ART state may be displayed in the game in which "LAST 0" is set, and the transition destination of the subsequent state does not matter. For example, even if the user shifts to the "ART state" again by the preparatory operation for starting the next game after displaying the warning image 600 or the operation of starting the next game, the "ART state" is again performed. Even when the game shifts to the "normal state" without entering the "state", the warning image 600 is configured to be displayed in the game in which the ART state remaining game number display image 608 becomes "LAST 0". good.

(11th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the eleventh feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the twelfth animation diagram of FIG. Note that FIG. 58 shows a demo screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 when the state in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined time.

That is, on the demo screen in FIG. 58, for example, by operating the effect button 21, the "menu screen image" for notifying that the menu screen on which the game history and the like can be confirmed can be activated, and the cross key 22 are operated. Then, a "volume adjustment image" for notifying that the volume output from the speaker 33 can be adjusted is displayed, and a warning image 600 is displayed together with these images. As a result, it is possible to warn the player who is about to start the game to pay attention to the appropriate play of the game.

(12th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the twelfth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the thirteenth animation diagram of FIG. 59. Note that FIG. 59 shows a demo screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 when the state in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined time.

On the demo screen in FIG. 59, after displaying the "maker name" indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 59 (A) for a predetermined time, the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 59 (B) is displayed. .. As a result, as in the case of the eleventh feature portion described above, it is possible to call attention to the player who is about to start the game so as to keep in mind to play the game appropriately.

Here, in FIG. 59, the “manufacturer name” is displayed in FIG. 59 (A) and the “warning image 600” is displayed in FIG. 59 (B), but FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B) are displayed. ) Uses the same background color (or the same background image). As a result, the background color does not change (seamlessly), and only the character image changes from FIG. 59 (A) to FIG. 59 (B), so that the changed part can attract the player's attention. It is possible to call attention to the player who is about to start the game so as to keep in mind the appropriate game.

(13th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the thirteenth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the fourteenth animation diagram of FIG. Note that FIG. 60 shows a demo screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 when the state in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined time.

On the demo screen in FIG. 60, the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 60 (B) is displayed after displaying the "model name" indicating the name of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 60 (A) for a predetermined time. .. As a result, as in the case of the eleventh and twelfth feature portions described above, it is possible to call attention to the player who is about to start the game to keep in mind to play the game appropriately.

Here, in FIG. 60, the “model name” is displayed in FIG. 60 (A) and the “warning image 600” is displayed in FIG. 60 (B), but FIGS. 60 (A) and 60 (B) are displayed. ) Uses the same background color (or the same background image). As a result, the background color does not change (seamlessly), and only the character image changes from FIG. 60 (A) to FIG. 60 (B), so that the changed part can attract the player's attention. It is possible to call attention to the player who is about to start the game so as to keep in mind the appropriate game.

(14th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the fourteenth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the fifteenth animation diagram of FIG. Note that FIG. 61 shows a demo screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 when the state in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined time.

On the demo screen in FIG. 61, after displaying the “character introduction image” showing the character appearing in the gaming machine for a predetermined time shown in FIG. 61 (A), the warning image 600 shown in FIG. 61 (B) is displayed. It is displayed. As a result, as in the case of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth feature portions described above, it is possible to call attention to the player who is about to start the game to keep in mind to play the game appropriately.

Here, in FIG. 61, the “character introduction image” is displayed in FIG. 61 (A) and the “warning image 600” is displayed in FIG. 61 (B), but FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (FIG. 61). B) uses the same background color (or the same background image). As a result, the background color does not change (seamlessly), and only the character image changes from FIG. 61 (A) to FIG. 61 (B), so that the changed portion can attract the player's attention. It is possible to call attention to the player who is about to start the game so as to keep in mind the appropriate game.

(15th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the fifteenth feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the sixteenth animation diagram of FIG. 62 and the seventeenth animation diagram of FIG. 63. In FIG. 62, the advantageous period counter is set to “0” in step S111-3 of FIG. 22, the normal period is set, and initialization is performed in steps S119-10-4 to S119-10-6 of FIG. 29. (The number of remaining games in the ART state is forcibly cleared), and the end screen of the "ART state" when shifting to the normal state is shown. FIG. 62 shows an advantageous period in the "BB state during ART". The end screen of "BB state during ART" when the counter becomes "0" is shown.

In FIG. 62 (A), the game number notification image 602 showing the number of games played in the “ART state” is displayed as an image of “TOTAL 1500”, and the number of medals paid out in the “ART state” is displayed. The ART medal payout number image 603 is displayed as an image of "GET 2000", the notification image 604 of the operation order is displayed, and the ART state remaining indicating the number of remaining games that can be played in the "ART state". The number of games display image 608 is displayed. That is, it is shown that the number of remaining games in the ART state is "100" at the time when the start lever 10 in FIG. 62 (A) is operated. However, since the number of games played in the "ART state" (the number of games played in the "advantageous period") reached the "1500" game, the process of FIGS. 22 and 29 described above forcibly forced the game. The "ART state" will end.

Then, in FIG. 62B, when all the stop operations are performed, the forced end screen of the "ART state" is displayed. At this time, the warning image 600 is displayed. In other words, when the "advantageous period" is continuously played up to the maximum number of games "1500", the end of the "advantageous period" is used as a trigger to encourage the player to play an appropriate game. .. The game number notification image 602 shown in FIG. 62 is not limited to the “ART state”, but may be a numerical value including the number of games played in other advantageous periods such as “ART in BB state”. ..

In addition, in FIG. 62, an example in which the advantageous period counter becomes “0” in the “ART state” has been described, but as shown in FIG. 63, the advantageous period counter becomes “0” in the “BB state during ART”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 63 (B), the warning image 600 may be displayed on the end screen of "BB". Further, when the advantageous period counter becomes "0" during the carry-over of "BB", after digesting "BB" (digested as "normal BB state"), "B" shown in FIG. 63 (B). The warning image 600 may be displayed on the end screen of "BB".

(16th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the 16th feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the 18th animation diagram of FIG. 64, the 19th animation diagram of FIG. 65, and the 20th animation diagram of FIG. 66. It should be noted that FIGS. 64 to 66 show the case of continuously transitioning from the "normal BB state" to the "ART state" or the case of continuously transitioning from the "ART-during BB state" to the "ART state". It is a figure which shows an example of the display timing of the warning image 600 in the end screen of "BB", and the end screen of "ART state".

In FIG. 64, FIG. 64 (A) shows the end screen of the “BB”, and FIG. 64 (B) shows the end screen of the “ART state”. That is, in the case of FIG. 64, the warning image 600 is displayed on the end screen of "BB", while the warning image 600 is not displayed on the end screen of "ART state". As a result, when advantageous states such as "BB" and "ART state" occur consecutively, the warning image 600 is displayed at least "1" times, so that the player can play an appropriate game. Can be encouraged.

Next, in the case shown in FIG. 65, unlike FIG. 64, the warning image 600 is not displayed on the end screen of "BB", while the warning image 600 is displayed on the end screen of "ART state". As a result, when advantageous states such as "BB" and "ART state" occur consecutively, the warning image 600 is displayed at least "1" times, so that the player can play an appropriate game. Can be encouraged.

Next, in the case shown in FIG. 66, unlike FIGS. 64 and 65, the warning image 600 is displayed on the end screen of "BB", and the warning image 600 is also displayed on the end screen of "ART state". As a result, when advantageous states such as "BB" and "ART state" occur consecutively, a warning image 600 is displayed each time one advantageous state ends, so that the player can appropriately display the warning image 600. It is possible to emphasize the promotion of various games.

(17th feature part in this embodiment)
Next, the 17th feature portion in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the animation diagram of FIG. 67. In addition, FIG. 67 shows a case where the state when the advantageous period counter becomes “0” in step S111-3 of FIG. 22 is the “ART state” in FIG. 67 (A) and “ART” in FIG. 67 (B). It is a figure which shows that the display mode of a warning image 600 is different from the case of "additional state".

FIG. 67 (A) In the “ART state”, when the advantageous period counter becomes “0” in step S111-3 of FIG. 22, the warning image 600 is displayed on the end screen of the “ART state” while displaying the warning image 600. When the advantageous period counter becomes “0” in step S111-3 of FIG. 22 in FIG. 67 (B) “ART addition state”, the warning image 600 is not displayed on the end screen of “ART addition state”. In this way, when the "advantageous period" is the same but the state is different between the "ART state" and the "ART addition state", the presence or absence of the warning image 600 is displayed differently. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player who is unable to play a state in which the "ART state" can be further favored, such as an "ART addition state", from giving an unpleasant feeling.

The above first feature section to 17th feature section can be configured by appropriately combining them, and the information displayed in each feature section is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and may be changed as appropriate. good.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the value of the "game number counter for ART state" becomes "0" in the "ART state", the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. I tried to display it. Then, when the winning combination determined in the game for displaying the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state" is the "batting order combination", the operation order is displayed on the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state". The notification image and the warning image of are displayed. In addition, if the winning combination determined in the game displaying the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state" is not the "batting order combination", a warning image is displayed on the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state". Was displayed. As a result, since the "ART state" is a state in which the operation order of the "batting order combination" is notified in the liquid crystal display device 31, there is a high possibility that the player is gazing at the liquid crystal display device 31, and the "ART state" is high. By displaying a warning image (warning information regarding the continuation of the player's game) on the end screen (end notification information) of the "state", it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the warning image, and to give the player an appropriate game. It is possible to encourage them to do it. Further, on the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state", the notification image of the operation order is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, and the warning image is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display device 31. It was made to be displayed in. Since the first display area and the second display area are display areas that do not interfere with each other, the winning combination determined in the game for displaying the end screen (end notification information) of the "ART state" is ". Even when the batting order is displayed and the notification image of the operation order is displayed, the warning image is not difficult to see due to the display of the notification image of the operation order, and the warning image can be clearly displayed. , It is possible to appeal to the player to effectively encourage the player to play an appropriate game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the value of the "game number counter for ART state" becomes "0" in the "ART state", predetermined game information (for game number notification image 602 or ART) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The number of medals paid out image 603) and the warning image are displayed. As a result, since the "ART state" is a state in which the operation order of the "batting order combination" is notified in the liquid crystal display device 31, there is a high possibility that the player is gazing at the liquid crystal display device 31, and the "ART state" is high. By displaying a warning image (warning information regarding the continuation of the player's game) at the end of the "state", it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the warning image and urge the player to play an appropriate game. Is possible. Further, at the end of the "ART state", predetermined game information (game number notification image 602 and ART medal payout number image 603) is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display device 31, and a warning image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed in the second display area of the display device 31. Since the first display area and the second display area are display areas that do not interfere with each other, the warning image is displayed by displaying predetermined game information (game number notification image 602 or ART medal payout number image 603). The warning image can be clearly displayed without becoming difficult to see, and it is possible to appeal to the player to effectively encourage the player to play an appropriate game.

In the present embodiment, the symbols arranged on each reel (the symbols arranged at the symbol positions "00" to "20" of each reel) constitute a plurality of symbols of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the left reel 18, the middle reel 19, and the right reel 20 constitute a plurality of reels of the present invention in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface.

Further, in the present embodiment, the start switch 10sw constitutes the start operation detecting means of the present invention for detecting the start operation by the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 constitutes a reel rotation control means for controlling the rotation of a plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels of the present invention, and the stop operation means capable of the stop operation by the player is provided. Constitute.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 is rotated by the reel rotation control means based on the fact that the stop operation means of the present invention has been stopped and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. A stop control means for controlling the reel to be stopped is configured.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "push order replay A" of the winning number "02" to the "pushing order replay E" of the winning number "06", and the "first push order bell" of the winning number "12" to the winning number " The "fifth push order bell" of "16" constitutes a specific winning combination of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "ART state", which is the state managed by the main control board 300, constitutes the specific state of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 that controls the ART state constitutes the specific state control means of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 31 constitutes the display means of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control board 400 and the effect control board 500 constitute the display control means for performing display control in the display means of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game in which the ART state remaining game number display image 608 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 is displayed as "LAST 0" constitutes the case where the specific state of the present invention is terminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first display area 606 constitutes the first display area for displaying the operation information of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second display area 605 constitutes the second display area for displaying the warning information of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine used for the rotating cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) provided with the ART has been described, but the gaming machine may be applied to the gaming machine provided with the AT or RT.

In the present embodiment, the ART is managed by the main control board 300, but the ART may be managed by the sub control board 400.

Although the gaming machine used for the rotating cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) has been described in the present embodiment, it may be used for a pachinko gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and an arrange ball gaming machine.

1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 3 Front door 4 Grip 5 Keyway 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 Seg 17s Door open / close sensor 18 Left reel 19 Middle reel 20 Right reel 21 Direction button 21s Direction Button sensor 22 Cross key 22s Cross key sensor 23 Display window 24 Recipient unit 25 Medal payout exit 30 External centralized terminal board 31 Liquid crystal display device 32 LED
33 Speaker 37 Push order notification lamp (left)
38 Push order notification lamp (middle)
39 Push order notification lamp (right)
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 Number of medals paid out for BB Image 602 Number of games notification image 603 Number of medals paid out for ART image 604 Notification image of operation sequence 605 Second display area 606 First display area 607 Third display area 608 ART status remaining Game number display image

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbols is variably displayed by the second game start condition which is different from the first game start condition and the first game start condition is formed upright, the plurality of the After the variable display the symbol is stopped and displayed, in the stop displayable game machine combination of a predetermined pattern as a combination of symbols such stop display,
A state in which a normal state, a specific state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, and a special state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state and can be transitioned from the specific state can be controlled. Control means and
A progress information notifying means for notifying progress information indicating the degree of progress of the specific state when the specific state is controlled, and
The end condition determination means for determining the fulfillment of the end condition of the specific state, and the end condition determination means.
When the end condition determination means determines that the end condition is satisfied, the state transition means for terminating the specific state and then shifting to the normal state or the special state.
When the specific state is terminated, the end effect execution control means for controlling to perform the end effect of a particular state without allowing the establishment of the second game start conditions in the next game,
In the end effect, the warning effect execution control means for controlling the execution of the warning effect regarding the continuation of the player's game in the first display means, and the warning effect execution control means.
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When the special state transitioned from the specific state is terminated, the warning effect execution control means does not execute the warning effect.
In the first state during which the warning effect is being executed, the first game start condition cannot be satisfied, but in the second state during which the warning effect is being executed, the first game start condition is not satisfied. It is possible and
In the end effect, the progress information is not notified, and the progress information is not notified.
In the second state, the first game start condition can be satisfied, but the warning effect does not end when the first game start condition is satisfied.
In the second state, when the first game start condition is satisfied, the notification corresponding to the establishment of the first game start condition is not executed in the predetermined display area in the first display means, but the first display means. In the second display means different from the above, the notification corresponding to the establishment of the first game start condition is executed, and the notification is executed.
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the end effect, the end effect is ended and the effect corresponding to the normal state or the special state is executed, and the second game start condition can be satisfied in the next game. do,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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