JP6723199B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the plurality of reels are provided, and the game value of a medal or the like by the player A gaming machine (a so-called "pachi-slot") in which all reels are rotated based on an input operation and a start operation to a start lever, and each reel is stopped based on an operation of a stop button by a player to stop and display a symbol in a display window. )It has been known. Such a gaming machine, when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) among the symbols displayed in the display window, the player A privilege (for example, a medal) is given to.

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 the extracted random number value and each winning combination. A winning combination is determined based on a winning combination determination table in which lottery values are defined, and reel stop control is performed based on the determined winning combination and the player's operation of a stop button. Here, depending on the determined winning combination, it may be permitted to display a plurality of symbol combinations among the predetermined symbol combinations on the activated line.

At this time, when "miss" is determined as the winning combination, a combination of symbols that can receive the privilege is not displayed no matter which timing the stop button is operated. Also, if the stop button is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination in which the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, or the winning combination is performed even if the stop button is operated at any timing There is a winning combination in which such a symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

In other words, if the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line unless the stop button is operated at an appropriate timing, when the winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. Since it is necessary to perform the operation, the player is required to have a certain skill or the like regarding the operation of the stop button.

Further, in such a gaming machine, there are a normal state, which is disadvantageous to the player, and a special state which is more advantageous than the normal state, and the player sets the expectation level of the privilege according to the transition of the special state. Fluctuate. For example, in the special state, the combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed unless the stop button is operated in an appropriate operation sequence (or if the stop button is not operated in an appropriate operation order, the payout number of medals is smaller. The combination of symbols related to winning is displayed.) When a specific winning combination is determined, the operation sequence of the appropriate stop button etc. is notified and the medal insertion operation is performed. There is a "ART (assist replay time)" that operates simultaneously with "RT (replay time)," which improves the probability that a replay is started by operating the start lever without being decided. ..

On the gaming machine as described above, information such as the number of game games and the number of medals acquired in the special state (hereinafter referred to as "special game information") is displayed, which is called a result display screen when the special state ends. There is a special game information screen (see Patent Document 1). By this special game information screen, the player can know the special game information of the special game state that has ended after the special game ends, and enjoy the aftertaste of the game in the special game state.

However, in the special game state that has ended, when the number of game games and the number of medals to be acquired are small, there is a case where the desire to continue the game is rather discouraged by knowing the special game information. In particular, if the special game state continues for a plurality of times, the number of game games and the number of earned medals for one special game state may be small, even though the number of game games and the number of earned medals for the entire game are large. In such a case, the player should improve the interest of the game, but the special game state screen displaying only the game information for one special game state may rather discourage the player from continuing the game.

JP 2015-144925

In view of such a problem, the present invention displays the contents of the special game information screen displaying the special state game information by taking over and displaying the contents of the previous special game state game information. Improve the interest.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on respective peripheral surfaces, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels. Among them, the symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols, the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player, and the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player Based on the internal winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination and the start operation by the player being detected by the start operation detecting means, the plurality of symbols are variably displayed by rotating the plurality of reels. A symbol changing means, a stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for detecting a stop operation by a player, and a stop operation by the player being detected by the stop operation detecting means, Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop control means for controlling the stop of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol changing means, and the normal state which is disadvantageous to the player State control means, special state control means for controlling a special state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, and special game information for informing game information in the special state according to the end of the special state. Special game information screen display means for displaying a screen, and special game information screen display determination means for determining the display content of the special game information screen that has inherited the content of the game information in the previous special state according to a predetermined condition. Equipped with.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is provided with selection means for allowing the player to select the display content of the special game information screen, and the special game information screen display determination means displays the selection result selected by the player by the selection means. The predetermined condition may be used.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, at least one of a case where the execution right of the special state is exhausted to end the special state and a case where the special state is ended without digesting the execution right of the special state. In this case, the special game information screen display determining means may include a selecting means for selecting the display content of the special game information screen, and the special game information screen display determining means may use the selection result selected by the selecting means as the predetermined condition.

According to the present invention, with respect to the display content of the special game information screen for displaying the game information of the special state, the content of the game information of the previous special game state is taken over and displayed to improve the interest of the player.

It is a diagram showing an example of a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal structure of the cabinet which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a back surface of the front door according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a block diagram of the entire gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement table according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a symbol code table according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a symbol combination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a relationship between a winning area, an operation order of stop buttons, winning, and the like according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an RT0 winning area determination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an RT1 winning area determination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an RT2 winning area determination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an RT3 winning area determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a game state transition diagram according to the first embodiment. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a state management table according to the first embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a state transition diagram according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an ART preparation state transition game number determination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an ART preparation state distribution table according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the promotion lottery table which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the additional game number determination table which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting suggestion production determination table which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a diagram showing an example of a precursor effect game number determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production determination table which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a program start process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing main loop processing in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a start lever check process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an internal lottery process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing processing when a reel rotation start acceptance command is set in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a normal state process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an ART preparation state process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an ART state process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a reel rotation start preparation process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing processing during reel rotation in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display determination process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing processing when a display determination command is set in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing processing when red 7, blue 7 and follow replay are displayed on the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a blank display process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing a game state transition processing in the main control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing the RT0 game state transition processing in the main control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an RT1 game state transition processing in the main control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an RT2 game state transition processing in the main control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an RT3 game state transition process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an interrupt process in the main control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing main processing in the sub control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a main board communication process in the sub control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a command analysis process in the sub control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process in the sub control board according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing a display determination command reception effect determination process in the sub-control board according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a takeover selection process in the sub control board according to the first embodiment. 5 is a diagram showing a takeover selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a result display screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an ART state process in the main control board according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing processing when a display determination command is set in the main control board according to the second embodiment. It is a figure showing RT3 game state shift processing in a main control board concerning Embodiment 2. It is a diagram showing a display determination command reception effect determination process in the sub control board according to the second embodiment.

[Embodiment 1]

First, Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

(Structure of game machine)

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

(Game machine 1)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3 which will be described later.

(Cabinet 2, hinge mechanism 2a, front door 3)

The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box body and has an opening on the front side. A hinge mechanism 2a provided on the front left side of the cabinet 2 pivotally supports the front door 3 so that the front door 3 can be opened and closed.

(Keyhole 4)

The keyhole 4 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 at the game shop or the like performs maintenance work or changes in set values, the lock device (not shown) provided on the front door 3 is unlocked. First, a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction to unlock. Next, the front door 3 is opened to perform maintenance work and work such as changing the set value. When the maintenance work or the change of the set value is completed, the front door 3 is closed to lock the front door 3.

(Side lamps 5a, 5b)

The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided on the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and have high-intensity light emitting diodes built therein. Further, the side lamps 5a and 5b are designed and designed by giving shapes, colors, patterns, patterns, etc. appealing to the visual sense of the player, and at a predetermined timing such as during an ART state, which will be described later, by a production control board 410 described later. Control to turn on or blink is performed. The side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as "side lamp 5".

(Medal slot 6)
The medal insertion slot 6 is provided on the right side of the cross key 19 to be described later when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to insert medals.

(1 BET button 7)

The 1-BET button 7 is provided below a start lamp 23, which will be described later, and is used for playing "1" medals out of credited medals.

(MAX-BET button 8)

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

(Payment button 9)

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

(Start lever 10)

The start lever 10 is provided on the right side of the adjustment button 9 when viewed from the front, and is provided to detect a start operation that triggers the rotation of a later-described left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c by the player. ing. Here, based on the detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300, which will be described later, starts processing for obtaining a hard random number, and starts rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, which will be described later. Perform processing to Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a resin having a light-transmitting property, and the grip ball portion has a start lever effect lamp 42 described later built therein. Then, the effect control board 410, which will be described later, performs lighting/blinking control of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. As a result, an effect that appeals to the visual sense of the player is performed.

(Left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, stop button unit 14)

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

(Return button 15)

The return button 15 is provided on the right side of the stop button unit 14 when viewed from the front. Further, the return button 15 is provided to return the clogged medal when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is clogged in the selector 16 described later.

(Selector 16)

The selector 16 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 6 and is provided to determine whether or not the material and shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 are proper. Further, the selector 16 is provided with a medal sensor 16s for detecting proper passage of medals. When the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is an appropriate medal, the appropriate medal is guided to the hopper 520 described later by the hopper guide member 522 described below. To do. On the other hand, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the guide member 523 described below ejects the medal from the medal ejection opening 33 described below.

(Left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, right reel 17c, reel unit 17d)

The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are provided inside the cabinet 2 and each have a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a line on the sheet. There is. Then, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotationally driven by exciting stepping motors 101, 102, 103, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are unitized by the reel unit 17d, and the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. Has become easier. The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c may be collectively referred to as "reel 17".

(Direction button 18)

The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. In addition, the production button 18 is connected to the production button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 described below operates the production control board 410 described below when the production button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the production button 18. The liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, is controlled via this. The 1BET button 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be shared with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, in the main control board 300 described later, (a) when the operation of the 1BET button 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, and (b) when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. In this case, control is performed to send a predetermined command to the sub control board 400 described later. Then, the sub control board 400, which will be described later, controls the liquid crystal display device 46, which will be described later, based on the reception of the predetermined command. As a result, it is not necessary to separately provide the effect button 18, so that the number of parts can be reduced.

(Cross key 19)

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

(Panel 20)

The panel 20 includes a display window 21, effect lamps 22a to 22j, a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24a to 24c, a stored number display 25, a game state display lamp 26, a payout number display 27, an insertable display lamp 28, and a re-display. It is composed of a game display lamp 29 and stop operation sequence display lamps 30a to 30c.

(Display window 21)

The display window 21 is provided in the central portion of the panel 20 so that the reel 17 can be visually recognized. Specifically, by allowing a region corresponding to the display window 21 of the panel 20 to pass through, the design drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel 17 can be visually recognized.

(Rendering lamps 22a to 22j)

The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back side of the transparent portions at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and emit light under predetermined conditions to notify the current state (for example, ART state described later). It is provided in. More specifically, the effect lamps 22a to 22e are provided on the left side of the display window 21 when viewed from the front, and the effect lamps 22f to 22j are provided on the right side of the display window 21 when viewed from the front. In addition, the effect lamps 22a to 22j may be collectively referred to as "effect lamp 22".

(Start lamp 23)

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

(BET lamps 24a to 24c)

The BET lamps 24a to 24c are provided on the right side of the start lamp 23 when viewed from the front, and are provided for notifying the number of inserted medals used for the game. Specifically, when the number of inserted medals used in the game is "1", the BET lamp 24a lights up, and when the number of inserted medals used in the game is "2", the BET lamp 24b is turned on, and the BET lamp 24c is turned on when the number of inserted medals used in the game is "3". The BET lamps 24a to 24c may be collectively referred to as "BET lamp 24".

(Reserved number display 25)

The stored number display 25 is provided on the right side of the BET lamp 24 in front view. Further, the stored number display 25 is provided to display the number of stored medals of the player, which are stored in the gaming machine 1.

(Game status display lamps 26a, 26b)

The gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b are provided on the right side of the stored number display 25 in a front view. Further, the gaming state display lamps 26a, 26b are informed of the current gaming state by the light emission control by the main control board 300. The gaming status display lamps 26a and 26b may be collectively referred to as "gaming status display lamp 26".

(Payout number display 27)

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

Here, in the present embodiment, the activated line is the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed in the display window 21, Only the “downward right line”, which is a straight line connecting the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 17c, is the effective line. In addition, the downward-sloping line may be simply described as “downward-sloping”.

In addition, the line displayed by connecting the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is "upper stage" or "upper line". May be described. In addition, the line displayed by connecting the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is "middle stage" or "middle stage line". May be described. Further, the line displayed by connecting the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is "lower stage" or "lower stage line". May be described. In addition, the line displayed by connecting the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is "up right" or "right". It may be described as "Rising line".

(Displayable lamp 28)

The payable indicator lamp 28 is provided on the right side of the payout number indicator 27 in front view. Here, when it is possible to store the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs control to turn on the insertable display lamp 28. On the other hand, the main control board 300, which will be described later, performs control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 when it is impossible to store the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6.

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”, so the main control board 300 described later can be inserted when the number of stored medals is less than “50”. Control is performed to turn on the display lamp 28, and control is performed to turn off the insertable display lamp 28 when the number of stored medals is "50". Further, even when a combination of symbols relating to a re-play described below is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to turn off the insertable display lamp 28.

(Replay display lamp 29)

The replay display lamp 29 is provided below the throwable display lamp 28. Further, the re-game display lamp 29 is turned on when a combination of symbols relating to a re-play described later is displayed on the activated line. This allows the player to display the combination of symbols relating to "re-play" on the activated line, and allows the player to play the next game without using medals. Is notified.

(Stop operation sequence display lamps 30a to 30c)

The stop operation sequence display lamps 30a to 30c are provided below the display window 21. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 30a is provided below the left reel 17a, the stop operation order display lamp 30b is provided below the middle reel 17b, and the stop operation order display lamp 30c is provided. , Provided below the right reel 17c. Further, the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are for notifying the player of the optimum stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later. It is provided in. Specifically, when the stop operation of the left stop button 11 is the optimum timing, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30a is turned on or blinked, and the middle stop button 12 is stopped at the optimum timing. In some cases, it is optimal to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 30b, and when it is the optimal timing to perform the stop operation of the right stop button 13, it is optimal to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 30c. The stop operation sequence. The stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c may be collectively referred to as "stop operation order display lamp 30".

(Waist panel 31)

The waist panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 so that the player can recognize the model name, motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of the appearing character is drawn. Further, a light (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the waist panel 31, and by making the light (not shown) emit light, the model name, motif, etc. of the gaming machine 1 can be easily recognized by the player.

(Saucepan unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided below the waist panel 31, and is provided to receive and store medals discharged from a medal payout opening 33 described later.

(Medal payout port 33)

The medal payout outlet 33 is provided to eject the medal paid out by the hopper 520 when the hopper 520 described later is driven when the medal is paid out based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line. Has been. Further, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not a proper medal, or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the reception of the medal insertion is prohibited, the medal is inserted. It is provided to discharge the medals inserted into the insertion slot 6 to the tray unit 32 via the medal payout opening 33.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the insertion acceptance of medals is prohibited, (a) when the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, the right reel 17c is rotating, or (b) the combination of symbols relating to the replay is When displayed on the active line.

(Lower speaker 34a, 34b)

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

(Upper speakers 35a, 35b)

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

(Setting display section 36)

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

(Setting change button 37)

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

Here, in the present embodiment, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, an error cancel button for canceling the error is not provided. Therefore, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, the main control board 300 performs control for returning from the error state based on the fact that the setting change switch 37sw described below detects the operation of the setting change button 37. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting change button 37 has a function of switching the setting value and a function of returning from the error state.

It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the setting values are set in 6 levels from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”, and the setting change is performed in the state where “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the button 37 is operated, “2” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, and thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the set value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is added and displayed by “1”. It However, when the setting change button 37 is operated while “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36.

(Liquid crystal display device 46)

The liquid crystal display device 46 is provided above the reel 17 and is provided for performing an effect of displaying a moving image/still image. Further, the liquid crystal display device 46 is provided for notifying information related to the result of the internal lottery processing described later and for notifying information necessary to stop and display the winning symbol combination on the activated line. Has been. Specifically, like the stop operation sequence display lamp 30, the liquid crystal display device 46, based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300 described later, has an optimum stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13. Is notified to the player.

(Main control board 300)

The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and above the reels 17, and is provided to control the gaming machine 1. The details of the main control board 300 will be described later.

(Sub-control board 400)

The sub-control board 400 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3, and is provided to control the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34 and 35. The details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2 on the left side of a hopper 520, which will be described later, when viewed from the front, and is provided for supplying electric power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 520)

The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 on the right side of the power supply device 510 when viewed from the front, and is provided to pay out medals to the player. Further, the hopper 520 is drive-controlled based on a predetermined signal from a main control board 300 described later. Further, the power supply board 500 described later determines whether a predetermined number of medals have been discharged by a medal sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper, and when it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been discharged. , To the main control board 300, a signal indicating that the payout of a predetermined number of medals is completed is transmitted. Thereby, the main control board 300, which will be described later, can recognize that the payout of the predetermined number of medals has been completed.

(Ejection slit 521)
The discharge slit 521 is provided in the hopper 520, and is provided for discharging a medal from the hopper 520.

(Hopper guide member 522)

The hopper guide member 522 is provided to guide the determined medal to the hopper 520 when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is a proper medal. ..

(Guide member 523)

The guide member 523 has a foreign substance or an appropriate medal when a foreign substance is inserted into the medal insertion port 6 or when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion port 6 is not a proper medal. It is provided in order to guide the medals determined to be different to the medal payout opening 33.

(Payout guide member 524)

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

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

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

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

(Main control board 300)

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

(Main CPU 301)

The main CPU 301 reads the program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500 Send a predetermined signal.

(Main ROM 302)

The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 is a later-described symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), a later-described symbol code table (see FIG. 6), a later-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), and a later-described RT0 winning area determination table. (See FIG. 9), RT1 winning area determination table (see FIG. 10), RT2 winning area determination table (see FIG. 11), RT3 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12), which will be described later. The state management table (see FIG. 14), the ART ready state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 16), the ART ready state allocation table (see FIG. 17), and the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18), which will be described later. An addition game number determination table (see FIG. 19), a setting suggestive effect determination table (see FIG. 20), a precursor effect game number determination table (see FIG. 21), etc., which will be described later, are stored.

(Main RAM 303)

The main RAM 303 has a storage area for storing various data determined by the execution of the program by the main CPU 301. Specifically, the main RAM 303 stores (a) a production transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to a sub-control board 400, which will be described later, and (b) a fact that a re-game is operating. A re-game operation flag storage area, (c) a winning area determination random value storage area for storing a random number value extracted by a random number generator 304 described later when performing an internal lottery processing described later, (d) A game state storage area for storing a game state, (e) a lottery number storage area for storing a lottery number when performing an internal lottery process described later, and (f) a stepping motor 101, 102, 103 for reeling. A pressing reference position storage area for storing the pressing reference position acquired when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated in the state where 17 is rotated, (g) the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. A storage area for storing the number of inserted medals, (h) a storage area for storing a winning area that stores information related to a winning area determined by an internal lottery process described later, (i) an ART preparation state A, an ART preparation state B, and an ART described later Among the preparation states C, an ART preparation state storage area for storing which ART preparation state is staying, (j) ART game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state described later, (K) In the normal state described later, the post-ART game number counter that stores the number of games from the previous ART state to the next ART state, (l) In the normal state described below, until the ART preparation state ART ready state transition game number counter for storing the number of games of (4), (m) ART execution game number counter for storing the number of games played in the ART state described later, (n) Number of payouts in the ART state described later The difference number counter for storing the difference number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from (o) a set value storage area for storing information on a set value described later, and (p) a state storage area for storing information related to a state described below , (Q) a precursor effect game number counter that stores the number of predictive effect games described later, and (r) a storage area such as an ART additional lottery game number storage area described later.

(Random number generator 304)

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

(IF circuit 305)

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

(Setting change switch 37sw)

The setting change switch 37sw is a switch for detecting that the setting change button 37 has been operated. Further, when the operation of the setting change button 37 is detected by the setting change switch 37sw in a state in which the setting change key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole and rotated by a predetermined angle, the main CPU 301 causes the main CPU 301 to display the setting display. The control for switching and displaying the set value on the unit 36 is performed.

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

(External centralized terminal board 38)

The external centralized terminal board 38 is provided inside the gaming machine 1, and (a) a medal insertion signal capable of specifying the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 to a hall computer (not shown), (b) a player A medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out, (c) a game state transition signal that can specify that the RT3 game state has been entered, and (d) that the rotation of the reel 17 has started can be identified. It is provided to output a predetermined signal such as a reel rotation start signal.

(Relay board 200)

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

(1BET switch 7sw)

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

(MAX-BET switch 8sw)

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

(Payment switch 9sw)

The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9 by the player. Further, when the operation of the settlement button 9 by the player is detected by the settlement switch 9sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I/F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal to the power supply board 500 to the effect that the stored medals are returned. Then, the power supply board 500 controls the hopper 520 to return the stored medals.

(Start switch 10sw)

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

(Left stop switch 11sw)

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

(Middle stop switch 12sw)

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

(Right stop switch 13sw)

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

In the present embodiment, the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw are provided so that ON/OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 can be detected. Therefore, when the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13, the player's fingers are stopped by the stop buttons 11, 12, and. It is provided so as to be able to detect when it is away from 13 (OFF edge).

(Medal sensor 16s)

The medal sensor 16s is a sensor for detecting that a proper medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. When the medal sensor 16s detects that a normal medal has passed, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I/F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process performed when a medal is inserted, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Selector sensor 39s)

The selector sensor 39s is a sensor for detecting fraudulent activity. When the selector sensor 39s detects an illegal act, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I/F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs processing that is performed when an illegal act is detected based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Reset key sensor 40s)

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

(Door open sensor 41s)

The door opening sensor 41s is a sensor provided on the back surface side of the keyhole 4 for detecting opening of the front door 3. In the present embodiment, the door opening sensor 41s includes a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and when a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 and the dedicated key is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, If not, the locking unit will rotate. Then, as the locking unit rotates, the light emitted from the light emitting unit does not reach the light receiving unit. As a result, the door opening sensor 41s detects the opening of the front door 3.

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

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

(Power button 511)

The power button 511 is provided for a clerk of a game store to perform an operation of supplying power to the game machine 1. A power switch 511sw is connected to the power button 511.

(Power switch 511sw)

The power switch 511sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 511 has been operated. In addition, the power switch 511sw supplies power to the entire gaming machine 1 based on the detection of the operation of the power button 511.

(Auxiliary reservoir full tank sensor 530s)

The auxiliary reservoir full sensor 530s is a sensor for detecting that a predetermined number of medals have been stored in the auxiliary reservoir 530. In addition, when it is detected by the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the power supply substrate 500 causes the I/F circuit 305 of the main control substrate 300 to Output a predetermined signal. Then, when the main control board 300 inputs a predetermined signal, control is performed to put it in an error state.

(Reel control board 100)

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

(Stepping motors 101, 102, 103)

The stepping motors 101, 102, 103 are provided to drive the reel 17 to rotate. Further, the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 have a configuration capable of stopping the rotation axis at a designated angle. Then, the driving force of the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 is transmitted to the reel 17 via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. As a result, the reel 17 rotates at a constant angle each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103. The main CPU 301 manages the rotation angle of the reel 17 by detecting the reel index and then counting the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103.

(Left reel sensor 111s)

The left reel sensor 111s is an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the left reel 17a has made one rotation.

(Middle reel sensor 112s)

The middle reel sensor 112s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the middle reel 17b has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

(Right reel sensor 113s)

The right reel sensor 113s is an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 17c has made one rotation. The left reel sensor 111s, the middle reel sensor 112s, and the right reel sensor 113s may be collectively referred to as "reel sensor 111s, 112s, 113s".

(Sub-control board 400)

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

(Production button detection switch 18sw)

The effect button detection switch 18sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the effect button 18 by the player. Further, when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18 by the player, the sub control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the effect button 18 by the player.

(Cross key detection switch 19sw)

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

(I/F circuit 401)
The I/F (interface) circuit 401 is provided to receive signals and the like from the I/F circuit 305 of the main control board 300.

(Sub CPU 402)

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

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

(Sub ROM 404)

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

(Sub RAM405)

The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 402. Specifically, a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 300, and a storage area for storing the determined effect contents and effect data are provided. Specifically, the sub RAM 405 has (a) a state number storage area for storing the state number transmitted from the main RAM 303, (b) an effect content storage area for storing the determined effect content, and (c) a main The information transmitted from the RAM 303 via the I/F circuit 305 is used to store which one of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C is staying. A performance ART preparation state storage area, (d) information transmitted from the main RAM 303 via the I/F circuit 305, and a promotion flag storage area indicating whether or not the ART preparation state has been promoted, (e) which will be described later. ART game additional game number counter that stores the number of ART game additional games, (f) Result display takeover flag that stores whether or not result information to be described later is taken over, and (g) ART running game number counter when taking result display (1) Result display difference game counter for adding and storing values, (h) Result display difference count counter for adding and storing the value of the difference count counter in the ART state when the result display is taken over, (i) Main RAM 303 The information transmitted from the I/F circuit 305 by the player is provided with a continuous winning flag or the like for storing that the next ART has been won within 100 games from the end of the previous ART.

(RTC device 406)

The RTC device 406 is provided to count a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from a count value counted by a frame counter 425 described later. Further, the RTC device 406 is provided to acquire the current date and time.

(Production control board 410)

The effect control board 410 is a board mainly for executing an effect. In addition, the production control board 410 includes an image control unit 420 and a lamp control unit 430.

(Image control unit 420)

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

(General-purpose board 45)

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

(VDP421)

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

(LCD control CPU 422)

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

(LCD control ROM 423)

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

(LCD control RAM 424)

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

(Frame counter 425)

The frame counter 425 is provided to receive power supply from the power supply board 500 and count the frame counter value. Further, the frame counter 425 stops counting the frame counter value when the power supply from the power supply board 500 is stopped. Then, when the power supply from the power supply board 500 is restarted, the frame counter 425 initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and restarts counting.

(CGROM426)

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

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

(VRAM427)

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

(Sound source IC428)

The sound source IC 428 is provided to read a program and data relating to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and generate a sound signal for driving the speakers 34 and 35.

(Sound source ROM 429)

The sound source ROM 429 is provided to store programs and data for executing the effect. Specifically, it stores a program, data, and the like regarding voice.

(Lamp control unit 430)

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

(Start lever production lamp 42)

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

(Drive board 43)

The drive board 43 is a board for performing control to move the effect device 44. In addition, the drive board 43 performs control to move the effect device 44 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the lamp control unit 430.

(Direction device 44)

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

(Lamp control CPU 431)

The lamp control CPU 431 reads programs and data relating to the light emission of the lamps and LEDs stored in the lamp control ROM 432, and emits the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. It is provided to generate a signal for. Further, the lamp control CPU 431 reads a program or data stored in the lamp control ROM 432, generates a signal for controlling the production device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 to move, and transmits the signal to the drive substrate 43. It is provided.

(Lamp control ROM 432)

The lamp control ROM 432 is provided to store programs and data for executing effects. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like regarding light emission of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30, and the start lever effect lamp 42. Further, the lamp control ROM 432 stores programs and data for moving the effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive board 43.

(Lamp control RAM433)

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

(Amplifier control board 440)

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

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

(Design placement table)
Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described based on FIG.

The symbol arrangement table is provided in the main ROM 302, and when the main CPU 301 detects the reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 21 is defined as “00”. Further, "00" to "20" corresponding to the symbol counters are assigned to the respective symbols in the order of the reel rotation direction based on the symbol position "00".

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

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

Further, based on the value of the symbol counter (“00” to “20”), the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), and the symbol code table, specify the type of symbol displayed in the display window 21. You can For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is "00", it is possible to specify that the symbol "watermelon" at the symbol position "00" is displayed in the middle of the display window 21. it can. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is "00", it is specified that the symbol "Replay 1" at the symbol position "01" is displayed in the upper part of the display window 21. It is possible to specify that the symbol "Bell 1" at the symbol position "20" is displayed in the lower part of the display window 21. Then, when the symbol displayed in the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00001001” as data in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 303.

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

The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302, and defines symbol combinations predetermined according to the type of privilege and the number of payouts. Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, operates replays, and wins bonus games. Benefits such as activation are given to the player. For example, when the combination of symbols "Bell 1", "Replay 1", and "BAR1" is displayed on the activated line, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to "Middle Replay 01". It is determined that If the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line does not match the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, "miss" will occur.

Here, the "payout number" means the number of medals to be paid out to the player, and when a numerical value of "1" or more is determined as the payout number, the medals are paid out. Specifically, medals are paid out when a symbol combination in which a numerical value of "1" or more is defined as the payout number is displayed on the activated line.

In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols relating to “bell 01-32”, “watermelon 01-08”, “cherry 01-21”, and “special combination 01-02” is displayed on the activated line. The medals are paid out based on the above.

Here, the combination of symbols relating to "bell 01-32", "watermelon 01-08", "cherry 01-21", "special combination 01-02" is generically referred to as "combination of symbols relating to winning". May be listed.

In addition, "bells 01 to 32" may be collectively referred to simply as "bells". In addition, “watermelon 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to simply as “watermelon”. In addition, “cherries 01 to 21” may be collectively referred to simply as “cherries”. In addition, "special combination 01-02" may be collectively referred to as "special combination".

Further, in the present embodiment, "middle-stage replay 01-04", "upper-stage replay 01-18", "lower-stage replay 01-18", "upward-right replay 01-09", "down-right replay 01-04", " When a combination of symbols relating to “preparation replay 01-04”, “follow replay 01-04”, “red 7 replay 01-32”, and “blue 7 replay 01-06” is displayed on the activated line, replay Is operated.

Here, "middle-stage replay 01-04", "upper-stage replay 01-18", "lower-stage replay 01-18", "upward-right replay 01-09", "down-right replay 01-04", "preparation replay 01-" 04”, “follow replay 01 to 04”, “red 7 replay 01 to 32”, and “blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to as “replay” or “replay”.

In addition, "middle-stage replays 01 to 04" may be collectively referred to simply as "middle-stage replays". In addition, “upper replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “upper replays”. In addition, "lower tier replays 01 to 18" may be collectively referred to simply as "lower tier replays". In addition, “rightward replay 01 to 09” may be collectively referred to simply as “rightward replay”. In addition, "downward replays 01 to 04" may be collectively referred to simply as "downward replays". In addition, “preparation replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replays”. Further, “follow replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “follow replays”. In addition, “red 7 replays 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “red 7 replays”. In addition, “Blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to simply as “Blue 7 replay”. In addition, "middle-stage replay 01-04", "upper-stage replay 01-18", "lower-stage replay 01-18", "upward-right replay 01-09", and "down-right replay 01-04" are collectively referred to as "normal". It may be described as "replay".

In addition, "blanks 01 to 46" may be collectively referred to simply as "blank".

(Relationship between winning area, operation sequence of stop button, winning, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 8, the relationship between the winning area, the operation order of the stop button, and the winning or the like will be described.

The RT0 winning area table, the RT1 winning area table, the RT2 winning area table, and the RT3 winning area table, which will be described later and are stored in the main ROM 302, define winning areas “00” to “24”. However, not all winning areas can be determined in all gaming states.

For example, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, there is a possibility to determine the “miss” of the winning area “00”, while in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the “miss” of the winning area “00” is determined. There is no possibility. In addition, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining "ART rush replay 01" in the winning area "01", while in the RT0 gaming state, RT1 gaming state, and RT3 gaming state, "ART rushing in the winning area "01". There is no possibility to decide "Replay 01".

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, a winning area in which the combinations of symbols arranged on the activated line are different is provided depending on the stop operation sequence by the player. Specifically, "ART inrush replay 01-03", "Blue 7 complete replay", "preparation replay 01-04", "push order bell 01-08" are determined as winning areas by an internal lottery process described later. In this case, the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line differs depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. For example, if the "ART inrush replay 03" of the winning area "03" is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery processing described later, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, Different combinations of symbols are displayed on the activated line depending on whether the left stop button 11 is operated or the right stop button 13 is operated.

On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, no matter what order the stop operation is performed by the player, there is also a winning area in which the combinations of symbols arranged on the activated line are not different. It is provided. Specifically, by the internal lottery process described later, "miss", "normal replay", "common bell", "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "special role 01" In the case where "and special combination 02" is determined as the winning area, the combination of the symbols arranged on the activated line is the same regardless of the order in which the player operates the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. Is. However, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to winning may not be displayed on the activated line.

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

In the present embodiment, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an RT0 winning area determination table, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an RT1 winning area determining table, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an RT2 winning area determining table. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the RT3 winning area determination table.

The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, an RT0 winning area determination table, an RT1 winning area determining table, an RT2 winning area determining table, and an RT3 winning area determining table are provided.

In the winning area determination table, the lottery value is defined for each set value. Here, in the present embodiment, in the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determining table, the RT2 winning area determining table, and the RT3 winning area determining table, the “setting 1” to “setting 6” lottery is performed. Each value is specified.

(RT0 winning area decision table)

As shown in FIG. 9, the RT0 winning area determination table includes a winning area “miss”, “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, The lottery values are defined for "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "special winning combination 01", and "special winning combination 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are "0", and in the RT0 game state, "ART inrush replay 01-03", "blue 7 complete replay", and "preparation replay 01-04" are determined as winning areas. There is nothing.

(RT1 winning area decision table)

As shown in FIG. 10, the RT1 winning area determination table includes a winning area “miss”, “blue 7 set replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “ The lottery values are defined for "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "special hand 01", and "special hand 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “ART inrush replay 01 to 03” and “normal replay” are not determined as the winning area.

(RT2 winning area decision table)

As shown in FIG. 11, the RT2 winning area determination table includes the winning areas “ART inrush replay 01 to 03”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, and “watermelon”. The lottery values are defined for "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "special winning combination 01", and "special winning combination 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “miss”, “blue 7 complete replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “normal replay” are determined as winning areas. There is nothing.

(RT3 winning area decision table)

As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT3 has a winning area “normal replay”, “push order bells 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, The lottery values are defined for "strong cherry", "special combination 01", and "special combination 02". That is, the lottery values other than these are "0", and in the RT3 gaming state, "miss", "ART rush replay 01-03", "blue 7 complete replay", and "preparation replay 01-04" are won. It is never decided as an area.

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

In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are relatively less likely to be “missed” as the winning area than the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, and therefore relatively relative to the player. It is a game state that is advantageous to.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, based on FIG. 13, a game state transition diagram will be described.

The game state transition diagram defines (a) the current game state, (b) the game state transition condition, and (c) the game state of the transition destination when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, one of the symbol combinations related to "blank" is displayed on the activated line. Based on that, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. When the gaming machine is reset, the gaming state becomes the RT0 gaming state.

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

Further, in the case where the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations related to “Blue 7 replay” or “follow replay” on the activated line. Based on that, control is performed to shift the game state from the RT1 game state to the RT3 game state.

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

Further, the main CPU 301, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations relating to “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay” or “follow replay” is Based on the display on the activated line, control is performed to shift the game state from the RT2 game state to the RT3 game state.

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

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

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

The state management table is provided in the main ROM 302 so that the main CPU 301 can recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name. In the state management table in the present embodiment, the state number is “01”, the “normal state”, and the state. The "ART ready state" with the number "02" and the "ART state" with the state number "03" are defined. Although the state management table is provided in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state management table may not be provided. When the state management table is not provided, the main CPU 301 controls to update the state number based on the program stored in the main ROM when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(State transition diagram)
Next, the state transition diagram will be described based on FIG.

The state transition diagram includes (a) states managed by the main control board 300, (b) conditions for transitioning states managed by the main control board 300, and (c) management by the main control board 300. It defines the destination state of the state managed by the main control board 300 when the condition for the state transition is satisfied. Specifically, first, the state becomes the normal state by resetting the gaming machine. In the normal state, the state managed by the main control board 300 is changed from the normal state to the ART ready state based on the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 being “0”. Will be migrated. Also, in the normal state, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04”, the information included in the display determination command is the blue 7 replay or the follow replay symbol. If the information indicates that the combination is displayed on the activated line, the state managed by the main control board 300 is changed from the normal state to the ART state.

Similarly, in the ART preparation state, when the information included in the display determination command is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to Red 7 Replay, Blue 7 Replay, or Follow Replay is displayed on the activated line, The state managed by the main control board 300 shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state. Further, in the ART state, the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”, and the information included in the display determination command is such that the combination of symbols relating to the blank is displayed on the activated line. If the information indicates that, the state managed by the main control board 300 is shifted from the ART state to the normal state.

In addition, the CPU 301 stores the state number related to the shifted state in the effect transmission data storage area and the state storage area of the main RAM 303. The state number stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 together with other commands in the control command transmission process in FIG. 43 described later.

In addition, the state transition diagram shows a state managed by a state number stored in a state storage area of the main RAM 303 of the main control board 300 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a state managed by the state number) and a main control board 300. It defines the correspondence relationship with the game state managed by the game state storage area of the main RAM 303 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the game state managed by the game state storage area). Specifically, when the state managed by the state number is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is, in principle, the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the state managed by the state number is the ART ready state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is, in principle, the RT2 gaming state, and when the state managed by the state number is the ART state, The game state managed by the game state storage area is, in principle, the RT3 game state.

As an exception, even when the state managed by the state number is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area may not be the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. For example, when the state managed by the state number is the normal state and the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, the winning area “05” is determined by the internal lottery process described later. When the player operates the middle stop button 12, the left stop button 11, and the right stop button 13 in this order, the combination of symbols relating to the preparatory replay is displayed on the activated line, and the game state managed by the game state storage area is , RT2 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the normal state.

Further, as an exception when the state managed by the state number is the ART ready state, for example, when the state managed by the state number is the ART ready state, and the gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is RT2. In the case of the gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by the internal lottery process described later, the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, and the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the activated line. The gaming state managed by the gaming state storage area is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the state number remains the ART preparation state. In addition, although the ART preparation state transition game number counter is "0", even when the symbol combination related to the preparation replay (win area 05-08) is not displayed yet, the game state is exceptionally RT1. Then, the state becomes the ART ready state.

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

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

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

Here, the lottery value of the ART preparation state transition game number determination table is provided for each set value, and the lottery value defined for each range of the number of games is different for each set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the lottery value of the ART preparation state transition game number determination table is defined such that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the main CPU 301 will determine the range of the earlier game number. As a result, the main CPU 301 has a high rate of determining the short game number as the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state.

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

The ART ready state distribution table is provided in the main ROM 302. In addition, the ART preparation state distribution table defines which of the ART preparation states A to C is to be moved, and the lottery value corresponding to each ART preparation state.

In the present embodiment, the lottery value defined in the ART preparation state distribution table is set for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the ART preparation state C. Has been done.

(ART preparation state A)

The ART ready state A is a state in which the most advantageous degree is the lowest among the ART ready state A, the ART ready state B, and the ART ready state C. Further, in the ART preparation state A, the sub CPU 402 determines that the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information of the winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART inrush replay 01” to “ART inrush replay 03”). , The upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the line rising to the right, or the line descending to the right, the control for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is performed so that the "BAR1" symbols are aligned.

(ART preparation state B)

The ART ready state B has a higher degree of advantage than the ART ready state A, and has a lower degree of advantage than the ART ready state C. Further, in the ART preparation state B, the sub CPU 402 determines that the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information on the winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART inrush replay 01” to “ART inrush replay 03”). , The upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the line rising to the right, or the line descending to the right, the control for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is performed so that the "red 7" symbols are aligned.
(ART preparation state C)

The ART ready state C is the most advantageous state among the ART ready state A, the ART ready state B, and the ART ready state C. Further, in the ART preparation state C, the sub CPU 402 determines that the received reel rotation start acceptance command has information of the winning areas “01” to “03” (“ART inrush replay 01” to “ART inrush replay 03”). , The upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the line rising to the right, or the line descending to the right, the control for notifying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 is performed so that the "blue 7" symbols are aligned.

(Promotion lottery table)
Next, the promotion lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

The promotion lottery table is provided in the main ROM 302, and as a result of the lottery based on the ART preparation state allocation table (see FIG. 17), after it is decided to shift to the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B, It is provided to perform a lottery for shifting to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C before shifting to the ART state.

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

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

The additional game number determination table is provided in the main ROM 302. Further, the additional game number determination table is based on the information about the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later, stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303, and determines the number of games that can be played in the ART state. It is provided to determine the number of games to be added.

For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later, stored in the production transmission data storage area is the information related to “common bell”, the main CPU 301 determines “4587/65536”. With a probability of "10" games is determined as the number of additional games, with a probability of "2244/65536" is determined as a game of "20" as the number of additional games, with a probability of "678/65536" as the number of additional games. Lottery for determining "30" games, determining "50" games as the number of additional games with a probability of "154/65536", and determining "100" games as the number of additional games with a probability of "9/65536" I do. On the other hand, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command, which will be described later, stored in the transmission data storage area for effect is the information related to “common bell”, the probability of “57864/65536” is A "0" game is determined as the number of additional games. In this case, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is not added.

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

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

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

The precursor effect game number table is provided in the main ROM 302, and is provided to determine the number of games in which the predictive effect is continuously executed. Specifically, the number of games in which the precursor effect is continuously played is defined when the predictive effect described below is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of options may be prepared for the number of games, and in that case, the probability that each number of games is selected is defined.

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

The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404, and is provided to determine the effect performed in each state. Specifically, "effect No." and effect contents corresponding to "effect No." are defined. The effect determination table defines conditions for executing an effect such as a state managed by the main CPU 301.

Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the main CPU 301. There are provided an ART preparation state effect determination table used in the ART preparation state and an (C) ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the main CPU 301 is the ART state.

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)

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

(Step S1)

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

(Step S2)

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

(Step S3)

In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a setting change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 switches the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 based on the setting change switch 37sw detecting the operation of the setting change button 37, and the start switch 10sw sets the start lever. Based on the detection of the operation of 10, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is determined. Then, when the process of step S3 ends, the process proceeds to step S4.

(Step S4)

In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a setting change command. Specifically, a process of setting the information related to the set value determined in step S3 in the set value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process moves to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S5)

In step S5, the main CPU 301 performs a power failure recovery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the value of the saved register and the saved value of the stack pointer when the power supply is started after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. Performs processing such as restoration. Further, in the power failure recovery process, the main RAM 303 is initialized. Then, when the process of step S5 ends, the process moves to the main loop process of FIG.

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

(Step S101)

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

(Step S102)

In step S102, the main CPU 301 executes game start management processing. Specifically, the process of clearing the payout number and the process of setting the current game state are performed. Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)

In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs overflow display processing. Specifically, based on the fact that the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s has detected that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the main CPU 301 causes the payout via the relay board 200. Processing for displaying a predetermined error by the number display 27 is performed. Then, when the process of step S103 ends, the process proceeds to step S104.

(Step S104)

In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs medal acceptance start processing. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for permitting the reception of medals when the replay game is not operating. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105)

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

(Step S106)

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

(Step S107)

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

(Step S108)

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

(Step S109)

In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information regarding the winning area determined in step S108 in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. A reel rotation start acceptance command including information about the winning area set in the production transmission data storage area is sent to the sub control board 400 at any time, and is used by the sub control board 400 to determine an effect. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)

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

(Step S111)

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

(Step S112)

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

(Step S113)

In step S113, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 via the reel control board 100 to perform a process of setting data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed. Then, when the process of step S113 ends, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114)

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

(Step S115)

In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information regarding the type of the reel 17 that has stopped, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player on the sub-control board 400. In order to transmit the reel stop command having the information about the symbol position at the time of playing, and the information about the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position, a process of setting the reel stop command in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 To do. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)

In step S116, the main CPU 301 determines whether all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process of step S110 are stopped by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. Then, when it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S116=YES), the process proceeds to step S117, and when it is determined that one of the reels is not stopped (step S116= NO), the process moves to step S114.

(Step S117)

In step S117, the main CPU 301 performs a display determination process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to a combination of winning symbols. Then, when the process of step S117 ends, the process proceeds to step S118.

(Step S118)

In step S118, the main CPU 301 performs payout processing. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply board 500. Then, when the process of step S118 ends, the process proceeds to step S119.

(Step S119)

In step S119, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the game state based on a combination of symbols displayed on the activated line. Then, when the process of step S119 ends, the process moves to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Start lever check processing)

Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the start lever check processing.

(Step S106-1)

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

(Step S106-2)

In step S106-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the re-game operation flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the value of the re-game operation in-progress flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S106-2 ends, the subroutine of the start lever check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Setting suggestion production decision processing)

Next, based on FIG. 26, the setting suggestion effect determination process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 24 will be described. Note that FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the setting suggestion effect determination processing.

(Step S107-1)

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

(Step S107-2)

In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of drawing a setting suggestive effect according to the set value. Specifically, the main CPU 301 uses the setting suggestion effect determination table (see FIG. 20) and the determined set value to perform setting suggestion effect or what kind of setting suggestion effect is to be performed. The content is decided by lottery. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

Here, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that is performed according to the setting value, and the player can predict what the current setting value is with a certain probability by the setting suggesting effect. The set value is a value that the manufacturer of the gaming machine can arbitrarily set up to 6 levels as the specifications of the gaming machine, and the larger the value from the setting "1" to "6", the more the player can expect to acquire. Designed to increase the number of game medals. Therefore, the setting value information can be important information related to the winning payout. That is, the larger the set value is, the more advantageous it is for the player. Therefore, the player can have a high expectation by being able to predict that the set value may be large.

According to the conventional specification in which the sub control board determines the setting suggestive effect, it is necessary to transmit the setting value information from the main control board to the sub control board for the determination. After the main control board once transmitted the setting value information to the sub control board, the main control board did not monitor how the information is used on the sub control board side. Therefore, even if the setting value information, which can be important information relating to the winning payout, is used for any purpose in the control (sub-control board) on the slave side, the game can be continued. With such a conventional configuration, even if the setting value information, which can be important information relating to the winning payout, is left under the control of the main control board and is illegally used under the sub control board, There was no way to suppress it.

In order to solve such a problem, the setting value information, which can be important information related to the winning payout, can be managed only within the main control board, which is responsible for winning and other control related to the payout. preferable. With such a configuration, when the conventional setting suggestion effect is to be executed, it is necessary to make the determination on the main control board side. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is determined by the main control board for such a reason, and the sub-control board is not provided with the setting value information that can be important information relating to the winning payout. It is possible to prevent the information related to the set value from being illegally used under the control board.

(Step S107-3)

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

(Internal lottery process)

Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S108 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S108-1)

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

(Step S108-2)

In step S108-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for 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 S108-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-3.

(Step S108-3)

In step S108-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the lottery number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the lottery number based on the game state acquired by the process of step S108-2. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires “24” as the number of times of lottery and is provided in the main RAM 303, regardless of the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process of storing in the lottery number storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S108-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)

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

(Step S108-5)

In step S108-5, the main CPU 301 performs a calculation update process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of times of lottery obtained by the processing of step S108-4 from the value of the random number value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Perform a process of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area, and perform a process of updating the value of the random number value stored in the winning area determining random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the value of the subtracted result. .. Then, when the process of step S108-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S108-6.

(Step S108-6)

In step S108-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. If it is determined that the player has won (step S108-6=YES), the process proceeds to step S108-7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has not won (step S108-6=NO), the process proceeds to step S108-8.

(Step S108-7)

In step S108-7, the main CPU 301 performs a data storage process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing the winning area determined to have been won in the processing of step S107-6 in the winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S108-7 ends, the subroutine of the internal lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process.

(Step S108-8)

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

(Step S108-9)

In step S108-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of times of lottery is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the lottery number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 in the process of step S108-8, and as a result, the value of the lottery number storage area is calculated. A process of determining whether or not it becomes “0” is performed. When it is determined that the number of times of lottery is “0” (step S108-9=YES), the subroutine of the internal lottery process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S109 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times of lottery is not “0” (step S108-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S108-4.

In this embodiment, when the number of times of lottery is “0” (step S108-9=YES), “miss” of “00” is determined as the winning area.

(Processing when the reel rotation start acceptance command is set)

Next, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing when the reel rotation start acceptance command is set.

(Step S110-1)

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

(Step S110-2)

In step S110-2, the main CPU 301 performs normal state processing. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing such as subtracting “1” from the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter. Then, when the process of step S110-2 ends, the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-3)

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

(Step S110-4)

In step S110-4, the main CPU 301 performs an ART preparation state process. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs the process related to the promotion lottery in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B based on the promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18). Then, when the processing of step S110-4 ends, the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command setting processing ends and the processing moves to step S111 in the main loop processing.

(Step S110-5)

In step S110-5, the main CPU 301 performs an ART state process. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs the ART game number addition lottery process or the like for adding the ART game number based on the information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. Then, when the process of step S110-5 ends, the reel rotation start acceptance command setting process ends, and the process moves to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Processing for normal state)
Next, the normal state process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a normal state process.

(Step S110-2-1)

In step S110-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the post-ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the post-ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-2-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-2.

(Step S110-2-2)

In step S110-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-2-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-3.

(Step S110-2-3)

In step S110-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter by the processing of step S110-2-2, and as a result, the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter becomes “0”. The process of determining whether or not it is performed. When it is determined that the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter is “0” (step S110-2-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-4, and the ART preparation state is set. If it is determined that the value of the transition game number counter is not "0" (step S110-2-3=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-2-5.

(Step S110-2-4)

In step S110-2-4, the main CPU 301 executes a sign effect game number determination process. The precursor effect is an effect that is performed over a predetermined number of games when the player shifts to an advantageous state for the player, such as a transition to the ART state or an addition of the number of continuous games in the ART state is won. The predictive effect game number determination process is a process of determining the number of games in which such predictive effect is continued. Specifically, the main CPU 301, based on the precursor effect game number determination table (see FIG. 21) provided in the main ROM 302, the precursor effect effect after the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter becomes “0”. The number of games to continue is decided by lottery. The number of predictive effect games that continue the determined predictive effect is stored in the predictive effect game number counter of the main RAM 303, and is added/corrected to the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. To be done. In the present embodiment, the indication effect is performed after the transition to the ART state is confirmed in this step and after the number of ART games is added to the lottery in step S110-5-6 described later. The precursor effect may be performed only in one of the cases, or may be performed when it is determined to shift to another advantageous state for the player. Then, when the process of step S110-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-5.

In this way, the number of precursor effect games is internally determined when the winning of the transition to the ART state is determined as described above, or when the number of additional games in the ART state is internally determined as described later. Will be decided.

For example, a case will be described in which, when the number-of-games for transitioning to ART preparation state counter reaches 0 during the normal state, the state shifts to the ART preparation state after a predetermined number of predictive effects. As illustrated in FIG. 21, there are five types of game numbers that can be set as the number of precursor games: 1 game, 5 games, 10 games, 15 games, and 20 games. Since the normal state is the RT1 game state in principle, the consumption of game medals is faster than the ART preparation state and the ART state. That is, since the replay probability is low in the normal state, it is a state in which the game progresses mainly by consuming game medals as compared with the ART preparation state and the ART state. If the precursor effect is to be executed as an extension of the normal state after the number of games in the ART preparation state transition game counter reaches 0, assuming that the replay is never won, the precursor effect is consumed if it is one game. There are 3 game medals, 15 conspicuous game medals if the precursor effect is 5 games, 30 consumable game medals if the precursor effect is 10 games, and 45 consumable game medals if the precursor effect is 15 games. If the precursor effect is 20 games, the number of consumption game medals is 60. As described above, the number of consumed medals varies from the normal state to the ART preparation state depending on the length of the precursor effect. Naturally, the smaller the number of consumed medals, the larger the total number of game medals that the player can expect to comprehensively obtain through the game. The larger the number of consumed medals, the more comprehensive the player can obtain through the game. The total number of game medals that can be expected is reduced. From the above, the determination control of the number of precursor effect games can be restated as the control relating to the winning payout.

Under such circumstances, it is preferable that the determination control of the number of precursor production games, which is sufficient for the control of winning coins, be managed only in the main control board where the control of winning combinations and other coins is left to the discretion. In the present embodiment, for this reason, the main control board determines the number of predictive effect games, and the sub-control board does not perform the control of determining the number of predictive effect games that can be control related to winning balls. , It becomes possible to manage the control related to the payout only within the main control board.

(Step S110-2-5)

In step S110-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the precursor effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-2-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-6.

(Step S110-2-6)

In step S110-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of precursor effect games is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the aura effect game number counter becomes "0" as a result of subtracting "1" from the value of the aura effect game number counter in the process of step S110-2-5. Perform determination processing. When it is determined that the value of the aura effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-2-6=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-2-7, and the aura effect game number counter is used. When it is determined that the value of is not "0" (step S110-2-6=NO), the subroutine for the normal state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-2-7)

In step S110-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "02" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value related to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “02”. Then, when the process of step S110-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-8.

(Step S110-2-8)

In step S110-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state allocation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 selects one of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C based on the ART preparation state distribution table (see FIG. 17) provided in the main ROM 302. Is performed. Then, when the process of step S110-2-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-2-9.

(Step S110-2-9)

In step S110-2-9, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state storage processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 is provided in the main RAM 303 with information related to any one of the ART preparation state A, the ART preparation state B, and the ART preparation state C determined by the process of step S110-2-8. A process for storing in the ART preparation state storage area is performed. Further, this information is transmitted to the effect ART preparation state storage area of the sub RAM 405 via the I/F circuit 305. Then, when the process of step S110-2-9 ends, the subroutine of the normal state process ends, and the process moves to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Process for ART ready state)
Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state process.

(Step S110-4-1)

In step S110-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the ART preparation state A is set (step S110-4-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-2, and when it is determined that the ART preparation state A is not set. (Step S110-4-1=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-4-5.

(Step S110-4-2)

In step S110-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state A promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18A) and the information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. Then, when the process of step S110-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-3.

(Step S110-4-3)

In step S110-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been decided to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process of step S110-4-3. .. Then, when it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C is determined (step S110-4-3=YES), the processing is shifted to step S110-4-4. When it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C has not been decided (step S110-4-3=NO), the subroutine for the ART preparation state processing is ended and the main loop is executed. The process moves to step S111 in the process.

(Step S110-4-4)

In step S110-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the ART preparation of the transfer destination determined by the lottery in the promotion lottery process of step S110-4-2. A flag indicating that the status has been updated to information related to the status, and that the status has been promoted to the ART preparation status C or the ART preparation status C in the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405 via the I/F circuit 305. Is written. Then, when the process of step S110-4-4 ends, the subroutine of the ART preparation state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-5)

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

(Step S110-4-6)

In step S110-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state B promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18B) and the information regarding the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. When the process of step S110-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-7.

(Step S110-4-7)

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

(Step S110-4-8)

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

(Process for ART ready state)
Next, the ART preparation state process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the ART preparation state process.

(Step S110-4-1)

In step S110-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the ART preparation state A is set (step S110-4-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-4-2, and when it is determined that the ART preparation state A is not set. (Step S110-4-1=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-4-5.

(Step S110-4-2)

In step S110-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state A promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18A) and the information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. Then, when the process of step S110-4-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-3.

(Step S110-4-3)

In step S110-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it has been decided to shift to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C as a result of the lottery by the promotion lottery process of step S110-4-3. .. Then, when it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C is determined (step S110-4-3=YES), the processing is shifted to step S110-4-4. When it is determined that the transition to the ART preparation state B or the ART preparation state C has not been decided (step S110-4-3=NO), the subroutine for the ART preparation state processing is ended and the main loop is executed. The process moves to step S111 in the process.

(Step S110-4-4)

In step S110-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs ART preparation state update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the ART preparation of the transfer destination determined by the lottery in the promotion lottery process of step S110-4-2. A flag indicating that the status has been updated to information related to the status, and that the status has been promoted to the ART preparation status C or the ART preparation status C in the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405 via the I/F circuit 305. Is written. Then, when the process of step S110-4-4 ends, the subroutine of the ART preparation state process ends, and the process proceeds to step S111 in the main loop process.

(Step S110-4-5)

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

(Step S110-4-6)

In step S110-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs promotion lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs the promotion lottery based on the ART preparation state B promotion lottery table (see FIG. 18B) and the information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described above. When the process of step S110-4-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-4-7.

(Step S110-4-7)

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

(Step S110-4-8)

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

(Processing for ART state)
Next, the ART state process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

(Step S110-5-1)

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

(Step S110-5-2)

In step S110-5-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter has become “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0" as a result of subtracting "1" from the value of the ART game number counter in the process of step S110-5-1. Perform processing to When it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S110-5-2=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-3, and the value of the ART game number counter. When it is determined that is not "0" (step S110-5-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5-5.

(Step S110-5-3)

The main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an ART game end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a ART game end command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit to the sub control board 400 a command informing that the ART game has ended. To do. The ART game end command set in the production transmission data storage area is sent to the sub-control board 400 at any time, and is used by the sub-control board 400 to determine the production. Then, when the process of step S110-5-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-4.

(Step S110-5-4)

The main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “100” in the value of the post-ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "100" to the value of the post-ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-4 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S111 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-5)

The main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the ART execution game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” from the value of the ART execution game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-5-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-6.

(Step S110-5-6)

In step S110-5-6, the main CPU 301 conducts lottery processing for increasing the number of ART games. Specifically, the main CPU 301, based on the additional game number determination table (see FIG. 19) and the information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, adds the number of games that can be played in the ART state. I do. The main CPU 301 adds the number of games won by the lottery to the value stored in the ART additional lottery game number storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S110-5-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-7.

(Step S110-5-7)

In step S110-5-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game number addition has been won in the ART game number addition lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the lottery by the ART game number addition lottery process in step S110-5-6 is that the ART game number addition lottery has been won. Here, as a result of performing the ART game number addition lottery process, the main CPU 301 does not determine the “0” game as the addition game number, that is, determines the number of the “10” games or more as the addition game number. In this case, it is determined that the number of ART games has been increased and the lottery has been won. Next, the main CPU 301 writes the winning ART game addition game number into the ART game addition game number counter of the sub RAM 405 via the I/F circuit 305. When it is determined that the player has won the lottery for adding the number of ART games (step S110-5-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-8, and the lottery for adding the number of ART games has not been won. If it is determined that (step S110-5-7=NO), the subroutine for the ART state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-8)

In step S110-5-8, the main CPU 301 performs ART game number addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the value stored in the ART addition lottery game number storage area of the main RAM 303 to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-5-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-9.

(Step S110-5-9)

In step S110-5-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the precursor effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-9 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S111 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-10)

In Step S110-5-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of aura effect games is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the aura effect game number counter becomes "0" as a result of subtracting "1" from the value of the aura effect game number counter in the process of step S110-5-9. Perform determination processing. When it is determined that the value of the aura effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-5-10=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-11, and the aura effect game number counter. When it is determined that the value of is not "0" (step S110-5-10=NO), the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-11)

In Step S110-5-11, the main CPU 301 performs a predictive effect game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 draws the number of games for which the precursor effect is continued after winning the ART game number addition lottery, based on the predictive effect game number determination table (see FIG. 21) provided in the main ROM 302. To decide. The number of predictive effect games that continue the determined predictive effect is stored in the predictive effect game number counter of the main RAM 303, and is added/corrected to the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. And transmitted to the sub control board 400. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-11 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S111 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Reel rotation start preparation process)

Next, the reel rotation start preparation process performed by the process of step S111 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the reel rotation start preparation processing.

(Step S111-1)

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

(Step S111-2)

In step S111-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a minimum one game time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 does not become less than the minimum one game time from the processing of step S111-2 in the current game to the processing of step S111-2 in the next game in order to suppress the gambling property for the game. Thus, the process of setting the minimum one game time in the timer counter is performed. Here, in this embodiment, the minimum one game time is about 4.1 seconds. Then, when the process of step S111-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S111-3.

(Step S111-3)

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

(Step S111-4)

In step S111-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a reel rotation start command having information indicating that the rotation of the reel 17 is started to the sub control board 400, the reel rotation start command is produced in the main RAM 303. Processing for setting in the transmission data storage area for use. Then, when the process of step S109-4 ends, the reel rotation start preparation process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S112 of the main loop process.

(Processing during reel rotation)

Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the reel rotation process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 24 will be described. Note that FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing during reel rotation.

(Step S114-1)

In step S114-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop button is being pressed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw detect the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. Then, if it is determined that the stop button is pressed (step S114-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S114-2, and if it is determined that the stop button is not pressed (step S114). −1=NO), the subroutine of the reel rotating process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Step S114-2)

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

(Step S114-3)

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

(Step S114-4)

In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 executes reel stop processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of stopping the control reel based on the pressing reference position acquired by the process of step S114-2 and the number of sliding symbols acquired by the process of step S114-3. Then, when the process of step S114-4 ends, the subroutine of the reel rotating process ends, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Display determination process)

Next, the display determination process performed by the process of step S117 of FIG. 24 will be described based on FIG. Note that FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S117-1)

In step S117-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination error detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line is abnormal, based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line. Whether or not. Then, when the process of step S117-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-2.

(Step S117-2)

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

(Step S117-3)

In step S117-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a display determination error command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination error command having information relating to the display determination error to the sub-control board 400, the display determination error command is stored in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S117-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-4.

(Step S117-4)

In step S117-4, the main CPU 301 performs display error detection processing. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines in the process of step S117-2 that a display determination error has been detected (step S117-2=YES), the main CPU 301 selects a winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery process. Since the combination of such symbols is displayed on the activated line, the display determination error detection time process for making it impossible to recover from the error state is performed. Then, when the processing of step S117-4 ends, the main CPU 301 ends the processing without returning to the main loop processing of FIG.

(Step S117-5)

In step S117-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a replay display. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the replay is displayed on the activated line. Then, when it is determined that the re-game is being displayed (step S117-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-6, and when it is determined that the re-game is not being displayed (step S117). -5=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-7.

(Step S117-6)

In step S117-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game operation flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game operation flag in the re-game operation flag storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-6 ends, the processing moves to step S117-10.

(Step S117-7)

In step S117-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning symbol has been displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning symbol combination is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that the winning symbol is displayed (step S117-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-8, and when it is determined that the winning symbol is not displayed (step S117). -7=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-10.

(Step S117-8)

In step S117-8, the main CPU 301 performs a payout amount calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on a combination of symbols related to winning displayed on the activated line and a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). When the process of step S117-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-9.

(Step S117-9)

In step S117-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for adding the difference number to the value of the difference number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 stores, in the main RAM 303, a value obtained by subtracting the specified number (three in the present embodiment) to be inserted by the player from the payout number calculated in step S117-8, as a difference number. The process of adding to the value of the difference number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S117-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-10.

(Step S117-10)

In step S117-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a display determination command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits a display determination command having information relating to a combination of symbols displayed on the activated line to the sub-control board 400, and carries out a later-described display determination command setting process. Then, the display determination command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S117-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-11.

(Step S117-11)

In step S117-11, the main CPU 301 performs a display determination command setting process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs various processes based on the information included in the set display determination command. Then, when the processing of step S117-11 ends, the subroutine of the display determination processing ends and the processing moves to step S118 of the main loop processing.

(Processing when display judgment command is set)
Next, the display determination command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the process when the display determination command is received.

(Step S117-11-1)

In step S117-11-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301, based on the information relating to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-9, a symbol relating to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay. The process of determining whether or not the combination is displayed on the activated line is performed. When it is determined that the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, or the follow replay is displayed (step S117-11-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2, and red 7 replay, blue When it is determined that 7 replays and follow replays are not displayed (step S117-11-1=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-11-3.

(Step S117-11-2)

In step S117-11-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for red/blue 7/follow replay display, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the ART game number counter provided in the ART preparation state storage area based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. I do. When the process of step S117-11-2 ends, the subroutine of the display determination command setting process ends, and the process moves to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-11-3)

In step S117-11-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a blank combination of symbols on the activated line based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-10. The process of determining whether or not it is performed. Then, when it is determined that the blank is displayed (step S117-11-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-4, and when it is determined that the blank is not displayed ( (Step S117-11-3=NO), the display determination command setting process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

(Step S117-11-4)

In step S117-11-4, the main CPU 301 performs a blank display time process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state and the like. Then, when the processing of step S117-11-4 ends, the subroutine of the display determination command setting processing ends and the processing moves to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Red 7, Blue 7, Follow replay display processing)

Next, based on FIG. 36, the processing at the time of displaying red 7, blue 7, and follow replay will be described. Note that FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for displaying red 7, blue 7, and follow replay.

(Step S117-11-2-1)

In step S117-11-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether the state number is “01”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “01” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state number is “01” (step S117-11-2-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-2, and the state number is “01”. When it is determined that it is not (step S3117-11-2-1=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-5.

(Step S117-11-2-2)

In step S117-11-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “04”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning area is “04” based on the information related to the winning area determined by the above-mentioned internal lottery process. When it is determined that the winning area is “04” (step S117-11-2-2=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-3, and the winning area is “04”. If it is determined that it is not (step 117-11-2-2=NO), the subroutine of red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display processing is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board. Transfer processing.

(Step S117-11-2-3)

In step S117-11-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "03" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "03". Then, when the process of step S117-11-2-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-4.

(Step S117-11-2-4)

In step S117-11-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "200" to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "200" to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-11-2-4 ends, the subroutine of red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S117-11-2-5)

In step S117-11-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “02” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S117-11-2-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-6, and the state number is “02”. If it is determined that it is not (step 117-11-2-5=NO), the subroutine of red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display processing is ended, and processing is performed in step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board. To migrate.

(Step S117-11-2-6)

In step S117-11-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state A is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state A based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART preparation state A is set (step S117-11-2-6=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-7, and it is determined that the ART preparation state A is not set. If it has been done (step S117-11-2-6=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-9.

(Step S117-11-2-7)

In step S117-11-2-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "03" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "03". When the process of step S117-11-2-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-8.

(Step S117-11-2-8)

In step S117-11-2-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "50" to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “50” to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-11-2-8 is completed, the subroutine of red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display processing is ended, and the processing is shifted to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S117-11-2-9)

In step S117-11-2-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART preparation state B is set. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is in the ART preparation state B based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the ART preparation state B is set (step S117-11-2-9=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-10, and it is determined that the ART preparation state B is not set. If it has been done (step S117-11-2-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-12.

(Step S117-11-2-10)

In step S117-11-2-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "03" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "03". When the process of step S117-11-2-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-11.

(Step S117-11-2-11)

In step S117-11-2-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "100" to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "100" to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S117-11-2-11 is completed, the subroutine of red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display processing is completed, and the processing shifts to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S117-11-2-12)

In step S117-11-2-12, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "03" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to "03". When the process of step S117-11-2-12 is completed, the process proceeds to step S117-11-2-13.

(Step S117-11-2-13)

In step S117-11-2-13, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "200" to the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "200" to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the processing of step S117-11-2-13 is completed, the subroutine of red 7, blue 7, and follow replay display processing is completed, and the processing shifts to step S118 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Blank display processing)
Next, the blank display process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a subroutine of blank display time processing.

(Step S117-11-4-1)

In step S117-11-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number “03” is stored in the state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the state number is “03” (step S117-11-4-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-4-2, and the state number is “03”. If it is determined that it is not (step S117-11-4-1=NO), the blank display process subroutine is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S117-11-4-2)

In step S117-11-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0”. Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (step S117-11-4-2=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-4-3, and the ART game is executed. When it is determined that the value of the number counter is not "0" (step S117-11-4-2=NO), the blank display time process subroutine is ended, and step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board is ended. Move the processing to.

(Step S117-11-4-3)

In step S117-11-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "01" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value of the state number in the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. Then, when the processing of step 117-11-4-3 ends, the processing proceeds to step S117-11-4-4.

(Step S117-11-4-4)

In step S117-11-4-4, the main CPU 301 executes an ART preparation state transition game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines and determines the range of the number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state, based on the ART preparation state transition game number determination table (see FIG. 16) provided in the main ROM 302. Within the range of the number of games played, control is performed to determine the number of games until the ART ready state by lottery. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the determined number of games until the transition to the ART preparation state in the ART preparation state transition game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Further, the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter is added to or corrected in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303, and the command is transmitted to the sub control board 400. Then, when the process of step S117-11-4-4 ends, the blank display time process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Game state transition process)

Next, based on FIG. 38, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S119 of FIG. 24 will be described. Note that FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a subroutine of game state transition processing.

(Step S119-1)

In step S119-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the current game state is the RT0 game state, based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the RT0 gaming state is set (step S119-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-2, and if it is determined that the RT0 gaming state is not set (step S119-1). =NO), the process proceeds to step S119-3.

(Step S119-2)

In step S119-2, the main CPU 301 conducts RT0 game state transition processing which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs control to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Then, when the processing of step S119-10-2 ends, the subroutine of the game state transition processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-3)

In step S119-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current game state is the RT1 game state, based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, if it is determined that the RT1 gaming state (step S119-3 = YES), the process proceeds to step S119-4, if it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is not (step S119-3). =NO), the process proceeds to step S119-5.

(Step S119-4)

In step S119-4, the main CPU 301 conducts RT1 game state transition processing which will be described later in detail using FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs control to shift the game state from the RT1 game state to the RT2 game state or the RT3 game state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Then, when the processing of step S119-10-4 ends, the subroutine of the game state transition processing ends, and the processing transitions to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-5)

In step S119-5, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current game state is the RT2 game state, based on the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when it is determined that the RT2 gaming state (step S119-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-6, and when it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is not set (step S119-5). =NO), the process proceeds to step S119-7.

(Step S119-6)

In step S119-6, the main CPU 301 performs an RT2 game state transition process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 changes the game state from RT2 game state to RT3?, based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Control to shift to the gaming state. Then, when the processing of step S119-10-6 ends, the subroutine of the game state transition processing ends, and the processing transitions to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-7)

In step S119-7, the main CPU 301 performs an RT3 game state transition process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from RT3 gaming state to RT0?, based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Control to shift to the gaming state. Then, when the processing of step S119-10-7 ends, the subroutine of the game state transition processing ends, and the processing transitions to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(RT0 game state transition process)

Next, based on FIG. 39, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S119-2 of FIG. 38 will be described. Note that FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the RT0 game state transition processing.

(Step S119-2-1)

In step S119-2-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that the blank is displayed (step S119-2-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-2-2, and when it is determined that the blank is not displayed ( Step S119-2-1=NO), and the process proceeds to step S119-2-3.

(Step S119-2-2)

In step S119-2-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information related to the RT1 game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-2-2 ends, the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-2-3)

In step S119-2-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not Blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to Blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed (step S119-2-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-2-4, and the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed. When it is determined that it has not been performed (step S119-2-3=NO), the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-2-4)

In step S119-2-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S119-2-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-2-5.

(Step S119-2-5)

In step S119-2-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the post-ART game number counter is “0” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the post-ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0” or more. When it is determined that the value of the post-ART game number counter is “0” or more (step S119-2-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-2-6, and the post-ART game number. When it is determined that the value of the counter is not equal to or greater than "0" (step S119-2-5=NO), the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-2-6)

In step S119-2-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a continuous winning command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits to the sub-control board 400 a continuous winning command having information related to winning the next ART within 100 games from the end of the previous ART and shifting to the RT3 gaming state. In order to do so, a process of setting the continuous winning command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. The continuous winning command set in the production transmission data storage area is sent to the sub control board 400 at any time, and is used by the sub control board 400 to turn on the continuous winning flag. Then, when the process of step S119-2-6 ends, the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition process ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(RT1 game state transition processing)

Next, based on FIG. 40, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S119-4 of FIG. 38 will be described. Note that FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a subroutine of game state transition processing.

(Step S119-4-1)

In step S119-4-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the preparation replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the preparation replay is displayed on the activated line. Then, when it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S119-4-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-4-2, and when it is determined that the blank is not displayed. (Step S119-4-1=NO), the process proceeds to step S119-4-3.

(Step S119-4-2)

In step S119-4-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information regarding the RT2 game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-4-2 ends, the subroutine of the RT1 game state transition process ends, and the process shifts to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-4-3)

In step S119-4-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not Blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to Blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the activated line. Then, if it is determined that the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed (step S119-4-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-4-4, and the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed. When it is determined that it has not been performed (step S119-4-3=NO), the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-4-4)

In step S119-4-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S119-4-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-4-5.

(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 post-ART game number counter is “0” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the post-ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0” or more. When it is determined that the value of the post-ART game number counter is “0” or more (step S119-4-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-4-6, and the post-ART game number. When it is determined that the value of the counter is not equal to or greater than "0" (step S119-4-5=NO), the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-4-6)

In step S119-4-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a continuous winning command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits to the sub-control board 400 a continuous winning command having information related to winning the next ART within 100 games from the end of the last ART and shifting to the RT3 gaming state. In order to do so, a process of setting the continuous winning command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. The continuous winning command set in the production transmission data storage area is sent to the sub control board 400 at any time, and is used by the sub control board 400 to turn on the continuous winning flag. Then, when the processing of step S119-4-6 ends, the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(RT2 game state transition processing)

Next, based on FIG. 41, the RT2 game state transition process performed by the process of step S119-6 of FIG. 38 will be described. Note that FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a subroutine of RT2 game state transition processing.

(Step S119-6-1)

In step S119-6-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line. Then, when it is determined that the blank is displayed (step S119-6-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-6-2, and when it is determined that the blank is not displayed ( Step S119-6-1=NO), and shifts the processing to step S119-6-3.

(Step S119-6-2)

In step S119-6-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information related to the RT1 game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-6-2 ends, the subroutine of the RT2 gaming state transition processing ends, and the processing transitions to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-6-3)

In step S119-6-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not Blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to Blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the activated line. When it is determined that the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed (step S119-6-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-6-4, and the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed. If it is determined that it has not been done (step S119-6-3=NO), the subroutine of the RT2 game state transition processing is ended, and the processing proceeds to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-6-4)

In step S119-6-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S119-6-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S119-6-5.

(Step S119-6-5)

In step S119-6-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the post-ART game number counter is “0” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the post-ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “0” or more. If it is determined that the value of the post-ART game number counter is “0” or more (step S119-6-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-6-6, and the post-ART game number is determined. When it is determined that the value of the counter is not equal to or greater than "0" (step S119-6-5=NO), the subroutine of the RT2 game state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-6-6)

In step S119-6-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting a continuous winning command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 transmits to the sub-control board 400 a continuous winning command having information related to winning the next ART within 100 games from the end of the last ART and shifting to the RT3 gaming state. In order to do so, a process of setting the continuous winning command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. The continuous winning command is sent to the sub control board 400 at any time, and is used to turn on the continuous winning flag in the sub control board 400. Then, when the processing of step S119-6-6 ends, the subroutine of the RT0 game state transition processing ends, and the processing transitions to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(RT3 game state transition process)

Next, based on FIG. 42, the RT3 game state transition process performed by the process of step S119-7 of FIG. 38 will be described. Note that FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of game state transition processing.

(Step S119-7-1)

In step S119-7-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line. If it is determined that the blank is displayed (step S119-7-1=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-7-2, and if it is determined that the blank is not displayed ( (Step S119-7-1=NO), the subroutine of the RT3 game state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-7-2)

In step S119-7-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information related to the RT1 game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S119-7-2 ends, the subroutine of the RT3 game state transition process ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt processing)

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

(Step S201)

In step 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 ends, the process proceeds 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 signals from the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, and the power supply board 500 through the I/F circuit 305. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to step S203.

(Step S203)

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

(Step S204)

In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs reel drive control processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 via the reel control board 100 to perform acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, etc. of the reel 17. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)

In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs an external signal output process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of outputting a signal to the external centralized terminal board 38. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)

In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 controls the emission of the start lamp 23, the BET lamp 24, the accumulated number display 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display 27, the insertable display lamp 28, and the re-game display lamp 29. I do. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)

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

(Step S208)

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

(Main processing in sub control board)

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

(Step S301)

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

(Step S302)

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

(Step S303)

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

(Step S304)

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

(Step S305)

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

(Step S306)

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

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)

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

(Step S302-2)

In step S302-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, since the command transmitted from the I/F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the command transmitted last time, the sub CPU 402 determines, based on the command different from the command transmitted last time, The game information is created and stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)

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

(Command analysis process)
Next, the command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)

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

(Step S302-3-2)

In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a setting change command reception effect determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing such as determining the contents of the effect at the time of changing the setting, based on the information included in the received setting changing command. Through the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 46, or the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the setting change is completed. And control. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-3)

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

(Step S302-3-4)

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

(Step S302-3-5)

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

(Step S302-3-6)

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

(Step S302-3-7)

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

(Step S302-3-8)

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

(Step S302-3-9)

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

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

(Step S302-3-10)

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

(Step S302-3-11)

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

(Step S302-3-12)

In step S302-3-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a display determination command reception effect determination process which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining effect contents when a winning or the like is established, and a process of selecting succession of the result display, based on the information included in the received display determination command. .. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-13)

In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 controls to execute a process according to the received command. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining effect contents based on the command stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-13 is completed, the subroutine of the command analysis processing is completed, and the processing is shifted to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Decision process when reel rotation start acceptance command is received)

Next, based on FIG. 47, the reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination processing will be described. 47. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the effect determination process when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received.

(Step S302-3-4-1)

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

(Step S302-3-4-2)

In Step S302-3-4-2, the sub CPU 402 performs an effect determination process for a normal state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402, the normal state effect determination table (see FIG. 22A) provided in the sub ROM 404, and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on and, the process of determining the effect contents is performed. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Here, when the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter included in the reel rotation start acceptance command received by the sub control board 400 is 0, the indication effect can be determined as the effect content. The precursor effect is an effect that is performed during a predetermined game after the value of the ART preparation state transition game number counter becomes 0, and the game state is transferred to the ART preparation state after the precursor effect is finished. The number of games for which the effect is continued is the number of games determined in step S110-2-3 in FIG. 29 and included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. For example, the sub RAM 405 is provided with a precursor effect game number counter, and the number of games included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is stored in the predict effect production game number counter. In each game in which the indication effect is performed, the indication effect game number counter is decremented by "1", and the indication effect is performed until the value of the indication effect game number counter becomes "0". When the process of step S302-3-4-2 is completed, the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-3)

In step S302-3--4-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether the state number is “02”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “02” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. When it is determined that the state number is “02” (step S302-3-4-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-4, and the state number is “02”. When it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-4-3=NO), it is determined that the state is the ART state with the state number “03”, and the process proceeds to step S302-3-4-5.

(Step S302-3-4-4)

In step S302-3-4-4, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the ART preparation state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines whether the state is the ART ready state A, the ART ready state B, or the ART based on the value stored in the effect ART ready state storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. A process of determining whether the state is the ready state C is performed. At the same time, when in the ART preparation state A or the ART preparation state B, the sub CPU 402 reads the flag in the promotion flag storage area of the sub RAM 405 and performs the ART preparation state by the promotion lottery in the ART preparation state process described above. A process of determining whether to shift to B or the ART preparation state C is performed.

After that, the sub CPU 402 determines the ART preparation state effect determination table (see FIG. 22B) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on this, processing is performed to determine whether promotion is determined in the ART preparation state A, when promotion is not determined in the ART preparation state B, and when promotion is determined in the ART preparation state B and when the effect content is determined in the ART preparation state C. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S302-3-4-4 ends, the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-4-5)

In step S302-3-4-5, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing in the ART state. Specifically, the sub CPU 402, an ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 22C) provided in the sub ROM 404, and information related to the winning area stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2. Based on and, the process of determining the effect contents is performed.

Further, the sub CPU 402 reads the value of the ART game addition counter of the sub RAM 405, and when the value is “10” or more, determines the effect related to the addition of the ART game. The sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining effect contents based on the ART state effect determination table (see FIG. 22C) provided in the sub ROM 404 and the value of the ART game addition counter of the sub RAM 405. .. For example, according to the number of games to be added, one or a plurality of effect numbers. If the value of the number-of-games-added-game counter is smaller than “10”, the effect is not performed, and the effect content is determined by lottery according to the value. Here, when the additional lottery for the number of ART games is won, the precursor effect may be determined as the effect content. The precursor effect is an effect that is performed during a predetermined game after winning the additional lottery, and the number of games for which the effect is continued is determined in step S110-5-5 in FIG. 31, and the effect transmission of the main RAM 303 is performed. The number of games included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the data storage area. When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. When the process of step S302-3-4-5 ends, the subroutine of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception effect determination process ends, and the process moves to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Production determination process when display determination command is received)

Next, the display determination command reception effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the effect determination process when the display determination command is received.

(Step S302-3-12-1)

In Step S302-3-12-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a continuous winning command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous winning command stored in the production transmission data storage process is received. When it is determined that the continuous winning command has been received (step S302-3-12-1=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-2, and the continuous winning command is not received. When it is determined that (step S302-3-12-1=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-3.

(Step S302-3-12-2)

In step S302-3-12-2, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning on the continuous winning flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of turning on the value of the continuous winning flag provided in the sub RAM 403. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-3.

(Step S302-3-12-3)

In step S302-3-12-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when it is determined that the state number is “03”, it is determined that the state is the normal state (step S302-3-12-3=YES), and the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-4. If it is determined that the state number is not "03" (step S302-3-12-3=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-14.

(Step S302-3-12-4)

In step S302-3-12-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an ART game end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game end command stored in the effect transmission data storage process is received. If it is determined that the ART game end command is received (step S302-3-12-4=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-5, and the ART game end command is received. If not determined (step S302-3-12-4=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-12.

(Step S302-3-12-5)

In step S302-3-12-5, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the result display takeover flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the result display takeover flag provided in the sub RAM 403 is ON. When it is determined that the result display takeover flag is ON (step S302-3-12-5=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-8, and the result display takeover flag is ON. When it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-12-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-6.

(Step S302-3-12-6)

In step S302-3-12-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the result display game number counter to "0". Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the value of the result display game number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-7.

(Step S302-3-12-7)

In step S302-3-12-7, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the result display difference number counter to "0". Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the value of the result display difference number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to “0”. When the process of step S302-3-12-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-8.

(Step S302-3-12-8)

In step S302-3-12-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a result display game number counter addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 executes the ART operation included in the command stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2 in the value of the result display game number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403. The process of adding the value of the game number counter is performed. When the process of step S302-3-12-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-9.

(Step S302-3-12-9)

In step S302-3-12-9, the sub CPU 402 performs difference display counter addition processing for result display. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the result display difference number counter of the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to the difference number included in the command stored by the game information storing process of step S302-2. Performs the process of adding the value of the counter. When the process of step S302-3-12-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-10.

(Step S302-3-12-10)

In step S302-3-12-10, the sub CPU 402 performs result screen display processing. Specifically, as described in detail with reference to FIG. 51, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the result display game number counter and the value of the result display difference number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403. After that, processing for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. When the process of step S302-3-12-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-11.

(Step S302-3-12-11)

In step S302-3-12-11, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning off the result display takeover flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning off the value of the result display takeover flag provided in the sub RAM 403. When the process of step S302-3-12-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-12.

(Step S302-3-12-12)

In Step S302-3-12-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous winning flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous winning flag provided in the sub RAM 403 is ON. Then, when it is determined that the continuous winning flag is ON (step S302-3-12-12=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-13, and the continuous winning flag is not ON. If determined (step S302-3-12-12=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-14.

(Step S302-3-12-13)

In step S302-3-12-13, the sub CPU 402 performs a takeover selection process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing related to control for selecting whether or not the player desires to display the result information that has inherited the ART information up to the previous time, as will be described later using FIG. 49. I do. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-14.

(Step S302-3-12-14)

In Step S302-3-12-14, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining effect contents when a winning or the like is established, based on the information included in the display determination command received in step S302-3-11. Further, specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect contents based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the stop operation order. Perform processing to When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores the value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-14 ends, the subroutine of the command analysis processing ends and the processing proceeds to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

(Handover selection process)
Next, the takeover selection process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display takeover selection processing.

(Step S302-3-12-13-1)

In Step S302-3-12-13-1, the sub CPU 402 performs a takeover selection screen display process. Specifically, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 50, a selection screen that prompts the player to select whether or not he/she wants to display the result information succeeding the ART information up to the previous time is displayed. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-13-1 ends, the processing proceeds to step S302-3-12-13-2.

(Step S302-3-12-13-2)

In Step S302-3-12-13-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has selected the result display takeover. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing based on the display of the selection screen to determine whether the player has selected an option that the result display is desired to be inherited or an option that is not desired to be inherited. Then, when the player selects an option that the result display is desired to be taken over (step S302-3-12-2=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-11-3 and the game is played. If the person selects an option that does not want to take over the result display (step S302-3-12-13-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-13-4.

(Step S302-3-12-13-3)

In step S302-3-12-13-3, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning on the result display takeover flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of turning on the value of the result display takeover flag provided in the sub RAM 403. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-13-3 ends, the processing proceeds to step S302-3-12-13-4.

(Step S302-3-12-13-4)

In Step S302-3-12-13-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the continuous winning flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of turning off the value of the continuous winning flag provided in the sub RAM 403. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-13-4 ends, the sub-routine of the takeover selection processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S302-3-12-14 of the effect determination processing in the sub control board.

(Selection of result display takeover)

Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the relationship with the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when selecting the result display takeover in S302-3-12-13-2 of FIG. 49 will be described.

When the player selects the presence/absence of result display takeover, the takeover selection screen shown in FIG. 50 is displayed by step S302-3-12-13-1 in the takeover selection processing described in detail in FIG. At this time, in the takeover selection screen, when the player desires to take over the result display, the result display takeover guidance display 612 that guides the player to press the central stop button 12 and the player desires to take over the result display. If not, the result display non-takeover guidance displays 611 and 613 that guide the user to press the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 are displayed.

The player selects whether to take over the result display by pressing the central stop button 12 when he/she wants to take over the result display and pressing the left stop button 11 or the right stop button 13 when he/she does not want to take over the result display. it can.

In the present embodiment, the takeover selection screen of the result display is displayed in the first game that enters the ART state. However, the takeover selection screen of the result display may be displayed for each game in the ART state, or the takeover selection screen of the result display may be displayed at least once in the ART state. Good.

Next, the result display in S302-3-12-10 of FIG. 48 will be described based on FIG.

The result display displays special game information such as the number of game games in a special state and the number of acquired medals in step S302-3-12-10 in the display determination command reception effect determination process described in detail with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the ART is finished, the number of continuous games in which the ART state is continued and the difference in the number of medals paid out during the ART state are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46.

In FIG. 51(A), when the result display takeover is not selected in step S302-3-12-13-2 in the display determination command reception effect determination processing described in detail with reference to FIG. 48, in FIG. The case where the result display takeover is selected in step S302-3-12-13-2 under the same conditions as in FIG. 51A is shown.

FIG. 51A shows a result display screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when the result display takeover is not selected even though the player has won the present ART within 100 games since the end of the previous ART game. Is. If the result display takeover is not selected, the liquid crystal display device 46 is provided with special game information including only the current ART information, that is, the last game number 701 in the ART state up to the previous time and the payout medal difference number 702. Will be displayed. In FIG. 51A, in the present ART, the number of continuing games 701 is 230, and the difference number 702 of payout medals is 430.

FIG. 51B is a result display screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 when the current ART is won and the result display takeover is selected within 100 games from the end of the previous ART game. When the result display takeover is selected, the total special game information including the special game information displayed at the end of the previous ART and the special game information in the current ART state is displayed. From FIG. 51(B), the number of continuous games in the ART state of this time is 230 games, and the difference number of payout medals is 430 (see FIG. 51(A)). The number of continuous games 701 is 630, and the number of paid medals 702 is 1230, in addition to the number of continuous games of 400 and the number of paid medals of 800 displayed on the result display screen at the end. ..

In addition, in FIG. 51(A) and FIG. 51(B), it is determined whether or not the player has selected the result display takeover so that the position of the character 700 is different between right and left on the screen. May be understood by. Further, in FIG. 51(B), when the result display is taken over, in addition to the special game information including the ART information up to the previous time, the special game information of only the current ART may be additionally written.

In the first embodiment, when the next ART is won within 100 games after the last ART is finished, the result display that allows the player to select whether to inherit the special game information displayed at the end of the last ART is displayed. The takeover selection screen is displayed when the next ART is won. When the player selects the result display takeover, the total special game information obtained by adding the special game information up to the previous time to the next special game information is displayed as the result display, and the player selects the result display takeover. If not, the special game information of only the next special game information is displayed as the result display.

In this way, the player selects whether or not the result display should be taken over, so that the variation of the result display increases. In addition, for example, when the previous player wins the ART and stops the game immediately after the ART state ends, another player takes over the game machine and wins the ART within a predetermined number of games, When the player wants to know only the special game information in the ART state in which he/she has played and does not want to inherit the special game information, the player can select not to carry over the result display.

In the first embodiment, the player can select the result display takeover, but in addition to this, the result display may be automatically taken over according to the game state in the ART state.

Incidentally, in the first embodiment, in the blank display process shown in FIG. 37, when the value of the ART game number counter becomes 0, the state number is set to 01 and the ART game is ended. However, even if the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more, the ART is ended when the difference number based on the number of ART played games or the payout number reaches the upper limit, for example, 1500 games or 3000 games. Good.

In the first embodiment, the result display takeover screen is displayed when the next ART is won after the previous ART is finished. However, at the end of the next ART, the result display takeover screen may be displayed immediately before the result display and the player may select the result takeover.

Although the special state is described as the ART state in the first embodiment, the special state may be another gaming state such as the AT state and the RT state.

[Embodiment 2]

Next, a second embodiment that automatically takes over the result display will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 55. In the second embodiment, while the player selects the result display takeover in the first embodiment, the result display takeover is determined based on the special game information. In the second embodiment, the detailed description of the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and the portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

(Processing for ART state)

In the second embodiment, the ART state process performed by the main control board 300, which has been described with reference to FIG. 31 in the first embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 52. Note that FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a subroutine of ART state processing.

(Step S110-5-201)

In step S110-5-201, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S110-5-201 ends, the process proceeds to step S110-5-2.

(Step S110-5-202)

In step S110-5-202, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0" as a result of subtracting "1" from the value of the ART game number counter by the processing of step S110-5-201. Perform processing to Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART game number counter is "0" (step S110-5-202=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-205, and the value of the ART game number counter. When it is determined that is not "0" (step S110-5-202=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5-203.

(Step S110-5-203)

In step S110-5-203, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference number counter is 3000 or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “3000” or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the difference sheet counter is “3000” or more (step S110-5-203=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-205, and the value of the difference sheet counter is If it is determined that it is not 3000 or more (step S110-5-203=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5-204.

(Step S110-5-204)

In step S110-5-204, the main CPU 301 executes a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART-execution game number counter is 1500. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART execution game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1500”. Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART execution game number counter is “1500” (step S110-5-204=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-205, and the ART execution game number counter is executed. If it is determined that the value of is not "1500" (step S110-5-204=NO), the process proceeds to step S110-5-207.

(Step S110-5-205)

The main CPU 301 performs a process of setting an ART game end command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 sets a ART game end command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit to the sub control board 400 a command informing that the ART game has ended. To do. The ART game end command set in the production transmission data storage area is sent to the sub-control board 400 at any time, and is used by the sub-control board 400 to determine the production. Then, when the processing in step S110-5-205 ends, the processing moves to step S110-5-206.

(Step S110-5-206)

The main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “100” in the value of the post-ART game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "100" to the value of the post-ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-206 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S111 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-207)

The main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the ART execution game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” from the value of the ART execution game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-207 ends, the processing moves to step S110-5-208.

(Step S110-5-208)

In Step S110-5-208, the main CPU 301 conducts lottery processing for increasing the number of ART games. Specifically, the main CPU 301, based on the additional game number determination table (see FIG. 19) and the information related to the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, adds the number of games that can be played in the ART state. I do. The main CPU 301 adds the number of games won by the lottery to the value stored in the ART additional lottery game number storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-208 ends, the processing proceeds to step S110-5-209.

(Step S110-5-209)

In step S110-5-209, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of ART games to be added has been won in the ART number of games addition lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the result of the lottery by the ART game number increase lottery processing in step S110-5-208 is that the ART game number increase lottery has been won. Here, as a result of performing the ART game number addition lottery process, the main CPU 301 does not determine the “0” game as the addition game number, that is, determines the number of the “10” games or more as the addition game number. In this case, it is determined that the number of ART games has been increased and the lottery has been won. Next, the main CPU 301 writes the winning ART game addition game number into the ART game addition game number counter of the sub RAM 405 via the I/F circuit 305. When it is determined that the player has won the lottery for adding the number of ART games (step S110-5-209=YES), the process proceeds to step S110-5-210, and the lottery for adding the number of ART games has not been won. If it is determined (step S110-5-209=NO), the subroutine for the ART state process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-210)

In Step S110-5-210, the main CPU 301 executes an ART game number addition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding the value stored in the ART addition lottery game number storage area of the main RAM 303 to the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-210 ends, the processing proceeds to step S110-5-211.

(Step S110-5-211)

In Step S110-5-211, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the precursor effect game number counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the precursor effect game number counter stored in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S110-5-211 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S111 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-212)

In Step S110-5-212, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of precursor effect games is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the aura effect game number counter has become "0" as a result of subtracting "1" from the value of the aura effect game number counter by the processing of step S110-5-21. Perform determination processing. When it is determined that the value of the aura effect game number counter is “0” (step S110-5-212=YES), the process proceeds to a step S110-5-213, and the aura effect game number counter. When it is determined that the value of is not "0" (step S110-5-212=NO), the process proceeds to step S111 of the main loop process in the main control board.

(Step S110-5-213)

In Step S110-5-213, the main CPU 301 performs a predictive effect game number determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 draws the number of games for which the precursor effect is continued after winning the ART game number addition lottery, based on the predictive effect game number determination table (see FIG. 21) provided in the main ROM 302. To decide. The number of predictive effect games that continue the determined predictive effect is stored in the predictive effect game number counter of the main RAM 303, and is added/corrected to the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. And transmitted to the sub control board 400. Then, when the processing of steps S110-5-213 ends, the subroutine of the ART state processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S111 of the main loop processing in the main control board.

(Processing when display judgment command is set)

Next, in the second embodiment, the display determination command setting process performed by the main control board 300, which has been described with reference to FIG. 35 in the first embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 53. Note that FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for setting the display determination command.

(Step S117-11-201)

In step S117-11-201, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301, based on the information relating to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-9, a symbol relating to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay. The process of determining whether or not the combination is displayed on the activated line is performed. Then, when it is determined that the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay or the follow replay is displayed (step S117-11-201=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-202, and the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay is performed. When it is determined that 7 replays and follow replays are not displayed (step S117-11-201=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-11-203.

(Step S117-11-202)

In step S117-11-202, the main CPU 301 performs the red/blue 7/follow replay display time process described in detail with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 sets the value of the ART game number counter provided in the ART preparation state storage area based on the value stored in the ART preparation state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. I do. Then, when the processing of step S117-11-202 ends, the subroutine of the display determination command setting processing ends, and the processing moves to step S118 of the main loop processing.

(Step S117-11-203)

In step S117-11-203, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays a blank combination of symbols on the activated line based on the information related to the display determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in step S117-10. The process of determining whether or not it is performed. Then, if it is determined that the blank is displayed (step S117-11-203=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-204, and if it is determined that the blank is not displayed ( Step S117-11-203=NO), and the process proceeds to step S117-11-205.

(Step S117-11-204)

In step S117-11-204, the main CPU 301 performs the blank display process described in detail with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining the number of games for shifting to the ART preparation state and the like. Then, when the processing of step S117-11-204 ends, the processing moves to step S117-11-205.

(Step S117-11-205)

In step S117-11-205, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the value of the difference sheet counter is 3000 or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “3000” or more. When it is determined that the value of the difference sheet counter is “3000” or more (step S117-11-205=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-207, and the value of the difference sheet counter is If it is determined that it is not 3,000 or more (step S117-11-205=NO), the process proceeds to step S117-11-206.

(Step S117-11-206)

In step S117-11-206, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART execution game number counter is 1500. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART execution game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1500”. When it is determined that the value of the ART-execution game number counter is "1500" (step S117-11-206=YES), the process proceeds to step S117-11-207 and the ART-execution game number counter is executed. When it is determined that the value of is not more than "1500" (step S117-11-206=NO), the subroutine of the display determination command setting process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S118 of the main loop process.

In step S117-11-207, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting "01" as the state number. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of updating the value related to the state number of the state storage area and the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to “01”. When the processing of steps S117-11-207 ends, the subroutine of the display determination command setting processing ends and the processing moves to step S118 of the main loop processing.

(RT3 game state transition process)

Next, in the second embodiment, the R3 game state transition processing performed by the main control board 300 described in the first embodiment with reference to FIG. 42 will be described with reference to FIG. 54. Note that FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the R3 game state transition processing.

(Step S119-7-201)

In step S119-7-201, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a blank combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line. If it is determined that the blank is displayed (step S119-7-201=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-7-202, and if it is determined that the blank is not displayed ( Step S119-7-201=NO), and the process proceeds to step S119-7-203.

(Step S119-7-202)

In Step S119-7-202, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information related to the RT1 game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-7-202 ends, the subroutine of the RT3 gaming state transition processing ends, and the processing transitions to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Step S119-7-203)

In step S119-7-203, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference sheet counter is 3000 or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “3000” or more. When it is determined that the value of the difference sheet counter is “3000” or more (step S119-7-203=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-7-205, and the value of the difference sheet counter is changed. When it is determined that it is not 3,000 or more (step S119-7-203=NO), the process proceeds to step S119-7-204.

(Step S119-7-204)

In Step S119-7-204, the main CPU 301 executes a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART-execution game number counter is 1500. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART execution game number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1500”. When it is determined that the value of the ART-execution game number counter is "1500" (step S119-7-204=YES), the process proceeds to step S119-7-205, and the ART-execution game number counter is set. When it is determined that the value of is not "1500" (step S119-7-204=NO), the subroutine of the RT3 gaming state transition process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S119-7-205)

In step S119-7-205, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing information related to the RT1 game state in a game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the processing of step S119-7-205 ends, the subroutine of the RT3 game state transition processing ends, and the processing shifts to step S101 of the main loop processing.

(Production determination process when display determination command is received)

In the second embodiment, the display determination command reception time effect determination process performed by the sub control board 400, which has been described in the first embodiment with reference to FIG. 48, will be described with reference to FIG. 55. Note that FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a subroutine of processing for the ART state.

(Step S302-3-12-201)

In Step S302-3-12-201, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not a continuous winning command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous winning command stored in the production transmission data storage process is received. When it is determined that the continuous winning command has been received (step S302-3-12-201=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-202, and the continuous winning command is not received. If it is determined that (step S302-3-12-201=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-203.

(Step S302-3-12-202)

In Step S302-3-12-202, the sub CPU 401 performs processing for turning on the continuous winning flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 401 performs a process of turning on the value of the continuous winning flag provided in the sub RAM 403. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-202 ends, the processing proceeds to step S302-3-12-203.

(Step S302-3-12-203)

In Step S302-3-12-203, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03”. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the state number is “03” based on the value stored in the state number storage area provided in the sub RAM 405. Then, when it is determined that the state number is “03”, it is determined that the state is the normal state (step S302-3-12-203=YES), and the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-204. If it is determined that the state number is not "03" (step S302-3-12-203=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-214.

(Step S302-3-12-204)

In Step S302-3-12-204, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not an ART game end command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the ART game end command stored in the effect transmission data storage process is received. If it is determined that the ART game end command is received (step S302-3-12-204=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-205, and the ART game end command is received. If it is determined that it is not (step S302-3-12-204=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-214.

(Step S302-3-12-205)

In Step S302-3-12-205, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous winning flag is ON. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous winning flag provided in the sub RAM 403 is ON. When it is determined that the continuous winning flag is ON (step S302-3-12-205=YES), the process proceeds to step SS302-3-12-206, and the continuous winning flag is not ON. If determined (step S302-3-12-205=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-208.

(Step S302-3-12-206)

In step S302-3-12-206, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference sheet counter is 3000 or more. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the difference number counter included in the command stored in the game information storage process of step S302-2 is “3000” or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the difference sheet counter is “3000” or more (step S302-3-12-206=YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-210, and the difference sheet number is determined. If it is determined that the counter value is not 3000 or more (step S302-3-12-206=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-207.

(Step S302-3-12-207)

In Step S302-3-12-207, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART execution game number counter is 1500. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ART playing game number counter included in the command stored in the game information storing process of step S302-2 is “1500”. Then, when it is determined that the value of the ART execution game number counter is “1500” (step S302-3-12-207=YES), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-210, and the difference is calculated. When it is determined that the value of the number storage area is not 1500 (step S302-3-12-207=NO), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-208.

(Step S302-3-12-208)

In step S302-3-12-208, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the result display difference number counter to "0". Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the value of the result display difference number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to “0”. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-208 ends, the processing moves to step S302-3-12-209.

(Step S302-3-12-209)

In step S302-3-12-209, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of setting the value of the result display difference number counter to "0". Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of updating the value of the result display difference number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to “0”. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-209 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-210.

(Step S302-3-12-210)

In step S302-3-12-210, the sub CPU 402 performs a result display game number counter addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 executes the ART operation included in the command stored by the game information storage processing of step S302-2 in the value of the result display game number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403. The process of adding the value of the game number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-210 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-211.

(Step S302-3-12-211)

In step S302-3-12-211, the sub CPU 402 performs a result display difference sheet counter addition process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the result display difference number counter of the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to the difference number included in the command stored by the game information storing process of step S302-2. Performs the process of adding the value of the counter. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-211 ends, the processing proceeds to step S302-3-12-1212.

(Step S302-3-12-212)

In step S302-3-12-212, the sub CPU 402 performs result screen display processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 sets the value of the result display game number counter and the value of the result display difference number counter in the result information storage area provided in the sub RAM 403 to the liquid crystal display device as shown in FIG. The processing indicated by 46 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-3-12-212 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3-12-213.

(Step S302-3-12-213)

In Step S302-3-12-213, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for turning off the continuous winning flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of turning off the value of the continuous winning flag provided in the sub RAM 403. Then, when the processing of steps S302-3-12-213 ends, the processing proceeds to step S302-3-12-214.

(Step S302-3-12-214)

In Step S302-3-12-214, the sub CPU 402 performs effect determination processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining effect contents when a winning or the like is established, based on the information included in the display determination command received in step S302-3-11. Further, specifically, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect contents based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 and the stop operation order. Perform processing to When the effect content is determined, the sub CPU 402 stores a value corresponding to the effect content in the effect content storage area of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the processing of step S302-3-12-214 ends, the command analysis processing subroutine ends, and the processing moves to step S303 of the main processing in the sub control board.

In the second embodiment, when the next ART is won within 100 games after the last ART is finished, whether to inherit the special game information or not is determined based on the game information in the ART state. The specific drops were continued when the number of ART games was consumed and the ART ended, when the difference in payout medals paid out during the ART state exceeded 3000, and the ART ended, and during the ART state. When the number of continued games reaches 1500 and the ART is finished, it is decided to take over the special game information.

Then, when it is decided to take over based on the game information, as shown in FIG. 51(B), the special game information displayed at the end of the previous ART is added to the game information in this ART. The information is displayed as a result display screen. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game information is not taken over based on the game information, as shown in FIG. 51(A), only the game information of the current ART is displayed as the result display screen.

As described above, in the second embodiment, since the presence/absence of the result display takeover is selected based on the game information, the variation of the result display is increased.

In the second embodiment, the upper limit of the number of continuous games during the ART is 1500 games and the upper limit of the difference is 3000 or more, but the upper limit value is not limited to these.

Note that, in the second embodiment, the ART is ended when either one of the number of continuing games during the ART and the difference number of payout medals reaches the upper limit. However, ART may be terminated when both reach the upper limit. Furthermore, if the number of continuing games during ART reaches the upper limit, ART may not be ended, and if the difference number of payout medals reaches the upper limit, ART may not be ended.

It should be noted that when the ART game count is exhausted, the takeover may be selected on the result display takeover selection screen of the first embodiment when the ART is finished.

In the second embodiment, when the continuous winning flag is ON, the result display is automatically taken over when either the number of ART games or the difference number reaches the upper limit. However, the result display may be automatically taken over when both the number of ART games and the difference number have reached the upper limits while the continuous winning flag is ON. Further, when the continuous winning flag is ON, the result display may be automatically taken over when the number of ART games reaches the upper limit regardless of the upper limit of the difference number, or regardless of the upper limit of the number of ART games. The result display may be automatically taken over when the difference number reaches the upper limit. Further, the result display may be taken over when the ART is finished due to other conditions.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, with respect to the result display, the content of the game information of the previous ART state is taken over and displayed, whereby the interest of the player can be improved.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the variation of the result display of the gaming machine is increased, or by determining whether or not to display the content of the game information in the previous result display, carelessness of gambling is provided. It is possible to prevent it from being agitated.

In addition, in this embodiment, the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c constitute a plurality of reels of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the display window 21 constitutes the symbol display means of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the start switch 10sw constitutes the start operation detecting means of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes the internal winning combination determination means of the present application.

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, the left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw constitute stop operation detection means of the present application.

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

In this embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the normal state process constitutes the normal state control means of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 that executes the special state process constitutes the special state control means of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 46 that displays the result display screen constitutes the special game information screen display means of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 400 that executes the display determination command reception effect determination process for determining the handover of the result display constitutes the special game information screen display determination means of the present application.

The RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state in this embodiment constitute the normal state of the present application.

The RT3 game state in this embodiment constitutes the special game state of the present application.

In the present embodiment, the value of the ART execution game number counter and the value of the difference number counter form the special game information.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine used for the spinning drum type gaming machine (slot machine) has been described, but the gaming machine may be used for a pachinko gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, or an arrange ball gaming machine.

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 2a hinge mechanism 3 front door 4 keyholes 5a, 5b side lamp 6 medal slot 7 1BET button 7sw 1BET switch 8 MAX-BET button 8sw MAX-BET switch 9 settlement button 9sw settlement switch 10 start lever 10sw start switch 11 left stop button 11sw left stop switch 12 middle stop button 12sw middle stop switch 13 right stop button 13sw right stop switch 14 stop button unit 15 return button 16 selector 16s medal sensor 17a left reel 17b middle reel 17c right reel 17d reel unit 18 production Button 18sw Production button detection switch 19 Cross key 19sw Cross key detection switch 20 Panel 21 Display windows 22a to 22j Production lamp 23 Start lamp 24a to 24c BET lamp 25 Reservation number display 26a to 26b Game status display lamp 27 Discharge number display 28 Insertable display lamp 29 Replay display lamps 30a to 30c Stop operation sequence display lamp 31 Waist panel 32 Sauce unit 33 Medal payout openings 34a, 34b Lower speaker 35a, 35b Upper speaker 36 Setting display section 37 Setting change button 37sw Setting change switch 38 external centralized terminal board 39s selector sensor 40s reset key sensor 41s door opening sensor 42 start lever effect lamp 43 drive board 44 effect device 45 general-purpose board 46 liquid crystal display device 100 reel control boards 101 to 103 stepping motor 111s left reel sensor 112s middle Reel sensor 113s Right reel sensor 200 Relay board 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
302 Main ROM
303 Main RAM
304 random number generator 305 I/F circuit 400 Sub control board 401 I/F circuit 402 Sub CPU
403 Random number generator 404 Sub ROM
405 sub RAM
406 RTC device 410 Production control board 420 Image control unit 421 VDP
422 LCD control CPU
423 LCD control ROM
424 LCD control RAM
425 Frame Counter 426 CGROM
427 VRAM
428 Sound source IC
429 sound source ROM
430 Lamp control unit 431 Lamp control CPU
432 Lamp control ROM
433 Lamp control RAM
440 Amplifier control board 441 Lower speaker amplifier 442 Upper speaker amplifier 500 Power supply board 510 Power supply device 511 Power button 511sw Power switch 520 Hopper 521 Discharge slit 522 Hopper guide member 523 Guide member 524 Discharge guide member 530 Auxiliary reservoir 530s Auxiliary reservoir Full sensor 611 Result display Non-takeover guidance display 612 Result display Takeover guidance display 613 Result display Non-takeover guidance display 700 Character 701 Number of continuous games in ART state 702 Number of payout medals in ART state

Claims (1)

Multiple reels with multiple symbols on each surface,
Of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the plurality of reels, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the start operation detecting means detecting a starting operation by the player;
On the basis of the start operation detected by the start operation detection means being detected by the player, by rotating the plurality of reels, a symbol variation means for varying and displaying the plurality of symbols,
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for detecting a stop operation by a player,
Based on the stop operation detected by the player being detected by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop control of the symbols variably displayed by the symbol changing means Stop control means for performing
Normal state control means for controlling the normal state, which is disadvantageous to the player,
There line control advantageous special state for the player in comparison with the normal state, and special state control means capable of performing the plus of playable number game in the special state,
Special game information screen display means for displaying a special game information screen for notifying game information in the special state according to the end of the special state,
According to a predetermined condition, a special game information screen display determination means for determining the display content of the special game information screen that has inherited the content of the game information in the previous special state,
The special state control means, wherein the number of game made in the special state has reached the predetermined upper limit value, and, the upper limit quantity difference that is awarded to the player is predetermined in the special state Among the things that have reached , it is to perform the limit arrival end that ends the special state according to the arrival of the limit satisfying at least one, and the limit arrival end is the number of games that can be played in the special state by the addition. are those forcibly terminate the special state even if the there remainder when the upper limit value the limit reached being granted beyond,
The special game information screen display determination means, when the special state of this time is finished by the end of the limit reached , the display content of the special game information screen that has inherited the contents of the game information in the previous special state. Can be determined ,
In the previous special state where the content of the game information has not been handed over, the first image is displayed as the special game information screen and the game information in the special state is displayed.
When the special game information screen is displayed when the limit is reached, a second image different from the first image is displayed and the game information that inherits the contents of the game information in the previous special state is displayed. To display,
Amusement machine.

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