Game machine

Abstract

To execute appropriate processing when a situation in which electrical connection between a main control board and a sub-control board is disconnected occurs.SOLUTION: An image of "abnormality 1" is displayed when a situation in which electrical connection between a main control board and a sub-control board is disconnected occurs after a game medium is bet. An image of "abnormality 2" is displayed when a reel starts rotating in a situation in which the electrical connection is disconnected and then the electrical connection is restored. An image of "restoration" or "normality" is displayed when power is disconnected in a situation in which a reel is rotating and the image of "abnormality 2" is under display and then power is restored.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 268

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as one of gaming machines, a slot machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the performance as a gaming machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The present invention (14th embodiment) solves the above problems by the following solving means (parentheses are used to indicate the configuration of the corresponding embodiment). Note that the present invention (15th embodiment) corresponds to Initial Invention 6 among Initial Inventions 1 to 20 described later. The present invention (16th embodiment) includes a main control board (50), a sub-control board (80), a harness that electrically connects the main control board and the sub-control board, and an image display device (23) controlled by the sub-control board Comprising, when a situation occurs where the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is severed after betting on a gaming medium, an image in a first display mode (a display mode different from the normal display mode) is configured to be displayed on the image display device. When the reels rotate in a situation where the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is severed and then the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is restored, an image in a second display mode (a display mode different from the normal display mode) is configured to be displayed on the image display device. When the reels rotate in a situation where the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is severed, then a power failure occurs, the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is restored during the power failure, and then the power is restored, an image in a third display mode (a display mode different from the second display mode, which is either the normal display mode or a display mode different from the normal display mode) is configured to be displayed on the image display device. When a situation occurs where the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is severed after betting on a gaming medium and the reels rotate, an image in the first display mode is configured to be displayed on the image display device. When a power failure occurs in a situation where the reels are rotating and the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is severed, the electrical connection between the main control board and the sub-control board is restored during the power failure, and then the power is restored, an image in the third display mode is configured to be displayed on the image display device (Figs. 268, 269), which is characterized by this.

Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, the performance as a gaming machine can be improved.

Brief Explanation of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] In this specification, the meanings of the terms are as follows. "Bet" means wagering medals (game media) to play a game. To bet medals, one can manually insert actual medals through the medal insertion slot 47, or operate the bet switch 40 to bet the medals stored as credit. On the other hand, "credit" (also referred to as "stored") means storing medals inside the slot machine 10, which is different from the above "bet". In this specification, when referring to "credit", it is used in a meaning that does not include "bet". Furthermore, "insert" means betting or crediting medals. Also, "specified number" means the number of bets with which the game can be started (executed) in the relevant game. For example, in a game with a specified number of "2" or "3", the game can be started with either a bet number of "2" or "3", and it is not possible to play the game with a bet number of "1". For the sake of convenience in explanation, the "specified number" may sometimes be referred to as the "bet number". On the other hand, when referring to the "bet number", it may sometimes refer to something other than the "specified number". For example, in a game with a specified number of "2" or "3", at the time when one medal is inserted (before the game starts), the bet number is "1" (the number bet at that time).

[0009] "Manual insertion" means that the player inserts medals through the medal insertion slot 47 (described later). "Manual bet" means that the player bets medals by manually inserting medals through the medal insertion slot 47. "Manual credit" means that the player credits medals (adds credit) by manually inserting medals through the medal insertion slot 47.

[0010] "Bet medal" refers to the medal being bet. "Stored medal" refers to the medal that is credited (stored). "Stored bet" means that when a player operates the bet switch 40 (described later), within the range where betting is possible in the game, part or all of the credited medals are bet for playing the game. "Automatic bet" means that when a replay wins, the control process of the slot machine 10 automatically bets the number of medals that were bet in the previous game. Here, when the symbol combination corresponding to a minor winning combination stops and is displayed (meaning it has stopped on an active line; the same applies hereinafter), it is called "winning of a minor winning combination". On the other hand, in the "Rules Regarding Certification of Gaming Machines and Type Inspection, etc. (hereinafter simply referred to as the 'Rules')", when the symbol combination corresponding to a replay stops and is displayed, it is interpreted as the operation of the conditional device related to re - gaming and not as a "win". However, in this application (this specification, etc.), a replay is also treated as one of the winning combinations (re - gaming winning combination), and when the symbol combination corresponding to a replay stops and is displayed, it may be called "winning of a replay". "Payout" means paying out bet medals and / or stored medals to the player. In this embodiment, a payout process is executed when the payout switch 43 (described later) is operated.

[0011] "Payout" means paying out medals to the player based on winning of a winning combination or paying out medals by the above - mentioned payout. When paying out medals based on winning of a winning combination, it includes both storing as credit (adding stored medals, in other words, updating the electronic data stored in the RWM 53 (described later)) and actually paying out medals from the payout opening (not shown). The payout of medals is controlled, for example, by setting "50" as the limit number of credited medals, and when the number of credited medals exceeds "50", the excess medals are actually paid out to the player. Note that "payout" may also be referred to as "grant". Therefore, "payout number" may also be referred to as "grant number".

[0012] In this embodiment, the "game medium" is a medal. However, in the case of, for example, an enclosed (ECO) gaming machine, electronic information (electronic medals, electronic data) is used as the game medium. Note that "electronic information" means that when money (paper currency) is inserted into a lending machine, it is converted into electronic information corresponding to the amount of that money, and part or all of that electronic information can be credited to the gaming machine as a game medium for playing games on the gaming machine. Note that the "game medium" may also be referred to as "game value".

[0013] Also, when the game medium is electronic information, "payout of medals" means crediting (adding) to the game medium credit device provided in the gaming machine. Therefore, "payout of medals" does not only mean actually paying out medals from the hopper 35 (described later), but also includes the process of crediting (adding) the electronic information corresponding to the payout for the winning combination to the game medium credit device.

[0014] When the games progress as the "N - 1" game, "N" game, "N + 1" game, ··· (where "N" is an integer of 2 or more), when the current game is the "N" game, the game of the "N" game is referred to as the "current game". Also, the game of the "N - 1" game is referred to as the "previous game". Furthermore, the game of the "N + 1" game is referred to as the "next game".

[0015] In this specification, a numerical value with "(B)" appended to the end (especially, 8 - bit) of a number means a binary number. Similarly, a numerical value with "(H)", "H", or "h" appended to the end of a number means a hexadecimal number. Specifically, for example, the numerical value indicating "16" in decimal is expressed as "00010000(B)" in binary and as "10(H)", "10H", or "10h" in hexadecimal. Also, for a numerical value meaning a decimal number, it is expressed as "16(D)" if necessary. However, when it is clear whether it is a binary, decimal, or hexadecimal number, the trailing symbols of "(B)", "(D)", "(H)", "H", or "h" may be omitted respectively.

[0016] Also, the probability that a desired symbol to be stopped and displayed on the active line can be stopped on the active line during the period from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops (the maximum number of moving frames) is called the "drawing rate (PB)". And, if the stop switch 42 is not operated at an appropriate position of the reel 31 (at the operation timing at which the target symbol can be stopped on the active line within the range of the maximum number of moving frames), it is called "PB≠1" that the target symbol cannot be stopped (drawn in) on the active line. On the contrary, no matter what position the reel 31 is at the moment the stop switch 42 is operated (regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 42), it is called "PB = 1" that the target symbol can always be stopped (drawn in) on the active line.

[0017] Also, the "operation mode" of the stop switch 42 means the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and / or the operation timing (the pressing timing of the stop switch for the target symbol to stop on the active line). Furthermore, the "advantageous operation mode" of the stop switch 42 means, in a game where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes advantages / disadvantages to the game result (the symbol combination that stops on the active line), the operation mode in which a symbol combination with a payout or a large number of payouts stops, the operation mode in which a symbol combination that shifts (promotes) to an advantageous RT stops, or the operation mode in which a symbol combination that does not shift (falls) to a disadvantageous RT stops. The "advantageous operation mode" is also referred to as the correct operation mode and the correct pressing order.

[0018] A "game in which the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes advantages / disadvantages to the game result" corresponds to, for example, a game in which a plurality of types of small winning combinations (bells) with different payout numbers are won repeatedly (a game in which a so-called "pressing order bell" is won), and the type of the small winning combination (bell) that wins depends on the operation mode of the stop switch 42 (the payout number is different). Also, for example, in a game in which a plurality of types of replays are won (when winning multiple replays. A game in which a so-called "pressing order replay" is won), the case where the RT shifts depending on the type of the winning replay also corresponds.

[0019] The "instruction function" means a function of instructing the player on the operation mode of the stop switch 42. In principle, the instruction function is a function of instructing the player on the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch 42. In other words, the "instruction function" refers to a device that facilitates winning. Note that "display" means showing the "instruction" content visibly, and "notification" means informing the player of the instruction content. Therefore, the "instruction function" is also a "display function" and a "notification function".

[0020] Also, the notification of the operation mode of the stop switch 42 may not be limited to the notification of the most advantageous operation mode. And, although the notification of the most advantageous operation mode of the stop switch 42 may be regarded as the "activation of the instruction function", the notification of any operation mode including the most advantageous operation mode of the stop switch 42 may also be regarded as the "activation of the instruction function". For example, when the bell for pressing order is a 6-choice pressing order, assume that the payout when that bell for pressing order is won is either 1, 3, 4, 10, or a miss (non-winning) according to the pressing order. Here, notifying the pressing order for winning the 10-coin combination is the notification of the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch 42 and, of course, corresponds to the "activation of the instruction function". On the other hand, notifying the pressing order for winning the 1-coin combination, 3-coin combination, or 4-coin combination may be regarded as the "notification of the advantageous operation mode (activation of the instruction function)", or may not be regarded as the "notification of the advantageous operation mode".

[0021] The pressing order for winning the 4-coin combination is the pressing order that does not win the 10-coin combination, so it is not the most advantageous operation mode. However, since the payout number is "4" for the bet number "3" and the difference number of this game is "+1", it is an operation mode that increases the difference number and is not necessarily a disadvantageous operation mode. Similarly, the pressing order for winning the 3-coin combination is the pressing order that does not win the 10-coin combination, so it is not the most advantageous operation mode. However, since the payout number is "3" for the bet number "3" and it is an operation mode that maintains the current difference number (does not decrease the difference number), it is not necessarily a disadvantageous operation mode.

[0022] Furthermore, similarly, since the pushing order for winning a single - hand winning combination is the pushing order that does not win a ten - hand winning combination, it is not the most advantageous operation mode. Furthermore, for the bet number "3", the payout number is "1", which is an operation mode that reduces the difference in the number of hands. However, since it can also be said to be an operation mode that does not miss winning combinations, there is a possibility that it cannot be said to be a disadvantageous operation mode.

[0023] In the present embodiment, in the operation of the instruction function when winning the push - order bell, it notifies the operation mode (correct push - order) in which the winning combination with the largest payout number wins. However, for example, when the end condition in the advantageous section is approaching, when winning the push - order bell, it is conceivable to notify the push - order that wins a three - hand winning combination or a four - hand winning combination as described above, and to control so that the difference in the number of hands remains almost the same as the current situation.

[0024] Also, in the present embodiment, the operation of the instruction function is limited to a single specified number. For example, assume that the specified number for operating the instruction function is set to "3". In this case, in the game with the specified number "2" or "3" during AT, when starting the game with the bet number "3" and winning the push - order bell, the instruction function can be operated. On the other hand, when starting the game with the bet number "2", even when winning the push - order bell, the instruction function cannot be operated.

[0025] The "game section" includes a "normal section (non - advantageous section)" and an "advantageous section". Note that in Machine No. 5.9, a "waiting section" (a game section that won the advantageous section lottery but has not yet shifted to the advantageous section) was provided, but in the current rules of Machine No. 6, there is no "waiting section" or the like. However, this is not the only case, and game sections other than the normal section and the advantageous section may be provided. The "normal section" is a game section that prohibits transmitting signals related to the instruction function, specifically, the push - order instruction number and the winning and replay condition device number (information capable of discriminating the correct push order) described later, to the peripheral board (for example, the sub - control board 80), and also refers to a game section that has no effect on the performance related to the instruction function (does not execute the processing related to the instruction function). In other words, the normal section is a game section where the operation mode cannot be notified. However, in addition to the lottery of roles, it is possible to make a decision (such as a lottery) on whether to shift to the advantageous section.

[0026] In the normal section, since the instruction function must not be activated, it is not possible to display the push - order instruction information on a predetermined display device (such as an LED) electrically connected to the main control board 60, and since signals related to the instruction function are not transmitted to the peripheral board, it is also not possible to display (notify) an advantageous operation mode by the image display device 23 electrically connected to the sub - control board 80.

[0027] On the other hand, the "advantageous section" is a game section that has the performance related to the instruction function (the instruction function may be activated). Specifically, when the instruction function is activated, it refers to a game section where signals related to the instruction function can be transmitted to the sub - control board 80 only when the push - order instruction information is displayed so that the instruction content (the operation mode of the stop switch 42) can be identified on the main control board 60. In other words, the advantageous section is a game section where the instruction function can be activated (the instruction function may be activated), that is, a game section where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 can be displayed (may be displayed). However, the sub - control board 80 cannot output effects that are contrary to the instruction content performed by the main control board 60 or the signals related to the received instruction function.

[0028] Also, the advantageous section may not require the activation of the indication function even in a game where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes an advantage or disadvantage in the game result. On the other hand, during the advantageous section, in a game where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes an advantage or disadvantage in the game result, the indication function may always be activated to display the operation mode of the stop switch 42. AT (notification game state) is a game state that notifies the operation mode of the stop switch 42 in a game where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes an advantage or disadvantage in the game result. Therefore, AT is always during the advantageous section, and AT is not executed during the non-advantageous section.

[0029] Also, in a game where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes an advantage or disadvantage in the game result, AT may always (100%) notify the operation mode of the stop switch 42. However, in order to keep the ball payout rate within a range defined by a rule during a predetermined period, etc., it is also conceivable not to notify the operation mode of the stop switch 42 even in a game where the operation mode of the stop switch 42 causes an advantage or disadvantage in the game result. For example, when approaching the end condition of AT during AT, from the perspective of extending the life of AT, it is also conceivable to temporarily not notify the operation mode of the stop switch 42 (not activate the indication function).

[0030] Also, various settings can be made regarding the relationship between the advantageous section and AT. For example, first, it can be set to "advantageous section = AT". In this case, winning the advantageous section and winning AT are equivalent. And AT starts from the first game of the advantageous section. Also, AT ends along with the end of the advantageous section.

[0031] Second, it is possible to set "AT ≠ advantageous section". In this case, just shifting to the advantageous section does not satisfy the start (execution) condition of AT. Based on the condition of being in the advantageous section, it is determined by lottery or the like whether to execute AT or not. When it is determined to execute AT, it is possible to execute AT until a predetermined end condition of the AT is satisfied. When it is non-AT when shifting to the advantageous section, for example, as the main game state, it is possible to set it to the normal section, the precursor, CZ (chance zone (a period in which it is easy to win AT)), etc.

[0032] When shifting to the precursor after winning AT, it is always shifted to this precursor, and after the end of the predetermined number of games of this precursor, it may shift to AT. Alternatively, it may be determined by lottery or the like whether to use this precursor or a fake precursor. When it is determined to be this precursor, it may shift to AT after the end of this precursor. When it is determined to be a fake precursor, after the end of the fake precursor, the advantageous section may be maintained or it may shift to the normal section. Furthermore, when the end condition of AT is satisfied, both AT and the advantageous section may be ended. Alternatively, although AT ends, when the end condition of the advantageous section is not satisfied, the advantageous section may be continued (non-AT and advantageous section). The same applies when starting AT at the same time as the advantageous section.

[0033] Also, when starting the advantageous section, it is possible to determine the number of games in the advantageous section, and during that advantageous section, it is possible not to execute a lottery or the like related to the advantageous section. Furthermore, when starting the advantageous section, it is possible to determine the initial number of games in the advantageous section, and during the advantageous section, it is possible to determine (by lottery or the like) whether to add (increment) the (remaining) number of games in the advantageous section. Furthermore, a predetermined end condition is set for the advantageous section, and when the predetermined end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, even if there is a remaining number of games in the advantageous section (or the remaining number of games of AT), it is possible to end the advantageous section at that time.

[0034] Here, the "predetermined end condition" of the advantageous section means, for example, that the difference counter value described later exceeds "2400 (D)", or that the advantageous section clear counter (the remaining number of games in the advantageous section) described later reaches "0". When any of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and it may be possible to shift to the normal section (non-advantageous section) from the next game. In this case, even if the final game is an AT, the AT also ends simultaneously with the end of the advantageous section.

[0035] In the advantageous section, the advantageous section display LED (also referred to as the "section display") 77 (see, for example, FIG. 58 described later. Segment P of digit 4 (the lower digit of the number of winnings display LED 78)) may be lit to notify the player that the game is in the advantageous section. However, it is not limited to this, and it may not be necessary to notify the player that the game is in the advantageous section without providing the advantageous section display LED 77 or the like. The advantageous section display LED 77 may be constantly lit during the advantageous section, or may be lit when a predetermined lighting condition is satisfied after shifting to the advantageous section. Here, the "predetermined lighting condition" means, for example, when the game is in the advantageous section and the section Sim payout rate exceeds "1" and the instruction function is activated. Note that once the advantageous section display LED 77 is lit, the lighting is maintained during the advantageous section.

[0036] In addition, the "Interval Sim (Simulation) Winning Rate" is an assumed winning rate under the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination always stops displaying (even when winning a combination with "PB≠1", the symbol combination corresponding to the combination stops displaying), and when there are multiple types of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination, it is the winning rate when assuming that the symbol combination most advantageous to the player (the high bell with the maximum payout when winning the push-order bell) stops displaying. In the calculation of the interval Sim winning rate, the number of balls drawn (payout number) due to the operation of the device (such as 1BB operation) is not included. Also, in a game where a replay is won, when the bet number is "3", the payout number is counted as "0", and in a replay game based on winning a replay (the next game after winning a game with a replay), it is calculated with a bet number of "0" and a payout number of "x" (where "x" is the payout number in the game). Alternatively, the payout number of the game where a replay is won and the bet number of the next game may not be counted. Furthermore, the "game state where the interval Sim winning rate exceeds '1'" includes RT or main game states set such that the interval Sim winning rate exceeds "1". Here, examples of RTs where the interval Sim winning rate exceeds "1" include RTs with a high set replay winning probability. Also, assuming that the main game states usually have CZ (Chance Zone), AT, a pull-back interval, etc., an example of a main game state where the interval Sim winning rate exceeds "1" is AT.

[0037] When the advantageous interval display LED 77 is lit, when ending the advantageous interval, more specifically, in the final game of the advantageous interval, for example, during the game end check process described later, or during the game start set process in the next game after the final game of the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval display LED 77 is turned off. When the end condition of the advantageous interval is satisfied, the initialization process of the advantageous interval display LED flag described later is executed, and the advantageous interval display LED 77 is turned off in the subsequent interrupt process.

[0038] The "processing related to the advantageous section" includes, for example, the following processes: 1) (Transition) lottery of the advantageous section; 2) update (subtraction, clearing) of the advantageous section clear counter; 3) update (calculation, clearing) of the difference counter; 4) update of the advantageous section type flag; 5) control of the advantageous section display LED 77 (update of the advantageous section display LED flag).

[0039] Also, the "processing related to the instruction function" includes, for example, the following processes: 1) display of the pressing order instruction information (activation of the instruction function); 2) lottery of the AT; 3) in the case of a game number management type AT (specification to end the AT when the remaining number of games becomes "0"), update (subtraction, additional addition, clearing) of the AT game number counter; 4) in the case of a difference number management type AT (specification to end the AT when the remaining difference number becomes "0"), update (subtraction, additional addition, clearing) of the AT difference number counter.

[0040] According to the current rules, both the processing related to the advantageous section and the processing related to the instruction function are defined to be executable in a single game state (RT) with a single specified number, except for the following. Therefore, in this embodiment, the processing related to the advantageous section and the processing related to the instruction function are made executable with the specified number "3", and made non-executable with the specified number "2". However, during the advantageous section, it is necessary to execute the update of the advantageous section clear counter and the update of the difference counter regardless of the specified number.

[0041] Also, when the winning lottery result is a non-win, in other words, in a game when the conditional device is not operating, it may be determined not to execute the processing related to the advantageous section (advantageous section transition lottery). However, it is not limited to this, and the processing related to the advantageous section may be executed even when the winning lottery result is a non-win. On the other hand, even when the winning lottery result is a non-win, if the non-win probability is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (when it is not an extremely low probability. For example, "1 / 17500" or higher), the processing related to the instruction function (AT lottery processing) may be made executable.

[0042] Furthermore, as a result of executing the advantageous section transition lottery (processing related to the advantageous section), when winning the advantageous section transition lottery, it becomes the advantageous section from the next game. Therefore, in a game where the advantageous section transition lottery (processing related to the advantageous section) is executed and the player wins the advantageous section, it is not possible to execute the notification of the correct pressing order (processing related to the instruction function). However, it is possible to conduct the advantageous section transition lottery (processing related to the advantageous section) and the AT lottery (processing related to the instruction function) in a single game. Additionally, for example, when a specific winning combination lottery result is obtained, it may be determined as the advantageous section and AT (without executing the lottery).

[0043] The management information display LED (also referred to as the "winning combination monitor" or "ratio display") 74 is composed of, for example, four LEDs (also referred to as "digits"), and includes a two-digit identification segment (LED that displays which of the following six items by a predetermined symbol or the like) and a two-digit ratio segment (LED for displaying the calculated ratio).

[0044] The management information display LED 74 repeatedly displays the ratios of the following six items 1) to 6) at predetermined time intervals. 1) Either the advantageous section ratio (cumulative) (7U.) or the designated winning combination ratio (cumulative) (7P.) 2) Consecutive winning combination ratio (6000 games) (6y.) 3) Winning combination ratio (6000 games) (7y.) 4) Consecutive winning combination ratio (cumulative) (6A.) 5) Winning combination ratio (cumulative) (7A.) 6) Winning combination etc. status ratio (cumulative) (5H.)

[0045] For example, when displaying the accessory ratio (cumulative), when the ratio is "50"%, the symbol "7A." indicating the accessory ratio (cumulative) is displayed on the identification segment, and "50" is displayed on the ratio segment. Here, "cumulative" refers to the sum of the continuously counted numerical values, and it is counted until the total number of gaming sessions reaches at least the reference number of gaming sessions (for example, "17500" or "175000"). And when the cumulative is less than the reference number of gaming sessions, the ratio is displayed, for example, by blinking, and when it is equal to or more than the reference number of gaming sessions, the ratio is displayed, for example, by lighting. The cumulative continues to be added until it reaches the value (upper limit value) that can be stored in the predetermined address of RWM53 even after reaching the reference number of gaming sessions or more. Also, "6000 gaming sessions" is the total number of gaming sessions obtained by setting 1 set to "400" gaming sessions and summing up 15 sets of them.

[0046] The "advantage interval ratio" refers to the ratio (percentage) of staying in the advantage interval with respect to the entire gaming interval (non-advantage interval + advantage interval). Specifically, for example, when the number of gaming sessions in the entire gaming interval is "1000" and the number of gaming sessions in the advantage interval during that time is "700", the advantage interval ratio is "70%". Also, the "indicated accessory ratio" is the value obtained by dividing the sum of the number of payouts during the operation of the accessory and the number of payouts in the game where the indication function is activated by the total number of payouts. In a slot machine not equipped with an accessory, the "indicated accessory ratio" is the value obtained by dividing the number of payouts in the game where the indication function is activated by the total number of payouts. The sum of the number of payouts during the operation of the accessory and the number of payouts in the game where the indication function is activated is counted by the indicated accessory counter.

[0047] Furthermore, the "number of payouts in a game where the instruction function is activated" is based on operating the stop switch 42 according to the pressing order displayed by the activation of the instruction function. For example, when 10 bells win, "10" is added to the instruction input accessory counter. On the other hand, in a game where the instruction function is activated, if the stop switch 42 is operated in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order, for example, when 1 bell wins, "1" is added to the instruction input accessory counter. Similarly, in a game where the instruction function is activated, if the stop switch 42 is operated in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order and the winning combination is missed (when the combination does not win), nothing is added to the instruction input accessory counter. In other words, the count value from the previous game remains the same.

[0048] In addition, when winning on the common bell during AT, there are cases where the instruction function is activated in the same way as when winning on the pressing order bell and dummy pressing order instruction information is displayed on the payout number display LED 78, and cases where the instruction function is not activated. When the instruction function is activated when winning on the common bell, the number of payouts in that game is added to the instruction input accessory counter.

[0049] On the other hand, when winning on the common bell and the instruction function is not activated, the number of payouts in that game is not added to the instruction input accessory counter. However, it is added to the total payout number counter. In this case, it also includes the case where the sub-control board 80 notifies the correct pressing order by image or sound.

[0050] The "continuous accessory ratio" refers to the ratio of the number of payouts when the first type of special accessory (RB) is activated to the total number of payouts. Therefore, in this embodiment, it refers to "the number of payouts during the operation of 1BB with respect to the total number of payouts". For example, when the total number of payouts in 6000 game times is 2000 coins, and among them, the number of payouts when the first type of special accessory (RB) is activated is 500 coins, the "continuous accessory ratio (6000 games)" is 25 (%).

[0051] In addition, the "device ratio" refers to the ratio of the number of payouts during the operation of the device to the total number of payouts. Here, the "device" includes, in addition to the above-mentioned first special device (RB), the second special device (CB), MB (also referred to as 2BB. Second device continuous operation device. CB operates continuously.), and SB (single bonus). Furthermore, the "device state ratio" refers to the ratio of the sum of the number of games during the operation of the device continuous operation device and the number of games during the operation of the device when the device continuous operation device is not operating to the total number of gaming sessions. Here, "during the operation of the device continuous operation device" first refers to the operation of the first type of device continuous operation device (1BB). It corresponds to the non-operation (including inside) of the first special device (RB) and the operation of the first special device (RB) during the operation of the first type of device continuous operation device (1BB). Also, "during the operation of the device continuous operation device" second refers to the operation of the second type of device continuous operation device (MB (2BB)). It corresponds to the non-operation of the second special device (CB) and the operation of the second special device (CB) in the second type of device continuous operation device (MB (2BB)). Furthermore, "during the operation of the device when the device continuous operation device is not operating" corresponds to the operation of the first special device (RB), the normal device (SB), or the second special device (CB) in a situation where the device continuous operation device is not operating. In the above six items, for a gaming machine that does not have the function corresponding to that item, the ratio segment is lit and displayed as "--". For example, when the "first special device (RB)" is not provided, there is no continuous device ratio. Therefore, when the ratio display numbers "2" and "4" are displayed, the ratio segment is lit and displayed as "--". As described above, the management information display LED74 displays six types of ratios, but a test pattern is displayed at a predetermined timing when predetermined conditions are met.

[0052] Also, the advantageous interval ratio and the designated payout device ratio are stipulated by the rules to be 70% or less. Also, it is stated that the device ratio should be 70% or less, and the continuous device ratio is stipulated to be 60% or less. Furthermore, the device state ratio is determined to be 50% or less. Therefore, by looking at the information displayed on the management information display LED74, it is possible to confirm whether it is within the range specified by the rules.

[0053] In addition, a gaming machine with a specification that sets the favorable section ratio to 70% or less is referred to as a "7U" type, and a gaming machine with a specification that sets the ratio of the instructed accessory to 70% or less is referred to as a "7P" type. A gaming machine equipped with a favorable section becomes either a "7U" type or a "7P" type. In the case of the "7U" type, the favorable section ratio (cumulative) is displayed on the management information display LED 74, and in the case of the "7P" type, the ratio of the instructed accessory (cumulative) is displayed. In the "7U" type, the ratio of the favorable section to the entire gaming section needs to be 70% or less, but in the "7P" type, it is sufficient that the number of payouts made by the operation of the instruction function and the accessory operation is 70% or less of the total number of payouts. For example, it may be the entire period or almost all of the gaming sections that are favorable sections.

[0054] For example, when shifting to a non-favorable section, examples include setting to win the favorable section lottery with a 100% probability, setting to win the favorable section lottery with an almost 100% (for example, about 98%) probability, or setting to win the favorable section lottery with a high probability (for example, 70%). The "7U" type cannot perform processing related to the instruction function (for example, AT lottery) by referring to the set value itself, but the "7P" type can perform processing related to the instruction function by referring to the set value itself.

[0055] In addition, the management information display LED 74 can also be applied to pachinko machines as a performance display monitor. In this case, the management information display LED 74 (performance display monitor) is composed of two-digit identification segments and two-digit ratio segments, similar to the case of a slot machine (rotary reel gaming machine). And it sequentially displays the real-time (during measurement) base value (the "base value" indicates how many safety balls there are for every 100 out balls) for every 60,000 out balls, and the base values one time before, two times before, and three times before every 60,000 out balls. For example, the identification segment of the real-time base value is displayed as "bL.", the identification segment of the base value one time before is displayed as "b1.", the identification segment of the base value two times before is displayed as "b2.", and the identification segment of the base value three times before is displayed as "b3.". Thus, the management information display LED 74 is applied not only to slot machines but also to pachinko machines among gaming machines.

[0056] "RT" means that the type (number) of the winning combination to be selected by lottery and its winning probability are in a specific lottery state, and "RT transition" means that by transitioning from one RT to another RT, the winning probability of at least one replay to be selected by lottery fluctuates. Therefore, the type of replay and its winning probability in one RT are values specific to that RT, and the type of replay and its winning probability will not be exactly the same between one RT and another RT. However, it is acceptable that the total value of the winning probabilities of the replays is the same between one RT and another RT. Note that "non-RT" does not mean not being included in the concept of RT, but is equivalent to "RT0". Therefore, when "RT" is mentioned in this specification, it includes non-RT.

[0057] <First Embodiment> Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings and the like. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the control of a slot machine 10 which is an example of a gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As representative control boards provided in the slot machine 10, a main control board 50 and a sub-control board 80 are provided. The main control board 50 has an input port 51 and an output port 52, and includes an RWM 53, a ROM 54, a main CPU 55, etc. (not meaning to include only those illustrated in FIG. 1).

[0058] In FIG. 1, the main control board 50 and the peripheral devices for game progress including operation switches such as the bet switch 40 are electrically connected via the input port 51 or the output port 52. The input port 51 is a connection part where signals such as operation switches are input, and the output port 52 is a connection part that transmits signals to peripheral devices such as the motor 32. In FIG. 1, the input peripheral devices are indicated by arrows from the peripheral devices toward the main control board 50, and the output peripheral devices are indicated by arrows from the main control board 50 toward the peripheral devices (the same applies to the sub-control board 80).

[0059] The RWM 53 is a storage medium capable of storing (updating) various data (variables) based on the progress of the game and the like. The ROM 54 is a storage medium that stores programs and various data (for example, data tables) necessary for the progress of the game. The main CPU 55 refers to a CPU (IC having an arithmetic function) provided on the main control board 50, executes programs, performs arithmetic operations, etc. necessary for the progress of the game, and specifically executes lottery of roles, drive control of the reel 31, and payout at the time of winning.

[0060] Also, an MPU including an RWM53, a ROM54, a main CPU55, and registers is mounted on the main control board 50. Note that the RWM53 and the ROM54 may be provided externally in addition to those mounted inside the MPU. Also, an MPU including an RWM83, a ROM84, and a sub CPU85 is mounted on the sub control board 80, which will be described later. Note that the RWM83 and the ROM84 may be provided externally in addition to those mounted inside the MPU.

[0061] In FIG. 1, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 47 are sent into the medal selector. Inside the medal selector, as shown in FIG. 1, a passage sensor 46, a blocker 45, and insertion sensors 44 (a pair of insertion sensors 44a and 44b) are provided (however, it is not limited thereto), and these are electrically connected to the main control board 50. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 47 are configured to be first detected by the passage sensor 46.

[0062] Furthermore, a blocker 45 is provided on the downstream side of the passage sensor 46. The blocker 45 is for permitting or not permitting the insertion of medals. When the insertion of medals is not permitted, it forms a medal passage for returning the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 47 from the payout opening. On the other hand, when the insertion of medals is permitted, it forms a medal passage for guiding the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 47 to the hopper 35. The blocker 45 is composed of, for example, a switching member that closes an opening (an opening leading to the medal return opening) formed in a part of the medal passage in the medal selector to form a medal passage for guiding the medals to the hopper 35 side, and an actuator for driving the switching member.

[0063] Here, the blocker 45 makes the insertion of medals not permitted during the game (from the start of the rotation of the reels 31 until all the reels 31 stop and until the end of the payout corresponding to the winning combination at the time of winning). That is, the blocker 45 permits the insertion of medals at least when no game is being played.

[0064] Inside the medal selector, further downstream of the blocker 45, a feed sensor (optical sensor) 44 is provided. In the present embodiment, the feed sensor 44 is composed of a pair of feed sensors 44a and 44b arranged at a predetermined distance from each other, and is configured such that after a predetermined time has elapsed since a medal was detected by one of the feed sensors 44a, it is detected by the other feed sensor 44b. Then, based on the timing at which each of the pair of feed sensors 44 turns on / off, it is determined whether a correct medal has been inserted.

[0065] Also, as shown in FIG. 1, on the main control board 50, a bet switch 40 (40a or 40b), a start switch 41, (left, center, right) stop switches 42, and a settlement switch 43 are electrically connected as operation switches operated by the player. Here, the "operation switch (or simply, "switch")" refers to a device (including an electric circuit and / or electric components) that switches the on / off of an electric signal based on the operation of an operating body by the player (operator) (receiving an external force), and does not limit the shape of the operating body operated by the player.

[0066] When the operation switch is in the off state, for example, light from the light-emitting element continues to be incident on the light-receiving element (when the light-receiving element continues to detect light, the operation switch is in the off state). Then, when the operation switch (operating body) is operated by the player or the like, the state becomes such that the light from the light-emitting element does not enter the light-receiving element. When this state is detected, an electric signal indicating that the operation switch has turned on is transmitted to the main control board 50. Note that, conversely, it may be configured such that when the operation switch is in the off state, the light from the light-emitting element does not enter the light-receiving element, and it turns on when the light from the light-emitting element enters the light-receiving element.

[0067] In this embodiment, the operating body of the start switch 41 is in the shape of a lever (rod) (for this reason, it is also referred to as the "start lever (switch) 41"), and the operating bodies of the bet switch 40, the stop switch 42, and the settlement switch 43 are in the shape of push buttons (for this reason, they are also referred to as the "bet button (switch) 40", the "stop button (switch) 42", and the "settlement button (switch) 43").

[0068] Also, although not shown in FIG. 1, an LED (light emitting means) is provided on the operating body of the operation switch and / or around or in the vicinity thereof. When the operation acceptance of the operation switch is in an enabled state, for example, the LED corresponding to the operation switch emits blue light, and when the operation acceptance of the operation switch is in a disabled state, for example, the LED of the operation switch emits red light to indicate the enabled / disabled state of the operation switch to the player.

[0069] Specifically, for example, when all the reels 31 are rotating and the operation of the stop switch 42 can be accepted, the LEDs of all the stop switches 42 emit blue light to indicate to the player that it is operable. When one stop switch 42 is operated, the reel 31 corresponding to the operated stop switch 42 is subjected to stop control. After that, the remaining stop switches 42 can be operated after the excitation state of the motor 32 corresponding to the reel 31 subjected to stop control ends and the detection sensor 42e of the operated stop switch 42 is turned off. Therefore, during that time, the LEDs of all the stop switches 42 emit red light. When the excitation state of the motor 32 corresponding to the operated stop switch 42 ends and the detection sensor 42e corresponding to that stop switch 42 is turned off, the LED of the stop switch 42 that has already been operated remains emitting red light, but the LEDs of the stop switches 42 that have not yet been operated emit blue light.

[0070] The bet switch 40 is an operation switch that is operated by the player when betting the stored medals for the current game. In this embodiment, it includes a 1-bet switch 40a for inserting one medal and a 3-bet switch 40b for inserting three (the maximum number, the specified number) medals. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a bet switch for 2 bets may be provided.

[0071] Note that the specified number may be determined in advance according to, for example, whether the accessory is inoperative / operative. In this case, for example, when the accessory is inoperative, when the SB is operative, when the 1BB is operative, it is set to 3, and when the 2BB is operative, it is set to 2, etc. When the 1-bet switch 40a is operated twice, two medals can be inserted, and when it is operated three times, three medals can be inserted. Also, when the specified number is 3, three medals can be inserted at once by operating the 3-bet switch 40b, and when the specified number is 2, two medals can be inserted at once by operating the 3-bet switch 40b. If the 3-bet switch 40b is operated when the number of bets is already less than the specified number, the betting process is performed so that the number of bets becomes 3. Also, the specified number may be determined uniformly (regardless of the game state, etc.), for example, as "3" in some cases. In the example of the first embodiment below, the specified number is always determined as "3".

[0072] Also, the start switch 41 is an operation switch that is operated by the player when starting all the reels 31 (left, middle, and right). Furthermore, three stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three (left, middle, and right) reels 31, and they are operation switches that are operated by the player when stopping the corresponding reels 31. Further, the pay-out switch 43 is an operation switch that is operated by the player when paying out (paying back) the medals bet and / or stored (credited) inside the slot machine 10.

[0073] Also, as shown in FIG. 1, a display board 75 is electrically connected to the main control board 50. Actually, a relay board is provided between the main control board 50 and the display board 75, and the main control board 50 is connected to the relay board, and the relay board is connected to the display board 75. However, the illustration of the relay board is omitted in FIG. 1. Thus, the main control board 50 and the display board 75 may be directly connected by a harness or the like, or another board may be interposed between them. Further, the control boards are not limited to being directly connected by a harness or the like, and may be connected via another separate board (such as a relay board). For example, one or more other separate boards (such as a relay board) may be interposed between the main control board 50 and the sub-control board 80.

[0074] The display board 75 is equipped with a credit number display LED 76 and a winning number display LED 78. The credit number display LED 76 is an LED that displays the number of medals stored (credited) inside the slot machine 10, and is composed of two digits, the upper digit and the lower digit.

[0075] Also, the winning number display LED 78 is an LED that displays the payout number (the number of winnings of the player) at the time of winning a prize, and like the credit number display LED 76, is composed of two digits, the upper digit and the lower digit. Note that the winning number display LED 78 may be controlled to turn off when there are no medals to be paid out. Alternatively, the upper digit may be turned off and only the lower digit may be displayed as "0".

[0076] In addition, the acquired number display LED 78 normally displays the acquired number, but functions as an LED that displays the content (type) of an error when an error occurs. Furthermore, in a game that notifies the pressing order during AT, the acquired number display LED 78 functions as an LED that displays pressing order instruction information (notifies an advantageous pressing order). Therefore, the acquired number display LED 78 in the present embodiment is an LED that also serves to display the acquired number, error content, and pressing order instruction information. However, it is not limited to this, and of course, a dedicated LED or the like that displays pressing order instruction information may be provided. Note that during AT, the notification of an advantageous pressing order is also executed by the image display device 23 connected to the sub-control board 80.

[0077] In FIG. 1, a motor (a stepping motor in the present embodiment) 32 of the symbol display device and the like are electrically connected to the main control board 50. The symbol display device includes reels 31 (three in the present embodiment) that display symbols, motors 32 that drive each reel 31, and reel sensors 33 for detecting the positions of the reels 31.

[0078] The motor 32 serves as a driving means for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the rotation center portion of each reel 31, and is controlled by the reel control means 65 described later. Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31. The stop switch 42 operated when stopping the left reel 31 is the left stop switch 42, the stop switch 42 operated when stopping the middle reel 31 is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42. Note that the left reel 31 may be referred to as the first reel 31, the middle reel 31 may be referred to as the second reel 31, and the right reel 31 may be referred to as the third reel 31.

[0079] The reel 31 is ring-shaped, and a reel tape printed with a plurality of types of symbols (symbols that constitute a symbol combination corresponding to a role) is attached to its outer peripheral surface. Also, each reel 31 is provided with one (or two or more) index. The index is provided convexly on, for example, the circumferential side surface of the reel 31 and is used when detecting whether the reel 31 has passed a predetermined position, whether it has rotated once, etc. And each index is detected by the reel sensor 33. The signal of the reel sensor 33 is electrically connected to the main control board 50. When the index detects (cuts) the reel sensor 33, the input signal is input to the main control board 50, and it is detected that the reel 31 has passed the predetermined position.

[0080] Also, the symbol on the reference position at the moment when the reel sensor 33 detects the index of the reel 31 is stored in advance in the ROM 54. Thereby, the symbol on the reference position at the moment when the index is detected can be detected. Further, from the moment when the reel sensor 33 detects the index of the reel 31, it becomes possible to identify how many pulses the (stepping) motor 32 should be driven so that the symbol several symbols ahead from the symbol on the reference position can be stopped on the effective line.

[0081] Also, a medal payout device is electrically connected to the main control board 50. The medal payout device includes a hopper 35 for storing medals, a hopper motor 36 that is driven when paying out the medals in the hopper 35 from the payout port, and a payout sensor 37 for detecting the medals paid out from the hopper motor 36.

[0082] Medals that are maintained and received (judged to be normal) after being serviced through the medal insertion slot 47 are configured to be stored within the hopper 35. In this embodiment, the payout sensor (optical sensor) 37 is composed of a pair of payout sensors 37a and 37b that are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other. When a medal is paid out, a predetermined moving member is moved by that medal. By the movement of the predetermined moving member, the payout sensors 37a and 37b are turned on / off. Based on whether or not the payout sensors 37a and 37b are each turned on / off within a predetermined time range, it is determined whether or not the medal has been correctly paid out.

[0083] For example, when the hopper motor 36 is driving but the activation of the pair of payout sensors 37 is not detected, it is determined that no medal has been paid out, and a hopper error (no medal) is detected. On the other hand, when at least one of the payout sensors 37 continues to output an on signal, it is detected that a medal jam has occurred.

[0084] When starting the game, the player either inserts pre-credited medals by operating the bet switch 40 (stored bet) or inserts medals manually through the medal insertion slot 47 (manual bet). When the start switch 41 is operated with the specified number of medals for the game bet, the signal generated at that time is input to the main control board 50. When the main control board 50 (specifically, the reel control means 65 described later) receives this signal, it conducts a lottery by the lottery means 61 and controls the drive of all the motors 32 to rotate all the reels 31. By rotating the reels 31 with the motors 32 in this way, the symbols on the reels 31 are moved and displayed vertically within the display window at a predetermined speed.

[0085] Then, by pressing the stop switch 42, the player stops the rotation of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42). When the stop switch 42 is operated, the signal generated at that time is input to the main control board 50. When receiving this signal, the main control board 50 (specifically, the reel control means 65 described later) drives and controls the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42, and performs stop control of the reel 31 related to the motor 32 so as to correspond to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 61 (the result determined by the internal lottery means).

[0086] Then, the game result of this game is displayed according to the symbol combination at the stop of all the reels 31. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination stops on the winning line (when winning that winning combination), medals corresponding to the winning winning combination are paid out and the like.

[0087] Next, the specific configuration of the main control board 50 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the main CPU 55 of the main control board 50 includes the following winning combination lottery means 61 and the like. Each of the following means in the present embodiment is an example and is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

[0088] The winning combination lottery means 61 conducts a lottery (determination, selection) of the winning numbers. For this reason, the winning combination lottery means 61 is also referred to as the "winning number lottery (determination, selection) means". Here, the "lottery of the winning numbers by the winning combination lottery means 61" is the same as the "internal lottery" in the gambling regulations (regulations regarding the certification of gaming machines and the inspection of models, etc. Hereinafter, simply referred to as "regulations"), and the lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 61 is the same as the "result determined by the internal lottery" in the regulations. Therefore, the winning combination lottery means 61 is also referred to as the "internal lottery means 61" in an expression that conforms to the regulations. The winning combination lottery means 61 includes, for example, a random number generation means for lottery (hardware random numbers, etc.), a random number extraction means for extracting the random numbers generated by this random number generation means, and a winning number determination means for determining the winning numbers based on the random number values extracted by the random number extraction means.

[0089] The random number generation means generates random numbers within a predetermined range (for example, from "0" to "65535" in decimal). The random numbers are, for example, those where a counter that counts 1 count every 200 n (nano) sec continues to count within the range of "0" to "65535" as one cycle, and the random numbers are continuously counted while the power of the slot machine 10 is on.

[0090] The random number extraction means extracts the random numbers generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (turned on) by the player. The determination means determines the winning number corresponding to the region to which the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means belongs by comparing it with a lottery table described later.

[0091] When the winning number is determined by the winning combination lottery means 61, based on the winning number, the conditional device numbers (winning and replay conditional device numbers, and special feature conditional device numbers) are determined, and the winning and replay conditional devices, and the special feature conditional devices that can be operated in the game are determined. For this reason, the winning combination lottery means 61 is also referred to as a means for determining (lottery or selection) the conditional device numbers, a means for determining (lottery or selection) the winning combination, etc. The "special feature conditional device number" is the conditional device number corresponding to a special winning combination (special feature). Further, the "winning and replay conditional device number" is the conditional device number corresponding to a minor winning combination or replay.

[0092] The winning flag control means 62 controls the on / off of the winning flags corresponding to each winning combination based on the lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 61. In this embodiment, for all winning combinations, a winning flag is provided for each winning combination. And when any winning combination wins in the lottery by the winning combination lottery means 61, the winning flag of that winning combination is turned on (the winning flag is set). Note that winning of a winning combination includes the case where there is one winning combination (single winning) and the case where there are multiple winning combinations (multiple winning).

[0093] The push order instruction number selection means 63 selects (determines) a push order instruction number (a number corresponding to the correct push order) based on the lottery result of the winning number by the winning number lottery means 61 (when a push order bell or a push order replay wins). Here, the "push order" of the push order instruction number selected here means a push order (correct push order) advantageous to the player. For example, when a push order bell wins, it refers to the push order (correct push order) for winning a high bell. Also, when a replay multiple win occurs, it refers to the push order for ascending to an advantageous RT or the push order for not falling to a disadvantageous RT.

[0094] In this embodiment, each winning number is provided with a unique push order instruction number. And during the AT, when a push order bell or a push order replay wins, the main control board 50 displays, on the above-mentioned acquired number display LED 78, push order instruction information corresponding to the push order instruction number, specifically information such as "=*" ("*" = 1, 2,...). In this way, the function of displaying push order instruction information when a conditional device having an advantageous push order operates is also referred to as an instruction function. Also, during the AT, when a push order bell or a push order replay wins, the main control board 50 transmits a command corresponding to the push order instruction number to the sub-control board 80 at the start of the game (after the start switch 41 is operated and the winning number is determined). When the sub-control board 80 receives the command, it displays an image of the correct push order on the image display device 23.

[0095] Note that the main control board 50 can transmit the push order instruction number it selects to the sub-control board 80 only during the advantageous section (AT). Therefore, even if a push order instruction number is selected by the push order instruction number selection means 63 in the normal section, the push order instruction number will not be transmitted to the sub-control board 80. Note that in the normal section, it is not necessary to select a push order instruction number.

[0096] The winning group number selection means 64 selects the performance group number corresponding to the winning number, which is the number to be transmitted to the sub-control board 80. Here, the performance group number corresponding to the winning number is predetermined. Then, when the winning number is determined by operating the start switch 41, the performance group number selection means 64 selects the performance group number corresponding to the winning number of the game, and the main control board 50 transmits the selected performance group number to the sub-control board 80. The sub-control board 80 outputs the performance related to the winning combination based on the received performance group number. Different from the above-mentioned pressing order instruction number, the performance group number is selected for each game and transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub-control board 80.

[0097] In addition, the main control board 50 does not transmit the winning number of the game to the sub-control board 80. Therefore, the sub-control board 80 cannot know the winning number of the game. However, since the sub-control board 80 receives the performance blue group number for each game, it can output the performance based on the received performance group number. However, even when the pressing order bell or the pressing order replay wins, the sub-control board 80 cannot determine the correct pressing order from the performance group number, so the sub-control board 80 does not notify the correct pressing order based on the performance group number. On the other hand, during the AT, when the pressing order bell or the pressing order replay wins, the main control board 50 transmits the pressing order instruction number to the sub-control board 80. Thereby, the sub-control board 80 can notify the correct pressing order based on the received pressing order instruction number.

[0098] When the reel control means 65 receives a rotation start command for the reel 31, particularly when detecting the operation of the start switch 41 in this embodiment, it controls to start the rotation of all (three) reels 31. Further, after the winning number is determined by the winning lottery means 61, the reel control means 65 refers to the on / off state of the winning flag in the current game, selects a stop position determination table corresponding to the on / off state of the winning flag, and when the stop switch 42 is operated, based on the timing when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected, determines the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42, and controls the drive of the motor 32 to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

[0099] For example, in a game where at least one winning flag is on, the reel control means 65 controls the stop of the reel 31 so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination (the combination with the winning flag on) can be stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, and controls the stop of the reel 31 so that the symbol combination corresponding to the combination other than the winning combination (the combination with the winning flag off) is not stopped on the effective line.

[0100] Here, "within the range of the stop control of the reel 31" means within the range of the time from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops or the rotation amount (the number of moving symbols) of the reel 31. In this embodiment, the reel 31 rotates at a speed of about 80 rotations per minute at a constant speed. And when the stop switch 42 is operated, except for a predetermined reel 31 (for example, the middle reel 31) during the MB operation, the time from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set within 190 ms. Thereby, in this embodiment, except for a predetermined reel 31 during the MB operation, the maximum number of moving symbols from the symbol at the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set to 4 symbols.

[0101] On the other hand, for a predetermined reel 31 during MB operation, the time from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set within 75 ms. As a result, for a predetermined reel 31 during MB operation, the maximum number of moving symbols from the symbol at the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set to 1 symbol.

[0102] And when any one of the symbols within the stop control range of the reel 31 is a symbol to be stopped on a predetermined valid line at the moment the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected, when the stop switch 42 is operated, it is controlled so that the symbol stops on the predetermined valid line. That is, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment the stop switch 42 is operated and the symbol corresponding to the winning number does not stop on the predetermined valid line, during the period until the reel 31 stops, by rotationally moving and controlling the reel 31 within the stop control range of the reel 31, it is controlled to stop the symbol corresponding to the winning number on the predetermined valid line as much as possible (pull-in stop control).

[0103] Conversely, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment the stop switch 42 is operated and a combination of symbols of a role not corresponding to the winning number stops on the valid line, at the time of stopping the reel 31, by rotationally moving and controlling the reel 31 within the stop control range of the reel 31, it is controlled so that the combination of symbols of a role not corresponding to the winning number does not stop on the valid line (kick-off stop control). Further, in a game in which multiple roles are won (for example, when winning a push-order bell), the priority order of the roles to be awarded is predetermined according to the push order of the stop switch 42 and the operation timing of the stop switch 42, and pull-in stop control is performed on the symbol related to the most prioritized role according to the predetermined priority order.

[0104] The winning determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 that has stopped on the active line corresponds to any of the winning combinations when the reel 31 stops. Here, the winning determination means 66 does not actually detect whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped on the active line. Specifically, based on the conditional device that has operated in the game, the order of pressing the stop switch 42 and / or the operation timing of the stop switch 42, it is determined in advance whether the symbol combination that stops on the active line before the reel 31 actually stops, or the symbol combination that has stopped on the active line after the reel 31 stops is determined in advance.

[0105] The control command transmission means 71 transmits information (control command) necessary for the effect output by the sub-control board 80 to the sub-control board 80. Examples of the control command include information when the bet switch 40 is operated, information when the start switch 41 is operated, the order of pressing instruction number (only when winning a winning number having the correct order of pressing during the AT), the effect group number, the RT (game state) information, information when the stop switch 42 is operated, information on the winning combination, and the like.

[0106] On the main control board 50, a set value display LED 73 is provided. The "set value" relates to the advantage degree of the player. In this embodiment, although not shown, six levels from setting 1 to setting 6 are provided. And, the higher the set value, the higher the advantage degree of the player. Further, when the power is off and the setting key switch (corresponding to the setting key switch 152 in FIG. 112 (the fifth embodiment) described later) is turned on and the power is turned on in this state, it shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which the set value can be changed. At this time, an initialization process (RWM clear process) for initializing a predetermined storage area of the RWM 53 is executed. Further, when the power is on and the setting key switch is turned on, the set value cannot be changed, but it shifts to a setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the set value can be confirmed.

[0107] In FIG. 1, the sub-control board 80 controls the selection and output of effects (information) during the game and during the game standby. Here, the main control board 50 and the sub-control board 80 are electrically connected, and the main control board 50 (control command transmission means 71) transmits information (control commands) necessary for the output of effects in one direction to the sub-control board 80 by parallel communication. Note that the main control board 50 and the sub-control board 80 are not limited to being electrically connected, and a connection using optical communication means may also be used. Furthermore, both the electrical connection and the optical communication connection are not limited to parallel communication, and may be serial communication, or serial communication and parallel communication may be used in combination.

[0108] Similar to the main control board 50, the sub-control board 80 includes an input port 81, an output port 82, an RWM 83, a ROM 84, a sub-CPU 85, and the like. Peripheral devices for effects such as the following effect lamps 21 shown in FIG. 1 are electrically connected to the sub-control board 80 via the input port 81 or the output port 82. However, the peripheral devices for effects are not limited to these. The RWM 83 is a storage medium that can temporarily store data and the like fetched when the sub-CPU 85 controls the effect. The ROM 84 is a storage medium that stores programs and various data and the like as effect data, such as when performing a lottery related to the effect.

[0109] The effect lamp 21 is composed of, for example, an LED or the like, and lights up in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The effect lamp 21 includes a back lamp arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 for illuminating the symbols (three symbols continuous vertically visible from the display window) displayed on the reel 31 from behind, a fluorescent lamp for illuminating the symbols on the reel 31 from above the reel 31, a frame lamp arranged on the front surface of the front door of the slot machine 10 and flashing when a winning combination is achieved, and the like.

[0110] Also, the speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game. Furthermore, the image display device 23 is composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a dot display, etc., and displays various effect images (correct pressing order, effects corresponding to the condition device operating in the game, etc.) and game information (number of game times and acquired medals during the operation of the accessory or in the advantageous section (AT), etc.) during the game.

[0111] Figure 2 is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the reel 31 in the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, in the first embodiment, each reel 31 consists of 20 frames. Also, in the first embodiment, the maximum number of moving symbols from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set to "4". Therefore, in one reel 31, if four predetermined symbols are arranged at intervals of five symbols, no matter at which position the stop switch 42 is operated, the predetermined symbol can always be stopped and displayed on the effective line. Specifically, for example, in the left reel 31, "REPLAY" is arranged at positions 17, 12, 7, and 2. Therefore, "REPLAY" on the left reel 31 is arranged with four symbols at intervals of five symbols. For this reason, regarding the left reel 31, no matter at what timing the left stop switch 42 is operated, "REPLAY" can always be stopped on the effective line. Such a symbol arrangement may be referred to as "「PB = 1」 arrangement". On the other hand, the case where such a symbol arrangement is not present may be referred to as "「PB ≠ 1」 arrangement".

[0112] On the left reel 31, "Replay", "Watermelon", and "Bell A" are each arranged with "PB = 1". Also, on the middle reel 31, "Replay", "Bell A", and "Bell B" are each arranged with "PB = 1". Furthermore, on the right reel 31, "Replay", "Watermelon", and "Bell A" are each arranged with "PB = 1". Additionally, for example, on the left reel 31, "Blank B" and "Cherry" are arranged with "PB = 1" when these two symbols are combined. Therefore, no matter at what timing the left stop switch 42 is operated, either "Blank B" or "Cherry" can be stopped and displayed on the active line. In this way, there are positions where symbols with "PB = 1" are arranged with a combination of two symbols. Furthermore, for example, on the left reel 31, "White BAR", "Red 7", "Black BAR", and "Blank A" are arranged with "PB = 1" when these four symbols are combined. Therefore, no matter at what timing the left stop switch 42 is operated, any one of "White BAR", "Red 7", "Black BAR", and "Blank A" can be stopped on the active line. In this way, there are positions where symbols with "PB = 1" are arranged with a combination of four symbols.

[0113] FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing the relationship between the display window 18, the positions of the respective reels 31, and the active line (the display line for displaying symbol combinations).

[0114] Also, the active line in the first embodiment is one line in the middle of the horizontal direction. And each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous vertically can be seen from the display window 18. Thus, a total of nine symbols (frames) can be seen from the display window 17 of the slot machine 10. In the first embodiment, the positions of the symbols at the stop as seen from the display window 18 are referred to as "upper row", "middle row", and "lower row" in order from the top. For the left reel 31, they are referred to as "upper left row", "left middle row", and "lower left row" respectively.

[0115] Figs. 4 to 11 are diagrams showing the types of roles (such as the role corresponding to the winning number drawn by the role drawing means 61), symbol combinations, the number of payouts, etc. in the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 4, the game states in the first embodiment include when the accessory is not activated (non-special game state) and when the RB is activated (when the accessory is activated, special game state), and the specified number (number of bets) of these game states is set to "3" sheets. As shown in Fig. 4, the special role (accessory) is only the 1BB (first type accessory continuous operation device; first type big bonus) with the role number "001". When winning the 1BB, the winning is carried over to the next game until the 1BB wins. The state where the winning of the 1BB has not been carried over is called "not inside", and the state where the winning of the 1BB has been carried over is called "inside". Also, the game in which the 1BB is won is set to "not inside". That is, when referring to "inside", it means the state of having won the 1BB by the previous game. Note that the transition timing to inside can be set as appropriate. For example, in the game in which the 1BB is won, after all the reels 31 have stopped, it may be shifted to inside the 1BB, or in the game in which the 1BB is won, it may not be shifted to inside the 1BB, and it may be shifted to inside the 1BB in the next game. When winning the 1BB in the non-special game state (when the accessory is not activated) and the 1BB wins, there is no payout of medals in this game, but starting from the next game, it shifts to the 1BB game (special game state), and during the 1BB game, the RB is in a continuous operation (accessory operation) state until the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied. Here, in the first embodiment, it is not assumed that the 1BB wins, and the game is designed to be played while remaining inside the 1BB. For the 1BB whose winning is carried over to the next game, the replay and small roles are only valid in the current game and are not carried over to the next game.

[0116] In addition to the above-mentioned 1BB, as a special combination, MB (Type 2 accessory continuous operation device; Type 2 big bonus) can be cited. When winning the MB and the symbol combination corresponding to the MB stops on the effective line (MB wins), no medals will be paid out in this game, but from the next game, the MB game will start. During the MB game, CB (Type 2 special accessory) games are continuously executed. In the CB game, regardless of the lottery result by the lottery means 61, all small combinations are won repeatedly, and for a specific reel 31 (for example, the left reel 31), the time from the moment the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops is within 75 ms (the maximum number of moving frames is 1 frame). The CB game ends in one game. When the number of medals paid out during the MB game exceeds a predetermined number, the MB game ends and returns to the game state before transitioning to the MB game from the next game.

[0117] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the types of replays in the first embodiment include replays 01 to 22. Regardless of which symbol combination corresponding to the replay stops and is displayed, it will be a replay game. The symbol combination of replay 04 with the combination number "008" is a combination of "red 7s". Although the details will be described later, when the stop switch 42 is operated in a predetermined pressing order when a predetermined conditional device including replay 04 is activated for the winning combination, the combination of "red 7s" can be stopped and displayed, and it becomes possible to transition to a sub-bonus (also referred to as a "sub-bonus game". It is the same as "AT". The details will be described later).

[0118] As shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, the types of minor roles in the first embodiment include minor roles 01 to 87. Minor roles 01 to 08 are minor roles with 14 payouts. When a predetermined conditional device (a winning A conditional device or a winning B conditional device described later) whose game result varies depending on the pushing order is activated, it is a minor role that can win when the stop switch 42 is operated in a pushing order (also referred to as a "favorable pushing order" or a "correct pushing order") in which a 14-payout role can win. Minor roles 09 to 13 are minor roles with 3 payouts. When a specific conditional device (a winning C conditional device, a winning D conditional device, or a winning E conditional device described later) whose game result varies depending on the pushing order is activated, it is a minor role that can win when the stop switch 42 is operated in a pushing order (similarly to the above, also referred to as a "favorable pushing order" or a "correct pushing order") in which a 3-payout role can win. Minor roles 14 to 69 (1-payout roles) are roles that can win when the stop switch 42 is operated in an unfavorable pushing order when a conditional device whose game result varies depending on the pushing order is activated.

[0119] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the RT transition in the first embodiment. First, when the RWM 53 is initialized, it transitions to non-RT. The "RWM initialization" here is executed, for example, when power is turned on with setting changes, indicates the initialization of the entire range of the RWM 53, and includes information on winning 1BB and the initialization of the RT state. When the data of the RT state is initialized, it becomes "0", but when the data of the RT state is "0", it corresponds to non-RT. Non-RT is in the non-1BB internal state and continues until winning 1BB. As will be described later, the winning probability of 1BB in non-RT is "7564 / 65536 (about 11%)".

[0120] In the game where 1BB is won, if the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB does not stop and display, it will become RT1 (inside 1BB) from the next game. In this embodiment, when it becomes RT1 (inside 1BB), there are no non-winning games for minor winning combinations and replays. Therefore, 1BB never wins in RT1. Thus, 1BB wins only in the games where 1BB is won in non-RT. Furthermore, the games where 1BB is won in this embodiment include the case where 1BB is won alone and the case where 1BB and a minor winning combination (winning E) are won simultaneously. In the game where 1BB and a minor winning combination (winning E) are won simultaneously, the symbols related to the minor winning combination (winning E) stop and display preferentially, so 1BB never wins in such a game. Therefore, 1BB wins only in the game where 1BB is won alone in non-RT (as will be described later, the probability is "4 / 65536"). Therefore, such a case hardly occurs. On the other hand, when the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB stops and displays in the game where 1BB is won, it becomes the state of 1BB in operation (RB in operation) (special game state) and continues until the end condition of 1BB operation is satisfied (for example, until 100 coins are paid out). When the end condition of 1BB operation is satisfied, it shifts back to non-RT again.

[0121] Figures 13 to 18 are diagrams showing the number of settings (winning probabilities) for each winning number in the first embodiment. Figures 13 and 14 show the setting tables for non-RT, Figures 15 and 16 show the setting tables for RT1, and Figures 17 and 18 show the setting tables during RB operation. When the numerical values in each setting table are divided by "65536", the winning probabilities are obtained. For example, in Figure 13, the number of settings for the winning number "1" (replay A) is "8943" common to all settings, so the winning probability is "8943 / 65536" (approximately "1 / 7.3"). Also, the "setting value" is related to the degree of advantage for the player, similar to the first embodiment, and has six levels from "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this way, the number of settings is determined for each RT (game state) and each setting value.

[0122] In each setting table, the "advantageous section" indicates the presence or absence of the advantageous section transition lottery. "○" means that when winning the winning number, the advantageous section lottery is executed, and "?" means that when winning the winning number, the advantageous section lottery is not executed. "-" means that it is not the target of the lottery (because the setting number is "0") and thus is not the target of the advantageous section lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous section transition lottery is executed, it is set to win the advantageous section with a probability of "1 / 1". For example, when the game is in the normal section and the winning number "1" (replay A) is won in FIG. 13, the game is sure to win the advantageous section transition and the next game will be the advantageous section. Note that when in the advantageous section, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, in neither non-RT nor RT1, when the winning number "2" (replay B) is won, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed, so it does not transition to the advantageous section. Therefore, when the winning number "2" is won in the normal section, the next game is also the normal section. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in RT1, when the winning numbers "60" to "71" (winning E1 to winning 12) are won, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed, so it does not transition to the advantageous section. Therefore, similar to the winning number "2", when the winning numbers "60" to "71" are won in the normal section, the next game is also the normal section. Note that winning numbers that transition to the advantageous section without executing the advantageous section transition lottery may be determined, and when such a winning number is won, the next game may transition to the advantageous section. For example, when winning the winning numbers with "○" in the advantageous section column in each setting table shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the next game may transition to the advantageous section without executing the advantageous section transition lottery.

[0123] As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, as the winning of 1BB in non-RT (non-internal medium), the winning numbers are the single winning number "0" and the overlapping winning numbers "60" to "71" with winning E. It is provided. On the other hand, in RT1 (inside), there is no case of winning 1BB. Therefore, in RT1, there is no case of winning the winning number "0". Also, the winning of the winning numbers "60" to "71" in RT1 is a single winning of Prize E. In this embodiment, non-RT is, as shown in FIG. 12, after RWM initialization, that is, after power-on with setting changes. And assuming that 1BB does not win in the game where 1BB is won, after winning 1BB, it remains in RT1 (inside) all the time. On the other hand, although details will be described later, the advantageous section ends at the end of the game where the difference number (the value obtained by subtracting the input number from the payout number) exceeds "2400" from the start of the advantageous section, and the next game after the game where the difference number exceeds "2400" becomes the normal section. However, even if it shifts to the normal section, since the winning of 1BB is carried over, it remains in RT1. Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, after RWM initialization (after setting changes), it is non-RT and in the normal section, but when winning 1BB, it becomes RT1, and when winning a winning number that shifts to the advantageous section, it shifts to the advantageous section from the next game. And after becoming RT1 and in the advantageous section, when the difference number exceeds "2400", the next game becomes RT1 and in the normal section. When winning a winning number that shifts to the advantageous section in RT1 and in the normal section, it becomes RT1 and in the advantageous section from the next game.

[0124] FIGS. 19 to 26 are diagrams showing the conditional device number, the conditional device, the winning combination, etc. First, in the winning combination lottery means 61, according to each game state, the winning number is lottery-drawn with the winning probability corresponding to the above-described setting table. For example, when winning the winning number "0" (1BB) in non-RT, in the game, it becomes a game in which the 1BB conditional device of the conditional device number "1" can operate. And in the game where the 1BB conditional device can operate, the winning combination included in the 1BB conditional device, that is, the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB, can stop on the effective line. Also, for example, when winning the winning number "1" (Replay A) in non-RT, in the small winning combination and the replay conditional device, it becomes a game in which the Replay A conditional device can operate. And in the game where the Replay A conditional device operates, the winning combination included in the Replay A conditional device, specifically, any one of the symbol combinations of Replay 01, 03 to 05, can stop on the effective line.

[0125] In addition, in this embodiment, in the game when the replay B condition device operates, when the stop switch 42 is operated in reverse pressing (pressing order 321 (right middle left)), the symbol combination corresponding to replay 04 (the combination of "red 7") can be stopped, and when the stop switch 42 is operated in other pressing orders, the symbol combination corresponding to replay 01 can be stopped. Also, in the games when the replay A, replay C to replay G condition devices operate, regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch 42, the symbol combination corresponding to replay 01 can be stopped. For example, the symbol combination of replay 01 is "blank B" - "blank B" - "replay" with the "blank B" on the left and middle reels 31 being arranged with "PB = 1", and the "replay" on the right reel 31 being arranged with "PB = 1". Therefore, in the games when the replay A to replay G condition devices operate, regardless of the pressing order in which the stop switch 42 is operated, replay 01 can be stopped and displayed.

[0126] Also, the symbol combinations of replays 01 to 05, which are winning combinations included in the replay B condition device, are respectively: replay 01: "blank B" - "blank B" - "replay"; replay 02: "bell A" - "replay" - "bell A"; replay 03: "white BAR" - "replay" - "red 7"; replay 03: "red 7" - "replay" - "red 7"; replay 03: "black BAR" - "replay" - "red 7"; replay 03: "blank A" - "replay" - "red 7"; replay 04: "red 7" - "red 7" - "red 7"; replay 05: "white BAR" - "red 7" - "red 7"; replay 05: "black BAR" - "red 7" - "red 7"; replay 05: "blank A" - "red 7" - "red 7". And in the game when the replay B condition device operates, for example, when "red 7" can be stopped at the first right stop, "red 7" is stopped in the middle right position. When "red 7" cannot be stopped in the middle right position, "replay" is stopped in the middle right position. After "replay" is stopped in the middle right position, then "blank B" is stopped in the middle middle position, and "blank B" is stopped in the middle left position.

[0127] On the one hand, after stopping "Red 7" at the first right stop, when it is possible to stop "Red 7" in the middle middle section at the second middle stop, stop "Red 7" in the middle middle section. When it is not possible to stop "Red 7" in the middle middle section, stop "Replay" in the right middle section. In addition, when "Red 7" is stopped at the first right stop and "Replay" is stopped at the second middle stop, at the third left stop, stop "White BAR", "Red 7", "Black BAR" or "Blank A" (the symbol with "PB = 1" in the total of 4 symbols). Thereby, Replay 03 is stopped and displayed. Next, in the case where "Red 7" is stopped at the first right stop and "Red 7" is stopped in the middle middle section at the second middle stop, when it is possible to stop "Red 7" in the left middle section at the third left stop, stop "Red 7" in the left middle section. Thereby, the symbol combination of Replay 04 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is not possible to stop "Red 7" in the left middle section at the third left stop, stop "White BAR", "Black BAR" or "Blank A" in the left middle section. Thereby, Replay 05 is stopped and displayed.

[0128] Furthermore, when the first stop is on the left reel 31, stop "Bell A" in the left middle section (PB = 1). Also, after that, when the middle reel 31 stops, stop "Replay" in the middle middle section (PB = 1), and when the right reel 31 stops, stop "Bell A" in the right middle section (PB = 1). Thereby, Replay 02 is stopped and displayed. The same is true when the first stop is on the middle reel 31. When the middle reel 31 stops, stop "Replay" in the middle middle section, and then, when the left reel 31 stops, stop "Bell A" in the left middle section, and when the right reel 31 stops, stop "Bell A" in the right middle section.

[0129] Furthermore, since RT1 carries over the winning of 1BB, when winning in any replay, it becomes a game in which the 1BB condition device and the winning replay condition device operate. However, in a game where both 1BB and replay can be stopped and displayed, giving priority to stopping and displaying the replay. Furthermore, the replay is "PB = 1". Therefore, in the game when the replay condition device operates in RT1, 1BB never stops and is displayed. Furthermore, in RT1, when winning in any minor winning combination, it becomes a game in which the 1BB condition device and the winning minor winning combination condition device operate. However, in a game where both 1BB and the minor winning combination can be stopped and displayed, giving priority to stopping and displaying the minor winning combination. Here, the minor winning combination has a minor winning combination with "PB = 1" and a minor winning combination with "PB ≠ 1". However, when giving priority to stopping and displaying the minor winning combination, it is configured so that 1BB does not stop and is displayed. In other words, even in a game where the minor winning combination cannot be stopped and displayed, 1BB never stops and is displayed. Specifically, assuming that the game is played by sequential pressing, in order to stop and display the symbol combination of 1BB, it is necessary to stop "Blank B" in the left middle stage when the left reel 31 stops. However, the symbol of the left reel 31 is "Blank B" only for the minor winning combination 72 with the winning combination number "276", the minor winning combination 76 with the winning combination number "280", and the minor winning combination 78 with the winning combination number "282". However, in the game when the minor winning combination condition device operates, there is no case where the stop display of the minor winning combination 72, the minor winning combination 76, or the minor winning combination 78 is prioritized. For example, the winning combination of the winning prize A1 condition device includes the minor winning combination 72, but when pressing sequentially, the stop display of the minor winning combination 52 or 54 is prioritized. From the above, in RT1, there is no game in which the symbol combination of 1BB stops and is displayed when any condition device operates.

[0130] Next, the so-called pressing order bell condition device will be described. The pressing order bell condition device is composed of the following types. Winning prize A condition device: Winning prize A1 condition device to winning prize A16 condition device; Winning prize B condition device: Winning prize B1 condition device to winning prize B16 condition device; Winning prize C condition device: Winning prize C1 condition device to winning prize C8 condition device; Winning prize D condition device: Winning prize D1 condition device to winning prize D12 condition device; Winning prize E condition device: Winning prize E1 condition device to winning prize E12 condition device. And the winning prize A condition device and the winning prize B condition device are condition devices where an irregular press (first stop in the middle or first stop on the right) is the correct pressing order. In the game when these condition devices operate, when the pressing order is correct, a minor winning combination with 14 payouts wins, and when the pressing order is incorrect, a minor winning combination with 1 payout wins or is missed. On the other hand, the winning prize C condition device is a condition device where a sequential press (first stop on the left) is the correct pressing order. In the game when the winning prize C condition device operates, when the pressing order is correct, a minor winning combination with 3 payouts wins, and when the pressing order is incorrect, a minor winning combination with 1 payout wins or is missed. Also, in the game when the winning prize D condition device operates, in the games of the winning prize D1 - D4 condition devices, the first stop on the left is the correct pressing order, in the games when the winning prize D5 - D8 condition devices operate, the first stop in the middle is the correct pressing order, and in the games when the winning prize D9 - D12 condition devices operate, the first stop on the right is the correct pressing order. And in the games when these condition devices operate, when the pressing order is correct, a minor winning combination with 3 payouts wins, and when the pressing order is incorrect, a minor winning combination with 1 payout wins or is missed. Furthermore, in the games when the winning prize E condition device operates, in the games when the winning prize E1 - E4 condition devices operate, the first stop on the left is the correct pressing order, in the games when the winning prize E5 - E8 condition devices operate, the first stop in the middle is the correct pressing order, and in the games when the winning prize E9 - E12 condition devices operate, the first stop on the right is the correct pressing order. And in the games when these condition devices operate, when the pressing order is correct, a minor winning combination with 3 payouts wins, and when the pressing order is incorrect, a minor winning combination with 1 payout wins or is missed.

[0131] The following extracts several conditional devices related to the button-pressing order and explains the reel stop control when the conditional devices operate. Also, in the following explanation, even if the winning of 1BB is carried over at RT1, the stop control related to 1BB is omitted. (Example 1) Minor winning A1 conditional device (correct button-pressing order 213) For example, in a game where the winning number is "8" at RT1 and the minor winning A1 conditional device operates, as shown in FIG. 19, any one of minor winnings 01, 14, 32, 52, 54, 70 to 72 can be a winning. However, the actually winning minor winnings are any of minor winnings 01, 14, 32, 52, 54. Minor winnings 70 to 72 are control winnings (a control winning is a winning for making the stop control of reel 31 different and is not a winning for causing a win). And, as explained in the first embodiment, when multiple types of minor winnings are overlapped (simultaneously) winning, when the button-pressing order is correct, the reel 31 is stopped under the control of the number priority, and when the button-pressing order is incorrect, the reel is stopped under the control of the count priority. As shown in FIG. 19, when the winning A1 conditional device operates, Button-pressing order 123 (incorrect): Minor winnings 52, 54 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 2") Button-pressing order 132 (incorrect): Minor winnings 52, 54 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 2") Button-pressing order 213 (correct): Minor winning 01 (14 pieces) (PB = 1) Button-pressing order 231 (incorrect): Minor winning 14 (winning rate "1 / 2") Button-pressing order 312 (incorrect): Minor winning 32 (winning rate "1 / 8") Button-pressing order 321 (incorrect): Minor winning 32 (winning rate "1 / 8") Each can be a winning. Note that each of the above button-pressing orders, similar to the first embodiment, Button-pressing order 123: Button-pressing order left, middle, right Button-pressing order 132: Button-pressing order left, right, middle Button-pressing order 213: Button-pressing order middle, left, right Button-pressing order 231: Button-pressing order middle, right, left Button-pressing order 312: Button-pressing order right, left, middle Button-pressing order 321: Button-pressing order right, middle, left Each means these respectively.

[0132] Furthermore, the symbol combinations corresponding to each minor winning combination included in the winning A1 condition device are as follows. Minor winning combination 01: "Watermelon" - "Bell A" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 14: "White BAR" - "Bell A" - "Bell A" Minor winning combination 14: "Red 7" - "Bell A" - "Bell A" Minor winning combination 32: "Black BAR" - "White BAR" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 32: "Blank A" - "White BAR" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 52: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "White BAR" Minor winning combination 52: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "Black BAR" Minor winning combination 54: "Replay" - "Blank B" - "White BAR" Minor winning combination 54: "Replay" - "Blank B" - "Black BAR" Minor winning combination 70: "Bell A" - "Replay" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 71: "Cherry" - "Replay" - "Red 7" Minor winning combination 72: "Cherry" - "Replay" - "Blank B" Minor winning combination 72: "Blank B" - "Replay" - "Blank B" First, at the first stop in the middle, since the pressing order is correct at this time, in order to win the minor winning combination 01, "Bell A" is stopped in the middle middle section with priority given to the number of symbols (PB = 1). Next, at the second stop on the left, since the pressing order is correct at this time, "Watermelon" is stopped in the middle left section with priority given to the number of symbols (PB = 1). Then, at the third stop on the right, "Watermelon" is stopped in the middle right section (PB = 1). As a result, the minor winning combination 01 wins. Also, after the first stop in the middle, at the second stop on the right, since the pressing order is incorrect at this time, "Bell A" is stopped in the middle right section with priority given to the number of symbols (PB = 1). Then, at the third stop on the left, when "White BAR" or "Red 7" can be stopped in the middle left section, either of these symbols is stopped (PB ≠ 1). If "White BAR" or "Red 7" can be stopped in the middle left section, the minor winning combination 14 wins. Here, "White BAR" on the left reel 31 is arranged at the 16th position, and "Red 7" is arranged at the 11th position. Therefore, the probability (pull-in rate (PB)) of being able to pull "White BAR" or "Red 7" into the middle left section is "1 / 2". Thus, when the pressing order is 231, the minor winning combination 14 can win, and its winning rate is "1 / 2".

[0133] Next, at the first stop on the right, since the pressing order is incorrect at this point, if the quantity priority is adopted, the symbols with the largest quantity on the right reel 31 are "Bell A", "Replay", "White BAR", "Black BAR", and "Blank B" (two of each). Since the symbol with the maximum quantity can be arbitrarily determined when there are multiple such symbols, it is determined to prioritize "Replay" among these symbols, and "Replay" is stopped in the middle right position (PB = 1). Then, only the small winning combination 32 can be won at this point. Next, at the second stop on the left, when "Black BAR" or "Blank A" can be stopped in the middle left position, either of these symbols is stopped in the middle left position. The draw rate of "Black BAR" or "Blank A" to the middle left position is "1 / 2". Furthermore, at the third stop in the middle, when "White BAR" can be stopped in the middle middle position, the said symbol is stopped in the middle middle position. The draw rate of "White BAR" to the middle middle position is "1 / 4". Therefore, when the pressing order is 312, the small winning combination 32 can be won, and the winning rate is "1 / 8". Also, after the first stop on the right, at the second stop in the middle, "White BAR" stops with a draw rate of "1 / 4" as described above. Furthermore, at the third stop on the left, "Black BAR" or "Blank A" stops with a draw rate of "1 / 2" as described above. Therefore, when the pressing order is 321, the small winning combination 32 can be won, and the winning rate is "1 / 8".

[0134] Next, at the first left stop, since the pressing order is incorrect at this point, if the number priority is adopted, the most numerous symbol on the left reel 31 is "REPLAY" (4 pieces). Therefore, it is determined to stop "REPLAY" (PB = 1). By doing so, the minor winning combinations 52 or 54 become winnable at this point. Next, at the second middle stop, when "WATERMELON" or "BLANK B" can be stopped in the middle middle section, either of these symbols is stopped in the middle middle section (total "PB = 1"). Further, at the third right stop, when "WHITE BAR" or "BLACK BAR" can be stopped in the right middle section, either of these symbols is stopped in the right middle section. The draw-in rate of "WHITE BAR" or "BLACK BAR" to the right middle section is "1 / 2". Therefore, with the pressing order 123, the minor winning combinations 52 or 54 become winnable, and the winning rate is "1 / 2". Also, after the first left stop, at the second right stop, "WHITE BAR" or "BLACK BAR" can be stopped with the draw-in rate of "1 / 2" as described above. Further, at the third middle stop, "WATERMELON" or "BLANK B" can be stopped in the middle middle section with "PB = 1" as described above. Therefore, with the pressing order 132, the minor winning combinations 52 or 54 become winnable, and the winning rate is "1 / 2".

[0135] (Example 2) Minor winning combination A13 condition device (correct pressing order 321) In the game where the minor winning combination A13 condition device operates, as shown in Fig. 21, any one of the minor winning combinations 04, 20, 36, 60, 62, 77, 78, 80 can be a winning combination. When the winning combination A13 condition device operates, Pressing order 123 (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 60, 62 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 4") Pressing order 132 (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 60, 62 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 4") Pressing order 213 (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 36 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 8") Pressing order 231 (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 36 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 8") Pressing order 312 (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 20 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 2") Pressing order 321 (correct answer): Minor winning combination 04 (14 pieces) (PB = 1) can each be a winning combination. Also, the symbol combinations of each minor winning combination are as follows. Minor winning combination 04: "Watermelon" - "Watermelon" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 04: "Watermelon" - "Blank B" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 20: "Bell A" - "White BAR" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 20: "Bell A" - "Red 7" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 36: "White BAR" - "Replay" - "White BAR" Minor winning combination 36: "Red 7" - "Replay" - "White BAR" Minor winning combination 60: "Replay" - "Bell A" - "Red 7" Minor winning combination 62: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "Red 7" Minor winning combination 77: "Cherry" - "Bell B" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 78: "Blank B" - "Bell B" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 80: "Black BAR" - "Black BAR" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 80: "Blank A" - "Black BAR" - "Watermelon"

[0136] Here, taking the pressing order 123 and the pressing order 132 (when the winning rate is "1 / 4") as examples for explanation. When it is the first stop on the left, since the pressing order is incorrect at this time, the symbols are stopped with the number priority. In this case, the symbol numbers of "Watermelon", "Bell A", and "Replay" each become "2", but here "Replay" (PB = 1) is determined. Also, when stopping in the middle (the second or the third), when it is possible to stop "Bell A" or "Watermelon" in the middle middle section, stop either of these symbols. Note that the middle reel 31 has only "Bell A" with "PB = 1". Furthermore, when stopping on the right (second or third), when it is possible to stop on "Red 7" in the middle right, stop the symbol (PB≠1). Since there is only one "Red 7" on the right reel 31, the draw-in rate is "1 / 4". Therefore, the winning rate of minor winning combination 60 or 62 in push order 123 and push order 132 when the minor winning combination A13 condition device operates is "1 / 4".

[0137] (Example 3) Minor winning combination B15 condition device (correct push order 321) In a game where the minor winning combination B15 condition device operates, as shown in Fig. 23, any one of minor winning combinations 08, 21, 50, 64, 65, 77 to 79 can be a winning combination. Also, when the winning B15 condition device operates: Push order 123 (incorrect): Minor winning combination 64, 65 (1 symbol) (winning rate "3 / 4") Push order 132 (incorrect): Minor winning combination 64, 65 (1 symbol) (winning rate "3 / 4") Push order 213 (incorrect): Minor winning combination 50 (1 symbol) (winning rate "1 / 8") Push order 231 (incorrect): Minor winning combination 50 (1 symbol) (winning rate "1 / 8") Push order 312 (incorrect): Minor winning combination 21 (1 symbol) (winning rate "1 / 2") Push order 321 (correct): Minor winning combination 08 (14 symbols) (PB = 1) can all be winning combinations respectively. Also, the symbol combinations of each minor winning combination are as follows. Minor winning combination 08: "Watermelon" - "Replay" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 21: "Bell A" - "Black BAR" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 21: "Bell A" - "Cherry" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 50: "Black BAR" - "Bell A" - "Cherry" Minor winning combination 50: "Blank A" - "Bell A" - "Cherry" Minor winning combination 64: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "Blank B" Minor winning combination 65: "Replay" - "Blank B" - "Blank B" Minor winning combination 77: "Cherry" - "Bell B" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 78: "Blank B" - "Bell B" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 79: "White BAR" - "White BAR" - "Watermelon" Minor winning combination 79: "Red 7" - "White BAR" - "Watermelon"

[0138] Here, the pressing order 123 and the pressing order 132 (when the winning rate is "3 / 4") will be taken as examples for explanation. When it is the first stop on the left, since it is an incorrect pressing order at this point, the symbols are stopped with a priority on the number. In this case, "Watermelon", "Bell A", and "Replay" each have a symbol count of "2", but here "Replay" (PB = 1) is determined. Also, at the middle (second or third) stop, when it is possible to stop "Watermelon" or "Blank B" in the middle middle row, either of these symbols is stopped. Note that the middle reel 31 has a combined total of 2 symbols, "Watermelon" and "Blank B", with "PB = 1". Furthermore, at the right (second or third) stop, when it is possible to stop "Blank B" in the right middle row, that symbol is stopped (PB ≠ 1). Note that on the right reel 31, "Blank B" is arranged at 3 locations with an interval of 5 symbols, so the draw-in rate is "3 / 4". Therefore, the winning rate of the minor winning combination 64 or 65 with the pressing order 123 and the pressing order 132 when the minor winning combination B15 condition device is activated is "3 / 4".

[0139] As described above, in the game when the winning combination A condition device and the winning combination B condition device are activated, an irregular press becomes the correct pressing order, and when the pressing order is correct, the 14-symbol winning combination wins with "PB = 1". Also, when the first stop is correct and the second stop is incorrect, a 1-symbol winning combination wins with a winning rate of "1 / 2". Furthermore, when it is the first stop on the left (in sequential pressing), a 1-symbol winning combination wins with a winning rate of "1 / 1", "1 / 2", "1 / 4", or "3 / 4". Additionally, when it is an irregular press and the first stop is incorrect, a 1-symbol winning combination wins with a winning rate of "1 / 8".

[0140] (Example 4) Prize-winning C1 Conditional Device (First Correct Answer on the Left) In the game where the minor prize C1 conditional device operates, as shown in Fig. 23, any one of the minor prizes 09, 28, 29, 44, 45 can be won. Also, when the prize-winning C1 conditional device is operating, Pressing order 1-- (correct answer): Minor prize 09 (3 pieces) (PB = 1) Pressing order -1- (incorrect answer): Minor prizes 44, 45 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 4") Pressing order --1 (incorrect answer): Minor prizes 28, 29 (1 piece) (winning rate "1 / 4") can each be won. Also, the symbol combinations of each minor prize are as follows. Minor prize 09: "REPLAY" - "REPLAY" - "WATERMELON" Minor prize 28: "WHITE BAR" - "WHITE BAR" - "REPLAY" Minor prize 28: "RED 7" - "WHITE BAR" - "REPLAY" Minor prize 29: "WHITE BAR" - "RED 7" - "REPLAY" Minor prize 29: "RED 7" - "RED 7" - "REPLAY" Minor prize 44: "WHITE BAR" - "BELL A" - "WHITE BAR" Minor prize 44: "RED 7" - "BELL A" - "WHITE BAR" Minor prize 45: "WHITE BAR" - "BELL A" - "BLACK BAR" Minor prize 45: "RED 7" - "BELL A" - "BLACK BAR" First, when it is the first stop on the left (correct pressing order), stop "REPLAY" in the middle left section (PB = 1). Also, when stopping in the middle later, stop "REPLAY" in the middle middle section (PB = 1), and when stopping on the right, stop "WATERMELON" in the middle right section (PB = 1). Thereby, minor prize 09 wins. Also, when it is the first stop in the middle, at this point, the pressing order is incorrect, and due to the number priority, stop the "BELL A" with the most symbols in the middle middle section (PB = 1). Also, when stopping on the left later, stop "WHITE BAR" or "RED 7" in the middle left section (the drawing-in rate is "1 / 2" when the two symbols are combined). Furthermore, when stopping on the right later, stop "CHERRY" or "BLANK A" in the middle right section (the drawing-in rate is "1 / 2" when the two symbols are combined). Therefore, at the first stop in the middle, minor prizes 44 or 45 stop and are displayed with a winning rate of "1 / 4". Next, when it is the first stop on the right, at this point, the pressing order is incorrect, and due to the number priority, stop the "REPLAY" with the most symbols in the middle right section (PB = 1). Also, when stopping on the left later, stop "WHITE BAR" or "RED 7" in the middle left section (the drawing-in rate is "1 / 2" when the two symbols are combined). Furthermore, when stopping in the middle later, stop "BLACK BAR" or "CHERRY" in the middle middle section (the drawing-in rate is "1 / 2" when the two symbols are combined).Therefore, when stopping for the first time on the right, minor winning combinations 28 or 29 stop and are displayed with a winning rate of "1 / 4".

[0141] (Example 5) Prize-winning D5 condition device (correct answer for the first middle prize) In a game where the minor winning combination D5 condition device operates, as shown in Fig. 24, any one of the minor winning combinations 11, 52, or 66 can be a winning combination. Also, when the prize-winning D5 condition device is operating, Pressing order 1-- (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 52 (1 card) (winning rate "1 / 4") Pressing order -1- (correct answer): Minor winning combination 11 (3 cards) (PB = 1) Pressing order --1 (incorrect answer): Minor winning combination 66 (1 card) (winning rate "1 / 4") can each be a winning combination. Also, the symbol combinations for each minor winning combination are as follows. Minor winning combination 11: "Watermelon" - "Bell A" - "Replay" Minor winning combination 52: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "White BAR" Minor winning combination 52: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "Black BAR" Minor winning combination 66: "White BAR" - "White BAR" - "Bell A" Minor winning combination 66: "White BAR" - "Red 7" - "Bell A" Minor winning combination 66: "Red 7" - "White BAR" - "Bell A" Small prize 66: "Red 7" - "Red 7" - "Bell A" First, when it is the first stop in the middle (correct push order), "Bell A" is stopped in the middle (PB = 1). Also, when it is stopped on the left after that, "Watermelon" is stopped in the middle (PB = 1), and when it is stopped on the right, "Replay" is stopped in the middle right (PB = 1). This results in the small prize 11 being awarded. Also, when it is stopped on the left first, the push order is incorrect at this point, and either "Replay", "White BAR", or "Red 7" is stopped in the middle left due to the number priority, but here it is decided that "Replay" is stopped (PB = 1). Also, when it is stopped in the middle after that, "Watermelon" is stopped in the middle (pulling rate "1 / 2"). Furthermore, when it is stopped on the right after that, "White BAR" or "Black BAR" is stopped in the middle right (pulling rate is "1 / 2" for the total of two patterns). Therefore, when the first left stop occurs, the small prize 52 is displayed with a winning probability of "1 / 4". Next, when the first right stop occurs, the push order is incorrect at this point, and the "Bell A" with the most symbols is stopped in the middle right row (PB=1) due to number priority. Furthermore, when the next left stop occurs, the "White BAR" or "Red 7" is stopped in the middle left row (the retraction rate is "1 / 2" for the two symbols combined). Furthermore, when the next center stop occurs, the "White BAR" or "Red 7" is stopped in the middle center row (the retraction rate is "1 / 2" for the two symbols combined). Therefore, when the first right stop occurs, the small prize 66 is displayed with a winning probability of "1 / 4".

[0142] (Example 6) Winning E9 Condition Device (First correct answer on the right) In a game where the small win E9 condition device is activated, any of the small wins 12, 42, 43, and 52 can win, as shown in FIG. 25. Also, when the winning E9 condition device is activated, the following can win: Press order 1-- (incorrect answer): Small win 52 (1 coin) (Winning rate "1 / 4") Press order-1- (incorrect answer): Small win 42, 43 (1 coin) (Winning rate "1 / 4") Press order--1 (correct answer): Small win 12 (3 coins) (PB=1) Also, the pattern combinations for each small win are as follows: Minor prize 12: "Watermelon" - "Bell B" - "Replay" Minor prize 42: "Black BAR" - "Replay" - "Cherry" Minor prize 42: "Blank A" - "Replay" - "Cherry" Minor prize 43: "Black BAR" - "Replay" - "Blank A" Minor prize 43: "Blank A" - "Replay" - "Blank A" Minor prize 52: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "White BAR" Minor prize 52: "Replay" - "Watermelon" - "Black BAR" First, when it stops first on the right (correct push order), "Replay" is stopped in the middle right row due to number priority (PB=1). Also, when it stops on the left after that, "Watermelon" is stopped in the middle left row (PB=1), and when it stops in the middle, "Bell B" is stopped in the middle right row (PB=1). This results in minor prize 12 being awarded. Also, if the first left stop occurs, the push order is incorrect at this point, and either "Replay", "Black BAR", or "Blank A" will be stopped in the left middle row due to the number of symbols being given priority, but here it is decided that "Replay" will be stopped (PB=1). Also, if the next middle stop occurs, "Watermelon" will be stopped in the middle row (the pull-in rate is "1 / 2"). Furthermore, if the next right stop occurs, "White BAR" or "Black BAR" will be stopped in the right middle row (the pull-in rate is "1 / 2" for the two symbols combined). Therefore, if the first left stop occurs, the small role 52 will be won with a winning rate of "1 / 4". Next, if the first middle stop occurs, the push order is incorrect at this point, and "Replay", which has the most symbols, will be stopped in the middle row due to the number of symbols being given priority (PB=1). Also, if the next left stop occurs, "Black BAR" or "Blank A" will be stopped in the left middle row (the pull-in rate is "1 / 2" for the two symbols combined). Furthermore, when the reel stops on the right after that, "Cherry" or "Blank A" will stop in the middle row (the reel-in rate is "1 / 2" for the two symbols combined). Therefore, when the reel stops on the first reel, the small symbols 42 or 43 will win with a winning rate of "1 / 4".

[0143] In the case of non-RT or RT1, there is a case where the winning numbers "72" to "75" are won (Figs. 14 and 16). When these winning numbers are won, the winning F condition device, the winning G condition device, the winning H condition device, and the winning I condition device operate respectively. Also, during RB operation, there is a case where the winning numbers "76" to "78" are won (Fig. 18). When these winning numbers are won, the winning J condition device, the winning K condition device, and the winning L condition device operate respectively. Explanation of the reel stop control when these condition devices operate is omitted.

[0144] Fig. 27 is a diagram showing the production group numbers in the first embodiment. In the main process, for each game, a production group number corresponding to the winning combination lottery result (winning number) is selected (in Fig. 1, production group number selection means 64), and the selected production group number is transmitted to the sub-control board 80. The sub-control board 80 determines and outputs the production for the current game based on the received production blue number. In the production group number, the feature of the first embodiment is that all of the winning A1 to A16, winning B1 to B16, and winning C1 to C8 are the same production group number "8". Therefore, on the sub-control board 80 side, when the production group number 8 is received, it can be determined that in the current game, one of the winning A1 to A16, winning B1 to B16, and winning C1 to C8 has been won for the push-order bell, but the correct push order cannot be determined.

[0145] Here, among the production group numbers "8", since the correct push orders of both the winning A1 to A16 and the winning B1 to B16 are irregular push orders, depending on the number of placements of each winning number and the number of payouts at the correct push order, there is a possibility that the expected value when making an irregular push exceeds the specified number (the number of bets). However, in this embodiment, even if an irregular push is made knowing that the production group number of the current game is "8", the expected value of the current game is set to be equal to or less than the specified number. Thereby, for example, even if the production group number transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub-control board 80 is illegally obtained by cheating, it is configured such that medals exceeding the specified number cannot be obtained.

[0146] Figure 28 is a diagram for explaining the expected value in the case of the effect group number "8" in the first embodiment. Here, as an example of an irregular press, the pressing order 213 is cited. Although the calculation is omitted, in the case of an irregular press, for any of the pressing orders 213, 231, 312, and 321, the expected value is the same value. Also, as an example of a regular press, the pressing order 123 is cited. Although the calculation is omitted, the expected value for the pressing order 123 and the expected value for the pressing order 132 are the same value. First, when winning any of the prizes A1 to A16, obtaining 14 payouts with the pressing order 213 occurs when winning prizes A1 to A4. Therefore, in the pressing order 213, when winning prizes A1 to A4, since the winning rate is "1 / 1" and the 14 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "14 (coins)". Also, in the pressing order 213, when winning prizes A5 to A8, since the winning rate is "1 / 2" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "0.5 (coins)". Furthermore, in the pressing order 213, when winning prizes A9 to A16, since the winning rate is "1 / 8" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "0.125 (coins)". The above is the same when winning prizes B1 to B16. Furthermore, in the pressing order 213, when winning prizes C1 to C8, since the winning rate is "1 / 4" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "0.25 (coins)".

[0147] Next, in the pressing order 123, when winning prizes A1 to A8, since the winning rate is "1 / 2" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "0.5 (coins)". Furthermore, in the pressing order 123, when winning prizes A9 to A12, since "PB = 1" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "1 (coin)". Furthermore, in the pressing order 123, when winning prizes A13 to A14, since the winning rate is "1 / 4" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "0.25 (coins)". Also, in the pressing order 123, when winning prizes A15 to A16, since the winning rate is "3 / 4" and the 1 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "0.75 (coins)". The above is the same when winning prizes B1 to B16. Furthermore, in the pressing order 123, when winning prizes C1 to C8, since "PB = 1" and the 3 - coin combination wins, the expected value is "3 (coins)".

[0148] From the above, when the pressing order is 213, the expected value when the winning prizes are A1 to A16 and B1 to B16 is "3.6875 (sheets)". Also, when the pressing order is 213, the expected value when the winning prizes are C1 to C8 is "0.25 (sheets)". On the other hand, when the pressing order is 123, the expected value when the winning prizes are A1 to A16 and B1 to B16 is "0.625 (sheets)". Also, when the pressing order is 123, the expected value when the winning prizes are C1 to C8 is "3 (sheets)". And the winning probabilities of winning prizes A1 to A16 (setting number "1112") are the same. Furthermore, the winning probabilities of winning prizes B1 to B16 (setting number "1112") are the same. Additionally, the winning probabilities of winning prizes C1 to C8 (setting number "1113") are the same. Therefore, the total of all setting numbers for winning prizes A1 to A16, B1 to B16, and C1 to C8 is 1112×16 + 1112×16 + 1113×8 = 44488. Thus, the probability of winning prizes A1 to A16 when the production group number is "8" is (1112×16) / 44488 ≒ 0.399928. The probability of winning prizes B1 to B16 when the production group number is "8" is also "0.399928" in the same way as above. Also, the probability of winning prizes C1 to C8 when the production group number is "8" is (1113×8) / 44488 ≒ 0.200144.

[0149] Therefore, the expected value when operating with the pressing order 213 when the production group number is "8" is 0.399928×3.6875 + 0.399928×3.6875 + 0.200144×0.25 ≒ 2.9995 (sheets), which is less than the specified number "3". Also, the expected value when operating with the pressing order 123 when the production group number is "8" is 0.399928×0.625 + 0.399928×0.625 + 0.200144×3 ≒ 1.1003 (sheets), which is less than the specified number "3". From the above, even if it is known that the game is in the production group number "8" and irregular pressing is done, the expected value cannot exceed the specified number "3".

[0150] Incidentally, as described above, when the production group number is "8", the expected value when performing irregular pressing is higher than the expected value when performing normal pressing. However, in the first embodiment, in this game where irregular pressing is performed during non-AT, either the sub-bonus (equivalent to AT) lottery is not executed, the sub-bonus lottery performed in this game is invalidated, or a sub-bonus lottery with a winning probability lower than that during normal pressing is executed. In other words, the degree of expectation regarding AT in this game where irregular pressing is performed during non-AT is configured to be relatively lower than the degree of expectation regarding AT in this game where normal pressing is performed during non-AT. When "invalidating the sub-bonus lottery performed in this game", for example, when operating the start switch 41, the sub-bonus lottery is executed as usual (since it is not yet determined whether irregular pressing will occur at this point), and when it is determined that irregular pressing has occurred at the time of full stop, the sub-bonus lottery in this game is invalidated (cleared, discarded). Therefore, the total payout performance is configured to be higher when playing the game with normal pressing during non-AT and following the pressing order instructions during AT than when playing the game with irregular pressing during non-AT and following the pressing order instructions during AT. Here, the higher the ratio of the instructed accessory is as the base during non-AT is lowered. Therefore, providing a common bell can be mentioned to lower the ratio of the instructed accessory. However, since the common bell is a winning accessory regardless of the pressing order (pressing position), the payout rate during irregular pressing will increase. Therefore, by providing a left-biased bell (a pressing order bell where normal pressing is the correct answer) as in this embodiment, it is possible to lower the base during non-AT when playing the game with normal pressing and suppress the ratio of the instructed accessory. Furthermore, the payout rate during irregular pressing can be suppressed more than when a common bell for suppressing the ratio of the instructed accessory is provided.

[0151] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, an SP flag is provided. The SP flag is a flag for determining whether or not an irregular press was made in the previous game. For example, when all stops occur in the current game, the SP flag is once turned off, and then, when it is determined that the current game was operated by a normal press, the SP flag is turned on. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game was operated by an irregular press, the SP flag remains off. Then, when shifting to the next game, when the SP flag is on, a normal sub-bonus lottery is executed, and when the SP flag is off, a normal sub-bonus lottery is not executed (either not executing the sub-bonus lottery, or executing the sub-bonus lottery itself but then invalidating the sub-bonus lottery result, or executing a sub-bonus lottery with a lower winning probability than during a normal press), and when all stops occur in the next game, the SP flag is once turned off, and then, when it is determined that the next game was operated by a normal press, the SP flag is turned on. On the other hand, when it is determined that the next game was operated by an irregular press, the SP flag remains off. By doing so, for example, it becomes possible to prevent strategic plays such as making a normal press only when a hot effect is output when the start switch 41 is operated (when the winning expectancy of the sub-bonus is relatively high), and making an irregular press otherwise, for example, when no game-specific effect is output when the start switch 41 is operated.

[0152] Next, the mode lottery in the first embodiment will be described. As described above, in the first embodiment, a sub-bonus is provided as the same concept as the AT. At the start of the sub-bonus, a specific symbol combination indicating the start of the sub-bonus (a combination of "red 7s") is stopped and displayed. Then, when shifting to the sub-bonus, similar to the AT, when winning the push-order bell (for example, winning A to E described above), the correct push order is notified. The sub-bonus continues until the number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 300 medals), and the sub-bonus ends in the game where the number of paid-out medals reaches the predetermined number, and the game shifts to non-AT (normal game). The mode lottery in the first embodiment includes: 1) The initial normal mode lottery in the normal section; 2) The normal mode lottery executed in the first game of the advantageous section when shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section; 3) The mode transition lottery executed at the start of the sub-bonus. For each mode, the expectation of shifting to the sub-bonus (winning expectation, ceiling number of game times, expectation of shifting to a more advantageous mode) is different (see Fig. 31(a) described later).

[0153] Fig. 29 is a diagram showing the initial normal mode lottery in the normal section in the first embodiment. (a) shows a flowchart of the normal section lever process (meaning the process at the time of operating the start switch 41), and (b) shows the lottery setting number. Staying in the normal section is due to the following two cases. First, when the power is turned on and the RWM is initialized (setting changed), the game section is cleared, so it becomes the normal section. Therefore, the first game after the RWM initialization is the normal section. Second, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the next game shifts to the normal section. In this embodiment, when the difference from the start of the advantageous section exceeds "2400 (medals)", the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section ends, and the next game becomes the normal section. Here, although it is known that the advantageous section ends when the number of game times from the start of the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1500 game times, 3000 game times, etc.). In the first embodiment, the advantageous section is configured not to end based on the number of game times.

[0154] In FIG. 29(a), when starting the normal section, in step S492, it is determined whether the production group number corresponding to the winning number of the current game is the production group number "2". The production group number "2" corresponds to the winning of replay B (winning number "2"). When it is determined that the production group number is not "2", the process proceeds to step S493, and when it is determined that the production group number is "2", the processing according to this flowchart ends. That is, when the production group number is "2" (when replay B wins), the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed, so there is no transition to the advantageous section (see FIG. 13). For this reason, when it is determined that the production group number is "2", the following initial normal mode lottery is not executed, the next game is also in the normal section, and the normal section lever process is executed again. When proceeding to step S493, it is determined whether the current game is non-RT. The main control board 50 stores the current RT information in a predetermined storage area of the RWM53 and makes a determination based on this information. When it is determined that it is non-RT (during 1BB non-internal), the process proceeds to step S495, and when it is determined that it is not non-RT, the process proceeds to step S494. Note that the RT transition is assumed to be at the end of the current game. Therefore, even when winning 1BB in the current game, it is determined to be non-RT in step S493.

[0155] Here, after the RWM initialization after power-on, it is non-RT. This is because after the RWM initialization after power-on, even if 1BB was won before power-on, the winning information of the 1BB is cleared, and the RT information is also cleared (as a result, the RT state becomes non-RT). In the following description, 1BB non-internal may be referred to as "early morning", and the advantageous section that has shifted to 1BB non-internal may be referred to as "advantageous section shifted in early morning". On the other hand, 1BB internal may be referred to as "not early morning", and the advantageous section that has shifted to 1BB internal may be referred to as "advantageous section shifted other than in early morning". Also, when it is unclear whether it is an advantageous section shifted in early morning, it may be referred to as "uncertain in early morning".

[0156] If it is determined in step S493 that it is not RT and the process proceeds to step S494, it is determined whether the production group number of the current game is "10". The production group number "10" corresponds to the winning of winning E (winning numbers "60" to "71". See Fig. 16). When it is determined that the production group number is not "10", the process proceeds to step S495, and when it is determined that the production group number is "10", the processing according to this flowchart ends. As shown in Fig. 16, when winning winning E in RT1, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed, so the game does not transition to the advantageous section in the next game. Therefore, also in this case, in the next game, the normal section lever process is executed again. From the above, the reason why the normal section lever process is executed (without transitioning to the advantageous section) in the next game is when the production group number becomes "2" (when winning replay B), regardless of non-RT and RT1, or when the production group number becomes "10" (when winning winning E) other than early morning (RT1).

[0157] When the process proceeds to step S495, an initial normal mode lottery is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S496, the lottery result is saved (stored), and the processing according to this flowchart ends. The initial normal mode lottery in step S495 is performed according to the setting shown in Fig. 29(b). Note that the denominator of the setting shown in Fig. 29(b) is "240", and when the setting is "240", the winning probability means "1 / 1". First, when the production group number becomes "0" (single winning of 1BB) in non-RT, or when the production group number becomes "10" (duplicate winning of 1BB and winning E), the normal mode 0 is won. Here, winning 1BB means that it is determined that before the start of the current game is non-RT (not in the middle of 1BB inside), so it is determined that it is early morning. Similarly, since the initial normal mode lottery is not executed when it is not RT and the production group number is "10", the fact that the production group number is "10" in the current game means that it is non-RT. Therefore, when the production group number is "10" in the current game, it is determined that it is early morning.

[0158] On the other hand, in non-RT or RT1, when the production group number is "1", "3" to "9", "11" to "14", it is elected to the normal mode 1. Note that the above production group number has the possibility of being elected both when it is the morning show and when it is not the morning show. Since it shifts to the advantageous section regardless of whether it is in 1BB non-internal when elected to the above production group number, in the game with the above production group number, it becomes uncertain whether it is the morning show. From the above, the normal modes 0 and 1 are modes for lottery when shifting from the next game to the advantageous section in the normal section, and for determining whether it is the morning show. If it is the normal mode 0, the morning show is determined, and if it is the normal mode 1, the morning show becomes uncertain.

[0159] Figure 30 is a diagram showing the normal mode transition process. (a) shows a flowchart, and (b) shows the lottery setting. When shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, the lottery for the normal mode is executed in the first game of the advantageous section. The normal modes after the second game of the advantageous section have numbers from "2" to "9" as described later. Therefore, in the advantageous section, the first game is the normal mode 0 or 1, and the subsequent games are any of the numbers from "2" to "9". In (a) of the figure, when the normal mode transition process is started, in step S502, it is determined whether it is the normal mode 0 or 1. If it is the normal mode 0 or 1, it proceeds to step S503, and if it is not the normal mode 0 or 1, the process according to this flowchart ends. That is, in this example, the normal mode transition process is executed for each game during the advantageous section, but since it becomes "No" in step S502 except for the first game of the advantageous section, the normal mode lottery in step S503 is not executed. Then, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the normal mode 0 or 1 (the first game of the advantageous section), it proceeds to step S503, and the lottery for the normal mode is executed. Then, it proceeds to step S504, and the normal mode determined by the lottery is saved (stored), and the process according to this flowchart ends.

[0160] Figure 29(b) shows the number of bets in the normal mode lottery for four types of patterns. First, "non-RT and normal mode 0" corresponds to the case where the production group number is "0" in the morning draw (winning the 1BB alone) and winning the 1BB in the game. During the 1BB game, the normal mode lottery is not executed (not entering the normal mode transition process). Therefore, "non-RT and normal mode 0" indicates the normal mode lottery in the first game (non-RT) after the end of the 1BB game. Such a situation can actually occur, but it is a rare case. Also, "RT1 and normal mode 0" means that when the production group number is "0" (winning the 1BB alone) in the morning draw and the 1BB does not win, or when the production group is "10" (duplicate winning of 1BB and winning E) in the morning draw (in this case, the minor winning combinations included in winning E win preferentially, so there is no case where the 1BB wins), it corresponds to the case of transitioning to the advantageous section. Furthermore, "non-RT and normal mode 1" means that when the production group number is other than "0" or "10" in the morning draw and transitioning to the advantageous section. Additionally, "RT1 and normal mode 1" means corresponding to the case of transitioning to the advantageous section other than in the morning draw. Note that when it is not the morning draw, the production group number will not be "0" (winning the 1BB alone). Furthermore, there is no case where the production group number becomes "10" and transitions to the advantageous section other than in the morning draw. Therefore, the case of transitioning to the advantageous section other than in the morning draw corresponds to the case when the production group numbers are "1", "3" to "9", "11" to "14" other than in the morning draw.

[0161] In the above normal mode lottery, it wins one of the winning numbers: "0": Heaven B preparation mode, "1": normal A mode, "2": normal B mode, "3": normal C mode, "4": Heaven A mode. And the normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode are modes that are not advantageous to the player (difficult to win the sub-bonus). On the other hand, the Heaven B preparation mode and the Heaven A mode are modes that are advantageous to the player (easy to win the sub-bonus).

[0162] In the cases of "non-RT and normal mode 0", "RT1 and normal mode 0", and "non-RT and normal mode 1", the setting value for shifting to the Heaven B preparation mode is "0", and the setting value for shifting to the Heaven A mode is "1". Therefore, in most cases, it does not shift to a mode advantageous to the player. In contrast, in the case of "RT1 and normal mode 1", it shifts to the Heaven B preparation mode with a 100% probability. Here, there is no case where the production group number becomes "0" (single winning of 1BB) other than in the early morning, and when the production group number becomes "10" other than in the early morning, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed, so it does not shift to the advantageous section. Therefore, if the normal mode lottery is executed other than in the early morning, it shifts to the Heaven B preparation mode (a mode advantageous to the player) with a 100% probability, and if the normal mode lottery is executed in the early morning, in most cases, it does not shift to a mode advantageous to the player. Thus, the payout rate of the advantageous section shifted to other than in the early morning is configured to be higher than the payout rate of the advantageous section shifted to in the early morning. In other words, the advantageous section shifted to in the early morning (when not in the internal period) can be made less advantageous to the player (lower the payout rate) than the advantageous section shifted to other than in the early morning (when in the internal period), so that the advantageous section in the early morning when the setting is changed does not become overly advantageous (so-called morning countermeasure). Furthermore, since it always starts from the Heaven B preparation mode in the advantageous section shifted to other than in the early morning, the gaming motivation can be enhanced even after the completion of the advantageous section. Incidentally, conversely, if it is made advantageous to the player (higher payout rate) when shifting to the advantageous section in the early morning, the operation in the early morning can be promoted.

[0163] FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the types and features of the normal modes “2” to “9”. In the figure, (a) shows the features of each normal mode (2 to 9), and (b) in the figure is a diagram showing the transition probability (lottery arrangement number) of the normal mode at the start of the sub-bonus. As described above, the normal mode is lottery-selected in one game of the advantageous section, and thereafter, the transition lottery of the normal mode is executed every time the sub-bonus starts. In (a) of the figure, the normal modes advantageous to the player are the Heaven B preparation mode, the Heaven A mode, the Heaven B mode, and the Heaven C mode. Also, the Heaven B return mode is advantageous to the player in terms of the winning probability of the sub-bonus. For each normal mode, the ceiling number of games until winning the sub-bonus and the sub-bonus winning probability are set. During each normal mode, the lottery for the sub-bonus is conducted based on the winning number in each game with the winning probability shown in FIG. 31(a). Furthermore, each normal mode is provided with a ceiling number of games. When the ceiling number of games is reached without winning the sub-bonus, the winning flag of the sub-bonus is forcibly set (resulting in winning the sub-bonus). After winning the sub-bonus, after going through a premonition game from “0” to a predetermined number of times, the symbol combination corresponding to the sub-bonus (alignment of “red 7”) can be stopped and displayed. When the symbol combination corresponding to the sub-bonus (alignment of “red 7”) stops, the sub-bonus is executed starting from the next game.

[0164] On the other hand, regardless of which normal mode the player is staying in, when winning the winning number “2” (Replay B), the player wins the sub-bonus. When winning the winning number “2”, as described above, by pressing the stop switch 42 in the reverse order, it becomes possible to stop the symbol combination corresponding to Replay 04, that is, the alignment of “red 7”. Therefore, in the game where the winning number becomes “2”, a notification instructing the reverse pressing of the stop switch 42 is given to make it possible to stop the alignment of “red 7”. When the alignment of “red 7” stops and is displayed in the game, the sub-bonus is started from the next game.

[0165] Here, when winning the winning number "2" and pressing the stop switch 42 in the reverse direction to stop the display of the "Red 7" alignment, this game is the main game. On the other hand, a game that stops the display of the "Red 7" alignment otherwise is not the main game but a pseudo (also referred to as "simulated") game effect. Here, the "pseudo game effect" refers to an effect of pseudo-stopping (in this case, the stop is also referred to as "temporary stop" or "pseudo stop"; hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop") the reel 31 by operating the stop switch 42 for operating the rotation stop device on the rotating reel 31 after the start of rotation of the reel 31 until the rotation speed of the reel 31 becomes constant, and displaying an arbitrary symbol combination. The "pseudo game effect" is also referred to as the "reel effect". On the other hand, a game for displaying a symbol combination as a game result (a symbol combination corresponding to the result of the winning combination lottery) is referred to as the "main game" with respect to the above "pseudo game effect". The symbol combination temporarily stopped by the pseudo game effect does not display the game result. After the symbol combination is temporarily stopped by the pseudo game effect, the game result is displayed when the symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the main game.

[0166] In particular, in this embodiment, when winning a sub-bonus and satisfying the conditions for executing the pseudo-game performance (for example, when the number of preliminary game times is completed), the pseudo-game performance is executed up to a maximum of 4 times until the appearance of "Red 7" stops temporarily. Also, during the pseudo-game performance, it may be possible to notify the player that it is a pseudo-game performance, in other words, not the present game. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying and confusing the pseudo-game performance with the present game. Furthermore, when all the reels 31 are temporarily stopped during the pseudo-game performance, instead of stopping the reels 31, the motor 32 is driven and controlled so that the symbols move up and down (vibrate slightly up and down) at predetermined time intervals ("shaking variation" or "shaking variation control"). By doing so, it may be possible to notify the player that it is a temporary stop in the pseudo-game performance, rather than a stop (true stop) displaying the game result in the present game. And after stopping all the reels 31 by the pseudo-game performance, when shifting to the present game, when the start switch 41 is operated, the rotation start timings of the respective reels 31 are made random by the random delay process.

[0167] Figure 32 is a flowchart showing the pseudo-game performance of the appearance of "Red 7". This flowchart does not include the present game when winning the winning number "2" and stopping and displaying "Red 7" by reverse pressing. First, in step S581, the main control board 50 determines whether the start switch 41 has been operated. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S582. In step S82, it is determined whether the start conditions for the pseudo-game are satisfied. Here, it means the sub-bonus confirmed state (main game state) after winning the sub-bonus and completing the number of preliminary game times. When it is determined that the start conditions for the pseudo-game are satisfied, the process proceeds to step S583. When it is determined that the conditions are not satisfied, the process according to this flowchart ends. In step S583, the main control board 50 adds "1" to the continuous number "N" of the pseudo-game performance. The initial value of "N" is "0".

[0168] Next, proceed to step S584. The main control board 50 determines whether "N" is "4". If it is determined that "N" is not "4", proceed to step S585. If it is determined that "N" is "4", proceed to step S591. In step S585, the sub-control board 80 outputs an effect notifying the player to aim for "Red 7" in a sequential press. Then, proceed to step S586. In step S586, the main control board 50 determines whether the stop switch 42 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been operated, proceed to step S587. In step S587, the reel control means 65 executes a temporary stop process of pulling "Red 7" into the active line within a maximum range of 4 frames. Next, proceed to step S588. The main control board 50 determines whether all the reels 31 have temporarily stopped. If it is determined that all the reels 31 have temporarily stopped, proceed to step S589. If it is determined that not all the reels 31 have temporarily stopped, return to step S586.

[0169] In step S589, the main control board 50 determines whether the "Red 7" alignment has temporarily stopped on the active line. If it is determined that the "Red 7" alignment has temporarily stopped, proceed to step S590 and shift to the sub-bonus. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "Red 7" alignment is not temporarily displayed, repeat the pseudo-game effect of the "Red 7" alignment. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S584 that "N" is "4", proceed to step S591. In step S591, the reel control means 65 automatically temporarily stops all the rotating reels 31 and also temporarily stops them with the "Red 7" alignment. Here, the reels 31 may be temporarily stopped in the order of the left, middle, and right reels 31, or all the reels 31 may be temporarily stopped almost simultaneously. Then, proceed to step S590 and start the sub-bonus. Through the pseudo-game effect as described above, although the player is made to achieve the "Red 7" alignment, when the player fails to achieve the "Red 7" alignment three times in a row, in the fourth pseudo-game effect, the "Red 7" alignment is automatically temporarily stopped without the player operating the stop switch 42. As a result, the process of shifting to the sub-bonus can be performed quickly.

[0170] Although not shown in the drawings, when the winning number "2" is won when not in the sub-bonus, the sub-control board 80 outputs an effect that notifies the player of aiming for "Red 7" by reverse pressing. When the stop switch 42 is operated by reverse pressing, the reel control means 65 executes a stop control process (this game) of pulling "Red 7" into the effective line with a maximum of 4 frames. As described above, in the game where the winning number "2" is won, by reverse pressing, "Red 7" can be aligned, that is, the symbol combination corresponding to replay 04 can be stopped on the effective line. Also, when it is not possible to stop the alignment of "Red 7" by reverse pressing (the player fails to press the button correctly), the symbol combination corresponding to replay 01 is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, even in the game where the winning number "2" is won, when the stop switch 42 is not operated by reverse pressing, the symbol combination corresponding to replay 01 is stopped and displayed. When it is not possible to stop and display the alignment of "Red 7" in the game where the winning number "2" is won, in the next game, a pseudo-game effect of aligning "Red 7" (pseudo-game) is executed. However, it is not limited to this. When it is not possible to stop and display the alignment of "Red 7" in the game where the winning number "2" is won, the sub-bonus may be started from the next game without going through the pseudo-game. Note that as the main game state, there is a case where it is in the sub-bonus confirmed state, and as the sub-state, it is in the premonition state (the confirmation screen is not displayed). Whether to determine that the start condition of the pseudo-game is satisfied in such a case is arbitrary. However, since it is in the premonition state in the sub-state, the notification of aligning "Red 7" is not executed. But as the main game state, if it is in the sub-bonus confirmed state, the pseudo-game is executed, and "Red 7" can be aimed at and stopped in the pseudo-game.

[0171] Return to FIG. 31. As described above, the Heaven B preparation mode is a normal mode that is selected with a 100% probability when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section other than in the early morning. Then, when the sub-bonus is started under the Heaven B preparation mode, a transition lottery to the normal mode is conducted. As shown in FIG. 31(b), there is a 50% (120 / 240) probability of no transition (remaining in the Heaven B preparation mode even after the sub-bonus ends), and a 50% probability of transitioning to the Heaven B mode. That is, while staying in the Heaven B preparation mode, either the Heaven B preparation mode is maintained or the player transitions to the Heaven B mode, which is advantageous for the player. Also, the normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode are modes that are disadvantageous for the player. And as the player enters the normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode, the mode gets closer to Heaven. For example, in the normal A mode, the probability of no transition is the highest, and when there is a transition, the probability of transitioning to the normal B mode is the highest. Also, in the normal B mode, the probability of no transition is the highest, and when there is a transition, the probability of transitioning to the normal C mode is the highest. Furthermore, there is no case of falling from the normal B mode to the normal A mode. Additionally, in the normal C mode, the probability of transitioning to the Heaven A mode is the highest, and there is no case of falling to the normal A mode or normal B mode. As shown in FIG. 31(b), when transitioning from the normal A mode to another normal mode, the player transitions to the normal B mode, and when transitioning from the normal B mode to another normal mode, the player transitions to the normal C mode. Therefore, when staying in the normal C mode, there is a high possibility of staying in the normal mode for the longest time. And among the normal A mode, normal B mode, and normal C mode, the normal C mode is the most likely to transition to the Heaven C mode. In other words, although the difference counter value is not referenced during the transition between normal modes, the longer the player remains in the disadvantageous normal C mode, the more likely the player is to transition to the Heaven C mode.

[0172] The Heaven A mode is a mode that does not transition (loops) with a probability of 60% (144 / 240). If it leaks from the loop, it transitions to the normal A mode or the normal B mode. The Heaven B mode is a mode that does not transition (loops) with a probability of 90% (216 / 240). If it leaks from the loop, it transitions to the Heaven B return mode. The Heaven B return mode has a return rate to the Heaven B mode of 20% (48 / 240). If it cannot be returned, it transitions to the normal A mode or the normal B mode. The Heaven C mode is a mode with no transition, a mode that is maintained until the end of the advantageous section, that is, until the difference from the start of the advantageous section exceeds "2400", a so-called full-course mode. Also, the transition conditions to the Heaven C mode are defined. When elected to transition to the Heaven C mode, if the remaining difference at that time is "1000" or more, it transitions to the Heaven C mode. On the contrary, when elected to transition to the Heaven C mode, if the remaining difference at that time is less than "1000", it transitions to the Heaven A mode.

[0173] From the above, for example, 1) when repeating the 60% loop in the Heaven A mode and the difference in the advantageous section exceeds "2400", 2) when maintaining the Heaven B preparation mode or transitioning to the Heaven B mode and the difference in the advantageous section exceeds "2400", 3) when transitioning to the Heaven C mode and the difference in the advantageous section exceeds "2400", each ends the advantageous section. When the advantageous section ends, the next game shifts to the normal section. When shifting to the normal section, the normal section lever process shown in FIG. 29 is executed, and it becomes the normal mode 1. And in the case of RT1 and the normal mode 1, as shown in FIG. 30, it is always elected to the Heaven B preparation mode. When shifting to the Heaven B preparation mode, it stays in the Heaven B preparation mode until it transitions to the Heaven B mode. After transitioning to the Heaven B mode, the Heaven B mode loops with a probability of 90%. As a result, even in the next advantageous section, the possibility of ending the advantageous section with the difference in the advantageous section exceeding "2400" increases. In this way, it becomes possible to repeat the advantageous section that ends with the difference exceeding "2400" multiple times.

[0174] FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing production processing when the advantageous section is repeated a plurality of times as described above. This processing is performed by the sub-control board 80. First, in step S622, it is determined whether the advantageous section has started. If it is determined that the advantageous section has started, the process proceeds to step S623. In step S623, it is determined whether the heaven mode (any one of the heaven A mode, the heaven B preparation mode, the heaven B mode, and the heaven C mode) of the advantageous section is continuous. Here, if the end of the previous advantageous section is any one of the heaven A mode, the heaven B preparation mode, the heaven B mode, and the heaven C mode, and the start of the next advantageous section is the heaven B preparation mode, it is determined that the heaven mode of the advantageous section is continuous. If it is determined that the heaven mode of the advantageous section is continuous, the process proceeds to step S624, and if it is determined that the heaven mode of the advantageous section is not continuous, the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.

[0175] In step S624, the favorable interval continuous counter provided on the sub-control board 80 is incremented by "1". Then, the process proceeds to step S625, where the sub-control board 80 executes continuous effects for the favorable interval. Here, based on the value of the favorable interval continuous counter, for example, when the value of the favorable interval continuous counter is "1" (the number of consecutive favorable intervals is "2"), the frame lamp among the effect lamps 21 is lit in blue; when the value of the favorable interval continuous counter is "2", the frame lamp is lit in yellow; when the value of the favorable interval continuous counter is "3", the frame lamp is lit in green, and so on. In other words, by observing the effects of the frame lamp (cabinet) of the gaming machine 10, it becomes possible to generally grasp how many times the heaven mode of the favorable interval has continued. Further, the sub-control board 80 displays an image of the total number of medals won in the heaven mode in the previous favorable interval and stores the total number of medals won. Then, after transitioning to the next favorable interval, when in the heaven mode, an accumulated value from the total number of medals won in the heaven mode in the previous favorable interval is displayed as an image, and when a sub-bonus is started within a predetermined number of game plays (for example, 100 game plays) from the start of the current favorable interval, it is assumed that the heaven mode continues, and the display of the total number of medals won is continued. Note that during the loop of the heaven mode, the total number of medals won may be displayed even when not in the sub-bonus, or the total number of medals won may be displayed only during the sub-bonus.

[0176] Furthermore, when displaying an image of the total number of medals won across multiple favorable intervals, until exiting the heaven loop, for example, every time the number of medals won reaches "+2000", a predetermined image (for example, an icon) is displayed as an image (thereafter, every time it reaches "+2000", the predetermined image is changed or increased). Note that at the end of the favorable interval, on the main control board 50 side, the parameters related to the favorable interval are cleared, but on the sub-control board 80 side, the parameters related to the favorable interval (the above total number of medals won, etc.) are not cleared. However, not limited to the above, when crossing the favorable interval, the total number of medals won may not be carried over and may be reset.

[0177] After outputting the advantageous interval continuous effect in step S625, in the next step S626, it is determined whether the advantageous interval has ended. When it is determined that the advantageous interval has ended, the process returns to step S622, and when it is determined that the advantageous interval has not ended, the process proceeds to step S627. In step S627, it is determined whether the paradise mode of the advantageous interval has ended. Here, when the loop of the paradise mode is exited, it is determined that the paradise mode of the advantageous interval has ended. When it is determined that the paradise mode of the advantageous interval has ended, the process proceeds to step S628, and when it is determined that the paradise mode of the advantageous interval has not ended, the process returns to step S625. In step S628, the continuous effect of the advantageous interval is ended. For example, when the frame lamp effect is being executed as described above, the effect is ended. Also, when the total number of medals obtained from the paradise mode of the previous advantageous interval is being displayed, the display is ended. Next, the process proceeds to step S629, and the advantageous interval continuous counter is cleared. Then, the processing according to this flowchart is ended. As described above, by executing the continuous effect of the advantageous interval, it is possible to appeal to the surroundings that the player is obtaining a large number of medals. In particular, in the case of a medal-less gaming machine described later, since the actually obtained medals are not visible, the continuous effect of the advantageous interval becomes more effective. Also, in the example of FIG. 33, the continuous effect of the advantageous interval was ended when the paradise mode ended, but this is not the only case. After the paradise mode ends, the continuous effect of the advantageous interval may be continued, for example, up to about 100 games. Furthermore, when the advantageous interval ends and the normal interval is entered, in this embodiment, in most cases, the player wins the advantageous interval transition lottery in the first game of the normal interval, and the next game becomes an advantageous interval again. In this case, the continuous effect of the advantageous interval may be executed including the normal interval between the advantageous interval and the next advantageous interval. When the continuous effect of the advantageous interval is also executed during the normal interval, since it is possible to notify that the paradise loop continues even during the normal interval, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally stopping the game. On the other hand, it is not necessary to execute the continuous effect of the advantageous interval during the normal interval. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from being misrecognized when the AT lottery is executed even during the normal interval.

[0178] Next, the complete function in the first embodiment will be described. The "complete function" corresponds to the hold function of the gaming machine (ending the games after that day). In the first embodiment, first, the difference counter counts the difference in the advantageous section. Here, the "difference in the advantageous section" refers to the difference in the number of sheets with the start of the advantageous section set to "0". In other words, it is not the difference (MY) from the minimum value during the advantageous section, but is based on the start of the advantageous section ("0"). Therefore, when the difference becomes a negative value during the advantageous section, the negative value is counted. Also, similar to the other embodiments described above, the difference counter does not count the number of games during the normal section. For example, the difference counter is a 2-byte decrement counter. And when the difference in the advantageous section exceeds "+2400 (sheets)", it is determined that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Here, as a first example of the difference counter, "+2415" (sheets) (in hexadecimal, "096Fh") is set as the initial value at the start of the advantageous section. When the difference in this game is negative, the difference is added to the difference counter, and when the difference in this game is positive, the difference is subtracted from the difference counter. Specifically, first, "+2415" is set at the start of the advantageous section. When the difference in the first game is "-3 (sheets)" (bet number "3", payout number "0"), "3" is added to the difference counter to update the difference counter to "+2418". On the other hand, when the difference in the first game is "+11 (sheets)" (bet number "3", payout number "14"), "11" is subtracted from the difference counter to update the difference counter to "+2404". And when the difference counter becomes "0", it is determined that the difference in the advantageous section exceeds "+2400" sheets, and the advantageous section ends. Note that in the examples of FIGS. 34 and 35 described later, the difference counter is such that the difference counter value increases when the difference in this game increases.

[0179] As a second example of the difference counter, a method can be cited in which the start of the advantageous section is set to "0", and when the difference counter exceeds "+2,400" (sheets) (specifically, when the difference counter value becomes "0961h" or more in hexadecimal), it is determined that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. In the difference counter and the stop counter shown below, when indicating hexadecimal numbers, "h" is appended to the numerical value. When "h" is not appended to the numerical value, it indicates a decimal number. Also, when no minus sign is attached to the difference counter value, it indicates that it is plus. Further, as described above, in the first embodiment, since the number of game times during the advantageous section is not included in the end condition of the advantageous section, the number of game times in the advantageous section is not counted. And in both the above first example and the second example, when the advantageous section ends, the difference counter is cleared.

[0180] Also, in the first embodiment, second, the stop counter counts the MY from the time of power-on. Here, "MY" is a value when the minimum value is "0", similar to the difference counter in the other embodiments described above. The stop counter is initialized at the time of power-on and becomes "0000h". Then, for example, from the time of power-on: Game 1: Bet number "3", Payout number "0", Stop counter "0000h" Game 2: Bet number "3", Payout number "14", Stop counter "000Bh" Game 3: Bet number "3", Payout number "0", Stop counter "0008h" Game 4: Bet number "3", Payout number "0", Stop counter "0005h" Game 5: Bet number "3", Payout number "0", Stop counter "0002h" Game 6: Bet number "3", Payout number "0", Stop counter "0000h": It becomes like this. Here, in the first game above, since the difference is "-3", when adding the difference "-3" to the initial value "0000h" of the stop counter, it becomes "FFFDh", but when there is a carry, it is corrected to "0000h" each time. Similarly in the sixth game, since the difference is "-3", when adding the difference "-3" to the stop counter "0002h", it becomes "FFFFh", but it becomes "0000h" by correction. And when the value of the stop counter from the time of power-on reaches "19000" (4A38h), the complete function is activated, the gaming machine 10 is stopped, and the subsequent games (operation on the same day) are ended. Note that the stop counter, unlike the difference counter, counts the MY even in the normal section.

[0181] Figure 34 is a diagram showing the transition of the difference counter and the stop counter in the first embodiment. First, the point when the power is turned on and the RWM is initialized corresponds to "A" in the figure. At the point "A" in the figure, both the difference counter and the stop counter are "0". And immediately after the power-on for RWM initialization is the normal section, so the normal section is started, and it is assumed that the advantageous section is entered at the point "B" in the figure. Therefore, at this "B" point (start of the advantageous section), the difference counter is "0". During the normal section, the difference counter is not updated.

[0182] Furthermore, when the difference decreases from point "B" in the figure and reaches point "C", the difference counter value at this point "C" is "B - C". Also, the stop counter value is "0". Then, afterwards, when a sub-bonus or the like is executed in the advantageous section and the difference increases to reach point "D", assuming that the difference "D - B" exceeds "2400", the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied at point "D", and the advantageous section ends. Then, the next game becomes the normal section, and when the transition condition to the advantageous section is satisfied in the normal section, it transitions to the advantageous section. Next, when reaching point "E" in the figure, when the stop counter value "E - C" reaches "19000", the complete function activates and the game machine 10 stops.

[0183] Also, in Fig. 34, the line indicated by the dashed-dotted line shows the case where the difference continues to increase after the power is turned on and the stop counter reaches "19000" in the shortest time. In the figure, "F - A" is "19000". Here, the minimum game time (the shortest time from the start of the rotation of Reel 31 in this game to the start of the rotation in the next game) is set to "4.1" seconds. On the other hand, in the law regarding the regulation of adult entertainment businesses and the proper operation of businesses (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Adult Entertainment Business Law", the "Adult Entertainment Business Regulation Law", or the "Adult Entertainment Business Control Law"), a "pachinko parlor" is defined as a "Type 4 business". And according to the Adult Entertainment Business Law, in principle, all adult entertainment businesses are not allowed to operate from 0:00 am to 6:00 am (Article 13 of the law). Therefore, the longest operating hours per day for a pachinko parlor are 18 hours. Also, among the operating hours stipulated by the ordinances of each prefecture, the shortest is 13 hours. Furthermore, although specific calculations are omitted, based on the above-mentioned setting table and condition device, when it is considered that it shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section and further to the sub-bonus in the shortest time, continues the sub-bonus until the difference counter exceeds "2400", and ends the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section when the difference counter exceeds "2400", the net increase in the number of tokens per game is set to approximately "6". That is, when it is consumed in "4.1" seconds per game and the net increase in the number of tokens per game is "6", the net increase in the number of tokens per hour is approximately "5268". Therefore, it takes approximately "3.6" hours until MY reaches "19000". Thus, there is a case where the stop counter reaches "19000" within the operating hours of a day (the shortest is 13 hours and the longest is 18 hours). In this way, by setting the value of the stop counter at which the complete function operates and the net increase in the number of tokens per game so that the complete function can operate within the operating hours of a pachinko parlor in a day, it is possible to prevent significantly stimulating the gambler's desire for windfall gains.

[0184] Figure 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between the difference counter, the stop counter, and power on / off. "Power off" and "Power return" in the graph in Figure 35 are simple power on / off, assuming that RWM clear (setting change) has not been performed. As shown in Figure 35, for example, when the power is turned off in a situation where the stop counter and the difference counter values are at predetermined values and then the power returns, the stop counter is cleared. Therefore, after the return from power off, it starts from "0000h" (dashed line in the figure). In contrast, the difference counter is not cleared. Thus, after the return from power off, it resumes from the value before power off (solid line in the figure). Also, in Figure 35, the lower table shows the situations of the difference counter and the stop counter in power on / off without RWM clear and in power on / off with RWM clear. As described above, in power on / off without RWM clear, the difference counter is retained, but the stop counter is cleared. In contrast, in power on / off with RWM clear (for example, when setting is changed), both the difference counter and the stop counter are cleared.

[0185] Also, the "complete function operation flag" is a flag that turns on when the stop counter reaches "19000" and the complete function is operated. For example, it is composed of 1-byte data, and when it is off, it is "00h", and when it is on, it is "FFh". Furthermore, the "complete function temporary flag" is a flag that turns on when the stop counter reaches "19000" but the complete function cannot be operated, for example, in a special game state (when a device is operating). For example, it is composed of 1-byte data, and when it is off, it is "00h", and when it is on, it is "FFh". These complete function operation flag and complete function temporary flag are configured not to be cleared in power on / off without RWM clear.

[0186] Therefore, although details will be described later, for example, when the stop counter reaches "19000" during a special game state, the complete function activation flag remains off, but the complete function temporary flag turns on. And when the power is turned off before the end of the special game state and then restored, since the complete function temporary flag is restored in the on state, when the special game state ends after the restoration from the power-off, the complete function activation flag can be turned on to activate the complete function. However, when the power is turned on / off (when the settings are changed) with RWM clear, both the complete function activation flag and the complete function temporary flag are cleared.

[0187] Figure 36 is a flowchart showing the flow from when the power is turned on to the main process, and includes the process related to the complete function. First, when the power is turned on in step S511, the power-on process is executed in the next step S512. As one of the power-on processes, it has an initialization process for a predetermined storage area. Here, in the case of power-on without RWM clear, as one of the initialization processes, an initialization process (clear process) for the stop counter is executed. In contrast, the initialization processes for the difference counter, the complete function activation flag, and the complete function temporary flag are not executed. On the other hand, in the case of power-on with RWM clear, all of the stop counter, the difference counter, the complete function activation flag, and the complete function temporary flag are initialized. Next, it proceeds to step S513 and error processing is performed. In this error processing, the process related to the complete function is configured to be executed as described later.

[0188] In the next step S515, the main control board 50 executes the acceptance process of insertion and settlement. In the next step S516, the main control board 50 determines whether the start switch 41 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S517. In step S517, the winning combination lottery means 61 conducts a lottery for winning combinations (winning numbers). Then, in the next step S518, the reel control means 65 starts the rotation of the reel 31. In step S519, the main control board 50 determines whether the stop switch 42 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S520, and the reel control means 65 controls the stop of the reel 31 corresponding to the operated stop switch 42. In the next step S521, the main control board 50 determines whether all the reels 31 have stopped. If it is determined that not all the reels 31 have stopped, the process returns to step S519. If it is determined that all the reels 31 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S522. In step S522, the winning determination means 66 determines the winning combination. Then, the process proceeds to step S523, and the payout means 67 pays out medals corresponding to the winning combination. Next, the process proceeds to step S524, and the main control board 50 performs an update process for the winning combination monitor (management information display LED 74). Next, the process proceeds to step S525, and the main control board 50 executes a complete function calculation process. This process is a process such as updating a stop counter and is the process shown in FIG. 38 described later. Next, the process proceeds to step S526, and the main control board 50 executes a game state update process. Then, the process returns to step S513.

[0189] FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing error processing in step S513 of FIG. 36. First, in step S531, the main control board 50 determines whether or not it is in a special game state (while the accessory is operating). This is because in the present embodiment, even if the operating conditions (stop conditions) of the complete function are satisfied in the special game state, the complete function is not activated. When it is determined that it is in the special game state, the process proceeds to step S537, and other error processing other than the processing related to the complete operation is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S531 that it is not in the special game state, the process proceeds to step S532. In step S532, the complete function operation flag is read. Then, in the next step S533, it is determined whether or not the complete function operation flag is "FFh" (on). When it is determined that it is "FFh", the process proceeds to step S534, and when it is determined that it is not "FFh", the process proceeds to step S537.

[0190] In step S534, the main control board 50 notifies the operation of the complete function. This process transmits an operation signal of the complete function to the sub-control board 80 and notifies the operation of the complete function by an image display device 23 or the like. Next, the process proceeds to step S535, and the main control board 50 executes an automatic settlement process. Note that whether to perform automatic settlement of medals credited when the complete function is activated is optional. When automatic settlement is executed at the activation of the complete function, the automatic settlement process is executed in this step S535. On the other hand, when automatic settlement is not executed at the activation of the complete function, the process of step S535 is not executed. Next, the process proceeds to step S536, and a complete signal is output to the outside. Thereby, the error process ends. Also, when the process proceeds to step S536, in FIG. 36, the process after step S515 is not advanced. Thereby, since reception of operation switches (bed switch 40, start switch 41, stop switch 42) is not performed, the game cannot proceed. In this example, the process related to the activation of the complete function is executed within the error process of step S513. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a process related to the activation of the complete function may be provided independently as the next process of the error process, and the processes of steps S531 to S536 in FIG. 37 may be executed.

[0191] Figure 38 is a flowchart showing the complete function calculation process in step S525 of FIG. 36. First, in step S541, the main control board 50 determines whether the complete function temporary flag is on (FFh). If it is determined that the complete function temporary flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S542, and if it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S548. In step S542, the main control board 50 determines whether the complete function activation flag is on (FFh). If it is on, that is, if it is determined that the complete function is already activated, the process according to this flowchart ends. This is because when the complete function is already activated, processes such as updating the stop counter are not executed. If it is determined in step S542 that the complete function activation flag is not on and the process proceeds to step S543, the main control board 50 determines whether re - gaming is in progress. In this embodiment, since the stop counter is not updated during re - gaming, if it is determined that re - gaming is in progress, the process according to this flowchart ends. If it is determined that re - gaming is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S544. In step S544, the stop counter is updated based on the bet number and payout number of the current game.

[0192] In the next step S545, it is determined whether the stop counter has become less than "0", that is, whether a carry - under has occurred. If it is determined that the stop counter is not less than "0", the process proceeds to step S546, and if it is determined that it is less than "0", the process proceeds to step S551. In step S551, the stop counter value is corrected to "0". As a result, the minimum value of MY becomes "0". Then the process according to this flowchart ends. On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S545 to step S546, the main control board 50 determines whether the stop counter value has reached "19000". As described above, when the stop counter value is "4A38h" or more, it is determined that it has reached "19000". If it is determined that the stop counter has reached "19000", the process proceeds to step S547, and if it is determined that it has not reached "19000", the process according to this flowchart ends.

[0193] In step S547, the complete function temporary flag is turned on (FFh). Next, the process proceeds to step S548 to determine whether the current game is in a special game state (such as during a 1BB game or an RB game). Note that when the special game state ends in the current game (for example, when it is the last game of a 1BB game), since the special game state has ended at the time of step S525, it is determined that it is not in a special game state. When it is determined that the game is in a special game state, the processing according to this flowchart ends. Therefore, in the special game state, when the stop counter reaches "19000", the complete function temporary flag is turned on in step S547, but since it does not pass through step S549, the complete function activation flag does not turn on (FFh). For this reason, the complete function does not operate in the special game state. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S548 that the game is not in a special game state, the process proceeds to step S549. In step S549, the main control board 50 turns on the complete function activation flag (FFh). Next, the process proceeds to step S550 to turn off the complete function temporary flag (00h). Then the processing according to this flowchart ends. When the complete function activation flag is turned on in step S549, at the start of the next game, the complete function operates according to steps S513 in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37. Also, in the special game state, when the complete function temporary flag is turned on in step S547, the complete function temporary flag remains on until the special game state ends (the complete function activation flag is off), and at the end of the special game state, the complete function activation flag is turned on (step S549), and the complete function temporary flag is turned off (step S550).

[0194] Next, image control by the sub-control board 80 related to the complete function will be described. FIG. 39 shows an image for notifying (pre-informing) the operation of the complete function, where (a) shows the game screen, (b) shows the demonstration screen, and (c) shows the menu screen. After power-on, the sub-control board 80 independently counts the stop counter. However, it is not limited to this, and the main control board 50 may transmit the stop counter value to the sub-control board 80 at the end of each game. And if the complete function is suddenly activated when the stop counter reaches "19000", it will be a surprise to the player. Therefore, when the activation of the complete function is approaching, the player is notified of the activation of the complete function.

[0195] When the stop counter reaches "18900" on the sub-control board 80, in other words, when there are "100" remaining until the complete function is activated, the sub-control board 80 notifies the activation of the complete function. In the figure, as shown in (a), (b), and (c), regardless of whether it is the game screen, the demonstration screen, or the menu screen, for example, as in this example, it is displayed as "100 remaining until the complete function is activated". Also, when the stop counter becomes, for example, "+11" in the next game, the warning image for the activation of the complete function is updated to the display of "89 remaining until the complete function is activated". In this way, the warning of the activation of the complete function is performed so that the quantitative change until the activation condition of the complete function (the stop counter reaching "19000") can be visually recognized. In the figure, the area of the warning image for the activation of the complete function is shown in a dot pattern, and this dot pattern area represents the frontmost layer. Therefore, for example, when there is an area where a predetermined display on the screen overlaps with the warning image for the activation of the complete function, the warning image for the activation of the complete function is displayed for the overlapping area, and the predetermined image (rear layer) is not displayed. In other drawings described later, the area shown in the dot pattern also refers to the frontmost layer.

[0196] In the above example, when the stop counter reaches "19000" and the complete function is activated, a notice of the activation of the complete function was given when the stop counter reached "18900". Here, if after giving the notice of the activation of the complete function, the stop counter reaches "19000" without its value decreasing, then from when the stop counter reaches "18900" until it reaches "19000", the notice of the activation of the complete function will be given all the time. On the other hand, when the value of the stop counter decreases after the stop counter reaches "18900", when the value of the stop counter becomes a predetermined value, the notice of the activation of the complete function is terminated. Here, if the stop counter fluctuates up and down as the game progresses with "18900" as the threshold value, then the state of giving the notice of the activation of the complete function and the state of not giving the notice will frequently alternate. For example, the notice image of the activation of the complete function will be displayed or not displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, once the notice of the activation of the complete function is given, until the stop counter becomes less than a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, "18850"), the notice of the activation of the complete function is maintained.

[0197] Figure 40 is a diagram showing the transition between the section where the activation of the complete function is notified (pre-notified) and the section where it is not notified. In the figure, the solid line is the section where the activation of the complete function is notified, and the wavy line is the section where it is not notified. In Figure 40, when the value of the stop counter reaches "A" (MY1 = "18900") in the figure, the condition for notifying the activation of the complete function is satisfied, so the activation of the complete function is notified from this point. Then, as the game progresses, when the value of the stop counter falls below "MY1 (18900)" at the point "B" in the figure, the notice of the activation of the complete function continues. Then, when the value of the stop counter falls below "MY2 (18850)" at the point "C" in the figure, the notice of the activation of the complete function is terminated and the process moves to the section where it is not notified.

[0198] Once the period has shifted to a period without a warning, the period will not be one in which the complete function is predicted to operate unless the stop counter reaches "18900" (MY1). In the example of FIG. 40, the stop counter reaches "18900" (MY1) at the time "D" in the figure, and the period again becomes one in which the complete function is predicted to operate. When the stop counter reaches "19000", the complete function is activated, and the prediction of the complete function operation ends. In addition, the difference "MY1-MY2" between the stop counter "MY1" which is the period in which the complete function is predicted to operate and the stop counter "MY2" which is the period in which the complete function is not predicted to operate is "50" in this example. Here, it is preferable that "MY1-MY2" is larger than the maximum difference number in one game ("11" in the first embodiment). In this way, it is possible to prevent the period in which the complete function is predicted to operate and the period in which the complete function is not predicted from being (frequently) switched in one game.

[0199] Figure 41 is a diagram showing an example of displaying an image of the complete function operation in full. In the figure, the display area of the dot pattern is the image display area of the complete function operation. Therefore, when the complete function is operating throughout as in this example and an image is displayed, the previous game screen and the like become completely invisible. Here, when the complete function is activated, there are cases where automatic settlement is executed and cases where automatic settlement is not executed. When the complete function is activated, the operation reception of the bet switch 40, start switch 41, and stop switch 42 becomes invalid, and thereafter, the game cannot proceed. However, for the gaming machine 10 that permits the operation reception of the settlement switch 43, after the complete function is activated, the settlement switch 43 can be operated to discharge all the stored medals into the medal tray. In this case, as shown in (a) in the figure, a display prompting settlement is performed. On the other hand, when the complete function is activated and automatic settlement is executed, all the stored medals are automatically discharged into the medal tray without the player operating the settlement switch 43. In this case, as shown in (b) in the figure, a display indicating that automatic settlement is in progress is shown. Also, in the case of a "medal-less gaming machine" described in the 18th embodiment (Figure 52) to be described later, when the count switch 47 is operated, the game media (electronic medals) stored in the gaming machine 10 are transmitted to the lending unit 200. And in the case of a medal-less gaming machine, when the complete function is activated, it is necessary to operate the count switch 47 to transmit the game media to the lending unit 200. In this case, as shown in (c) in the figure, a display prompting counting is performed.

[0200] FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of displaying an image of a complete function operation in a partial area. In the figure, the display area of the dot pattern is the image display area of the complete function operation. (a) in the figure is an example where the complete function is activated during, for example, a sub-bonus game (AT). An image layer of the complete function operation is displayed overlaid on the game screen layer. Therefore, in the range where the game image and the image of the complete function operation overlap, the image of the complete function operation is displayed on top. Note that the image of the complete function operation may be of a transparent type so that the game screen can be seen under the image of the complete function operation. Also, when the game screen is left as it is and a predetermined time elapses, the screen transitions to the demonstration screen as shown in (b) in the figure. Even when the screen has transitioned to the demonstration screen, the image of the complete function operation continues to be displayed without being erased. Further, in the range where the image of the demonstration screen and the image of the complete function operation overlap, the image of the complete function operation is displayed as the front layer. Furthermore, even after the complete function is activated, it is possible to transition to the menu screen. Even when the screen has transitioned to the menu screen, the image of the complete function operation continues to be displayed without being erased. Further, in the range where the image of the menu screen and the image of the complete function operation overlap, the image of the complete function operation is displayed as the front layer.

[0201] FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example when the stop counter reaches "19000" in a special game state (for example, during a 1BB game or an RB game, etc.). (a) shows a time chart, and (b) and (c) show example image displays. Note that the first embodiment has a game property that enables the execution of a sub-bonus (AT) on the premise of not winning a 1BB inside (not winning a 1BB). In contrast, the example in FIG. 43 shows an example where, for example, a 1BB or an RB (device) is won during the game, and the stop counter reaches "19000" in a special game state (during a 1BB game or an RB game). In (a) of the figure, at the time when the special game state starts, the stop counter is less than "18900", the complete function temporary flag is off, and the complete function activation flag is off. First, when the stop counter reaches "18900", the sub-control board 80 displays an image announcing the activation of the complete function. (b) in the figure shows the image at this time. In the game screen of the special game state, an image announcing the activation of the complete function is superimposed and displayed in a part of the area. Next, when the stop counter reaches "19000" in the special game state, the complete function temporary flag becomes on. However, since it is in the special game state, the complete function activation flag remains off. Also, based on the complete function temporary flag becoming on, the sub-control board 80 displays an image indicating that the activation of the complete function is waiting (the complete function will be activated after the end of the special game state). (c) in the figure shows the image at this time. Therefore, based on the stop counter reaching "19000", the image display in (b) of the figure changes to the image display in (c) of the figure. By configuring it in this way, it is possible to convey to the player that the stop counter has reached "19000" during the special game state (no more games can be played on the same day), so it is possible to prevent troubles between the pachinko parlor staff and the player when the gaming machine 10 stops after the end of the special game state.

[0202] When the special game state ends, the complete function activation flag is turned on (the complete function temporary flag is turned off). As a result, the image switches from the image in (c) in the figure to, for example, the images shown in FIGS. 41 and 42(a). When the stop counter once reaches "19000" during the special game state, the counting of the stop counter ends. However, if the acquired medals decrease thereafter (for example, when it is assumed that the subsequent counting continues without ending after the stop counter reaches "19000", and when the count value becomes less than "19000" at the end of the special game state), even in such a case, the complete function temporary flag remains on and the complete function activation flag is turned on at the end of the special game state. In the example of FIG. 38, when the complete function temporary flag is on (Yes in step S541), the stop counter is not updated because it does not pass through step S544. Therefore, in this case, the stop counter does not change even if the acquired medals decrease in the subsequent special game state. However, it is not limited to this, and the stop counter may be updated even after the complete function temporary flag is turned on. In this case, even if the stop counter is less than "19000" at the end of the special game state, if the complete function temporary flag is once turned on during the special game state, the complete function activation flag is turned on at the end of the special game state, and the gaming machine 10 is stopped.

[0203] Also, in FIG. 43, after the stop counter reaches "19000" and before the special game state ends, if the power is turned off and then turned on again, when the special game state ends, the complete function operates at the end of the special game state. When the stop counter reaches "19000" during the special game state, the complete function operation flag does not turn on, but the temporary complete function flag turns on. The stop counter is cleared by turning the power on / off, but the temporary complete function flag is not cleared by turning the power on / off. Therefore, after the power is turned on and before the special game state ends, the temporary complete function flag is on and the complete function operation flag is off. When the special game state ends, the temporary complete function flag turns off and the complete function operation flag turns on, and the complete function operates. By configuring it in this way, even if a power failure or the like occurs after the stop counter reaches "19000" and the gaming machine 10 is not stopped (for example, when the stop counter reaches "19000" during the special game state), and then the power is turned on and the stop counter is cleared, the gaming machine 10 can be stopped based on the temporary complete function flag and the complete function operation flag, so that it is possible to prevent significantly stimulating the player's gambling mentality.

[0204] Fig. 44 is a time chart showing an example in which, in a game where the complete function is to be activated after payout (a game in which the stop counter reaches "19000"; the same applies hereinafter), a power failure occurs and the payout process ends before the start of the power failure process, while in a state of notice (advance notice) of the activation of the complete function (for example, the state shown in Fig. 43(b)). First, assume that in a situation where the notice state of the activation of the complete function is in effect, the stop switch 42 is operated, the hand is released from the last stop switch 42, and the payout process is performed. Then, assume that a power failure occurs immediately before the end of the payout process and the payout process ends before the start of the power failure process. When the payout process ends, the stop counter is updated, and as a result of the stop counter reaching "19000", the state shifts from the notice state of the activation of the complete function to the activation state of the complete function. Although a power failure occurs around the moment of switching from the notice state to the activation state, the activation state is reached before the start of the power failure process. Therefore, the complete function activation flag is turned on before the start of the power failure process. When the power failure process ends, the power then turns off. Next, when the power is turned on, the power-on process is executed. When the power-on process ends, the state returns to the activation state of the complete function. As described above, when the power is turned on / off, the stop counter is cleared, but the complete function activation flag is not cleared. Therefore, when the power-on process is performed, the value of the complete function activation flag is read, and when the complete function activation flag is on, the complete function activation state is entered.

[0205] FIG. 45 is a time chart showing an example in which, in a game in which the complete function is to be activated after payout and the complete function activation is in a pre-warning state, a power failure occurs during the payout process and the power failure process is started. In FIG. 45, Example 1 in (a) and Example 2 in (b) are illustrated. First, Example 1 in (a) will be described. In the pre-warning state of the complete function activation, it is assumed that the stop switch 42 is operated, the hand is released from the last stop switch 42, and the payout process is performed. Then, a power failure occurs during the payout process, and it is assumed that the power failure process is started before all of the payout process is completed (before all medals are paid out). Therefore, when the power failure process is completed and the power is turned off, the stop counter has not reached "19000". For this reason, the power is turned off while remaining in the pre-warning state of the complete function activation. In other words, the complete function activation flag is off at the time of power failure. Note that at the time of power failure, the payout process up to that point and the pre-warning state of the complete function activation are backed up.

[0206] Next, when the power is turned on, the power-on process is executed. When the power-on process ends, the continuation of the payout process is executed based on the backup data. Also, based on the backup data at the time of power-off, it returns to the pre-warning state of the complete function operation. When the payout process ends, the stop counter is updated, but the stop counter is cleared when the power is turned off. For this reason, after the power is turned on, the subsequent payout process is executed, and even if the stop counter is updated, the stop counter does not reach "19000". Furthermore, the value of the stop counter does not reach the value for the pre-warning state of the complete function operation (for example, "18900" in the example of FIG. 40). Therefore, after the payout process ends, it does not enter the pre-warning state of the complete function operation and shifts to the normal state. Also, Example 2 in (b) of the figure is an example where the pre-warning state of the complete function operation is not backed up at the time of power-off. For this reason, after the power is turned on, it does not return to the pre-warning state of the complete function operation. Therefore, when the power-on process ends, it becomes the normal state. Note that FIG. 45 applies even when the complete function does not operate after the payout (when the stop counter does not reach "19000") with the pre-warning state of the complete function operation. Also, in Example 2 in (b) of the figure, although the pre-warning state of the complete function operation is backed up at the time of power-off, it may be configured to clear the pre-warning state of the complete function operation in the process at the time of power-off recovery. Processing in this way is the same for FIGS. 46(b), 47(b), and 48(b) described later.

[0207] Figure 46 is a time chart showing an example in which a power-off occurs before the hand is released from the last stop switch and a power-off process is executed when the payout process has been carried out halfway in a game in which the complete function operates after the payout. In Figure 46, Example 1 of (a) and Example 2 of (b) are illustrated. First, Example 1 of (a) will be described. In the pre-warning state of the complete function operation, it is assumed that the stop switch 42 is operated, the hand is released from the last stop switch 42, and the payout process is carried out. Here, it is assumed that a power-off occurs before the hand is released from the last stop switch 42. Further, it is assumed that the power-off process starts before all of the payout process is completed (before all medals are paid out). Therefore, when the power-off process is completed and the power is turned off, the stop counter has not reached "19000". For this reason, the power is turned off while remaining in the pre-warning state of the complete function operation. Note that at the time of power-off, the payout process up to that point and the pre-warning state of the complete function operation are backed up.

[0208] Next, when the power is turned on and the power-on process is executed, the continuation of the payout process is executed based on the backup data. Also, based on the backup data at the time of power-off, it returns to the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. When the payout process ends, the stop counter is updated, but the stop counter is cleared when the power is turned off. For this reason, after the power is turned on, the subsequent payout process is executed, and even if the stop counter is updated, the stop counter does not reach "19000". Furthermore, the value of the stop counter has not reached the value for the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. Therefore, after the payout process ends, it does not enter the pre-warning state of the completion function operation and shifts to the normal state. Also, Example 2 in (b) of the figure is an example where the pre-warning state of the completion function operation is not backed up when the power is turned off. For this reason, after the power is turned on, it does not return to the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. Therefore, when the power-on process ends, it becomes the normal state. Note that FIG. 46 is applicable even when the completion function does not operate after the payout (when the stop counter does not reach "19000") and the pre-warning state of the completion function operation is set. Also, when comparing the example of FIG. 45 and the example of FIG. 46, the results are the same. In the example of FIG. 45, a power-off occurs after the hand is released from the last stop switch 42, and in the example of FIG. 46, the hand is released from the last stop switch 42 after the power-off occurs. And in both cases, the power-off process is ended during the payout process. As a result, after the power is turned on, the continuation of the payout process is performed, and when the pre-warning state of the completion function operation is backed up, it returns to the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. However, since the stop counter is cleared, it then becomes the normal state. Note that the following two methods can be mentioned as the method for updating the stop counter when the power is turned on / off. As the first method, it is a method of updating the stop counter based on the number of payouts and the number of bets in the game. Also, as the second method, it is a method of updating the stop counter based on the number of coins paid out after the power is turned on.For example, in a game where 3 bets are placed and 10 payouts are made, if the power-off process is completed at the timing when 5 out of 10 are paid out, and then the power is turned on and the remaining payouts are made, when the first method is adopted, after the power is turned on, the stop counter is updated by 7 as the difference. Thus, even if the power is turned on / off during the payout process, the same difference as when the power is not turned on / off can be updated, so the process can be simplified. However, there may be a case where the value of the stop counter updated after the power is turned on does not match the number of coins paid out after the power is turned on. Also, when the second method is adopted, the stop counter is updated by 5 for the coins paid out after the power is turned on. Thus, since the value of the stop counter updated after the power is turned on matches the number of coins paid out after the power is turned on, the player will not be confused when a notice of the activation of the complete function or the like is given after the power is turned on.

[0209] FIG. 47 is a time chart showing an example in which the hand is released from the last stop switch immediately before the start of the power-off process (T1) or after the power-off process (T2) in a game where the complete function operates after payout in a state where the complete function operation is in a pre-announcement state. Whether the hand is released from the last stop switch immediately before the start of the power-off process (T1) or after the power-off process (T2) until power-on after the end of the power-off process, the result is the same. In FIG. 46, Example 1 of (a) and Example 2 of (b) are illustrated. First, Example 1 of (a) will be described. In a state where the operation of the complete function is in a pre-announcement state, it is assumed that after the stop switch 42 is operated, the hand is released from the last stop switch 42 immediately before the start of the power-off process (T1) or after the power-off process (T2). When the hand is released from the last stop switch 42, the payout process is executed. However, since the hand is released from the last stop switch 42 immediately before the start of the power-off process (T1) or after the power-off process (T2), the power-off process has ended before the payout process starts. Therefore, when the power-off process ends and the power is turned off, the stop counter has not reached "19000". For this reason, the power is turned off while remaining in the pre-announcement state of the complete function operation. Note that when the power is turned off, the fact that a winning combination has been achieved and the pre-announcement state of the complete function operation are backed up.

[0210] Next, when the power is turned on and the power-on process is executed, the payout process is executed based on the backup data. Also, based on the backup data at the time of power-off, it returns to the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. When the payout process ends, the stop counter is updated, but the stop counter is cleared when the power is turned off. For this reason, even if the payout process is executed after the power is turned on and the stop counter is updated, the stop counter does not reach "19000". Furthermore, the value of the stop counter has not reached the value for the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. Therefore, after the payout process ends, it does not enter the pre-warning state of the completion function operation and shifts to the normal state. Also, Example 2 in (b) of the figure is an example where the pre-warning state of the completion function operation is not backed up at the time of power-off. For this reason, after the power is turned on, it does not return to the pre-warning state of the completion function operation. Therefore, when the power-on process ends, it becomes the normal state.

[0211] Figure 48 is a time chart showing an example where the power is turned off and then the hand is released from the last stop switch after the power is turned on, with the completion function operation in the pre-warning state. Even when the hand is released from the last stop switch 42 after the power is turned off and then the power is turned on, it is the same as the example in Figure 47 described above. Specifically, as in (a) Example 1, when the pre-warning state of the completion function operation is backed up at the time of power-off, after the power-on process and before the payout process ends, it returns to the pre-warning state of the completion function operation based on the backup data. Then, it shifts to the normal state after the payout process ends. On the other hand, as in (b) Example 2, when the pre-warning state of the completion function operation is not backed up at the time of power-off, it becomes the normal state after the power-on process.

[0212] FIG. 49 is a time chart showing an example when a power failure occurs in a situation where a notice state of the complete function operation is in effect during the sub-bonus. In this example, it is assumed that there is no payout process before and after the power failure. In the sub-bonus, since the notice state of the complete function operation is in effect, the remaining number of sheets until the complete function operation is displayed as an image. For example, it is an image display as shown in FIG. 43(b). Also, the number of sheets acquired during the sub-bonus is displayed as an image. After a power failure occurs in a state where the remaining number of sheets until the complete function operation and the number of sheets acquired during the sub-bonus are displayed as images, when the power is turned on, a power-on process is executed. When the power-on process ends, the pause counter is cleared, so the value of the pause counter does not reach the value for the notice state of the complete function operation. As a result, the notice state of the complete function operation does not occur. Therefore, after the power is turned on, the remaining number of sheets until the complete function operation is not displayed as an image. On the other hand, when the power-on process ends, based on the backup data, the number of sheets acquired during the sub-bonus is displayed as an image. From the above, before the power failure, the remaining number of sheets until the complete function operation and the number of sheets acquired during the sub-bonus are displayed as images, but after the power is turned on, the number of sheets acquired during the sub-bonus is displayed as an image.

[0213] Figure 50 shows an example where a notice of the operation of the complete function is given, and the complete function operates after the payout process and notifies the operation of the complete function, and a hopper empty error occurs during the automatic settlement after the payout process. (a) shows a time chart, and (b) to (d) show the image display content. In (a) of the figure, when the payout process ends under the situation where a notice of the operation of the complete function is given, the stop counter reaches "19000", and the complete function operation flag is turned on. As a result, the operation of the complete function is notified. In (b) of the figure, "Please call an attendant during the operation of the complete function" is an example of notifying the operation of the complete function. Also, in this example, it is assumed that, similar to the example in Figure 41(b), the automatic settlement is performed when the complete function operates. Therefore, when the operation of the complete function is notified, the automatic settlement is started. (b) in the figure is an example of notifying the operation of the complete function and notifying that the automatic settlement is in progress.

[0214] Next, when a hopper empty error occurs during the automatic settlement, the hopper empty error is notified. (c) in the figure is an example of notifying the operation of the complete function and notifying the occurrence of the hopper empty error. And when the hopper empty error is resolved and the automatic settlement ends, as shown in (d) of the figure, only the operation of the complete function is notified. In the case of (c) in the figure, when giving priority to the occurrence of the hopper empty error, the notice of the hopper empty error may be displayed larger than the notice of the operation of the complete function. Or, when giving priority to the notice of the operation of the complete function, the notice of the operation of the complete function may be displayed larger than the notice of the hopper empty error.

[0215] FIG. 51 is an example of notifying the operation of the complete function after automatic settlement when notifying the notice of the operation of the complete function and when the complete function operates after the payout process. Further, it is a diagram showing an example in which a hopper empty error occurs during the automatic settlement. (a) shows a time chart, and (b) to (d) show the image display contents. In FIG. 51, the difference from FIG. 50 is an example in which the operation of the complete function is not notified during the automatic settlement after the payout process, and the operation of the complete function is notified after the automatic settlement. In (a) of the figure, when the payout process ends under the situation where the notice of the operation of the complete function is notified, the stop counter reaches "19000", so the complete function operation flag is turned on. Next, before notifying the operation of the complete function, the automatic settlement process is executed, so it is displayed that the automatic settlement is in progress. (b) in the figure shows this state.

[0216] In the example of FIG. 37, when it is determined in step S533 that the complete function operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S534, and the operation of the complete function is notified. Next, the process proceeds to step S535 to execute the automatic settlement process. Therefore, this example of the flowchart is the example of FIG. 50. On the other hand, when processing as in FIG. 51, in FIG. 37, when it is determined in step S533 that the complete function operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S535 to execute the automatic settlement process. Then, after the automatic settlement process, the process proceeds to step S534 to notify the operation of the complete function. And when a hopper empty error occurs during the automatic settlement, as shown in (c) of the figure, the display changes from "during automatic settlement" to "hopper empty error". And when the hopper empty error is resolved and the automatic settlement is completed, as shown in (d) of the figure, the operation of the complete function is notified. By configuring in this way, since the operation of the complete function is not notified when the automatic settlement is not completed, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game and suffering losses when the automatic settlement is not completed.

[0217] Also, in the example of FIG. 51, when the payout process ends, the stop counter reaches "19000", and at that time, the complete function operation flag is turned on, and the complete function operates. However, during the automatic settlement process executed after the payout process, the operation of the complete function is not notified. Here, when a power failure occurs during the hopper empty error during automatic settlement, and then the power is turned on and the hopper empty error is released, before the end of the automatic settlement process, it is notified that it is in the middle of automatic settlement (the operation of the complete function is not notified), and when the automatic settlement process ends, the operation of the complete function is notified. As a result, even if a hopper empty error occurs during automatic settlement when the complete function operates, and a power failure occurs while the hopper empty error is occurring, after the release of the hopper empty error, it is possible to stop the gaming machine 10 based on the complete function operation flag and the complete function temporary flag, so it is possible to prevent significantly stimulating the gambler's desire for luck.

[0218] Next, in the first embodiment, the power recovery process in the sub-control board 80 will be described. In the first embodiment, the recovery screen from the power failure is made different according to whether the gaming state before the power failure was a gaming state advantageous to the player. Here, the "gaming state advantageous to the player" includes not only during the sub-bonus (AT), but also during the premonition of the sub-bonus (AT) and the so-called chance zone (CZ) where the winning expectancy of AT is high. In the case of the premonition, both the case where the player is notified of the winning of the sub-bonus (AT) and the case where the player is not notified are included. However, the "gaming state advantageous to the player" does not include a mere advantageous section (when not winning the AT). Also, although different from the specifications of the first embodiment, in the case of the specification of winning a selected special combination and executing a special game (transitioning to the special game state), the "gaming state advantageous to the player" includes not only the special game state but also the inside where the winning of the special combination is carried over. Further, in the case of the inside, both the case where the winning of the special combination is notified and the case where the winning of the special combination is not notified are included.

[0219] In this embodiment, when the player was not in an advantageous state before the power outage, a game standby screen (normal return screen) is displayed after the power is restored. On the other hand, when the player was in an advantageous state before the power outage, a predetermined return screen is displayed. Thereby, for example, when a hall staff member turns on the power of the gaming machine 10, it is possible to determine whether the game ended in an advantageous state for the player at the end of the previous day's hall business (when the power was cut off). Thus, the staff can appropriately select whether to start business in the normal state by changing the settings or to start business in the state advantageous to the player without changing the settings. Further, when the complete function operation screen was being displayed before the power outage, in most cases, the game state was advantageous to the player before the power outage. However, when the game state was advantageous to the player and the complete function operation screen was being displayed before the power outage, after the power is restored, the complete function operation screen is displayed with priority over the predetermined return screen. This can inform the hall staff that the game cannot be played without changing the settings.

[0220] The main control board 50 transmits information such as the current gaming state, the winning of a sub-bonus (AT), and the winning of special roles to the sub-control board 80. Based on this information, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the current gaming state is advantageous to the player. For example, a flag that is turned on when it is an advantageous state for the player (including during the above-mentioned premonition and internal states) is provided to store whether it is an advantageous gaming state for the player. Also, when a predetermined error (such as a selector error or a door opening error) occurs during the display of a predetermined return screen, in order to prioritize the notification of the predetermined error, the screen is switched to an error screen instead of the predetermined return screen. However, it may be possible to display a message indicating that a predetermined error has occurred in a part of the predetermined return screen. Or it may be possible to display a message indicating that the predetermined return screen is being displayed in a part of the error screen. In other words, when displaying a message indicating that a predetermined error has occurred during the display of the predetermined return screen, both the predetermined return screen and the error screen may be displayed in a distinguishable manner. When the power is cut off during the rotation of the reel 31 and then restored, the error screen is not displayed during the rotation of the reel 31, and an error notification is made after the reel 31 has come to a complete stop. However, this is not limited to this, and an error notification may be made during the rotation of the reel 31.

[0221] When the complete function operation screen is displayed, it will not be erased unless the power is turned on / off with setting changes. In contrast, the display of the predetermined return screen ends when the game starts (when the start switch 41 is operated). However, it does not end with just a bet operation. Also, after the power is turned on and the predetermined return screen is displayed, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the display of the predetermined return screen ends and the screen shifts to a demonstration screen. Here, when the time from when the game standby screen is displayed until the demonstration screen is displayed is set as T1, and the time from when the predetermined return screen is displayed until the demonstration screen is displayed is set as T2, it is configured such that T2 > T1.

[0222] Thus, when the power is turned on in the hall and the return is made to the predetermined return screen, if the return is made to the predetermined return screen, the time until the transition to the demonstration screen is longer than that from the game standby screen (in one game, it is a game screen displayed after a full stop as the game progresses and is not a dedicated screen. Also, it is a screen different from the demonstration screen). Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the hall staff to notice that the predetermined return screen is being displayed. Note that when a predetermined time has elapsed without any operation from a predetermined timing after the end of the game (after the stop of all 31 reels or after the end of the payout process, etc.), the display shifts to the demonstration screen. When the time from the end of the game to the display of the demonstration screen is defined as T0, T0 ≒ T1. Therefore, T2 > T0.

[0223] Also, after the transition from the display of the game standby screen or the predetermined return screen to the display of the demonstration screen, if a bet operation is performed, the display of the demonstration screen ends and the screen returns to the game standby screen. Then, when the start switch 41 is operated from the game standby screen, a game start screen (a normal effect screen displayed at the start of the game) is displayed. Also, when a bet operation is performed while the demonstration screen is being displayed and the screen shifts to the game standby screen, the screen does not shift to the demonstration screen even as time elapses thereafter.

[0224] FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the return screen after power-off on the sub-control board 80. First, in step S561, the sub-control board 80 determines whether it is in the setting change mode. When the power is turned on in the setting change mode, a command indicating that it is in the setting change mode is transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub-control board 80. Therefore, based on the reception of the command, it is determined whether it is in the setting change mode. When it is determined that it is not in the setting change mode, the process proceeds to step S562. When it is determined that it is in the setting change mode, the processing according to this flowchart ends. Thus, when it is in the setting change mode, it shifts to the setting change mode without displaying a predetermined return screen or the like (displays a screen specific to the setting change mode).

[0225] When proceeding from step S561 to step S562, the sub-control board 80 determines whether a complete function operation screen was displayed before power-off. At the time of power-off, information regarding whether the operation of the complete function was notified is also backed up. When it is determined that the complete function operation screen was not displayed before power-off, the process proceeds to step S563. When it is determined that the screen was displayed, the processing according to this flowchart ends. In step S563, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the gaming state before power-off was a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, the sub-control board 80 stores whether the gaming state is advantageous to the player based on the information transmitted from the main control board 50. Then, at the time of power-off, the information is backed up, and when the power is turned on, the information is read to determine the gaming state before power-off. When it is determined that the gaming state before power-off was an advantageous state for the player, the process proceeds to step S564. When it is determined that the state was not advantageous to the player, the process proceeds to step S572.

[0226] When proceeding to step S564, that is, when the complete function operation screen was not displayed before power-off and the state before power-off was advantageous to the player, the sub-control board 80 displays a predetermined return screen. Then, the process proceeds to step S565. In step S565, the sub-control board 80 determines whether medals have been bet. When it is determined that medals have been bet, the process proceeds to step S576. When it is determined that no bet has been made, the process proceeds to step S566. In step S566, the sub-control board 80 determines whether a time T2 has elapsed since the start of the display of the predetermined return screen. When it is determined that time T2 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S567. When it is determined that time T2 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S565. When proceeding to step S567, the sub-control board 80 ends the display of the predetermined return screen and starts the display of the demonstration screen. Next, when proceeding to step S568, the sub-control board 80 determines whether a medal has been bet. When it is determined that a medal has been bet, it proceeds to step S569. That is, the demonstration screen continues until a medal is bet. When it is determined that a medal has been bet and it proceeds to step S569, the sub-control board 80 displays the game standby screen.

[0227] After displaying the game standby screen in step S569, it proceeds to step S570, and the sub-control board 80 determines whether the start switch 41 has been operated. In other words, in step S570, it determines whether the game has started. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, it proceeds to step S571 to display the game start screen. Then, the processing according to this flowchart ends. On the other hand, after displaying the predetermined return screen in step S564, when it is determined in step S565 that a medal has been bet and it proceeds to step S576, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the start switch 41 has been operated. Note that at the stage of step S576, the predetermined return screen is being displayed. When it is determined in step S576 that the start switch 41 has been operated, it proceeds to step S571 to display the game start screen. In contrast, when it is determined in step S576 that the start switch 41 has not been operated, it proceeds to step S577. In step S577, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the time T2 has elapsed since the start of the display of the predetermined return screen. When it is determined that the time T2 has elapsed, it proceeds to step S578, and when it is determined that the time T2 has not elapsed, it returns to step S576. When proceeding to step S578, the sub-control board 80 ends the display of the predetermined return screen and starts the display of the demonstration screen. Next, when proceeding to step S579, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the start switch 41 has been operated. When it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, it proceeds to step S571 to display the game start screen.

[0228] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S563 that the gaming state before power-off is not a gaming state advantageous to the player and the process proceeds to step S572, the sub-control board 80 displays a game standby screen. Next, when the process proceeds to step S573, the sub-control board 80 determines whether medals have been bet. If it is determined that medals have been bet, the process proceeds to step S575. If it is determined that no medals have been bet, the process proceeds to step S574. In step S574, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the time T1 has elapsed since the start of displaying the game standby screen. As described above, "time T1 < time T2". If it is determined that the time T1 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S573 to maintain the game standby screen. On the contrary, if it is determined that the time T1 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S567 to display a demonstration screen. Also, if it is determined in step S573 that medals have been bet and the process proceeds to step S575, the sub-control board 80 determines whether the start switch 41 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 41 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S571 to display a game start screen. Incidentally, after displaying a predetermined return screen in step S564, if it is determined that bets are placed in step S565 before it is determined in step S566 that the time T2 has elapsed, the process may shift to step S579 (instead of step S576). In other words, after bets are placed, even if the time T2 elapses, the demonstration screen may not be displayed, and the display of the predetermined return screen may be maintained until the start switch 41 is operated. Alternatively, after displaying a predetermined return screen in step S564, the display of the predetermined return screen may be maintained until bets are placed and the start switch 41 is operated. In other words, after step S564, the process may proceed to step S570, and in step S570, the display of the predetermined return screen may be maintained until (bets are placed and) the start switch 41 is operated.

[0229] The above describes the first embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible, for example, as follows. (1) In the above embodiment, when winning the sub-bonus, the sub-bonus is started after a predetermined number of precursor games and pseudo-games (the "red 7" complete game). However, not limited to this, a pseudo-game may be executed in the next game of the game that has won the sub-bonus, and the game may shift to the sub-bonus. (2) In the above embodiment, the game that wins the winning number "2" (replay B) is set as the sub-bonus winning game, and the "red 7" completion is achieved by reverse pressing. However, for example, even if the winning number is "1" (replay A), since the winning combination includes replay 04, it may be possible to display the "red 7" completion (replay 04) by reverse pressing. Also, since the winning number "1" wins at about "1 / 7.3", after winning the sub-bonus, when winning the winning number "1", an effect aiming for the "red 7" completion by reverse pressing may be output, and when the "red 7" completion is displayed, the game may shift to the sub-bonus from the next game. (3) In the above embodiment, as the end condition of the advantageous section, it is set that the difference during the advantageous section exceeds "2400". However, for example, when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the advantageous section may end. Examples of the "predetermined number" include "3000" games or "4000" games. In this case, if either the difference during the advantageous section exceeds "2400" or the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number, the advantageous section ends. In addition to the difference during the advantageous section exceeding "2400" or the number of games in the advantageous section reaching the predetermined number, the advantageous section may be configured to end when an arbitrary end condition of the advantageous section (for example, after the end of AT, or when a predetermined number of game media are obtained in one AT, etc.) is satisfied.

[0230] When the complete function is activated, it is designed to perform automatic settlement of credits. Here, for example, if a bet operation is performed at the moment when the game ends and then the complete function is activated, the number of bets may remain in the gaming machine. Therefore, in the automatic settlement when activating the complete function, it may be possible to perform both the credit number and the bet number. (5) The preview (advance notice) image of the activation of the complete function may be displayed constantly during the game, or it may be performed, for example, at the stage of the remaining number of cards. For example, at the time of full stop when the hold counter reaches "18500", "18600", "18700", "18800", and "18900", it may be possible to give...

Claims

1. The memory area of ​​the microprocessor includes: ROM area within the usage area, ROM area outside the usage area and Having at least, Reel frame and, The reel tape attached to the reel frame, A backup lamp circuit board equipped with a specified LED, It has a backup lamp housing to which the backup lamp circuit board is attached, The program for rotating the reel, including at least the reel frame, is described in the ROM area within the usage area. The call command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The call command is stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area outside the aforementioned usage area. There are multiple types of call commands. The number of call command types stored in the ROM area within the usage area is greater than the number of call command types stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. The total number of return instructions stored in the aforementioned ROM area outside the usage area is greater than the total number of call instructions stored in the aforementioned ROM area outside the usage area. When the position of the reel tape facing the predetermined LED on the backup lamp substrate is pressed toward the predetermined LED on the backup lamp substrate with a predetermined force within a range in which at least one of the reel tape and the reel frame can be elastically deformed, at least one of the reel tape and the reel frame will elastically deform, causing at least one of the reel tape and the reel frame to come into contact with the backup lamp housing, and preventing the reel tape from coming into contact with the predetermined LED on the backup lamp substrate. A gaming machine characterized by

2. The memory area of ​​the microprocessor includes: ROM area within the usage area, ROM area outside the usage area and Having at least, Reel frame and, The reel tape attached to the reel frame, A backup lamp circuit board equipped with a specified LED, It has a backup lamp housing to which the backup lamp circuit board is attached, The program for rotating the reel, including at least the reel frame, is described in the ROM area within the usage area. The call command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The call command is stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area outside the aforementioned usage area. There are multiple types of call commands. The number of call command types stored in the ROM area within the usage area is greater than the number of call command types stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. When the position of the reel tape facing the predetermined LED on the backup lamp substrate is pressed toward the predetermined LED on the backup lamp substrate with a predetermined force within a range in which at least one of the reel tape and the reel frame can be elastically deformed, at least one of the reel tape and the reel frame will elastically deform, causing at least one of the reel tape and the reel frame to come into contact with the backup lamp housing, and preventing the reel tape from coming into contact with the predetermined LED on the backup lamp substrate. A gaming machine characterized by

3. The memory area of ​​the microprocessor includes: ROM area within the usage area, ROM area outside the usage area and Having at least, The call command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The call command is stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area outside the aforementioned usage area. There are multiple types of call commands. The number of call command types stored in the ROM area within the usage area is greater than the number of call command types stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. The total number of return instructions stored in the aforementioned ROM area outside the usage area is greater than the total number of call instructions stored in the aforementioned ROM area outside the usage area. A gaming machine characterized by

4. The memory area of ​​the microprocessor includes: ROM area within the usage area, ROM area outside the usage area and Having at least, The call command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area. The call command is stored in the ROM area outside the usage area. The return command is stored in the ROM area outside the aforementioned usage area. There are multiple types of call commands. The number of call command types stored in the ROM area within the aforementioned usage area is greater than the number of call command types stored in the ROM area outside the aforementioned usage area. A gaming machine characterized by

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