JP2017169886A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an interest in a game in a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 has a main control board 110, a performance control board 120, an image control board 150, and an image display unit 31. The performance control board 120 of the game machine 1 controls a performance during a variation of a special pattern and during a special game. The performance control board 120, when carrying out a step-up performance, restricts carrying out a performance suggesting a step number in a final step in the step-up performance, as a specific notice performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ballistic pachinko gaming machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control board that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control board that controls the production of the game through the liquid crystal display on the game board surface and the control of the accessory. The production control board performs various productions that suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot from the start of change to the stop of the special symbol on the main control board. There is Patent Document 1 as a document disclosing a technique related to the production of this type of gaming machine.

JP 2011-98143 A

  By the way, many effects of this type of gaming machine are merely for reproducing moving images and animations that suggest the reliability of jackpots, and there is room for improvement in terms of the fun of the game.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, and it aims at raising the interest of the game in a game machine further.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not a big hit has been won based on acquisition means for acquiring determination information and determination information acquired by the acquisition means upon establishment of a start condition. A special game determination means, a symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means based on the determination result of the special game determination means, and the special game If the determination means determines that the jackpot has been won, after the symbol display control means stops displaying the symbol, special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the winning jackpot, and the special game determination means Based on the determination result, a step-up effect that develops from a step effect in the first stage to a step effect in the final stage that is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit stage. A plurality of types of specific effects, and one or more effects among specific notice effects that suggest the possibility of execution of the specific effects, and an effect control means for causing the effect means to execute the selected effects, When the effect control means causes the step-up effect to be executed, the effect control means includes a control means for restricting that the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage in the step-up effect is executed as the specific notice effect. It is characterized by.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires determination information upon establishment of a start condition, and a special game determination unit that determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit. And, based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed, and the special game determination means is the jackpot If the symbol display control means stops displaying the symbol, the special game execution means for executing the special game corresponding to the winning jackpot, and the determination result of the special game determination means The final stage is specified from the normal stages up to a predetermined stage and the special stage that can be advanced after passing through the upper limit stage only when the jackpot is confirmed. Selecting one or more effects among a plurality of types of specific effects including a step-up effect in which a step effect develops until reaching the stage, and a specific notice effect suggesting the possibility of execution of the specific effect, When the effect control means for causing the effect means to execute the selected effect and the effect control means execute the step-up effect, the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage in the step-up effect is the specific notice effect. And a restricting means for restricting the execution of the function.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires determination information upon establishment of a start condition, and a special game determination unit that determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit. And, based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed, and the special game determination means is the jackpot If the symbol display control means stops displaying the symbol, the special game execution means for executing the special game corresponding to the winning jackpot, and the determination result of the special game determination means As a final stage, each stage in the normal stage with a predetermined stage as the upper limit and a special stage that can proceed without going through the upper limit stage only when the jackpot is confirmed Select one or more effects among a plurality of types of specific effects including a step-up effect that develops the step effects until reaching a predetermined stage, and a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the specific effect. When the effect control means for causing the effect means to execute the selected effect and the effect control means execute the step-up effect, the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage in the step-up effect is the specific notice. And a restricting means for restricting execution as an effect.
In addition, when the effect control means causes the step-up effect to be executed, the restricting means sets the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect during execution of the step effect after the specific stage in the step-up effect. An effect that suggests can be executed as the specific notice effect, and an effect that suggests the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect is performed during the execution of the step effect in the stage before the specific stage. It may be regulated that it is executed as

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be further enhanced.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that the movable accessory in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 was dropped. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the color of the effect symbol in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the kind of jackpot, and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the photo image and frame color of each step in the step-up effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special symbol holding | maintenance storage area of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the effect information storage area of the effect control board. It is an example of the prior determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the jackpot determination table and the normal symbol lottery determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the symbol determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the special game control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the big prize opening / closing control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the special game end time setting table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the general-purpose normal power control process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the production | presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the variation production pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch pending | holding change effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the pre-read hold display change effect execution determination table and final stage hold display mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the hold display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the hold display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch zone effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the prefetch zone production execution determination table and final stage entry zone determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the prefetch zone effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the prefetch zone effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect design determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the prefetch specific notice effect execution determination table and the prefetch specific notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo | simulation continuous specific announcement effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the pseudo | simulation continuous specific notification effect execution determination table and pseudo | simulation continuous specific notification effect form determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up effect execution determination table and the step-up effect final stage determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up specific notice effect execution determination table and the step-up specific notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation premium effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the change premium effect execution determination table and premium character determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the change premium production execution time determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change premium specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the premium specific notice effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the promotion effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game premium effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the special game premium effect execution determination table and premium character determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the special game premium effect execution round decision table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a pending continuous premium effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch reach specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the prefetch reach specific notice effect selection table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up specific notice execution determination table and the step-up specific notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the casing of the gaming machine 1 includes a substantially rectangular outer frame 60 and a glass door 50 that covers the gaming area 6 of the outer frame 60 so as to be visible.

  One end of the glass door 50 (on the left side facing the gaming machine 1) is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51. A lock mechanism is provided at the other end of the glass door 50 (on the right side facing the gaming machine 1). When the lock mechanism of the glass door 50 is unlocked with a dedicated key, the game area 6 can be opened by swinging the glass door 50 with the hinge mechanism 51. The glass door 50 is provided with a door opening switch 18a for detecting the opening of the glass door 50.

  On the outside of the portion of the glass door 50 that covers the game area 6, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, A symbol display device 22 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14 of the game area 6 (hereinafter referred to as “start prize” as appropriate). It is. The second special symbol display device 21 notifies the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start port 15 of the game area 6 (hereinafter referred to as “start prize” as appropriate). is there. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 display a plurality of types of special symbols that can be distinguished from each other in a variable manner. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are composed of 7-segment LEDs. In the following description, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 is appropriately referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 is appropriately referred to as “second special symbol”. It is called “design”.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of hold changes of the first special symbol. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of reserved changes in the second special symbol.

  Here, the suspension of the change of the first special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition established first, although the start condition for executing the change of the first special symbol is satisfied by the start winning of the first start port 14. Occurs when a change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being executed or when a special game is being executed.

  Similarly, the suspension of the variation of the second special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition established earlier, although the start condition for executing the variation of the second special symbol is established by the start winning of the second start port 15. Occurs when a change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being executed or when a special game is being executed.

  Each of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is composed of two left and right LEDs. When the display mode of the number of reservations in the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is specifically described, in the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the number of holds of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is In the case of one, the left LED is lit. The right LED is lit when the number of reserved changes in the first special symbol is two. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is 3, the left LED blinks and the right LED lights. When the number of reserved changes in the first special symbol is four, the left and right LEDs blink. The display mode of the number of reservations in the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold indicator 23.

  The normal symbol display device 22 notifies a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. The normal symbol display device 22 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The normal symbol hold indicator 25 displays the number of normal symbol changes held. The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is composed of two LEDs on the left and right. The display mode of the number of holds in the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24.

  The game area 6 of the gaming machine 1 has a substantially egg shape. The game area 6 is divided into a left area 6L on the left side and a right area 6R on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. At the left end of the left region 6L, rails 5a and 5b are provided that extend in an arc with a space slightly wider than the game ball between them. Of these rails 5a and 5b, a ball return preventing piece 5c is provided at the upper end of the inner rail 5b.

  Right and left three lighting devices (lamps) 34 are provided slightly inside the left corner and the right corner of the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. The effect lighting device 34 produces a game effect by light emission under the control of the lamp control board 140.

  An audio output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the three lighting devices 34 for each of the left and right at the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. Under the control of the image control board 150, the audio output device 32 produces a sound game (outputs of various background music (BGM) and sound effects).

  An effect button 35 is provided below the portion of the glass door 50 that covers the game area 6. The effect button 35 is for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects that the effect button 35 has been pressed, the effect button detection switch 35a outputs a signal indicating that.

  A cross key 39 is provided to the left of the effect button 35. The cross key 39 includes an up cursor key 39A, a down cursor key 39B, a left cursor key 39C, and a right cursor key 39D. A center key 39E is provided at a position surrounded by the up cursor key 39A, the down cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor key 39D.

  The up cursor key 39A, down cursor key 39B, left cursor key 39C, and right cursor key 39D of the cross key 39 are provided with cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d. The center key 39E is provided with a center key detection switch 39e. When the cross key detection switch 39a detects that the up cursor key 39A is pressed, it outputs a signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39b detects that the down cursor key 39B is pressed, the cross key detection switch 39b outputs a signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39c detects that the left cursor key 39C is pressed, it outputs a signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39d detects that the right cursor key 39D has been pressed, it outputs a signal indicating that. When the center key detection switch 39e detects that the center key 39E has been pressed, it outputs a signal indicating that.

  On the back side of the production button 35 in the glass door 50, a tray for storing game balls is provided. An operation handle 3 is provided at the lower right of the effect button 35 on the glass door 50. The player performs a firing operation, which is an operation of grasping the operation handle 3 with his / her right hand and turning it clockwise.

  A touch sensor 3 a is provided in the operation handle 3. The touch sensor 3a includes a capacitance type proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by contact of the player with the operation handle 3. A ball feeding solenoid 4 b is provided on the tray of the glass door 50. The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid. In the vicinity of the rotating portion of the operation handle 3, a firing volume 3b and a firing solenoid 4a are provided. The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor. The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid.

  Each of these units 3a, 3b, 4a, and 4b performs an operation related to the launch of the game ball in the tray to the game area 6 under the control of the launch control board 160. More specifically, when the player's hand touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a supplies a touch signal indicating this to the firing control board 160. When the player's hand turns the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3 b outputs a voltage divided according to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 3 to the firing control board 160. The firing control board 160 performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the output voltage of the firing volume 3b while the touch signal is supplied from the touch sensor 3a.

  By energization control of the launch control board 160, the ball feed solenoid 4b sends out the game balls in the tray one by one toward the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a. The firing solenoid 4a rotates the launch member. The game ball sent out from the tray toward the launching member is launched between the rails 5a and 5b by the rotation of the launching member, and is guided and raised to the rails 5a and 5b. The game ball that has risen between the rails 5a and 5b passes through the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and falls unpredictably in the game area 6.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of firings per minute is approximately 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one firing is performed each time the firing solenoid 4a rotates once. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  On the upper part of the game area 6, a decorative member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided. An effect drive device 33 is provided in the back of the decorative member 7. The effect driving device 33 performs a game effect by the movement of the device itself as the game progresses under the control of the lamp control board 140. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect driving device 33 has an annular movable accessory 33a and an arm that supports the upper edge thereof. When the effect driving device 33 receives a signal instructing driving of the movable accessory 33 a from the lamp control board 140, the movable combination at the position on the back side of the decorative member 7 (position shown in FIG. 1) above the game area 6. The object 33a is lowered to the center position (position shown in FIG. 4) of the game area 6.

  A plurality of general winning ports 12 are provided below the left region 6L in the game region 6. The general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12 a for detecting the passage of a game ball in the general winning opening 12. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the passing of a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out.

  Below the right area 6 </ b> R in the game area 6, a first grand prize opening 16 is provided. The first grand prize winning port 16 has a horizontally long rectangular shape. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16 a for detecting the entry of a game ball in the first big prize opening 16. When the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out.

  The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, which is a special electric accessory, and a first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c for switching opening and closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. Yes. The first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b has a rectangular plate shape having substantially the same dimensions as the first big prize winning opening 16. The lower edge of the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is pivotally attached to the lower edge of the first big prize opening 16 so as to be swingable. When the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is turned off, the first big prize opening / closing door 16b stands substantially flush with the surface of the game area 6 and closes the first big prize opening 16. When the first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is turned on, the first prize winning opening / closing door 16b is in an open state inclined forward with the lower edge of the first prize winning opening 16 as a fulcrum.

  While the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball falling from above the first big prize winning opening 16 passes in front of the first big winning prize opening 16 as it is. Therefore, the game ball does not enter the first grand prize opening 16 while the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state. On the other hand, while the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is in an open state, most of the game balls falling from above the first big winning opening 16 are directed upward from the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. It hits the saucer surface and is led to the first big prize opening 16 side. For this reason, while the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 16.

  A second big prize opening 17 is provided at the lower center of the game area 6. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the entry of a game ball in the second big prize port 17. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out.

  The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, which is a special electric accessory, and a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for switching the opening / closing of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Yes. The second grand prize winning opening / closing door 17b has a rectangular plate shape having substantially the same dimensions as the second big prize winning opening 17. The lower edge of the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is pivotally attached to the lower edge of the second big prize opening 17 so as to be swingable. When the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is turned off, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b stands substantially flush with the surface of the game area 6 and closes the second big prize opening 17. When the second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is turned on, the second prize winning opening / closing door 17b is in an open state inclined forward with the lower edge of the second prize winning opening 17 as a fulcrum.

  While the second grand prize winning opening / closing door 17b is in a closed state, the game balls falling from the upper right and upper left sides of the second big prize winning opening 17 pass directly in front of the second major winning prize opening 17. To do. For this reason, the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 17 while the second large winning opening / closing door 17b is in the closed state. On the other hand, while the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is in an open state, most of the game balls falling from above the second big winning opening 17 are directed upward from the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b. It hits the saucer surface and is led to the second grand prize opening 17 side. For this reason, while the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 17.

  A first start port 14 and a second start port 15 are located above the second big winning opening 17 in the lower center of the game area 6. The first start port 14 and the second start port 15 are arranged in the vertical direction. The first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14 a that detects the passage of a game ball at the first start port 14. When the first start port detection switch 14a detects the passing of the game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch 15a for detecting the passage of the game ball at the second start port 15. When the second start port detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start port 15 is provided with a pair of movable pieces 15b. The open / close state of these movable pieces 15b is switched by a start opening / closing solenoid 15c. When the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned off, each of the pair of movable pieces 15b is in an upright closed state. When the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state inclined in a reverse C shape. The movable piece 15b constitutes an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew” as appropriate) as an ordinary electric accessory. While the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, most of the game balls falling from the diagonally upper left and right of the second starting port 15 toward the second starting port 15 hit the outer surface of the movable piece 15b and bounce off. For this reason, while the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting port 15. On the other hand, while the movable piece 15b is in an open state, most of the game balls falling from the diagonally upper left and right of the second starting port 15 toward the second starting port 15 are guided to the inner surface of the movable piece 15b. The second start port 15 is reached. For this reason, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the game ball easily passes through the second starting port 15.

  A normal symbol gate 13 is provided at a position slightly away from the first big winning opening 16 in the right area 6R of the game area 6. The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of a game ball in the normal symbol gate 13.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, a big hit is triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol by the start winning of the first start port 14, and the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol by the start winning of the second start port 15. When the lottery is executed and the jackpot is won, the corresponding one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped at the symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot through the variable display for a predetermined period, and this stop symbol indicates Special games are executed according to the type of jackpot. In the special game, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 until the number of prizes in the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 reaches a prescribed number or until the opening time reaches a prescribed time. The release of is a round game of one round, and this round game is repeated a plurality of times. There are seven types of jackpots for gaming machines 1 as follows.

a1. 1st 16R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. Among the 16 round games, in the 1st to 8th round games, the 1st big until the number of winnings in the 1st big winning opening 16 reaches a specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses. The first grand prize opening 16 is opened and closed in such an opening / closing manner that the winning opening 16 is opened and the first big prize opening 16 is closed for 2 seconds. In round games from the ninth round to the sixteenth round, the second big prize opening 17 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 17 reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or 29 seconds elapse. → 2 seconds The second grand prize winning port 17 is opened and closed in such an opening / closing manner that the second big prize winning port 17 is closed.

  When winning the jackpot, the gaming state related to the jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is low probability gaming state (state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 2/599) and high probability gaming state (winning lottery winning probability) Of these two states), a high probability gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won, the game state related to the ordinary electric accessory (movable piece 15b) after the end of the special game is changed to the electric chew support state (the movable piece 15b is frequently opened for a long time and the second start port 15 is a state where it is easy to start a prize) and a non-electrical chew support state (a state in which the movable piece 15b is difficult to be released). The time reduction state that is advantageous to the player among the two states of the time reduction state (a state in which the special symbol fluctuation time is relatively short) and the non-time reduction state (a state in which the special symbol fluctuation time is relatively long) It becomes. The state relating to the ordinary electric accessory and the state relating to the special symbol are subordinate to each other. When the state relating to the ordinary electric accessory becomes the electric chew support state, the state relating to the special symbol becomes a time shortening state. In the following description, the state related to the ordinary electric accessory is the electric chew support state, and the state relating to the special symbol is the time shortening state, and the state relating to the ordinary electric accessory is not. A state in which the state is in the electric chew support state and the state related to the special symbol is a non-time shortened state is referred to as a “non-time-short game state”.

  During the non-short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 1 has a normal symbol lottery winning probability of 1/65536, a normal symbol variation time of 29 seconds, and the second start opening 15 per winning of the normal symbol lottery. The opening time of the movable piece 15b is 0.2 seconds. During the short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 65535/65536, the variation time of the normal symbol is 3 seconds, and the movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 per winning of the normal symbol lottery is The opening time is 3.5 seconds.

b1. 1st 8R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. In 8 round games, the first grand prize opening 16 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the first big prize opening 16 reaches a specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses. The first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner of closing the opening 16. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state.

c1. The first 8R normal hit This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The manner of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability change. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state.

d1. The first 2R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, two round games of the first round to the second round are performed. In the two round games, the first grand prize opening 16 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the first big prize opening 16 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 0.4 second elapses. The first grand prize opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the big prize opening 16 is closed. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state.

f1. 2nd 16R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. The manner of opening and closing the first grand prize port 16 and the second big prize port 17 in the 16 round games is the same as that per first 16R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state.

g1. 2nd 8R probability variation This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The manner of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability change. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state.

i1. 2nd 8R regular hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The manner of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability change. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state.

  In the following description, the first 16R probability variation, the first 8R probability variation, the first 2R probability variation, the second 16R probability variation, and the second 8R probability variation are collectively referred to as “probability variation” as appropriate. . Further, the first 8R normal hit and the second 8R normal hit are collectively referred to as “normal hit” as appropriate. Further, per first 16R probability variation and second 16R probability variation are collectively referred to as “per 16R” as appropriate. The first per 8R probability variation, the first per 8R normal variation, the second per 8R probability variation, and the second per 8R normal variation are collectively referred to as “per 8R” as appropriate.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol lottery that determines whether or not a normal symbol is hit is executed when the start condition of the normal symbol is satisfied by the passing of the game ball of the normal symbol gate 13, and in this normal symbol lottery, a win is won. In such a case, the movable piece 15b, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined period. While the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the game ball easily passes through the second start port 15, so the start condition of the second special symbol is easily satisfied.

  An out port 11 is provided in the center of the bottom of the game area 6. A game ball that has reached the bottom of the game area 6 without entering any of the general winning port 12, the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the first major winning port 16, and the second major winning port 17. Is discharged through the outlet 11.

  An image display device 31 is fitted between the decorative member 7 and the first start port 14 in the game area 6. The image display device 31 performs a game effect by image display under the control of the image control board 150.

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 performs a symbol variation effect in accordance with the symbol variation from the start to the stop of the variation of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the symbol variation effect, the image display device 31 includes a left symbol 36L, a middle symbol 36C, a right symbol 36R, and a fourth symbol 36Z (hereinafter, these symbols 36L, 36C, 36R). , 36Z is appropriately referred to as “effect design 36”). The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are changed in synchronization with the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21, and the first special symbol display device 20 and the second symbol 36Z. The same jackpot lottery result as that indicated by the special symbol of the special symbol display device 21 is notified.

  The symbols displayed as the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R include “1” symbol, “2” symbol, “3” symbol, “4” symbol, “5” symbol, “6” symbol, “ There are “7” symbol, “8” symbol, and “9” symbol. As shown in FIG. 6A, among these nine types, “3” and “7” are red symbols. “1”, “5”, and “9” are green symbols. “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols. Moreover, the display mode of the 4th pattern 36Z has a 1st display mode, a 2nd display mode, and a 3rd display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the change display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 is started, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R Each is a cycle display of “1” symbol → “2” symbol → “3” symbol → “4” symbol → “5” symbol → “6” symbol → “7” symbol → “8” symbol → “9” symbol The 4th symbol 36Z starts a round display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the variation of the special symbol is stopped after the elapse of the predetermined variation time, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped in a combination corresponding to the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. If the combination of the displayed left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R, and fourth symbol 36Z is a big hit, a special game is executed. The jackpot type notified by the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the symbol variation effect always matches the jackpot type notified by the special symbol.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot type and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. In the gaming machine 1, if the winning combination is 16R probability change in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555”, “555” Any combination of “666”, “777”, “888”, and “999” stops the combination in which the fourth symbol 36Z is in the third display mode.

  In the case of winning a big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, “999”. ", The fourth symbol 36Z stops in the combination of the second display mode. When winning the 8R regular win in the big win lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, “999”. ”In the combination that the fourth symbol 36Z is in the first display mode.

  When the big winning lottery is won per 2R probability change, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in a combination of “135” and the fourth symbol 36Z in the first display mode. When the jackpot lottery result is a loss, the combination is stopped in any of the above.

  Here, the display size of the fourth symbol 36Z is extremely small compared to the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. Therefore, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped with the same symbol combination other than “777” and “333”, at the time of stoppage, per 16R probability variation, per 8R probability variation, and per 8R normal variation. I don't know which is won. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped at the symbol combination of “777” or “333”, it is easily understood that the winning combination per 16R probability change was made at the time of the stop.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped in a jackpot combination and a special game is played, a special game effect is produced in accordance with the special game. I do. In the special game effect, the image display device 31 displays an image for guiding the right handing, an image indicating the number of round games, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the image 37 (0) _{0 of the change} is displayed in the lower part of the center in the image display device 31. If the first is pending variation of the special symbols, on the left side of the image of the variation in the image display device 31 37 (0), the image 37 of the _first hold the first special symbol (variation order is first hold) (1), second hold (change order is second hold) image 37 ₁ (2), third hold (change order is third hold) image 37 ₁ (3), and fourth hold (change) A maximum of four images 37 ₁ (4) in the order of the fourth hold) are displayed.

Also, if there is a pending change of the second special symbol, to the right of the variation image 37 (0) in the image display device 31, an image 37 ₂ of the first hold in the second special symbol (variation order is first hold) (1), second hold (change order is second hold) image 37 ₂ (2), third hold (change order is third hold) image 37 ₂ (3), and fourth hold (change) A maximum of four images 37 ₂ (4) in the order of the fourth hold) are displayed. Here, in FIG. 5B, only the images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown for convenience.

When the number of reserved displays on the first special symbol display 23 increases, the image 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the increased number of stored displays is displayed. Appear. When the number of held displays on the second special symbol hold display 24 increases, the image 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) corresponding to the number of held after the increase is displayed. Appear.

During display of the image 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the number of reserved displays on the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the special symbol is displayed once. Each time the change of the image is finished, the image 37 (0) of the change disappears, the first hold image 37 ₁ (1) moves to the position of the change image 37 (0) of the change, and the image after the second hold 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) moves to the position to the right of each.

During the display of the images 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) corresponding to the number of reserved displays on the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the special symbol is displayed once. Each time the change of the image is finished, the image 37 (0) of the change disappears, the first hold image 37 ₂ (1) moves to the position of the change image 37 (0) of the change, and the image after the second hold. 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) moves to the left adjacent position.

In the following description, images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), 37 ₁ (4), 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ ( 3) and 37 ₂ (4) are appropriately referred to as “hold display image 37”.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 in the symbol variation production, based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, normal reach production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, full rotation reach production, operation production, redrawing production, pseudo One or more effects are selected from among a plurality of types of specific effects including continuous effects and specific notice effects that suggest the possibility of execution of those specific effects, and the selected effects are executed. Further, the gaming machine 1 is a special game effect that is based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and includes one of a plurality of types of specific effects including promotion effects and a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing these specific effects. Alternatively, a plurality of effects are selected and the selected effects are executed. The outline of each effect executed as a symbol variation effect or a special game effect is as follows.

As shown in FIG. 7A, a normal reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the normal reach effect is executed at a predetermined time _tNR within the variation time T of the special symbol. In the normal reach production, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are in a reach state in which the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are stopped while the middle symbol 36C is changed.

As shown in FIG. 7B, an SP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the SP reach effect is executed at time t _SP after time t _NR within the variation time T of the special symbol. The SP reach production is one of the development productions developed from the normal reach production. In the SP reach production, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach state are displayed in the upper right corner in the image display device 31, and an animation character image by a plurality of characters is displayed in the center in the image display device 31. Is done. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from the normal reach production to the SP reach production is higher than when not developing to the SP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 7C, the SPSP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the SPSP reach effect is executed at time t _SPSP after time t _NR within the variation time T of the special symbol. The SPSP reach production is one of the development productions. In the SPSP reach production, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach state are displayed in the upper right corner in the image display device 31, and a recorded video of a song by a plurality of characters is displayed in the center in the image display device 31. Is displayed. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from the normal reach production to the SPSP reach production is higher than when not developing into the SPSP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 7D, a full rotation reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the full rotation reach effect is executed at time t _ZKT after time t _NR within the variation time T of the special symbol. The full rotation reach production is one of the development productions. Further, the full rotation reach effect is also one of the jackpot finalizing effects (an effect for informing that before the effect symbol 36 is stopped by the jackpot combination). In the full rotation reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R vary with the same type of symbol combination.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, an operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the operation effect is executed at a time t _SS slightly before the stop of the special symbol within the variation time T of the special symbol. In the operation effect, an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the progress of the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and a character image of “Press!” Prompting the operation of the effect button 35 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the big win is won by the big win lottery, when the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period, the movable accessory 33a is lowered. The effect that the movable accessory descends is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 stops with the jackpot combination). As shown in FIG. 8B, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the movable accessory 33a does not descend regardless of whether or not the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation acceptance valid period.

As shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, a re-lottery effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the re-lottery effect is executed at time t _SCHU slightly before the stop of the special symbol within the special symbol fluctuation time T. In the re-drawing effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped (slightly shaken) in a combination that is not a unique combination (either “333” or “777”) per 16R. Stop at). After that, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R re-variate over a short period of time and temporarily stop again with the same or different symbol combination as before the temporary stop. Keep up.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (c), when the special symbol is stopped, the winning combination per 16R probability change is notified by the symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R (either “333” or “777”). In this case, the symbol combination at the temporary stop before the re-variation is one of “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, and “999” (FIG. 8). In the example of (c), “222”), and the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after re-variation is either “333” or “777” (“777” in the example of FIG. 8C). An effect in which the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after this re-variation is either “333” or “777” is a finalized effect per 16R probability change (before the design symbol 36 stops in a unique combination per 16R probability variation) Is one of the effects).

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when the special symbol is stopped, the winning combination per 16R probability change is notified by the symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R (any one of “333” and “777”). If not, the symbol combination at the temporary stop before and after re-variation is one of “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, and “999” (FIG. 8). In the example of (d), “222”).

  As shown in FIG. 9A, FIG. 9B, and FIG. 9C, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that repeats the pseudo-variation including the temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R and the subsequent re-variable display for a maximum of three times. The pseudo consecutive chances are “112”, “445”, “556”, “889”, and “991”. The reliability of the jackpot in the pseudo-continuous performance increases as the number of pseudo fluctuations increases. The third pseudo variation in the pseudo-continuous production with three pseudo variations is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 stops with the jackpot combination).

When the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the first pseudo variation is executed at time t _GJ1 within the variation time T of the special symbol, and the second pseudo variation is executed than at time t _GJ1. after a time _{t GJ2,} the pseudo variation the third is run is the time _{t GJ3} after time _{t GJ2.}

Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), 1 th pseudo continuous effect, second, or third time before the time t of the pseudo variation _'GJ1, t' _GJ2, or t _'GJ3 (Fig 9 (d In the example of), it is suggested that at the time t ′ _GJ2 ) before the second pseudo variation, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in a pseudo consecutive chance mode in the pseudo variation. An effect to be performed may be executed as a pseudo-continuous specific notice effect. In the specific notice effect in this case, a pseudo consecutive chance dejab image in which the three symbols of the pseudo consecutive chance mode are translucently appears at the lower left of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a step-up effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. Step-up effects are step effects ranging from each stage in the normal stage with an upper limit of 4 stages and a special stage that can be advanced only after the upper limit of the normal stage to the stage designated as the final stage only when the jackpot is confirmed Is a development that develops. In the step effects in each of the normal stage 1 to the special stage, a photo image of a girl unique to each stage is superimposed on the previous stage photo image. There are three frame colors of blue, green, and red in the frame color of the photo image that appears in the step effect at each stage of the step-up effect. There are development branch points between successive stages in the step-up effect, and the frame color of the photo image is divided into a plurality of development destinations at the development branch points.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the photo image and frame color at each stage and the jackpot reliability in the step-up effect. As shown in FIG. 11, in the step-up effect, the reliability of the jackpot increases as the level increases. In the case of a photo image at the same stage, the reliability of the jackpot is higher in the green frame than in the blue frame, and the reliability of the jackpot is higher in the red frame than in the green frame. In the step production at the special stage, the background color in the frame in the photo image at the normal stage 4 is gold. This special stage step effect is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 stops in the jackpot combination).

When the step-up effect is executed, the normal stage 1 step effect is executed at time t _SUP1 within the variation time T of the special symbol, and the normal stage 2 step effect is executed at time t _SUP1. The time t _SUP2 is later than the time t _SUP2 and the normal stage 3 step effect is executed at the time t _SUP3 after the time t _SUP2 , and the normal stage 4 step effect is executed at the time t _SUP3. The time t _SUP4 is later than the time t _SUP4 , and the special stage step effect is executed at the time t _SUPS later than the time t _SUP4 .

Also, as shown in FIGS. _10C and _10D , the development branch point _t′SUP2 before the development to the normal stage 2 and the development branch point before the development to the normal stage 3 in the step-up effect. At t ′ _SUP3 or the time t ′ _SUP4 of the development branch before the development to the step effect of the normal stage 4, the effect suggesting which stage to reach in the step effect is executed as the step-up specific notice effect. There is a case. In the specific notice effect in this case, an arrival stage dejab image in which the number of stages reached in the step effect is indicated by a blue translucent color which is a normal color is caused to appear.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, FIG. 12B, and FIG. 12C, a variable premium effect may be executed as part of the symbol variable effect. The fluctuating premium effect is an effect that implicitly informs that the jackpot is confirmed by the appearance of any one of the premium characters A, B, and C.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing the relationship between premium characters A, B, and C and the type of jackpot that is notified by the appearance of each. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the gaming machine 1, when the premium character A appears during the change of the special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot symbol stops in the change. When the premium character B appears during the change of the special symbol, it is determined that either the symbol per 16R probability change or the symbol per 8R probability change stops in the change. If the premium character C appears during the change of the special symbol, it is determined that the symbol per 16R probability change stops in the change.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when a variable premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “premium effect A” as appropriate) in which the premium character A appears is executed, the premium character A appears when the special symbol changes time Time t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 from immediately after the start of change in T to immediately before the stop of change (in the example of FIG. _12A , time t _HPLM3 ) It is. Here, time t _HPLM6 among these is the temporary stop time after re-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8 (c) and FIG. 8 (d)). It is late time.

As shown in FIG. 12B, when a variable premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “premium effect B” as appropriate) in which the premium character B appears is executed, the premium character B appears at time t _HPLM1 , t _{One of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 (time _{tHPLM4 in} the example of FIG. _12B ).

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), when a fluctuating premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “premium effect C” as appropriate) for causing the premium character C to appear is executed, the premium character C appears at times t _HPLM1 , t _{One of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 (time _{tHPLM5 in} the example of FIG. _12C ).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12D, as a part of the symbol variation effect, an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the variable premium effect may be executed as the premium specific notice effect. The fluctuation premium notice effect is executed at a time t ′ _{HPLM 1} , t ′ _{HPLM 2} , t ′ _{HPLM 3} , t ′ _{HPLM 4} , t ′ _{HPLM 5} from immediately after the fluctuation start within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol to immediately before the fluctuation stop. , And t ′ _HPLM6 . In the specific notice effect in this case, a premium character dejab image in which the premium character A, B, or C is shown semi-transparently appears.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, FIG. 14B, and FIG. 14C, a promotion effect may be executed as a part of the special game effect during the special game. The promotion effect stops when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, or “999”. In the special game that is triggered by the fact that the special game is performed, at the beginning of the execution of the special game, which jackpot during the special game without clearly indicating whether it was won per 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation or 8R normal variation It is an effect that clearly indicates whether or not it was won. In the promotion effect, one or more of the following four types of effect patterns are executed in the first to eighth rounds of the special game.

a2. Production pattern G1 (Gase production)
This performance pattern informs that promotion was not successful. In this effect pattern, the character carrying the treasure box appears from the right end and the character stops at the center of the screen and the treasure box opens, but nothing appears from the treasure box.

b2. Production pattern G2 (Gase production)
This performance pattern informs that promotion was not successful. In this performance pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure box opens, and a skull mark appears from the treasure box.

c2. Production pattern B (Promotion confirmation per probability change)
This effect pattern informs that either 16R probability variation or 8R probability variation is won. In this effect pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure box opens, and an airplane mark appears from the treasure box.

d2. Production pattern C (Promotion confirmation production per 16R)
This effect pattern informs that the player wins per 16R probability change. In this performance pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure box opens, and a star mark appears from the treasure box.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when a promotion effect is executed in a special game per 16R probability change, time t _S1R in the first round, time t _S2R in the second round, time t in the third round _S3R , time t _S4R in the fourth round, time t _S5R in the fifth round, time t _S6R in the sixth round, time t _S7R in the seventh round, and time t _S8R in the eighth round The effect of the effect pattern C is executed at time 1 (time t _{S7R in} the example of FIG. 14A), and one or more previous times (time t _S1R and t _{S4R in} the example of FIG. 14A). The effect pattern G1, G2, or B is executed.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 8R probability change, the times t _S1R , t _S2R , t _S3R , t _S4R , t _S5R , t _S6R , t _S7R , and t _{S8R are displayed.} The effect of the effect pattern B is executed at one time (time t _{S7R in} the example of FIG. 14A), and one or more previous times (time t _{S1R in} the example of FIG. 14A). And t _S4R ), the effect of the effect pattern G1 or G2 is executed. The production of the production pattern C is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 14C, when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 8R normal time, the times t _S1R , t _S2R , t _S3R , t _S4R , t _S5R , t _S6R , t _S7R , and t _{S8R are displayed.} The effect of the effect pattern G1 or G2 is executed at one or a plurality of times (in the example of FIG. 14A, times t _S1R , t _S4R , and t _S7R ). The production patterns C and B are not executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, a special game premium effect may be executed as a part of the special game effect during the special game. The special game premium effect is an effect in which one of the premium characters B and C appears.

  FIG.13 (b) is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters B and C and the jackpot type alert | reported by each appearance. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the premium character B appears during the special game, it is determined that the winning jackpot is either 16R probability change or 8R probability change. When the premium character C appears during the special game, it is determined that the winning jackpot is a 16R probability variation.

As shown in FIG. 15A, when a special game premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “special game premium effect B” as appropriate) in which the premium character B appears is executed, the premium character B appears first. time _{t TPLM1} in round, time _{t TPLM2} in the second round, the time _{t TPLM3} in the third round, the time _{t TPLM4} fourth in round, time _t in the fifth round _TPLM5, time t in the sixth round _It is any one of _TPLM6 , time t _TPLM7 in the seventh round, and time t _TPLM8 in the eighth round (time t _TPLM5 in the example of FIG. _15A ).

As shown in FIG. 15B, when a special game premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “special game premium effect C” as appropriate) in which the premium character C appears is executed, the premium character C appears at time t. _{It is one of TPLM1} , _tTPLM2 , _tTPLM3 , _tTPLM4 , _tTPLM5 , _tTPLM6 , _tTPLM7 , and _tTPLM8 (time _{tTPLM6 in} the example of FIG. _15A ).

  In addition, when the game machine 1 holds a special symbol change due to the start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a pre-reading continuous effect over a series of changes with the held change as a final change is performed. May be executed. There are two types of look-ahead continuous effects: a look-ahead hold display change effect and a look-ahead zone effect. The pre-read hold display change effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that there is a big hit in the hold due to a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37. The prefetch zone effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that there is a big hit in the hold due to entry into any of a plurality of types of prefetch zones.

As shown in FIG. 16 (a) and FIG. 16 (b), a special symbol change is suspended due to the start winning, and in the example of FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the first special When the pre-read hold display change effect is executed with the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol as the final change, the time t _HH immediately after the start of each change from the start winning prize to the final change (FIG. 16A) In the example of FIG. 16B, the time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the fluctuation two times before the final fluctuation, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation one time before the final fluctuation, and the final fluctuation. At time t _HH (0) immediately after the start of, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final change changes to one of blue, green, and red. In the prefetch hold display change effect, the jackpot reliability increases in the order of blue <green <red.

As shown in FIG. 17 (a) and FIG. 17 (b), a special symbol change is suspended due to the start winning, and in the example of FIG. 17 (a) and FIG. 17 (b), the first special When the pre-read zone effect is executed with the fluctuation corresponding to the third hold of the symbol as the final fluctuation, the time t _ZN after the start of each fluctuation from the start winning prize to the final fluctuation (FIG. 17A and FIG. In the example of 17 (b), the time t _ZN (2) after the start of the fluctuation two times before the final fluctuation, the time t _ZN (1) after the start of the fluctuation one time before the final fluctuation, and the start of the final fluctuation At a later time t _ZN (0)), the background image of the effect symbol 36 changes to any one of the prefetch zone X, the prefetch zone Y, and the prefetch zone Z. In the prefetch zone effect, the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of prefetch zone X <prefetch zone Y <prefetch zone Z.

Also, as shown in FIG. 17C, the time t ′ _ZN before the prefetch zone entry time t _ZN in the prefetch zone effect (in the example of FIG. 17C, the entry time t _ZN (1 In the case where an effect suggesting the possibility that a pre-read zone effect that is the same system as the previous change is executed at the time t ′ _ZN (1)) before) is executed as the pre-read specific notice effect. There is. In the specific notice effect in this case, a prefetch zone dejab image in which the background of the prefetch zone is shown translucently appears at the lower right of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the power supply board 170, the game information output terminal board 30, the power plug 171 and the power switch (not shown) ), A RAM clear switch (not shown), and the like. When an activation operation is performed on the gaming machine 1, power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 130, and the boards 110, 120, and 130 are activated.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine 1. The main control board 110 includes a one-chip microcomputer 110m, an input port (not shown), and an output port (not shown). The one-chip microcomputer 110m of the main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c.

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a payout control board 130, a general winning opening detecting switch 12a, a gate detecting switch 13a, a first starting opening detecting switch 14a, a second starting opening detecting switch 15a, and a first large winning opening detecting switch. 16a, the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the door opening switch 18a, the magnetic detection sensor 18b, and the vibration detection sensor 18c are connected.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c, a first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c, a first special symbol display device 20, and a second special. The symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, and the game information output terminal board 30 are connected. The game information output terminal board 30 is for outputting an external output signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 30 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers and performs arithmetic processing. Further, the main CPU 110a directly controls the display devices 20 to 22 and the display devices 23 to 25, or transmits a command to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing. When the activation operation is performed, the main CPU 110a executes an initialization process, and after the initialization process is finished and the game is possible, a jackpot random number value (a random number value in a random number range of 0 to 599), Special symbol random value (random number in the range of 0 to 99), reach determination random value (random number in the range of 0 to 99), special variation random value (random number in the range of 0 to 99) While changing various random numbers including normal symbol random numbers (random numbers in the random range of 0 to 65535) within each random number range, special symbol variations, regular symbol variations, and special games Control progress.

  Data such as a game control program is stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110. The main ROM 110b includes a jackpot determination table for the special symbol display devices 20 and 21, a hit determination table for the normal symbol display device 22, a symbol determination table, a variation pattern determination table, a pre-determination table, a special game control table, and a big prize opening. Various tables such as an open / close control table and a special game end setting table are stored. Details of these tables will be described later.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a. The main RAM 110c includes a special symbol storage area, a special symbol special processing data storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a normal symbol storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a round number (R ) Storage area, number of winning prizes (C) storage area, high probability game flag storage area, short-time game flag storage area, game state buffer, first special symbol hold number counter, second special symbol hold number counter, normal Various types such as symbol hold count counter, high probability game count (X) counter, short time count (J) counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, auxiliary game timer counter, effect transmission data storage area, etc. A storage area is provided. Here, when the power is cut off, the data in the use area of the main RAM 110c is backed up by a backup power supply after adding a checksum, and when the power is restored, the data backed up by the backup power supply is restored through a data check by the checksum. To get.

  The power supply board 170 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and supplies a power interruption detection signal indicating whether or not the power supply voltage has become a predetermined value or less to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120. The power supply board 170 has a backup power supply made of a capacitor. The power supply board 170 sets the power interruption detection signal to a high level while the power supply voltage exceeds a predetermined value, and sets the power interruption detection signal to a low level when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less.

  The effect control board 120 controls various effects. The effect control board 120 receives the command generated by the main control board 110, and based on the received command, the image display executed by the image display device 31, the sound output executed by the audio output device 32, and the effect drive. The operation executed in the device 33 or the blinking executed in the effect lighting device 34 is controlled. More specifically, the effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, a sub RAM 120c, and an RTC 120d. The RTC 120d outputs a time signal indicating the current date and time to the sub CPU 120a. The RTC 120d operates with the supplied power when the gaming machine 1 is supplied with power, and operates with the power of the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 170 when the gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer, the sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, the sub CPU 120a ramps the corresponding command. The data is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. When the activation operation is performed, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. After the initialization process is finished and the game is possible, the production random numbers 1 to 26 (each of which is a random number range of 0 to 99). Various random numbers including 26 types of random numbers having the same number) are updated within each random number range, and effects according to the progress of the game are controlled.

  The sub-ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores data such as an effect control program. Various tables such as a variation effect pattern determination table are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Details of these tables will be described later. The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a. The sub-RAM 120c is provided with various storage areas such as an effect information storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a symbol variation effect pattern storage area, a game state storage area, and an effect pattern storage area.

  The payout control board 130 controls the payout of game balls. The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, a corresponding command is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing. A payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out a predetermined game ball. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the effect driving device 33 and the effect lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. Based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, the lamp control board 140 performs energization control of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the effect drive device 33, and lighting control of the effect lighting device 34. And drive control of a motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  The image control board 150 controls the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The image control board 150 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, VDP, and acoustic DSP (not shown). The CPU of the image control board 150 executes a program stored in the ROM while using the RAM as a work area. When the command is transmitted from the effect control board 120, the CPU generates a control signal according to the content of the command and outputs the control signal to the VDP and the sound DSP, thereby controlling the operations of the VDP and the sound DSP.

  The VDP of the image control board 150 includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for image generation, a drawing engine that executes image drawing processing, and an output that outputs an image drawn by the drawing engine to the image display device 31. It has a circuit. The drawing engine draws an image in the frame buffer using material data stored in the image ROM based on a control signal from the CPU. The output circuit outputs the image drawn in the frame buffer to the image display device 31 at a predetermined timing.

  The acoustic DSP of the image control board 150 is connected to an acoustic ROM that stores various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM that is used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and amplifies the sound signal obtained by the data processing with a gain corresponding to the control signal from the CPU. Then, the amplified sound signal is output to the sound output device 32.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by the start operation and a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110.

  In FIG. 18, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes a game control program from the main ROM 110b in response to power-on. In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a saves in the main RAM 110c in the on / off of the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back of the gaming machine 1 at the time of power-on and the power-off monitoring process (S20) at the previous power interruption. Based on the power-off occurrence information backed up and the contents of the checksum, the necessity of data recovery is determined. If it is determined that the recovery is not required, the main RAM 110c is cleared and the recovery is determined to be required. In this case, the data in the main RAM 110c is restored.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a power-off monitoring process (S20). In the power-off monitoring process, the main CPU 110a monitors whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been powered off. When the power is cut off, the main mechanism 110a launches the firing mechanism (touch sensor 3a, firing volume 3b, firing solenoid 4a, And the ball feed solenoid 4b) stop the launch of the game ball, clear the output port, stop the payout of the game ball by the payout device, create and save the checksum in each storage area of the main RAM 110c, and information on the occurrence of power interruption After performing a series of processes, the access to the main RAM 110c is set to be prohibited to prepare for power failure.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a game random number update process (S30). In the game random value update process, the main CPU 110a updates the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value. Next, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random number value update process (S40). In the initial random value updating process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot initial random value, the normal symbol initial random value, and the special symbol initial random value.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 110a repeats the loop processing from step S20 to step S40. In addition to this loop processing, the main CPU 110a executes timer interrupt processing every time a reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 executes timer interrupt processing every 4 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse signal in the reset clock pulse generation circuit in the main control board 110.

  In FIG. 19, when the reset clock pulse signal is generated, the main CPU 110a saves the information in the register of the main CPU 110a at that time to the stack area (S100). Next, the main CPU 110a performs time control processing (S110). The time control process is a process for updating a counter used for measuring various times in the main RAM 110c. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a decrements the special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, and auxiliary game timer counter by one in the main RAM 110c.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs random number update processing (S120). In the random number update process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot random number value, the normal symbol random value, and the special symbol random value. More specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number counter by +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  After execution of step S120, the main CPU 110a performs initial random number value update processing (S130). In the initial random value updating process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot initial random value, the normal symbol initial random value, and the special symbol initial random value.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing (S200). In the input control process, the main CPU 110a includes a general prize opening detection switch 12a, a first big prize opening detection switch 16a, a second big prize opening detection switch 17a, a first start opening detection switch 14a, a second start opening detection switch 15a, It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the gate detection switch 13a. If there is an input, predetermined data is set. Details of the procedure of the input control process will be described later.

  After execution of step S200, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process (S300). In the special figure special electric control process, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the special figure special electric process data provided in the main RAM 110c in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, and the special symbol memory determination process (the special figure special electric process). Processing when data = 0), special symbol variation processing (processing when special symbol special electric processing data = 1), special symbol stop processing (processing when special symbol special electric processing data = 2), jackpot game processing (special processing) One of the five processes, ie, the process when the figure special electric processing data = 3) and the big hit game end process (the process when the special figure special electric processing data = 4) is selected and executed. Details of the procedure of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

  After execution of step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process (S400). In the general-purpose power control process, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the general-purpose normal power process data provided in the main RAM 110c in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, while the normal symbol memory determination process (normal Processing when normal power processing data = 0), normal symbol fluctuation processing (processing when normal power processing data = 1), normal symbol stop processing (processing when normal power processing data = 2), And, one of the four processes of the auxiliary game process (process when ordinary power transmission process data = 3) is selected and executed. The details of the procedure of the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described later.

  After execution of step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process (S500). In the payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the general winning opening prize ball counter, the first starting opening prize ball counter, and the second starting opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c, and pays out the number of game balls indicated by each counter. Is generated, and this command is transmitted to the payout control board 130. Upon receiving the payout number designation command, the payout control board 130 controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out the game ball.

  After execution of step S500, the main CPU 110a performs data generation processing (S600). In the data generation process, the main CPU 110a receives external output data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display data, and normal symbol display data. Generate.

  After execution of step S600, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing (S700). In the output control process, the main CPU 110a outputs the signals of the external output data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in the data generation process of step S600. Perform port output processing. In addition, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol created in the data generation process of S600 in order to turn on the respective LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing for outputting display device data is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  After execution of step S700, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in the stack area in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a (S800).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the input control process. In FIG. 20, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If no detection signal is input, the process proceeds to the next step S220. When a detection signal is input, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the general winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c and updated.

  After execution of step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process (S220). In the big prize opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a. The main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S230 as it is if no detection signal is input from either the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, ten) is added to the prize ball counter for the big prize opening in the main RAM 110c. Then, the number of winning games at the winning a prize opening (C) in the main RAM 110c is incremented by one and updated.

  After execution of step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process (S230). In the first start port detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S240 as it is. When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the prize ball counter is updated, whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol hold When the number (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol holding number (U1) is updated, the random number value is stored in the special symbol holding storage area, the jackpot lottery pre-determination and the start winning designation according to the determination result A series of processes such as a command set and a special symbol hold count designation command set corresponding to the first special symbol hold count (U1) are performed. Details of the first start port detection switch input process will be described later.

  After execution of step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process (S240). In the second start port detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S250 as it is. When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the prize ball counter is updated, whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol hold When the number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol holding number (U2) is updated, the random number value is stored in the special symbol holding storage area, the jackpot lottery pre-determination and the start winning designation according to the determination result A series of processing such as a command set, a special symbol hold number designation command set corresponding to the hold number (U2) in the second special symbol hold number (U2) is performed. The procedure of the second start port detection switch input process and the procedure of the first start port detection switch input process are the same except for the difference in the data write destination.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing (S250). In the gate detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. When the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a ends the current input control process as it is. When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a generates a gate passage designation command, and sets the generated gate passage designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Further, in this case, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold count counter for counting the normal symbol hold count (G) is less than 4. If the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold number counter is less than 4, the count value (G) is updated by +1, the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random value is Store in the symbol hold storage area.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 21, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2 when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes). When the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a updates the start opening prize ball counter by adding a predetermined number (for example, three) (S230-2). Thereafter, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter for counting the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4 (S230-3).

  When the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter is not less than 4 (S230-3: No), the main CPU 110a ends the current first start port detection switch input process. Further, when the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter is less than 4 (S230-3: Yes), the count value (U1) is incremented by 1 and updated (S230-4).

  After execution of step S230-4, the main CPU 110a obtains a jackpot random number value and stores no data in the first to fourth storage units of the first special symbol reservation storage area of the special symbol reservation storage area and has the highest number. The small storage unit is set as the data storage destination, and the acquired jackpot random number value is stored in the data storage destination storage unit (S230-5).

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the special symbol reserved storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the change, the first special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. A second special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the holding is provided. Each of the first special symbol reserved storage area and the second special symbol reserved storage area includes a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third memory corresponding to the third hold. And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 22 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol holding storage unit can store a set of jackpot random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, and variation pattern determination random value. It has become.

  After execution of step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires the special symbol random value and stores the acquired special symbol random value in the storage unit of the data storage destination in the first special symbol storage area (S230-6). .

  After execution of step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure variation random number value and the reach determination random number value, and the acquired special figure variation random value and the reach determination random number value in the first special symbol holding storage area. (S230-7).

  After execution of step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing (S230-8). In this pre-determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table in the main ROM 110b, and flags the high-probability game flag storage area and the short-time game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S230-8 (when the start condition is satisfied). And the jackpot random number value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area in steps S230-5 to S230-7 Based on the combination, the winning information of the big hit lottery that is triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol this time is determined.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery. The pre-judgment table includes a jackpot random value, special symbol random value, gaming state (short-time gaming state or non-short-time gaming state), reach determination random value, special figure variation random value, winning information, and start winning designation command. What the pair refers to when the first special symbol start condition in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied, and what is referred to when the second special symbol start condition in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied It is memorized separately.

  After execution of step S230-8, the main CPU 110a generates a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning information determined in the pre-determination process of step S230-8, and sets this starting winning designation command in the transmission data storage area for effects. (S230-9). Thereafter, the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U1) of the first special symbol hold number counter, generates a special symbol hold number designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1), and designates the special symbol hold number designation. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S230-10).

  The start winning designation command and the special symbol hold number designation command set in the production transmission data storage area are transmitted to the production control board 120 in the output control process (S700) of the timer interruption process. The production control board 120 determines the content of the production prior to the variation of the special symbol based on the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol based on the description content of the start winning designation command, and designates the content of the decided production To the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Here, the procedure of the second start port detection switch input process (S240) is that the reference number of the reservation number in steps S230-3 and S230-4 is the second special symbol reservation number counter, steps S230-5 to S230. The random number value storage destination in -7 becomes the second special symbol reservation storage area, the random number reference destination in step S230-8 becomes the second special symbol reservation storage area, and the reservation number in step S230-10 Is the same as that of the first start port detection switch input process (S230) except that the reference destination is the second special symbol reservation number counter.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 24, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special electricity processing data (S301). In the following step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special symbol special processing data, and if the special special symbol processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing (step S310). If special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). If special electric signal special processing data = 2, the process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S330). If it is 3, the process goes to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process goes to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, determines that the special symbol time counter is 0, and determines that the special symbol time counter is being displayed. If so, it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed. The main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process this time when the special symbol is being variably displayed (S310-1: Yes). When the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U2) of the second special symbol hold count counter in the main RAM 110c, and determines whether the second special symbol hold count (U2) is 1 or more. When the second special symbol hold count (U2) is 1 or more (S310-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a updates the count value (U2) of the second special symbol hold count counter by -1 (S310-). 3). Here, the gaming machine 1 is a model that preferentially digests the suspension of the variation of the second special symbol over the suspension of the variation of the first special symbol. In these types of gaming machines, during the short-time gaming state, even if the start condition of the first special symbol is satisfied, the prior determination is not performed.

  When the count value (U2) of the second special symbol hold number counter is not 1 or more (S310-2: No), the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U1) of the first special symbol hold number counter, It is determined whether the number of symbols on hold (U1) is 1 or more (S310-4).

  When the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more (S310-4: No), the main CPU 110a ends this special symbol storage determination process.

  When the first special symbol hold count (U1) is 1 or more (S310-4: Yes), the main CPU 110a updates the count value (U1) of the first special symbol hold count counter by -1 (S310-). 6). After execution of step S310-3 or S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a storage area shift process (S310-7). In this storage area shift process, the main CPU 110a corresponds to the one of the first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area that corresponds to the symbol to which the number of reservations is subtracted in step S310-3 or S310-6. The following processing is performed as a processing target.

  When the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-3, each of the data in the second to fourth storage units of the second special symbol reservation storage area is set to 1 each. Shift to the previous storage unit and write the data in the first storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area to the 0th storage unit as the determination storage area. By writing data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random number value, special symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, special figure variation random value) stored in the 0th storage unit until then are deleted. Is done.

  When the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-6, the main CPU 110a stores the data in the second to fourth storage units of the first special symbol reservation storage area, respectively. Is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is written into the 0th storage unit. By writing data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random number value, special symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, special figure variation random value) stored in the 0th storage unit until then are deleted. Is done.

  After execution of step S310-7, the main CPU 110a generates a special symbol hold number designation command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2). The special symbol reservation number designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation (S310-8).

  After execution of step S310-8, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process (S311). In this jackpot determination process, the main CPU 110a determines the lottery result (bonus or lose) of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition, determines the jackpot type if it is a jackpot, and determines the determined jackpot The symbol designating command for jackpot corresponding to the type of is generated and set in the transmission data storage area for presentation. If it is lost, a symbol designating command for loss is generated and set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  More specifically, in the jackpot determination process, the main CPU 110a, as shown in the example of FIG. 26 (flow chart showing the details of the jackpot determination process), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition Is a jackpot or loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, determines whether or not the flag of the high probability game flag storage area is set at the time of execution of step S311-1 and stores 0th in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random number value stored in the section.

  FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a big hit lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 27A, in the jackpot lottery determination table, a combination of a jackpot random number value and a lottery result (jackpot or lose) of the jackpot lottery is referred to when a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state. It is stored separately from what is referred to at the time.

  When the number of jackpot random numbers that are jackpots in the low probability gaming state in the jackpot lottery determination table is compared with the number of jackpot random numbers that are jackpots in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot random number value in the low probability gaming state is “7. ”And“ 8 ”, whereas the jackpot random number in the high probability gaming state is 20 from“ 7 ”to“ 26 ”. The random number range of the jackpot random number value is 0-598. Therefore, the winning probability of jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 2/599 (= 1 / 299.5), and the winning probability of jackpot in the high probability gaming state is increased by 10 times to 20/599 (= 1 / 29.9).

  When the determination result of step S311-1 is a big hit (S311-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S311-2, and when the determination result of step S311-1 is lost (S311-1: No), the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. In this jackpot symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and stops the stop symbol of the variation based on the special symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-8. The symbol data is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is stored in the stop symbol data storage area in the main RAM 110c. Here, the stop symbol data indicates a two-digit number (“00” to “09”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a special symbol random number value, a special symbol type (a jackpot type), a stop symbol data, and a symbol designating command set include a start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Are stored separately as those that are referred to when the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied, and those that are referred to when the second special symbol starting condition is satisfied.

  Here, the stop symbol data indicates a two-digit number (“00” to “07”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation. The effect designating command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation.

  The stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area in this step S311-2 is determined at the time of jackpot symbol determination in the special symbol stop processing, at the time of determining the operation mode of the big prize opening in the jackpot game processing, in the jackpot game end processing Referenced when determining the game state. Details will be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 110a generates a jackpot symbol designation command corresponding to the stop symbol data determined in step S311-2, and sets the symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (S311-3).

  Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current gaming state (at the time of the jackpot lottery) based on the presence / absence of the flag set in the high-probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and obtains gaming state information indicating the obtained gaming state. Store in the game state buffer (S311-4). Specifically, when both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are not set, the main CPU 110a sets “00H” data as the game state information in the game state buffer. When the high probability game flag is set and the short-time game flag is not set, data of “01H” is set in the game state buffer as game state information. If the high probability game flag is not set and the short-time game flag is set, data “02H” is set in the game state buffer as the game state information. If both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set, data “03H” is set in the game state buffer as game state information.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a performs a lost symbol determination process. In this lost symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a determines the stop symbol data of the stop symbol of the loss with reference to the loss symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and stores the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

  FIG. 28B is a diagram showing a lost symbol determination table. In the lost symbol determination table, the special symbol type, the stop symbol data, and the symbol designating command set are referred to when the start condition for the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied. The two special symbol display devices 21 are stored separately from those to be referred to when the start condition of the second special symbol is established.

  Next, the main CPU 110a generates a symbol designation command for losing corresponding to the stop symbol data determined in step S311-5, and sets this symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (S311-6).

  Returning to the description of FIG. After execution of the jackpot determination process (S311), the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process (S312). In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table in the main ROM 110b, determines the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or lose) in step S311-1 and the time-short game flag storage area at the time of execution of step S312. Presence / absence of flag set, updated number of holds (U2) or (U1) in step S310-3 or step S310-6, jackpot random number value stored in 0th storage unit in step S310-7, reach determination random number value And the variation pattern of the variation is determined based on the combination of the random numbers for variation of the special figure.

  There are two types of change pattern determination tables, one that is referred to when the first special symbol is changed and one that is referred to when the second special symbol is changed. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol varies. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the second special symbol varies.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination table includes the special symbol type (bonus type), gaming state (short-time gaming state or non-short-time gaming state), hold number, reach determination random value, special symbol variation random value, special A pattern variation pattern type, variation time, and variation start command set are stored. The variation start command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the variation pattern type.

  In the special symbol variation pattern determination table, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, it is easy to select a variation pattern having a long variation time. For example, the variation pattern options corresponding to special symbol 1 (per 16R probability variation) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 29 are variation pattern 11, variation pattern 12, variation pattern 13, variation pattern 15, variation. There are seven types of patterns 16 and variation patterns 17.

  The fluctuation pattern 11 develops into an SP reach production without the pseudo continuous production (the number of pseudo fluctuations is 0), and the fluctuation time is T1. The variation pattern 12 develops into an SP reach production through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous production, and the variation time is T2 (T2> T1). The fluctuation pattern 13 develops into the SP reach production through two pseudo fluctuations of the pseudo continuous production, and the fluctuation time is T3 (T3> T2).

  The variation pattern 14 develops into an SPSP reach production with no pseudo-continuous production (the number of pseudo variations is 0), and the variation time is T4 (T4> T3). The variation pattern 15 develops into an SPSP reach production through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous production, and the variation time is T5 (T5> T4). The fluctuation pattern 16 develops into an SPSP reach production through two pseudo fluctuations of the pseudo continuous production, and the fluctuation time is T6 (T6> T5).

  The fluctuation pattern 17 develops into a full rotation reach effect through three pseudo fluctuations of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the change time is T7. Among these, the magnitude relationship of the six types of selection rates excluding the variation pattern 17 that is a jackpot finalizing effect is variation pattern 11 <variation pattern 12 <variation pattern 13 <variation pattern 14 <variation pattern 15 <variation pattern 16>. Yes.

  In the special symbol variation pattern determination table, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost, it is difficult to select a variation pattern having a long variation time. For example, in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 29, the variation corresponding to the combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-time-saving gaming state, and reaching (the reach determination random number is “70 to 99”). There are seven types of pattern options: variation pattern 9, variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 3, variation pattern 4, variation pattern 5, and variation pattern 6.

  The fluctuation pattern 9 is lost without developing after the normal reach production, and the fluctuation time is T9 (T9 <T1).

  The variation pattern 1 develops into an SP reach production with no pseudo-continuous production (the number of pseudo fluctuations is 0), and the variation time is T1. The variation pattern 2 develops into the SP reach production through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous production, and the variation time is T2. The variation pattern 3 develops into an SP reach production through two pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous production, and the variation time is T3.

  The fluctuation pattern 4 develops into an SPSP reach production without the pseudo continuous production (the number of pseudo fluctuations is 0), and the variation time is T4. The variation pattern 5 develops into an SPSP reach production through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous production, and the variation time is T5. The variation pattern 6 develops into an SPSP reach production through two pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous production, and the variation time is T6.

  The magnitude relationship of these seven types of selection ratios is: variation pattern 9 <variation pattern 1 <variation pattern 2 <variation pattern 3 <variation pattern 4 <variation pattern 5 <variation pattern 6>.

  In addition, when the variation pattern determination table for the special symbol is compared with the prior determination table (FIG. 23) shown earlier, the prior determination table shows that the number of changes to be retained (U1) for the first special symbol and the second special symbol The corresponding data in the table can be searched without referring to the fluctuation hold count (U2). On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost, the number of retained changes (U1) of the first special symbol and the number of retained changes (U2) of the second special symbol are not referred to. As long as the corresponding data in the table can not be searched. For this reason, in the prior determination table, although the type of reach can be determined, “normal variation” and “shortening variation” cannot be determined.

  In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a generates a change start command corresponding to the change pattern determined in step S312, and sets this change start command in the effect transmission data storage area (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current gaming state based on the presence / absence of a flag set in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and generates a gaming state designation command corresponding to the obtained gaming state, This game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S314).

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs processing for starting the special symbol variation display (S315). More specifically, the main CPU 110a displays, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). set. When the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, LED lighting / extinguishing data is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700, whereby the first special symbol display device 20 is output. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter (S316). The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 (S317), and ends the special symbol storage determination process of this time. In the subsequent special symbol special electric control process, the process moves to the special symbol variation process in step S302, and the special symbol variation process is performed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316, determines that the special symbol variation time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is zero, and the special symbol time counter is zero. If not, it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not yet passed. When determining that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol variation process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a performs processing for stopping the special symbol variation display. More specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S315, and changes the special symbol set in step S311-2 or S311-5 to the first special symbol display device 20 or the first symbol. 2 Stop symbol data to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area (S320-2). As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets a change stop command in the effect transmission data storage area (S320-3).

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) to the special symbol time counter (S320-4). The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data (S320-5), and ends the special symbol variation processing this time. In the subsequent special symbol special electric control process, the process moves to the special symbol stop process in step S302, and the special symbol stop process is performed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop process. In FIG. 32, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time has elapsed (S330-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S320-4. If the special symbol time counter is 0, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol stop time has elapsed, and the special symbol time counter If it is not 0, it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol stop time has elapsed (S330-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed (S330-1: No), the current special symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game end determination processing. In this time-short game end determination process, the main CPU 110a checks whether or not the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area. If the hour / short game flag is not set in the hour / short game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to the next step S330-3. When the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the time-saving number of times (J) in the time-saving time (J) storage area is updated by −1, and the time-saving time number (J) after the update is 0. Determine whether or not. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is 0, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and then the process proceeds to the next step S330-3. If the number of time reductions (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S330-3 with the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process. In this high probability game end determination process, the main CPU 110a checks whether or not the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to the next step S330-4. If the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) in the high probability game count (X) storage area is updated by −1, and the updated high probability It is determined whether or not the number of games (X) is zero. As a result, if the high probability game count (X) is 0, the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared, and then the process proceeds to the next step S330-4. If the high probability game count (X) is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S330-4 with the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a obtains the current gaming state based on the presence / absence of a flag set in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and issues a gaming state designation command corresponding to the obtained gaming state. The game state designation command is generated and set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is a big hit or a loss (S330-5). When the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is lost (S330-5: No), the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special processing data (S330-6), and stops the special symbol of this time. End the process. In the subsequent special symbol special electric control process, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process in step S302, and the special symbol memory determination process is performed.

  When the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is a big hit (S330-5: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special symbol special electric processing data (S330-10). Next, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state at that time, the high probability game number (X), and the time reduction number (J) (S330-11). Specifically, when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a clears the data in the high probability game flag storage area and the high probability game count (X) storage area. . Further, the main CPU 110a clears the data in the time-saving game flag storage area and the time-saving count (J) storage area when the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area.

  After execution of step S330-11, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing (S330-12). In the big hit start preparation setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game control table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area, the 16R big winning opening opening / closing control table, the 8R big hit Of the winning opening opening / closing control table and the 2R large winning opening opening / closing control table, a reference destination is determined.

  FIG. 33 shows a special game control table. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing a 16R per prize winning opening / closing control table. FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram showing an 8R per prize winning opening / closing control table. FIG. 34 (c) is a diagram showing a 2R per prize winning opening / closing control table.

  In the special game control table, a set of stop symbol data, opening time, table number of the reference winning prize opening / closing control table, and ending time is stored for each jackpot type. Here, the table number of the big prize opening / closing control table for 16R is 01, the table number of the big prize opening / closing control table for 8R is 02, and the table number of the big prize opening / closing control table for 2R is 03.

  The 16R winning prize opening / closing control table stores data indicating the opening times and closing times of the first to 16th rounds per 16R, and the types of winning prize openings to be opened. The 8R winning prize opening / closing control table stores data indicating the opening times and closing times of the first to eighth rounds per 8R and the types of winning prize openings to be opened. Data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to second rounds per 2R and the type of the winning game opening to be opened is stored in the 2R winning game opening / closing control table for 2R.

  The main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, generates an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot, and uses the opening designation command as transmission data for production. The storage area is set (S330-13).

  The main CPU 110a determines a start interval time corresponding to the type of jackpot based on the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, and sets the start interval time in a special symbol time counter (S330-14). ) This special symbol stop process is terminated. In the subsequent special figure special electric control process, the process proceeds to the jackpot game process in step S302, and the jackpot game process is performed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 35, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening (S340-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area, determines that the opening is in progress if the number of rounds (R) is 0, and determines the number of rounds (R). If is not 0, it is determined that the opening is not in progress. When the main CPU 110a is opening (S340-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-2. Moreover, when it is not in opening (S340-1: No), it progresses to step S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S330-14 of the special symbol stop process. If the special symbol time counter is 0, the main CPU 110a determines that the start interval time has elapsed. If the symbol time counter is not 0, it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed. When determining that the start interval time has elapsed (S340-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-3. When it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed (S340-2: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the big hit start setting process, the main CPU 110a updates the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area by one. Here, when the start interval time has passed, the operation has not been performed yet, and the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area is zero. Therefore, the number of rounds (R) after the update in this step S340-3 is 1.

  After execution of step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening release process (S340-4). In this special prize opening process, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Set the energization data to be used. Further, the main CPU 110a refers to the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12 to obtain the opening time of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 in the current round number (R). The opening time is set in the special game timer counter.

  After execution of step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs round start command transmission determination processing (S340-5). In the round start command transmission determination process, the main CPU 110a generates a round start command corresponding to the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area, and sets this round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. This jackpot game processing is terminated.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If the main CPU 110a determines that the ending is not in progress (S340-6: No), the process proceeds to step S340-7. If it is determined that the ending is in progress (S340-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-18.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed (S340-7). Specifically, when the energization data (the energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is not set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, the main CPU 110a When it is determined that the winning opening is closed and energization data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, it is determined that the large winning opening is not closed. The main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-8 when the special winning opening is being closed (S340-7: Yes). When the big prize opening is not closed (S340-7: No), the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time has elapsed. Here, the closing time is set in the special game timer counter in step S340-10 to be described later. When the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time has elapsed (S340-8: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to the big winning opening release processing in step S340-4, and the subsequent round start command transmission determination processing (S340). -5) is performed, and the current jackpot game process is terminated. When determining that the closing time has not elapsed (S340-8: No), the main CPU 110a ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for terminating the opening of the big prize opening is satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 110a releases the game when the number of game tickets received (C) in the storage area (C) reaches the specified number (9) or when the opening time has elapsed. It is determined that the end condition is satisfied. In addition, the main CPU 110a has not reached the specified number (9) of the number of winning games (C) in the winning area (C) storage area, and the opening time has not elapsed. In this case, it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening end condition is satisfied (S340-9: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the release termination condition is not satisfied (S340-9: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the main CPU 110a closes the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, and the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid. The energization data for energizing 17c is stopped. Further, the main CPU 110a refers to the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, and determines the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 based on the current round number (R). The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  After execution of step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has ended (S340-11). Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs one round game when the number of winning games (C) in the winning area (C) storage area reaches a specified number (9). It is determined that the process has ended. In addition, the main CPU 110a finishes one round game when the number of winning games (C) in the winning area (C) storage area does not reach the specified number (9). Judge that it is not. When the main CPU 110a determines that one round game has ended (S340-11: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round game has not ended (S340-11: No), the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs round data initialization processing. In the round data initialization process, the main CPU 110a resets the number of winning games (C) in the winning game entrance (C) storage area to 0.

  After the execution of step S340-12, the main CPU 110a determines that the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area is the maximum value (specifically, the maximum of the big prize opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12). It is determined whether or not the number of round games has been reached (S340-13).

  When it is determined that the round number (R) is not the maximum value (S340-13: No), the main CPU 110a updates the round number (R) in the round number (R) storage area by adding 1 (S340). -14), this jackpot game process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the round number (R) has reached the maximum value (S340-13: Yes), the main CPU 110a resets the round number (R) in the round number (R) storage area to 0 (S340-). 15).

  After executing step S340-15, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, generates an ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot, This ending designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S340-16).

  After execution of step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines an end interval time (for example, 2 seconds) according to the type of jackpot, and sets this end interval time in the special game timer counter (S340-17).

  The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed after the execution of step S340-17 or when it is determined in step S340-6 that ending is in progress (S340-6: Yes) (S340-). 18). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game timer counter set in step S340-17. If the special game timer counter is 0, the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has elapsed, and the special game timer counter is 0. If not, it is determined that the end interval time has not yet elapsed. When determining that the end interval time has not yet elapsed (S340-18: No), the main CPU 110a ends the current jackpot game process.

  When determining that the end interval time has elapsed (S340-18: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data (S340-19), and ends the special symbol variation process of this time. In the subsequent special figure special electric control process, the process proceeds to the jackpot game end process in step S302, and the jackpot game end process is performed.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game end process. 36, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area in step S311-2 and the game information set in the game state buffer in step S311-4 (S350-1).

  After execution of step S350-1, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process (S350-2). In the high probability game flag setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end time setting table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and game information loaded in step S350-1, the high probability at the end of the special game. Decide whether to set the game flag.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a special game end setting table. In the special game end setting table, stop symbol data, data indicating the storage contents of the game state buffer, data indicating whether or not the short-time game state is necessary, data indicating the number of short-time game states, data indicating whether or not the high probability state is necessary, A data set indicating the number of high-probability games is stored.

  Specifically, in step S350-1, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. In other cases, “03, 07”, the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  After execution of step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing (S350-3). In the high probability gaming state setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end setting table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and game information loaded in step S350-1, the number of games ( X) The remaining number of fluctuations (X) stored in the storage area is determined.

  Specifically, in step S350-2, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", set 10,000 times in the game count (X) storage area, Otherwise, “03, 07” is set to 0 in the game count (X) storage area.

  After execution of step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game flag setting processing (S350-4). In the time-saving game flag setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end time setting table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and game information loaded in step S350-1, the time-short game flag at the end of the special game. Determine the necessity of the set.

  Specifically, in step S350-3, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-07", the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  After execution of step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time reduction number setting process (S350-5). In the time reduction setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end setting table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and game information loaded in step S350-1, the number of games (J) at the end of the special game. The remaining number of fluctuations (J) stored in the storage area is determined.

  Specifically, in step S350-4, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01-02, 04-06”, the game count (J) storage area is set to 10,000 times. In the case of “03, 07” other than that, 100 is set in the game number (J) storage area.

  After execution of step S350-5, the main CPU 110a obtains the current gaming state based on the presence / absence of the flag set in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and specifies the gaming state corresponding to the current gaming state. A command is generated, and this gaming state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S350-6).

  After execution of step S350-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data (S350-7), and ends the big hit game end processing. In the subsequent special symbol special electric control process, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process in step S302, and the special symbol memory determination process is performed.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the details of the ordinary power control process. In FIG. 38, the main CPU 110a loads the ordinary power transmission processing data (S401). In the following step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special signal special processing data, and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol memory determination processing. If data = 1, the process shifts to the normal symbol variation process, if the normal figure normal power processing data = 2, the process shifts to the normal symbol stop process, and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 3, the process proceeds to the auxiliary game process. Move processing.

  The outline of the normal symbol memory determination process, the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol stop process, and the auxiliary game process is as follows. In the normal symbol memory determination processing (processing of ordinary symbol normal power processing data = 0), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 1 or more. If the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold count counter is 0, the current normal symbol storage determination process is terminated. When the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 1 or more, the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by −1, and then the second to second numbers in the normal symbol holding storage area are updated. 4 The data in the storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit is written into the 0th storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol random number value already written in the 0th storage part of the normal symbol holding storage area is deleted. After that, the main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol lottery determination table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the combination of the presence / absence of the flag set in the short-time game flag storage area and the normal symbol random number value in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area. Then, the lottery result (winning or losing) of the normal symbol lottery is determined, and the normal symbol variation time (29 seconds for the non-short game state, 0.2 seconds for the short-time game state) corresponding to the lottery result is determined. decide.

  FIG. 27B shows a normal symbol lottery determination table. The normal symbol lottery determination table is stored in the main ROM 110 b of the main control board 110. In the normal symbol lottery determination table, the combination of the normal symbol random value and the lottery result (winning or losing) of the normal symbol lottery is referred to in the non-short-time gaming state and to the reference in the time-short gaming state. It is memorized separately.

  In the normal symbol lottery determination table, when comparing the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination that wins in the non-short game state and the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination that wins in the short-time game state, The normal symbol determination random number value is only one (0), while the normal symbol determination random number value in the short-time gaming state is 65535 (0 to 65534). The random number range of the random numbers for normal symbol determination is 0 to 65535. Therefore, the winning probability per win in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the winning probability per win in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  After the determination of the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol time counter and starts the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22, and adds 1 to the normal diagram normal power processing data. Set.

  In the normal symbol variation processing (processing when ordinary diagram normal power processing data = 1), the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (whether the ordinary symbol time counter has become 0) and normal symbol variation. When it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated. When it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result, and a predetermined normal symbol stop time is set in the normal symbol time counter. Set “2” in the figure.

  In the normal symbol stop processing (processing when the normal symbol normal power processing data = 2), the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol stop time has elapsed (whether the normal symbol time counter has become 0) and stops the normal symbol stop. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the current normal symbol stop process is terminated. When it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is the winning symbol. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is not the winning symbol, 0 is set in the normal symbol normal power processing data, and when the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is the winning symbol, the normal symbol display device 22 Set 3 to the ordinary power processing data.

  In the auxiliary game processing (processing when the ordinary power transmission processing data = 3), the main CPU 110a opens the second start port 15 (0.2 seconds in the non-short game state, 0.2 hours, and in the short game state). 3.5 seconds), the second start port 15 is opened over this open time, and then the second start port 15 is closed, and 0 is set in the normal power transmission processing data.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main process of the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when a system reset occurs from the power supply board 170 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 by the activation operation.

  In FIG. 39, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing (S1000). In the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes various flags in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. After completion of the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a repeats the process (S1100) of updating the production random numbers 1 to 26 and the like. In addition to the update processing of the random number value, the sub CPU 120a executes timer interrupt processing every time the reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the effect control board 120. After the initialization process is completed and the game is enabled, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is set to generate a reset clock pulse in the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120 every 2 milliseconds. A series of processes shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 40, the sub CPU 120a saves the information in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area (S1400).

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing (S1500). In the timer update process, the sub CPU 120a updates various counters based on the time signal input from the RTC 120d. If there is a counter whose updated value is 0, the sub CPU 120a performs a process according to the counter. Details of the timer update process will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing (S1600). In the command analysis process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command in the reception buffer, and based on the analysis result, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 perform the effect. The content is determined, and a command indicating the content of the determined effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs effect input control processing (S1700). In the effect input control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation signals of the detection switches 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and 39e of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E are input, and according to the operation content. Process.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing (S1800). In the data output process, the sub CPU 120a stores the commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the timer update process in step S1500, the command analysis process in step S1600, and the effect input control process in step S1700. Send to.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in the stack area in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a (S1900).

  41, 42, and 43 are flowcharts showing details of the command analysis processing (step S1600 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 41, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not there is a command received from the main control board 110 in the reception buffer (S1601). If there is a command in the reception buffer (S1601: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1610. If there is no command in the reception buffer (S1601: No), the current command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a special symbol hold number designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is a special symbol reservation number designation command (S1610: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1611. If the command in the reception buffer is not a special symbol hold number designation command (S1610: No), the process proceeds to step 1620.

  In step S <b> 1611, the sub CPU 120 a performs special symbol reservation number update processing. In the special symbol hold number update process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol hold number designation command to determine the display number of the hold display images 37 to be displayed on the image display device 31, and determines the display number of the hold display images 37. Set the corresponding special figure display quantity designation command in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special symbol reservation number update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33 display effects related to the appearance or deletion of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31. And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command (S1620: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1621. If the command in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command (S1620: No), the process proceeds to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs start winning designation command storage processing. In the start winning designation command storage process, the sub CPU 120a selects and selects one corresponding to the start winning designation command in the reception buffer from the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area of the effect information storage area. The storage unit with no data and the smallest number in the first to fourth storage units of the effect information storage area is used as the data storage destination, and the start winning designation command in the reception buffer is stored in the storage unit of the data storage .

  FIG. 22C shows the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), the effect information storage area includes a 0th storage unit corresponding to the change, a first effect information storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and a hold of the second special symbol. It has a corresponding second effect information storage area. Each of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area includes a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, a third storage unit corresponding to the third hold, And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 22D, each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store a start winning designation command, prefetch hold display change effect scenario data, and prefetch zone effect scenario data.

  After execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch hold display change effect selection process (S1622). In the pre-read hold display change effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the pre-read hold display change effect that uses the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621 as the final change in the symbol corresponding to the start winning designation command. When the pre-read hold display change effect is executed, the scenario of the hold display change effect until the final change is determined, and the pre-read hold display change effect scenario data indicating this scenario is determined as the effect information. Store in the corresponding storage unit in the storage area. Details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process will be described later.

  After execution of step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch zone effect selection processing (S1623). In the pre-read zone effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a needs to execute the pre-read zone effect for the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, with the variation of the symbol corresponding to the start winning designation command as the final change. When the pre-read zone effect is executed, the scenario of the zone effect until the final change is determined, and the pre-read zone effect scenario data indicating this scenario is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. To do. Details of the prefetch zone effect selection processing will be described later.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a symbol designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is a symbol designation command (S1630: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631. When the command in the reception buffer is not a symbol designation command (S1630: No), the process proceeds to step S1640.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process, and ends the current command analysis process after executing the effect symbol determination process. In the effect symbol determination process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the symbol designation command to determine each stop symbol number of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the three stop symbol numbers in the effect in the sub RAM 120c. A stop symbol designation command for storing in the symbol storage area and notifying the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 of the three stop symbol numbers is generated, and the generated stop symbol designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the effect symbol determination process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 determine the symbol combination at the time of the change stop in the change.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a change start command. If the command in the reception buffer is a change start command (S1640: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1641. If the command in the reception buffer is not a change start command (S1640: No), the process proceeds to step S1670 (FIG. 43).

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs storage area shift processing. In the storage area shift process, when data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the second effect information storage area, the sub CPU 120a stores the second to fourth memories of the second effect information storage area. The data in the section is shifted to the previous storage section, and the data in the first storage section of the second effect information storage area is written into the 0th storage section. By writing the data in the 0th storage unit, the data (starting winning designation command, prefetch hold display change effect scenario data, prefetch zone effect scenario data) stored in the 0th storage unit until then are deleted. When data is not stored in the second effect information storage area and data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the first effect information storage area, the first effect information storage area The data in the second to fourth storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the first effect information storage area is written to the zeroth storage unit. By writing data to the 0th storage unit, the data stored in the 0th storage unit until then is erased.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not one or both of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data and the prefetch zone effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1642). When one or both of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data and the prefetch zone effect scenario data are stored (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. If neither the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data nor the prefetch zone effect scenario data is stored (S1642: No), the process proceeds to step S1645.

  In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch effect control process. In the prefetch effect control process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data if the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area, and the display mode of the hold display image 37 in the change. In the case where the hold display image 37 is changed in accordance with the change, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37 is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is transmitted to the transmission buffer. Set to. Further, if the pre-read zone effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read zone effect scenario data, determines whether or not the zone has entered the change, and enters the zone in the change. In the case of generating, an effect pattern designation command for instructing entry into the zone is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the prefetch effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command for instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37, the prefetch hold display change effect (FIGS. 16A and 16B) is displayed. In accordance with the execution time (time t _{HH in} FIG. 16), the pre-read hold display change effect is executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command instructing entry of the zone, the execution time (time t in FIG. 17) of the pre-read zone effect (FIGS. 17A and 17B). _ZN ), the _pre- read zone effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1644, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch specific notice effect selection process. In the pre-read specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pre-read specific notice effect is necessary. When the pre-read specific notice effect is executed, the sub CPU 120a determines the notice mode of the pre-read specific notice effect. An effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the pre-reading specific notice effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the prefetch specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the prefetch specific notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 display the prefetch specific notice effect in accordance with the execution time (time t ′ _{ZN in} FIG. 17) of the prefetch specific notice effect (FIG. 17C). The display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1645, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. The variation effect pattern determination process is a process of determining a symbol variation effect pattern that is an effect flow related to the effect symbol 36 in the variation. In the variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 1 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the combination of the variation start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number 1, and determines the determined symbol variation effect pattern. Is stored in the symbol variation effect pattern storage area in the sub-RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing the determined symbol variation effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table. In the variation effect pattern determination table, a set of effect random number 1, symbol variation effect pattern, and effect pattern designation command is stored for each corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Among a plurality of symbol variation effect patterns corresponding to each variation pattern designation command, there are operation effects (FIGS. 8A and 8B) and re-lottery effects (FIGS. 8C and 8D). )) Is included and some is not included.

  For example, the choices of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “11H” (16R probability variation, variation time T1, SP reach effect, pseudo variation 0 times) , Symbol variation effect pattern 11, symbol variation effect pattern 12, symbol variation effect pattern 13, and the like. The flow of effects of the symbol variation effect pattern 11 is as follows: normal variation → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with accessory drop) → re-lottery effect (notification per 16R probability change). The flow of the design variation effect pattern 12 is as follows: normal change → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with accessory drop). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 13 is normal variation → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (notification per 16R probability change).

  Also, there are choices of symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (MODER data is “E6H” and DATA data is “12H” (16R probability variation, variation time T2, SP reach production, one pseudo variation). There are a symbol variation effect pattern 21, a symbol variation effect pattern 22, a symbol variation effect pattern 23, and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 21 is: normal variation → pseudo variation 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with accessory drop) → re-lottery effect (notification per 16R probability change). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 22 is as follows: normal variation → pseudo variation 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with accessory drop). The design flow of the symbol variation production pattern 23 is normal variation → pseudo variation 1 → normal reach production → SP reach production → re-lottery production (notification per 16R probability change).

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the variation effect pattern determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, a series of effects according to the symbol variation effect pattern of the command are displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect control device. The lighting device 34 is caused to execute.

  In step S1646 of FIG. 41, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a full rotation reach effect (FIG. 7D). When the symbol variation effect pattern includes the full rotation reach effect (S1646: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1647. When the full rotation reach effect is not included (S1646: No), the process proceeds to step S1649.

  In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the full rotation reach effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Set to the full rotation reach timer counter of the sub-RAM 120c. The full rotation reach timer counter is counted down every time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed.

  In step S1648, the sub CPU 120a sets a full rotation reach flag standby flag in the full rotation reach standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The full rotation reach standby flag is a flag indicating that execution of the full rotation reach effect is waiting.

  In step S1649, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes an operation effect with an accessory drop (FIG. 8A). When the sub CPU 120a includes an operation effect with an accessory drop (S1649: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650. When the operation effect with the accessory drop is not included (S1646: No), the process proceeds to step S1652.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. The obtained value is set in the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception effective period of the operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Is set to the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation effect standby flag in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the operation effect waiting with an accessory drop is awaiting execution.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a re-lottery effect (FIG. 8C) with 16R probability change notification. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1653 when the symbol variation effect pattern includes a re-lottery effect with notification per 16R probability change (S1652: Yes). When the re-lottery effect with the 16R probability change notification is not included (S1652: No), the process proceeds to step S1655.

  In step S1653, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the re-lottery effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and subtracts the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. The re-lottery effect timer counter in the RAM 120c is set. The re-lottery effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed.

  In step S1654, the sub CPU 120a sets a re-lottery effect standby flag in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The re-lottery effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the re-lottery effect waiting to be executed.

  In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a pseudo-continuous effect (FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C). judge. When the symbol variation effect pattern includes a pseudo-continuous effect (S1655: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1656. When the pseudo continuous effect is not included (S1655: No), the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S <b> 1656, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the number of pseudo fluctuations of the pseudo continuous effect is three. If the number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 (S1656: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1657. If the number of pseudo fluctuations is not three (S1656: No), the process proceeds to step S1659.

  In step S1657, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the third pseudo fluctuation within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Is set in the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The pseudo-ream 3 timer counter is counted down every time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed.

  In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a sets a pseudo-continuous 3 standby flag in the pseudo-continuous 3 standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The quasi-continuous 3 waiting flag is a flag indicating that the third pseudo variation is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1659, the sub CPU 120a performs a pseudo-continuous specific notice effect selection process. In the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect needs to be executed. An effect pattern designating command for instructing execution of the pseudo continuous specific notice effect in the notice mode is generated, and the generated effect pattern designating command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the pseudo continuous specific notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the pseudo continuous specific notice effect is matched with the execution time (time t ′ _{GJ in} FIG. 9) of the pseudo continuous specific notice effect (FIG. 9D). Are executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up effect selection processing. In the step-up effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up effect (FIGS. 10A and 10B) needs to be executed based on the change start command in the reception buffer, and the step-up effect is selected. Is determined, a scenario for the step-up effect until the final stage is determined, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the effect according to this scenario is generated, and the generated variation pattern specifying command is stored in the transmission buffer. set. Details of the step-up effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the step-up effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, each step effect of the step-up effect is matched with the execution time (time t _{SUP in} FIG. 10) of one or more step effects in the step-up effect. Are executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the step-up effect is to be executed in determining whether or not the step-up effect is to be executed. When the sub CPU 120a executes the step-up effect (S1661: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1662. If the step-up effect is not to be executed (S1661: No), the process proceeds to step S1666.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the scenario of the step-up effect determined in the step-up effect selection process is developed into a special stage step effect (FIG. 10B). When it develops to the step production of a special stage (S1662: Yes), it progresses to step S1663. When it does not develop into a special stage step effect (S1662: No), the process proceeds to step S1665.

  In step S1663, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the special stage step effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Is set in the special stage timer counter of the sub-RAM 120c. The special stage timer counter is counted down every time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed.

  In step S1664, the sub CPU 120a sets a special stage standby flag in the special stage standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The special stage standby flag is a flag that indicates that the special stage step effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1665, the sub CPU 120a performs a step-up specific notice effect selection process. In the step-up specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up specific notice effect is necessary, and determines the notice mode of the step-up specific notice effect when executing the step-up specific notice effect. An effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the step-up specific notice effect in the notice mode is generated, and the produced effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the step-up specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the step-up specific notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, they are synchronized with the execution time (time t ′ _{SUP in} FIG. 10) of the step-up specific notice effect (FIG. 10C, FIG. _10D ). The step-up specific notice effect is executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1666, the sub CPU 120a performs a variable premium effect selection process. In the variable premium effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the variable premium effect, and when executing the variable premium effect, the remaining time until the execution time of the variable premium effect within the variable time T of the change. And a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse, is set in the variable premium effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The variable premium effect timer counter is counted down every time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. Details of the variable premium effect selection process will be described later.

  In step S1667, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the variable premium effect is to be executed in the determination of whether or not the variable premium effect is to be executed. When the sub CPU 120a determines to execute the variable premium effect (S1667: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668. If the variable premium effect is not to be executed (S1667: No), the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1668, the sub CPU 120a performs a variable premium specific notice effect selection process. In the variable premium specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific notice effect needs to be executed. When the premium specific notice effect is executed, the sub CPU 120a executes the premium specific notice effect within the fluctuation time T of the change. The remaining time until the time is obtained, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the reset clock pulse generation period, is set in the premium specific notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specific notice effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. Details of the variable premium specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a change stop command. If the command in the reception buffer is a change stop command (S1670: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1671. If the command in the reception buffer is not a change stop command (S1670: No), the process proceeds to step S1680.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process. In the effect symbol stop process, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop specification command for stopping the effect symbol 36, and sets the generated stop specification command in the transmission buffer.

  The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol stop process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 execute an effect related to the stop of the effect design 36 on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. Let

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command (S1680: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1681. If the command in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command (S1680: No), the process proceeds to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a gaming state setting process. In the gaming state setting process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the gaming state designation command in the reception buffer, obtains the current gaming state, and stores the gaming state information indicating the obtained gaming state in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 120c. .

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is an opening designation command (S1690: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1691. If the command in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command (S1690: No), the process proceeds to step S1693.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs special game effect selection processing. In the special game effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines an opening effect pattern based on the opening designation command in the reception buffer, and stores information on the determined opening effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing an effect according to the determined opening effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Further, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect (FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C), and when executing the promotion effect, the sub CPU 120a performs the promotion effect execution round. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit of the first to sixteenth rounds in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c corresponding to the execution round of the promotion effect. Details of the special game effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive device 33, and the production illumination device 34 to execute the special game opening production.

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 120a performs special game premium effect selection processing. In the special game premium effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special game premium effect (FIGS. 15A and 15B) needs to be executed and executes the special game premium effect. The execution round of the premium effect is determined, and the premium effect execution data is stored in the first to sixteenth round storage units corresponding to the execution round of the special game premium effect in the round-specific effect information storage area. Details of the special game premium effect selection process will be described later.

  In step S1693, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a round start command. If the command in the reception buffer is a round start command (S1693: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694. If the command in the reception buffer is not a round start command (S1693: No), the process proceeds to step S1695.

  In step S1694, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect control process. In the round effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the round start command in the reception buffer and refers to the storage unit of the current round in the effect information storage area for each round, and this round is a promotion effect and a special game premium effect. It is determined whether or not it is an execution round of any of the effects. Based on the determination result, the sub CPU 120a determines an effect pattern for the current round, stores information on the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and generates an effect pattern designation command for the effect pattern. The generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the round effect control process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the round effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the production drive device 33, and the production illumination device 34 to execute a special game round production.

  In step S1695, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is an ending designation command (S1695: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1696. If the command in the reception buffer is not an ending designation command (S1695: No), the current command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S1696, the sub CPU 120a performs special game end effect control processing. In the special game end effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the ending designation command in the reception buffer, determines an ending effect pattern, and stores information on the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the decided effect pattern, and sets the effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Further, the sub CPU 120a clears any flags that have been set during the special game.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game end effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the production drive device 33, and the production illumination device 34 to execute an ending production of the special game.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not any one of the operation signals of the detection buttons 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and 36e of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E is input. (S1701). If any of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”, and if none of them is pressed, the determination result of this step is “No”. Become. If the sub CPU 120a determines that an operation signal has been input (S1701: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1702. If it is determined that no operation signal has been input (S1701: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S1702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current input signal is from the effect button detection switch 35a of the effect button 35. If the effect button 35 is pressed, the determination result in this step is “Yes”, and if the cross key 39 or the center key 39E is pressed, the determination result in this step is “No”. If the input signal is from the effect button detection switch 35a (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. If the input signal is not from the effect button detection switch 35a (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation effect standby flag is set in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the operation effect standby flag is set (S1703: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1704. If the operation effect standby flag is not set (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter is zero. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1704: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1704: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is zero. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1705: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1706. When the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1705: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the descent of the movable accessory 33a in the operation effect has been executed. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1707 when the descent of the movable accessory 33a has not been completed (S1706: No). If the movable combination 33a has been lowered (S1706: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a generates an accessory drive designation command for instructing the descent of the movable accessory 36a, and sets the generated command in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot confirmed effect executed flag in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1708).

  In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a generates an operation specifying command corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E, and sets the generated operation specifying command in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the effect input control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the accessory drive designation command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the effect related to the descent of the movable accessory 33 a in the operation effect (FIG. 8A). The effect driving device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 are executed. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the operation designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the predetermined effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39 E, The effect driving device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area that stores the finger introduction award designation command in the start winning designation command storage process (step S1621 in FIG. 41) as the prefetch determination target hold. It is determined whether or not the determination target hold variation is a variation having an expansion effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) (S1622-1). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-2 if the change has the development effect (S1622-1: Yes). When it is not the fluctuation | variation which has an expansion effect (S1622-1: No), this prefetch pending | holding display change effect selection process is complete | finished.

  In step S1622-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a variation that has the development effect in the hold whose digestion order is earlier than the pre-reading determination target hold. If there is no change having the development effect (S1622-2: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-3. When there is a change having an extended effect (S1622-2: Yes), the current prefetch hold display change effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process. In the prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 2 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read hold display change effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the pre-determination result (big hit or lose) indicated by the start winning determination target hold pre-determination determination target hold and the effect random number 2 The necessity of execution of the prefetch hold display change effect is determined.

  FIG. 47A shows a prefetch hold display change effect execution determination table. In the pre-read hold display change effect execution determination table, the data set indicating the effect random number 2 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the pre-determination result is a big hit And are stored separately for reference. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) production random number values 2 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change production is executed, and 45 (55 to 99). The effect random number value 2 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is not executed. As for the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 2 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 2 Is associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is not executed.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1622-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-5. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1622-4: No), the current prefetch hold display change effect selection process ends.

  In step S1622-5, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch hold display change final stage determination processing. In the prefetch hold display change final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 3 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage hold display mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the pre-determined result (big hit or miss) indicated by the start winning designation target hold for the pre-reading determination target hold and the production random number value 3, The display mode of the hold display image 37 at the final stage in the prefetch hold display change effect is determined.

  FIG. 47B is a diagram showing a final stage hold display mode determination table. In the final stage hold display mode determination table, when the pre-determined result is a big hit, a set of data indicating the production random number 3 and the final stage hold display mode ("blue", "green", and "red") Are stored separately for those to be referred to and those to be referred to when lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) production random numbers 3 are associated with data indicating “blue” on-hold display mode, and 30 (10 to 39) production are used. Random number value 3 is associated with data indicating “green” on-hold display mode, and 60 (40 to 99) production random number values 3 are associated with data indicating “red” on-hold display mode. Yes. As for the loss, 60 (0 to 59) production random numbers 3 are associated with data indicating the “blue” hold display mode, and 30 (60 to 89) production random values 3 are “ 10 (90 to 99) effect random number values 3 are associated with data indicating the “red” on-hold display mode.

  In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process. In the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 4 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the pre-determined result (big hit or miss) indicated by the start winning determination target hold pre-emption target command, the final stage hold display mode, the number of holds, and Based on the combination of the production random number value 4, the prefetch hold display change production scenario is determined.

  There are two types of pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination tables, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a jackpot and one that is referred to when it is a loss. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a big hit. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a loss.

  In the pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of the effect random number 4 and the pre-read hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the hold number at the final stage of the pre-read hold display change effect. Is remembered. In the jackpot look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 48) and the lost look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 49), the turn display change effect effect scenario HR39 and HR49 called “falling” is produced. Whether or not the random number value 4 is assigned is different.

  More specifically, in this table, the option corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 1 is a holding display change effect scenario HB11. The on-hold display change effect scenario HB11 is a scenario in which the on-hold display image 37 is blue in the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HB11. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 2 are holding display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22. The hold display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HB21, and 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HB22. ing.

  Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 3 are hold display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33. The hold display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. The hold display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33 are associated with 20 to 50 effect random number values 4, respectively. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 4 are hold display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44. The hold display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. 10 to 40 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44, respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings 1 is a holding display change effect scenario HG11. The on-hold display change effect scenario HG11 is a scenario in which the on-hold display image 37 is made green by the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG11. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 2 are the hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22. The hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. 70 (0 to 69) effect random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG21, and 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG22. ing.

  Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 3 are hold display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38. The hold display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HG31 to HG38, respectively. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of on-holds 4 are on-hold display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48. The on-hold display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48 are scenarios in which the on-hold display image 37 has a green time and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the green. 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HG41 to HG48, respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 1 is a holding display change effect scenario HR11. The on-hold display change effect scenario HR11 is a scenario in which the on-hold display image 37 is made red by the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR11. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 2 include a holding display change effect scenario HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24. The on-hold display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24 are scenarios in which the time at which the on-hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of changes to blue and green before reaching that are different. 10 to 40 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24, respectively.

  Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 3 are holding display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39. The hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes red and the presence or absence of changes to blue and green before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. Here, the hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR38 is a scenario of “rising” that changes to a hold display mode with higher reliability than that of the previous change, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the hold display change effect scenario HR39 is a “decline” scenario in which the subsequent change changes to a hold display mode with lower reliability than that of the previous change, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 48), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38, and one (99) effect is provided with the hold display change effect scenario HR39. The random number value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the lost table (FIG. 49), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HR31 to HR38. Further, in the lose table, no on-display random number value 4 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR39.

  Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 4 include holding display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49. The hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes red and the presence or absence of changes to blue and green before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. Among the on-hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49, the on-hold display change effect scenario HR41 to 48 is a “rising” scenario, and the on-hold display change effect scenario HR49 is a “down” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 48), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and 1 (99) effect is assigned to the hold display change effect scenario HR49. The random number value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the lost table (FIG. 49), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HR41 to HR48. Further, in the lose table, no on-display random number value 4 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the “decreasing” hold display change effect scenarios HR39 and HR49 can be selected only from the jackpot table for the combination of red and hold number 3 and the combination of red and hold number 4. ing. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the “decreasing” look-ahead hold display change effect is the final variation jackpot finalizing effect (the effect of notifying that the final variation is a big hit before the symbol of the final variation is stopped).

  In step S1622-7 of FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determined in the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

  Here, in the prefetch hold display change effect selection process, when there is an development effect in the prefetch determination target hold and there is no development effect in the previous hold in the digestion order (S1622-1: Yes → S1622-2: No). The prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process is performed. Due to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the prefetch hold display change effect, the effect control board 120 executes the development effect as an effect during the change display of the final change of the prefetch hold display change effect, and the prefetch hold. The development effect is restricted from being executed as an effect during the change display before the final change of the display change effect.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch zone effect selection process (step S1623 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 50, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change in the prefetch determination target hold is a change having the development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) (S1623-1). If the sub CPU 120a is a variation having an expansion effect (S1623-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-2. When it is not the change which has an expansion effect (S1623-1: No), this prefetch zone effect selection process is complete | finished.

  In step S <b> 1623-2, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not there is a variation having the development effect in the hold whose digestion order is earlier than the prefetch determination target hold. If there is no change having the development effect (S1623-2: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3. When there is a change having an expansion effect (S1623-2: Yes), the current prefetch zone effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1623-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a pre-read zone effect execution determination process. In the prefetch zone effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 5 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read zone effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and pre-reads based on the combination of the pre-determination result (big hit or lose) indicated by the start winning designation command reserved for pre-read determination target and the effect random number value 5. It is determined whether or not the zone effect needs to be executed.

  FIG. 51A shows a prefetch zone effect execution determination table. In the pre-read zone effect execution determination table, the combination of data indicating the effect random number 5 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the pre-determination result is a big hit. Are stored separately for reference. Specifically, with regard to the jackpot, 60 (0 to 59) production random numbers 5 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch zone production is executed, and 40 (60 to 99) production effects are used. The random value 5 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch zone effect is not executed. As for the loss, 40 (0 to 39) effect random number values 5 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch zone effect is executed, and 60 (40 to 99) effect random number values 5 are prefetched. This is associated with data indicating that the zone effect is not executed.

  In step S <b> 1623-4, the sub CPU 120 a confirms whether the determination result of the prefetch zone effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1623-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-5. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1623-4: No), the current prefetch zone effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch zone final stage determination process. In the prefetch zone final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage entry zone determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and pre-reads based on the combination of the pre-determined result (big hit or lose) indicated by the start winning determination target pending pre-decision target and the production random number value 6. Determine the final zone in the zone production.

  FIG. 51B is a diagram showing a final stage entry zone determination table. In the final stage entry zone determination table, a data set indicating the random number value 6 for production and the prefetch zone (zone X, zone Y, and zone Z) that enters the final stage is referred to when the pre-determination result is a big hit. It is memorized separately for things and things to refer to when lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, ten (0-9) effect random number values 6 are associated with the data indicating the zone X, and 30 (10-39) effect random number values 6 are the zones. It is associated with data indicating Y, and 60 (40 to 99) effect random number values 6 are associated with data indicating zone Z. Regarding the loss, 60 (0 to 59) effect random number values 6 are associated with the data indicating the zone X, and 30 (60 to 89) effect random number values 6 are the data indicating the zone Y. 10 (90 to 99) production random numbers 6 are associated with data indicating the zone Z.

  In step S1623-6, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch zone effect scenario determination processing. In the pre-read zone effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 7 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read zone effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the pre-determination result (big hit or miss) indicated by the start winning determination target hold start command, the zone to enter at the final stage, the number of holds, and the effect Based on the combination of the random number value 7, the prefetch zone effect scenario is determined.

  There are two types of look-ahead zone effect scenario determination tables: those that are referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and those that are referred to when lost. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a prefetch zone effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a big hit. FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch zone effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a loss.

  In the pre-read zone effect scenario determination table, a set of effect random number 4 and pre-read zone effect scenario data is stored for each corresponding to the combination of the last stage zone and the number of reservations of the pre-read zone effect. In the jackpot look-ahead zone effect scenario determination table (FIG. 52) and the lost look-ahead zone effect scenario determination table (FIG. 53), the random number value 7 for effect is assigned to the effect scenarios JZ39 and JZ49 of the zone effect called “falling”. The presence or absence is different.

  More specifically, in this table, there is a zone effect scenario JX11 as an option corresponding to the combination of the zone X and the number of holdings 1. The zone effect scenario JX11 is a scenario in which the user enters the zone X with the final change. The zone effect scenario JX11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7. Options corresponding to the combination of the zone X and the hold number 2 include zone effect scenarios JX21 and JX22. The zone effect scenarios JX21 and JX22 are scenarios in which the time of becoming zone X is different. The zone effect scenario JX21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 7, and the zone effect scenario JX22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 7.

  Options corresponding to the combination of the zone X and the hold number 3 include zone effect scenarios JX31, JX32, and JX33. The zone effect scenarios JX31, JX32, and JX33 are scenarios in which the time when the zone X is reached is different. The zone effect scenarios JX31, JX32, and JX33 are associated with 20 to 50 effect random numbers 7 respectively. Options corresponding to the combination of the zone X and the number of holds 4 include zone effect scenarios JX41, JX42, JX43, and JX44. The zone effect scenarios JX41, JX42, JX43, and JX44 are scenarios in which the time to become the zone X is different. The zone effect scenarios JX41, JX42, JX43, and JX44 are associated with 10 to 40 effect random numbers 7 respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of the zone Y and the hold number 1 is a zone effect scenario JY11. The zone effect scenario JY11 is a scenario in which the player enters the zone Y with the final change. The zone effect scenario JY11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7. Options corresponding to the combination of the zone Y and the hold number 2 include zone effect scenarios JY21 and JY22. Zone production scenarios JY21 and JY22 are scenarios in which the time when zone Y is reached and the presence or absence of entry into zone X before reaching zone Y are different. The zone effect scenario JY21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 7, and the zone effect scenario JY22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 7.

  Options corresponding to the combination of the zone Y and the hold number 3 include zone effect scenarios JY31 to JY38. The zone effect scenarios JY31 to JY38 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Y is reached and the presence or absence of entry into the zone X before reaching the zone Y are different. The zone production scenarios JY31 to JY38 are associated with 5 to 20 production random numbers 7 respectively. Options corresponding to the combination of the zone Y and the number of holds 4 are zone effect scenarios JY41 to JY48. The zone effect scenarios JY41 to JY48 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Y is reached and the presence or absence of entry into the zone X before reaching the zone Y are different. The zone production scenarios JY41 to JY48 are associated with 5 to 20 production random numbers 7 respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of the zone Z and the hold number 1 is a zone effect scenario JZ11. The zone effect scenario JZ11 is a scenario in which the user enters the zone Z with the final change. The zone effect scenario JZ11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7. Options corresponding to the combination of the zone Z and the number of holdings 2 include zone effect scenarios JZ21, JZ22, JZ23, and JZ24. Zone production scenarios JZ21, JZ22, JZ23, and JZ24 are scenarios in which the time when zone Z is reached and the presence or absence of entry into zones X and Y before reaching zone Z are different. The zone effect scenarios JZ21, JZ22, JZ23, and JZ24 are associated with 10 to 40 effect random numbers 7 respectively.

  Options corresponding to the combination of the zone Z and the hold number 3 include zone effect scenarios JZ31 to JZ39. Zone production scenarios JZ31 to JZ39 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Z is reached and the presence or absence of entry into the zones X and Y before reaching the zone Z are different. Here, the zone production scenarios JZ31 to JZ38 are “rising” scenarios that enter a zone with higher reliability than the previous variation in the later variation, such as zone X → zone Y → zone Z. On the other hand, the zone effect scenario JZ39 is a “falling” scenario in which a later change enters a zone with lower reliability than that of the previous change, such as zone Y → zone Z → zone Y. In the jackpot table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 production random numbers 7 are associated with the zone production scenarios JZ31 to JZ38, and one (99) production random value 7 is associated with the zone production scenario JZ39. Are associated. On the other hand, in the lost table (FIG. 53), 5 to 20 production random numbers 7 are associated with the zone production scenarios JZ31 to JZ38. Further, in the lose table, the zone effect scenario JZ39 is not associated with any effect random number 7.

  Options corresponding to the combination of the zone Z and the hold number 4 include zone effect scenarios JZ41 to JZ49. The zone effect scenarios JZ41 to JZ49 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Z is reached and the presence or absence of entry into the zones X and Y before reaching the zone Z are different. Among the zone effect scenarios JZ41 to JZ49, the zone effect scenarios JZ41 to 48 are “rising” scenarios, and the zone effect scenario JZ49 is a “falling” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 production random numbers 7 are associated with the zone production scenarios JZ41 to JZ48, and one (99) production random values 7 are associated with the zone production scenario JZ49. Are associated. In contrast, in the lose table (FIG. 53), 5 to 20 production random numbers 7 are associated with the zone production scenarios JZ41 to JZ48. In the lose table, the zone effect scenario JZ49 is not associated with any effect random number 7.

  In this way, in the gaming machine 1, for the combination of the zone Z and the number of holds 3 and the combination of the zone Z and the number of holds 4, the “falling” zone effect scenarios JZ39 and JZ49 can be selected only from the jackpot table. ing. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the “predicting” look-ahead zone effect is the final variation jackpot finalizing effect (the effect of notifying that the final variation is a big hit before the symbol of the final variation is stopped).

  In step S1623-7 of FIG. 50, sub CPU120a memorize | stores the scenario data of the prefetch zone effect scenario determined by the prefetch zone effect scenario determination process in the memory | storage part in an effect information storage area.

  Here, in the pre-read zone effect selection process, when there is a development effect in the pre-reading determination target hold and there is no development effect in the previous hold in the digestion order (S1623-1: Yes → S1623-2: No), the pre-reading is performed. A zone effect execution determination process is performed. Through such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the prefetch zone effect, the effect control board 120 executes the development effect as an effect during the display of the variation of the final change of the prefetch zone effect, and the final change of the prefetch zone effect. The development effect is restricted from being executed as an effect during the previous fluctuation display.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 54, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes). When the change stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631-2. When the change does not stop at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1631-3.

  In step S1631-2, the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the type of jackpot winning the symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z (FIG. 6B). The four symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the selected symbol combination are determined.

  In step S1631-3, the sub CPU 120a selects the symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z from those corresponding to the loss, and the left symbol 36L in the selected symbol combination is displayed. Four stop symbol numbers of the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined.

  In step S1631-4, the sub CPU 120a stores the determined four stop symbol numbers in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1631-5, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop symbol designating command for notifying the determined four stop symbol numbers, and sets the generated stop symbol designating command in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch specific notice effect selection processing (step S1644 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 55, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to enter any of the prefetch zones X, Y, and Z by the change (S1644-1). When the change enters any of the prefetch zones X, Y, and Z (S1644-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-2. When it does not enter any of the prefetch zones X, Y, and Z (S1644-1: No), this prefetch specific notice effect selection processing is terminated.

  In step S1644-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch specific notice effect execution determination process. In the prefetch specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 8 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not the pre-read specific notice effect is necessary based on the effect random number 8.

  FIG. 56A shows a pre-reading specific notice effect execution determination table. In the pre-read specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 8 and a data set indicating whether or not execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, in this table, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 8 are associated with data indicating that the pre-reading specific notice effect is executed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 8 are associated with data indicating that the pre-read specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1644-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the prefetch specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1644-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-4. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1644-3: No), the current prefetch specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1644-4, the sub CPU 120a performs a notice mode pattern determination process. In the notice mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 9 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reading specific notice mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the notice mode pattern of the pre-read specific notice effect based on the combination of the type of the pre-read zone and the random number value for effect 9 that are entered by the change. .

  FIG. 56 (b) is a diagram showing a prefetching specific notice mode determination table. In the pre-reading specific notice mode determination table, a set of the production random number value 9 and the notice mode pattern is stored for each corresponding to the type of the zone that enters due to the change.

  Specifically, the options corresponding to the zone Z in this table include the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, and G14. The notice mode pattern G11 suggests the possibility of entering the zone Z in the change due to the appearance of the prefetched zone dejab image of the zone Z. The notice mode pattern G12 suggests the possibility of entering the zone Y in the variation due to the appearance of the prefetched zone dejab image of the zone Y. The notice mode pattern G13 suggests the possibility of entering the zone X in the change due to the appearance of the prefetched zone dejab image of the zone X. The notice mode pattern G14 enters the zone Z in the change due to the appearance of the dejab image in the zone Z, the dejab image in the zone Y, and the dejab image in the middle >> between them. This suggests the possibility of entering the zone Y having a lower reliability than the zone Z. Of the four choices of the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, and G14, 100 (0 to 99) production random numbers 9 are associated with the notice form pattern G11. No notice random number value 9 is associated with the notice mode patterns G12, G13, and G14. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes a pre-read zone effect that enters the pre-read zone Z as an effect during one variable display among the multiple variable displays of special symbols. As the pre-reading specific notice effect during one of the fluctuation displays over the range, an effect suggesting the possibility that a pre-read zone effect that is the same system as the change is executed in the next change of the change is executed To be controlled. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 restricts execution of an effect that suggests a possibility that a prefetch zone effect with lower reliability than that of the change is executed in the next change of the change.

  Further, the options corresponding to the zone Y in this table include the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, G15, and G16. The notice mode G15 enters the zone Y in the change due to the appearance of the dejab image of the zone Y, the dejab image of the zone Z, and the dejab image of >>> between them, and in the next change of the change This suggests the possibility of entering the zone Z having higher reliability than the zone Y. The notice mode pattern G16 enters the zone Y in the change due to the appearance of the dejab image of the zone Y, the dejab image of the zone X, and the dejab image of >>> between them, and in the change following the change This suggests the possibility of entering the zone X having a lower reliability than the zone Y.

  Of the choices of the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, G15, and G16, the notice form pattern G12 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) production random numbers 9. No notice random number value 9 is associated with the notice mode patterns G11, G13, G15, and G16. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes a pre-read zone effect that enters the pre-read zone Y as an effect during one of the variable displays of the special symbol multiple times. As the pre-reading specific notice effect during one of the fluctuation displays over the range, an effect suggesting the possibility that a pre-read zone effect that is the same system as the change is executed in the next change of the change is executed To be controlled. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 restricts execution of an effect that suggests a possibility that a prefetch zone effect with higher reliability than that of the change is executed in the next change of the change. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 restricts execution of an effect that suggests a possibility that a prefetch zone effect with lower reliability than that of the change is executed in the next change of the change.

  The options corresponding to the zone X in this table include the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, and G17. The notice mode G17 enters the zone X in the change due to the appearance of the dejab image of the zone X, the dejab image of the zone Y, and the dejab image of >>> between them, and in the next change of the change This suggests the possibility of entering the zone Y having higher reliability than the zone X. Of the four choices of the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, and G17, the notice form pattern G13 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) production random number values 9. No notice random number value 9 is associated with the notice mode patterns G11, G12, and G17. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes a pre-read zone effect that enters the pre-read zone X as an effect during one of the variable displays of the special symbol multiple times. As the pre-reading specific notice effect during one of the fluctuation displays over the range, an effect suggesting the possibility that a pre-read zone effect that is the same system as the change is executed in the next change of the change is executed To be controlled. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 restricts execution of an effect that suggests a possibility that a prefetch zone effect with higher reliability than that of the change is executed in the next change of the change.

  In step S1644-5 of FIG. 55, sub CPU120a produces | generates the production pattern designation | designated command which instruct | indicates execution of the prefetch specific announcement production | generation of the decided notice aspect pattern, and sets the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command to a transmission buffer.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the details of the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect selection process (step S1659 of FIG. 42). In FIG. 57, the sub CPU 120a performs a pseudo-continuous specific notice effect execution determination process (S1659-1). In the pseudo continuous specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pseudo continuous specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the pseudo continuous specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the random number for effect 10.

  FIG. 58A is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous specific notice effect execution determination table. In the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 10 and a data set indicating whether execution is necessary (“execute” and “do not execute”) are stored. Specifically, in this table, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 10 are associated with data indicating that a pseudo-continuous notice effect is to be executed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 10 are associated with data indicating that the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1659-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the pseudo continuous specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1659-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1659-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1659-2: No), the current pseudo-continuous specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1659-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a notice mode pattern determination process. In the notice mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 11 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pseudo continuous specific notice effect mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the number of pseudo fluctuations in the pseudo continuous effect of the change and the random number 11 for effect, the sub CPU 120a notifies the pseudo continuous specific notice effect. An aspect pattern is determined.

  FIG. 58 (b) is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous effect specific notice mode determination table. In the pseudo-continuous effect specific notice mode determination table, a set of the effect random number 11 and the notice mode pattern is stored for each corresponding to the number of times of pseudo-variation in the pseudo-continuous effect of the change.

  More specifically, options corresponding to the number of times of pseudo fluctuation in this table include the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, and GJ15. In the notice mode GJ11, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejab image “112” before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode GJ12, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejab image “445” before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice pattern GJ13, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the “556” dejab image before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice pattern GJ14, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejab image “889” before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode GJ15, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the “991” dejab image before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo fluctuation. Twenty effect random numbers 11 are associated with the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, and GJ15, respectively.

  Further, the options corresponding to the number of pseudo fluctuations of 2 in this table include the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ41, GJ51, and G52. The notice pattern AJ21 is generated by the appearance of the dejab image “112” during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation. The notice pattern AJ22 has a left pattern 36L, a middle symbol 36C, a right symbol 36L, a right symbol 36C, and a right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ23 is generated by the appearance of the “556” dejab image during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ24 has the left pattern 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image “889” during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ25 has the left pattern 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the “991” dejab image during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation.

  In the notice mode GJ41, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejab image “112” before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. The appearance of a dejab image of “112” during the first pseudo-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, suggesting the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo-variation Thus, it is suggested that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo consecutive chance mode and enter the second pseudo variation due to the pseudo variation.

  The notice mode pattern GJ51 is a dejab image of “112”, a dejab image of “445”, and a dejab image of → between these before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. , The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in a pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the first pseudo variation, and the first pseudo variation causes the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and This suggests the possibility that the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop again in the pseudo consecutive chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ52 is a dejab image of “112”, a dejab image of “445”, and a dejab image of → between these during the first pseudo change of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. , The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in a pseudo continuous chance mode, enter the second pseudo variation, and the second pseudo variation causes the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and This suggests the possibility that the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop again in the pseudo consecutive chance mode and enter the third pseudo variation.

  Of these choices, ten presentation random numbers 11 are associated with the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, and GJ25, respectively. No effect random number 11 is associated with anything other than the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, and GJ25. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120, when executing the pseudo-continuous effect twice during the pseudo-variable display of the special symbol, as the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect during each pseudo-change of the pseudo-continuous effect. Then, the pseudo-variation after the pseudo-variation restricts execution of an effect suggesting that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in a pseudo-continuous chance mode.

  The options corresponding to the number of pseudo fluctuations 3 times in this table include the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, GJ35, There are GJ41, GJ51, GJ52, and the like. The notice mode pattern GJ31 is generated by the appearance of the dejab image “112” during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R temporarily stops in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enters the third pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ32 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the “445” dejab image during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R temporarily stops in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enters the third pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ33 is the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design pattern in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the “556” dejab image during the second pseudo variation of the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R temporarily stops in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enters the third pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ34 is generated by the appearance of the dejab image “889” during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R temporarily stops in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enters the third pseudo fluctuation. The notice pattern AJ35 is generated by the appearance of the dejab image “991” during the second pseudo-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. This suggests the possibility that the symbol 36R temporarily stops in a pseudo continuous chance mode and enters the third pseudo fluctuation.

  Among these options, there are 6 to 7 production disturbances in the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, and GJ35. The numerical value 11 is associated. Notification mode pattern Notification mode pattern GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, and GJ35, one random number 11 for production corresponds Not attached. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120, when executing the pseudo-continuous effect three times during the pseudo-variation display during the special symbol variation display, Then, the pseudo-variation after the pseudo-variation restricts execution of an effect suggesting that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in a pseudo-continuous chance mode.

  In step S1659-4 of FIG. 57, sub CPU120a produces | generates the production pattern designation | designated command which instruct | indicates execution of the pseudo | simulation continuous specific announcement production | presentation of the determined notification aspect pattern, and sets the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command to a transmission buffer.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing details of the step-up effect selection process (step S1660 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 59, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up effect execution determination processing (S1660-1). In the step-up effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 12 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect execution determination table in the sub-ROM 120b, and determines the step-up effect based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (hit or lose) indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number 12. Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 60A shows a step-up effect execution determination table. In the step-up effect execution determination table, the combination of the random number value for effect 12 and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Are stored separately for reference. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) production random numbers 12 are associated with data indicating that the step-up production is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) production use. The random value 12 is associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is not executed. With respect to the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 12 are associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 12 are stepped. It is associated with data indicating that the up effect is not executed.

  In step S1660-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the step-up effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1660-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1660-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1660-2: No), the current step-up effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1660-3, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up effect final stage determination processing. In the step-up effect final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 13 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect final stage determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and steps up based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (hit or lose) indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number 13 Determine the final stage of production.

  FIG. 60B shows a step-up effect final stage determination table. In the step-up effect final stage determination table, the random number value 13 for the effect and the data indicating the final stage are stored separately for those that are referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and those that are referred to when the game is lost. Yes. Specifically, for the jackpot, there are three (0 to 2) production random values 13 indicating “normal stage 1 (blue)” and 5 (3 to 7) production random values 13. Data indicating “normal stage 2 (blue)”, data indicating that 7 (8 to 14) production random numbers 13 indicate “normal stage 2 (green)”, and 11 (15 to 25) effects The random number 13 indicates “normal stage 3 (blue)”, the 12 (26 to 37) rendering random numbers 13 indicate “normal stage 3 (green)”, and 13 (38 to 51). ) For which the production random number 13 indicates “normal stage 3 (red)”, 14 (52 to 63) production random values 13 indicate “normal stage 4 (blue)”, and 16 pieces. (64 to 80) production random number 13 indicates “normal stage 4 (green)” and 18 (81 to 98) production random values 13 are “ And data indicating a normal step 4 (red) ", and data which one (99) effect-use random number 13 indicates a" special step ", are respectively associated.

  Regarding the loss, 18 (0 to 17) production random numbers 13 indicate “normal stage 1 (blue)” and 16 (18 to 33) production random values 13 represent “normal stage 2 ( "Blue)", 14 (34 to 47) rendering random numbers 13 indicating "normal stage 2 (green)", and 13 (48 to 60) rendering random values 13 " Data indicating "normal stage 3 (blue)", 12 (61 to 72) rendering random numbers 13 indicating "normal stage 3 (green)", and 11 (73 to 83) rendering disturbances The numerical value 13 indicates data indicating “normal stage 3 (red)”, 7 (84 to 90) production random numbers 13 indicate “normal stage 4 (blue)”, and 5 (91 to 95) The production random number 13 for the production indicates “normal stage 4 (green)” and four (96 to 99) production random numbers 13 for “normal stage”. 4 and the data indicating the (red) ", are respectively associated. As for the loss, the data indicating “special stage” is not associated with any production random value 13.

  In step S1660-4, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up effect scenario determination processing. In the step-up effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect scenario determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the step-up effect scenario based on the combination of the final stage determined in the previous step and the effect random number 14.

  FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a step-up effect scenario determination table. In the step-up effect scenario determination table, a set of effect random number 14 and step-up effect scenario data is stored for each item corresponding to the final stage of the step-up effect.

  More specifically, in this table, there is a step-up effect scenario GS11 as an option corresponding to the normal stage 1 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS11 is a scenario with only the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue). 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS11.

  An option corresponding to the normal stage 2 (blue) includes a step-up effect scenario GS21. The step-up effect scenario GS21 is a scenario that develops from a step effect of normal stage 1 (blue) to a step effect of normal stage 2 (blue). 100 (0 to 99) production random numbers 14 are associated with the step-up production scenario GS21.

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 2 (green) include a step-up effect scenario GS22. The step-up effect scenario GS22 is a scenario that develops from a normal stage 1 (blue) step effect to a normal stage 2 (green) step effect. 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS22.

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (blue) include step-up effect scenarios GS31 and GS32. The step-up effect scenario GS31 is a scenario that develops from a normal stage 1 (blue) step effect to a normal stage 2 (blue) step effect to a normal stage 3 (blue) step effect. The step-up effect scenario GS32 is a scenario that develops as a step effect of normal stage 1 (blue) → step skipping → step effect of normal stage 3 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS31 is associated with 90 (0 to 89) effect random number values 14, and the step-up effect scenario GS32 is associated with 10 (90 to 99) effect random number values 14. .

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (green) include step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35. The step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images in the normal stages 1 and 2 before reaching the normal stage 3 (green) and the presence or absence of step effects in the middle are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35 are associated with 10 to 45 effect random number values 14, respectively.

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (red) include step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39. The step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images in the normal stages 1 and 2 before the normal stage 3 (red) and the presence or absence of a step effect in the middle are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39 are associated with 10 to 30 effect random numbers 14 respectively.

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (blue) include step-up effect scenarios GS41, GS42, and GS43. Step-up effect scenarios GS41, GS42, and GS43 are scenarios in which the presence or absence of step effects in normal stages 1, 2, and 3 before reaching normal stage 4 (blue) is different. The step-up effect scenarios GS41, GS42, and GS43 are each associated with 5 to 90 effect random numbers 14 for effect.

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (green) include step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60. The step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images in the normal stages 1, 2, and 3 before reaching the normal stage 4 (green) and the presence or absence of step effects in the middle are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random numbers 14 respectively.

  Options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (red) include step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70. The step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images in the normal stages 1, 2, and 3 before reaching the normal stage 4 (red) and the presence / absence of step effects in the middle are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random number values 14, respectively.

  Options corresponding to the special stage include step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90. The step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images in the normal stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 before reaching the special stage and the presence or absence of a step effect in the middle are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random numbers 14 respectively.

  In step S1660-5 of FIG. 59, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the step-up effect scenario determined in the step-up effect scenario determination process in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing details of the step-up specific notice effect selection process (step S1665 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up specific notice effect execution determination processing (S1665-1). In the step-up specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 15 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the step-up specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number 15.

  FIG. 63A shows a step-up specific notice effect execution determination table. In the step-up specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 15 and a set of data indicating necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, in this table, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 15 are associated with data indicating that the step-up specific notice effect is to be executed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random numbers 15 are associated with data indicating that the step-up specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1665-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the step-up specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1665-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1665-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1665-2: No), the current step-up specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1665-3, the sub CPU 120a determines that the step-up effect of the change determined in the step-up effect selection process (step S1660 in FIG. 42) is normal stage 3 or higher (normal stage 3, normal stage 4, or special stage). It is determined whether or not it develops into When the normal stage 3 or higher is developed (S1665-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1665-4. When it does not develop into the normal stage 3 or higher (S1665-3: No), the current step-up specific notice effect is terminated.

  In step S1665-4, the sub CPU 120a performs a notice mode pattern determination process. In the notice mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 16 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect specific notice mode determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the final stage of the step-up effect and the random number for effect 16 in the change, the notice mode pattern of the step-up specific notice effect To decide.

  FIG. 63B shows a step-up effect specific notice mode determination table. In the step-up effect specific notice mode determination table, a set of the effect random number 16 and the notice mode pattern is stored for each item corresponding to the final stage of the step-up effect.

  Specifically, options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the normal stage 3 include the notice mode patterns SS31, SS32, and SS33. The notice mode pattern SS31 suggests that the final stage of the step-up effect is the normal stage 3 by the appearance of the dejab image 3 during the step effect of the normal stage 3, which is the final stage of the step-up effect. It is. The notice mode pattern SS32 reaches the normal stage 3 in the later stage by causing the dejab images 2 and 3 to appear during the step stage of the normal stage 2, which is the stage immediately before the final stage of the step-up stage. This suggests the possibility that the final stage is usually stage 3. The notice effect pattern SS33 suggests the possibility of proceeding to the next normal stage 4 by causing the dejab images 3 and 4 to appear during the normal stage 3 effect, which is the final stage of the step-up effect. It is.

  Of these three options, 100 (0 to 99) production random numbers 16 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS31. No notice random number value 16 is associated with the notice mode patterns SS32 and SS33. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the normal stage 3 is designated as the final stage during the special symbol fluctuation display, the step of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect is performed. As the step-up specific notice effect during the production, the execution of the production suggesting the number of steps in the final stage is restricted. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 has an effect suggesting which stage is reached in the step effect after the step effect as the step-up specific notice effect during the step effect of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect. Regulate what is done. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 suggests the possibility of proceeding to the next stage normal stage 4 step effect as the step-up notice effect during execution of the final stage normal stage 3 step effect. To be executed.

  Options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the normal stage 4 include the notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44. The notice mode pattern SS41 suggests that the final stage of the step-up effect is the normal stage 4 by the appearance of the dejab image 4 during the step effect of the normal stage 4, which is the final stage of the step-up effect. It is. The notice pattern SS42 reaches the normal stage 4 in the later stage by causing the dejab images 3 and 4 to appear during the step stage of the normal stage 3, which is the stage immediately before the final stage of the step-up stage. This suggests the possibility that the final stage is usually stage 4. The notice mode pattern SS43 is obtained by causing the dejab images 2, 3, and 4 to appear during the step production of the normal stage 2, which is the stage two stages before the final stage of the step-up production, so that the normal stage 4 in the later production. This suggests the possibility that the final stage is reached and that the final stage is usually stage 4. The notice mode pattern SS44 causes the step-up effect to appear in the normal stage by causing the dejab image 2 >> 4 to appear during the step effect of the normal stage 2, which is the stage two steps before the final stage of the step-up effect. This suggests the possibility of skipping 3 to normal stage 4.

  Of these four options, 70 (0 to 69) effect random numbers 16 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS41. Thirty (70 to 99) effect random numbers 16 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS42. No notice random number value 16 is associated with the notice mode patterns SS43 and SS44. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the normal stage 4 is designated as the final stage during the special symbol fluctuation display, the step of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect is performed. As the step-up specific advance notice effect during the effect, the execution of the effect suggesting which stage is reached in the step effect after the step effect is restricted. In this case, the effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage as the step-up specific notice effect during the step effect of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 has a possibility that the step-up effect may be an effect of skipping some step effects as the step-up specific notice effect during the step effect of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect. The execution of the suggestion is restricted.

  Options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the special stage include the notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44. The number of effect random numbers 16 associated with each of the notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44 is the same as that of the step-up effect in which the final stage is the normal stage 4. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120, when executing the step-up effect in which the special stage is designated as the final stage during the special symbol variation display, the content of the final stage step effect (the final stage is special). It restricts the performance that suggests that it is a stage).

  In step S1665-5 in FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the step-up specific notice effect of the determined notice pattern, and sets the produced effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  Here, in the step-up specific notice effect selection process, a notice is given when the step-up effect of the change develops to a normal stage 3 or higher (normal stage 3, normal stage 4, or special stage) (S1665-3: Yes). A mode pattern determination process is performed. Due to such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 performs the step-up effect in which the normal stage 1 or 2 is designated as the final stage, regardless of which stage of the step effect is being executed. In addition, it restricts that an effect suggesting the content of the step effect at the final stage is executed as the step-up specific notice effect.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing details of the variable premium effect selection process (step S1666 of FIG. 43). In FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change stops with a jackpot symbol. When the change stops at the jackpot symbol (S1666-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-2. When the variation does not stop at the jackpot symbol (S1666-1: No), the current variation premium effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1666-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot type is 2R probability variation. When the type of jackpot is not 2R probability variation (S1666-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1666-3. If it is 2R probability variation (S1666-2: Yes), the current variation premium effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1666-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a variable premium effect execution determination process. In the variable premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 17 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable premium effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not it is necessary to execute the variable premium effect based on the effect random number value 17.

  Fig.65 (a) is a figure which shows a fluctuation premium effect execution determination table. In the variable premium effect execution determination table, each pair of effect random number 17 and data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is stored. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random value 17 is associated with data indicating that the variable premium effect is executed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random number values 17 are associated with data indicating that the variable premium effect is not executed.

  In step S1666-4, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the variable premium effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1666-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-5. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1666-5: No), the current variable premium effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1666-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-6 when the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation (S1666-5: Yes). If it is not 16R probability variation (S1666-5: No), the process proceeds to step S1666-7.

  In step S1666-6, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 18 updated in step S1100, and makes it appear based on the effect random number value 18 with reference to the 16R probability variation premium character determination table in the sub ROM 120b. Determine the type of premium character.

  FIG. 65B is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 16R probability variation. In the 16R probability variation premium character determination table, a production random number value 18, premium characters A, B, and C, and combinations thereof are stored.

  Specifically, the options of this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, combination of premium characters A and B, combination of premium characters A and C, combination of premium characters B and C, premium character There are combinations of A, B, and C. Of these choices, premium character A is associated with 50 (0 to 49) production random numbers 18. The premium character B is associated with 20 (50 to 69) production random numbers 18. The premium character C is associated with 20 (70 to 89) effect random numbers 18. The combination of the premium characters A and B is associated with five (90 to 94) effect random numbers 18. The combination of premium characters A and C is associated with 5 (95 to 99) effect random number values 18. No combination of the premium characters B and C and the combination of the premium characters A, B, and C are associated with any production random number value 18. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which both the premium characters B and C in the special game effect per 16R probability change appear. In this case, the execution of the premium effect in which all of the premium characters A, B, and C appear is also restricted.

  In step S1666-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot type is 8R probability variation. When the type of jackpot is the 8R probability variation (S1666-7: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-8. If it is not 8R probability variation (S1666-7: No), the process proceeds to step S1666-9.

  In step S1666-8, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 18 updated in step S1100, makes it appear based on the effect random number value 18 with reference to the 8R probability variation premium character determination table in the sub ROM 120b. Determine the type of premium character.

  FIG. 65C shows a premium character determination table for 8R probability variation. In the 8R probability variation premium character determination table, a production random number value 18, premium characters A, B, and C, and combinations thereof are stored.

  Specifically, the options of this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, combination of premium characters A and B, combination of premium characters A and C, combination of premium characters B and C, premium character There are combinations of A, B, and C. Of these choices, premium character A is associated with 50 (0 to 49) production random numbers 18. The premium character B is associated with 45 (50 to 94) production random numbers 18. The combination of premium characters A and B is associated with five (95 to 99) effect random number values 18. None of the effect random numbers 18 is associated with the premium character C, the combination of premium characters A and C, the combination of premium characters B and C, and the combination of premium characters A, B, and C. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which the premium character C appears in the special game effect per 8R probability change.

  In step S1666-9, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 18 updated in step S1100, and makes it appear based on the effect random number value 18 with reference to the 8R normal per-premium premium character determination table in the sub ROM 120b. Determine the type of premium character.

  FIG. 65 (d) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 8R normal hit. In the 8R normal per-use premium character determination table, a production random number value 18, premium characters A, B, and C, and combinations thereof are stored.

  Specifically, the options of this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, combination of premium characters A and B, combination of premium characters A and C, combination of premium characters B and C, premium character There are combinations of A, B, and C. Of these options, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 18 are associated with the premium character A. Premium character B, premium character C, a combination of premium characters A and B, a combination of premium characters A and C, a combination of premium characters B and C, and a combination of premium characters A, B, and C include: None of the effect random numbers 18 is associated. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which the premium character B appears and the premium effect in which the premium character C appears in the special game effect per 8R normal.

  In step S1666-10, the sub CPU 120a performs a variable premium effect execution time determination process. In the variable premium effect execution time determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 19 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable premium effect execution time determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and the combination of the one or more premium characters determined in step S1666-6, S1666-8, or S1666-9 and the effect random number 19 Based on the above, it is determined at which time within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation the fluctuation premium effect is to be executed.

FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a variable premium effect execution time determination table. In the variable premium effect execution time determination table, a pair of effect random number 19 and premium effect execution pattern data is stored for each corresponding to the premium characters A, B, C and combinations thereof. The premium effect execution pattern data includes the times t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , within the fluctuation time T including the premium effects (FIGS. _12A , _12B , and _12C) , This is data indicating whether or not characters A, B, and C appear in _tHPLM5 and _tHPLM6 .

Specifically, in this table, options corresponding to the premium character A include effect execution patterns SJ11, SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16. The effect execution pattern SJ11 indicates the appearance of the premium character A at time t _HPLM1 . The effect execution patterns SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16 indicate the appearance of the premium character A at times t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 , respectively. The effect execution patterns SJ11, SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16 are associated with 3 to 30 effect random numbers 19, respectively.

In this table, the options corresponding to the premium character B include production execution patterns SJ21, SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26. The effect execution pattern SJ21 indicates the appearance of the premium character B at the time t _HPLM1 . Demonstration execution pattern SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26, respectively, shows the appearance of premium character B at time _{t HPLM2, t HPLM3, t HPLM4} , t HPLM5, and _{t HPLM6.} The effect execution patterns SJ21, SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26 are associated with 3 to 30 effect random numbers 19 respectively.

In this table, the options corresponding to the premium character C include production execution patterns SJ31, SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36. The effect execution pattern SJ31 indicates the appearance of the premium character C at the time t _HPLM1 . Demonstration execution pattern SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36, respectively, shows the appearance of premium character C at time _{t HPLM2, t HPLM3, t HPLM4} , t HPLM5, and _{t HPLM6.} The effect execution patterns SJ31, SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36 are associated with 3 to 30 effect random numbers 19 respectively.

In this table, the options corresponding to the combination of premium characters A and B include effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, SJ45, SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55. Among these choices, the execution execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, and SJ45 have their appearance times _tHPLM1 , _tJ when the appearance order of the premier characters A and B is premium character A → premium character B. _{One of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 is shown. Demonstration execution pattern SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55, the Premier character A and B of the sequence of appearance premium character B → each occurrence time when the premium character A time _{t HPLM1, t HPLM2, t HPLM3} , _{Somewhere in tHPLM4} , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 .

  The effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, and SJ45 in which the appearance of the premium characters A and B are those of the premium character A → B are associated with 5 to 30 effect random numbers 19 respectively. ing. The production execution patterns SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55 in which the appearances of the premium characters A and B are those of the premium character B → A are not associated with any production random value 19. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes both the premium effect A that informs the confirmation of the jackpot and the premium effect B that informs the confirmation of the probability change as the effect during the change of the special symbol, the premium effect After execution of B, the premium effect A is restricted from being executed.

In this table, options corresponding to combinations of premium characters A and C include effect execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, SJ65, SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75. Among these options, the performance execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, and SJ65 have the appearance times of the time t _HPLM1 , t when the appearance order of the premium characters A and C changes from the premium character A to the premium character C. _{One of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 is shown. The production execution patterns SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75 have the appearance times of the time t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , when the appearance order of the premier characters A and C changes from the premium character C to the premium character A. _{Somewhere in tHPLM4} , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 .

  The production execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, and SJ65 in which the appearance of the premium characters A and C are those of the premium character A → C are associated with 5 to 30 production random numbers 19 respectively. ing. The production execution patterns SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75 in which the appearances of the premium characters A and B are those of the premium character C → A are not associated with any production random number 19. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes both the premium effect A that informs the confirmation of jackpot and the premium effect C that informs the confirmation of 16R as the effect during the change of the special symbol, the premium effect After C is executed, the premium effect A is restricted from being executed.

  In step S1666-11 in FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the premium effect A timer counter, premium effect B timer counter, and premium effect C timer counter of the sub RAM 120c according to the determination contents of the premium effect execution time determination process. Set.

  Specifically, when the appearance of the premium character A is determined, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the appearance of the premium character A within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and uses this time to generate the reset clock pulse. A value obtained by dividing the period by 2 milliseconds is set in the premium performance A timer counter. When the appearance of the premium character B is determined, the remaining time until the appearance of the premium character B within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation is obtained, and this time is divided by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse. Set the value to the premium effect B timer counter. When the appearance of the premium character C is determined, the remaining time until the appearance of the premium character C within the fluctuation time T of the change is obtained, and this time is divided by 2 milliseconds that is the generation period of the reset clock pulse. Set the value to the premium effect C timer counter.

  In step S1666-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a flag in a corresponding area among the premium effect A standby flag storage area, the premium effect B standby flag storage area, and the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Specifically, when the appearance of premium character A is determined, sub CPU 120a sets a premium effect A standby flag in the premium effect A standby flag storage area. The premium effect A standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium effect A is waiting to be executed. When the appearance of the premium character B is determined, the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area. The premium effect B standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium effect B is waiting to be executed. If the appearance of the premium character C is determined, the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area. The premium effect C standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium effect C is waiting to be executed.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing details of the variable premium specific advance notice selection process (step S1668 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 67, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium specific notice effect execution determination process (S1668-1). In the premium specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 20 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the premium specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the premium specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number value 20.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a premium specific notice effect execution determination table. In the premium specific notice effect execution determination table, a combination of the effect random number 20 and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) are the premium characters A, B, C and combinations thereof. It is stored for each corresponding item. Specifically, for premium character B, 20 (0 to 19) effect random numbers 20 are associated with data indicating that the premium specific notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99). The effect random number 20 is associated with data indicating that the premium specific notice effect is not executed. For the premium character C, 20 (0 to 19) effect random numbers 20 are associated with data indicating that the premium specific notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99) effect random values. 20 is associated with data indicating that the premium specific notice effect is not executed. For the combination of premium character A, combination of premium characters A and B, combination of premium characters A and C, combination of premium characters B and C, and combination of premium characters A, B, and C, 100 (0 to 0) 99) is associated with data indicating that the premium specific notice effect is not executed. For these, the data indicating that the premium specific notice effect is executed is not associated with any effect random value 20.

  In step S1668-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the determination result of the premium specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute premium specific notice effect B”. When the determination result is “execute premium specific notice effect B” (S1668-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-3. When the determination result is not “execute premium specific notice effect B” (S1668-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1668-5.

  In step S1668-3, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the premium specific notice effect (FIG. 12D) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and uses this time as the reset clock pulse of the sub RAM 120c. The value divided by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle, is set in the premium specific notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1668-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a premium specific notice effect B standby flag in the premium specific notice effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specific notice effect B standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium specific notice effect B is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1668-5, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the determination result of the premium specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute premium specific notice effect C”. When the determination result is “execute premium specific notice effect C” (S1668-5: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-6. When the determination result is not “execute premium specific notice effect C” (S1668-5: No), the current variable premium specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1668-6, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the premium specific notice effect (FIG. 12D) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and uses this time as the reset clock pulse of the sub RAM 120c. The value divided by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle, is set in the premium specific notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1668-7, the sub CPU 120a sets a premium specific notice effect C standby flag in the premium specific notice effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specific notice effect C standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium specific notice effect C is waiting to be executed.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 69, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is 2R probability variation (S1691-1). When the type of jackpot is 2R probability variation (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. When it is not 2R probability variation (S1691-1: No), it progresses to step S1691-3.

  In step S1691-2, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 2R probability change, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 2R probability change in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the current special game is 16R probability variation (S1691-3). When the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation (S1691-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-4. When it is not 16R probability variation (S1691-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-8.

  In step S1691-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped at a unique symbol combination (“777” or “333”) per 16R probability variation. . If the symbol combination that is not unique per 16R probability variation is stopped (S1691-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-5. When it stops at the unique symbol combination per 16R probability variation (S1691-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-7.

  In step S1691-5, the sub CPU 120a determines a promotion effect scenario per 16R probability change. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion effect scenario determination table for 16R probability variation in the sub ROM 120b, and executes the promotion effect in each round from the first round to the eighth round of the special game based on the random number value for presentation 21. And the type of promotion effect to be executed.

  FIG. 70A shows a promotion effect scenario determination table for 16R probability variation. In the 16R probability variation promotion effect scenario determination table, a set of effect random number 21 and promotion effect scenario data is stored. Specifically, there are promotion effect scenarios HS1 to HS20 as options for the promotion effect scenario in this table. In the promotion effect scenarios HS1 to HS20, the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (16R promotion confirmed) is executed in any one of the first to eighth rounds, and the effect patterns G1 and G2 are executed in one or a plurality of previous rounds. Or the promotion effect of B is executed. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HS1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern C is executed in the seventh round. Five promotion random numbers 21 are associated with the promotion effect scenarios HS1 to HS20, respectively.

  In step S1691-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the promotion effect from the first round to the eighth round according to the content of the determination process of the promotion effect scenario, and the promotion in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the effect execution round.

  In step S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform an opening effect per 16R probability change, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 16R probability change in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the current special game is 8R probability variation (S1691-8). When the type of jackpot is 8R probability variation (S1691-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-9. When it is not 8R probability variation hit (S1691-8: No), it progresses to step S1691-12.

  In step S1691-9, the sub CPU 120a determines a promotion effect scenario per 8R probability change. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion effect scenario determination table for 8R probability change per sub ROM 120b, and executes the promotion effect in each round from the first round to the eighth round of the special game based on the random number value 21 for the presentation. And the type of promotion effect to be executed.

  FIG. 70B is a diagram showing a promotion effect scenario determination table for 8R probability variation. The 8R probability variation promotion effect scenario determination table stores a set of effect random number value 21 and promotion effect scenario data. Specifically, there are promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20 as options for the promotion effect scenario in this table. In the promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20, the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (promotion confirmation effect per probability change) is executed in any of the first to eighth rounds, and the effect pattern G1 in one or more rounds before that Alternatively, the promotion effect of G2 is executed. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HT1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern B is executed in the seventh round. The promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20 are associated with five effect random numbers 21 respectively.

  In step S1691-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the promotion effect from the first round to the eighth round according to the content of the determination process of the promotion effect scenario, and promotes in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the effect execution round.

  In step S1691-11, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 8R probability change, and stores information of the opening effect pattern per 8R probability change in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-12, a promotion effect scenario per 8R normal is determined. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the 8R normal promotion promotion scenario determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and executes the promotion effects in the respective rounds from the first round to the eighth round of the special game based on the random number value 21 for presentation. And the type of promotion effect to be executed.

  FIG. 70 (c) is a diagram illustrating an 8R normal promotion promotion scenario determination table. In the 8R normal promotion promotion scenario determination table, a set of the rendering random number value 21 and promotion scenario data is stored. Specifically, there are promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20 as options for the promotion effect scenario in this table. The promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20 execute the promotion effect (gase effect) of the effect pattern G2 in any one of the first to eighth rounds, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 in one or a plurality of previous rounds. Is supposed to be executed. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HU1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 is executed in the seventh round. Five promotion random numbers 21 are associated with the promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20, respectively.

  In step S1691-13, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the promotion effect from the first round to the eighth round according to the content of the determination process of the promotion effect scenario, and promotes in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the effect execution round.

  In step S1691-14, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform an opening effect per 8R normal, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 8R normal in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-15, the sub CPU 120a sets the opening effect pattern designation command determined in step S1691-2, S1691-7, S1691-1, or S1691-14 in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing details of the special game premium effect selection process (step S1692 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 71, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is 2R probability variation (S1692-1). When the type of jackpot is not a 2R probability variation (S1692-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1692-2. If it is 2R probability variation (S1692-1: Yes), this special game premium effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1692-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot type that triggered the special game this time is 8R normal hit. If the type of jackpot is not an 8R normal hit (S1692-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1692-3. When it is 8R normal hit (S1692-1: Yes), this special game premium effect selection process is complete | finished.

  In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium effect execution determination process. In the premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 22 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the special game premium effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not the special game premium effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number value 22.

  FIG. 72A shows a special game premium effect execution determination table. In the special game premium effect execution determination table, each pair of effect random number 22 and data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is stored. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random number 22 is associated with data indicating that a premium effect is executed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random numbers 22 are associated with data indicating that the premium effect is not executed.

  In step S1692-4, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the premium effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1692-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1692-5. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1692-5: No), the current special game premium effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1692-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium character determination process. In the premium character determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 23 updated in step S1100, and this special game of the 16R probability variation premium character determination table and the 8R probability variation premium character determination table in the sub ROM 120b. The type of premium character to appear is determined based on the effect random number value 23 with reference to the one corresponding to the jackpot that triggered the event.

  FIG. 72B is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 16R probability variation. In the 16R probability variation premium character determination table, each pair of the effect random number 23 and the combination of premium characters B, C, B, and C is stored. Specifically, in this table, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 23 are associated with the premium character B. Also, 50 (50 to 99) effect random numbers 23 are associated with the premium character C. None of the effect random numbers 23 is associated with the combination of the premium characters B and C.

  FIG. 72 (c) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 8R probability variation. In the 8R probability variation premium character determination table, a pair of effect random number 23 and premium character B is stored. Specifically, in this table, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 23 are associated with the premium character B.

  In step S1692-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium effect execution round determination process. In the premium effect execution round determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 24 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the special game premium effect execution round determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the premium character determined in step S1692-5 and the random number value for effect 24, the special game in any round in the special game It is determined whether to execute the premium effect.

  FIG. 73 is a view showing a special game premium effect execution round determination table. In the special game premium effect execution round determination table, a pair of effect random number 25 and premium effect execution pattern data is stored for each of the characters corresponding to premium characters B and C. The premium performance execution pattern data is data indicating whether or not characters B and C appear in the first to eighth rounds of the special game.

  Specifically, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character B include production execution patterns TP21 to TP28. The effect execution pattern TP21 indicates the appearance of the premium character B in the first round. The effect execution patterns TP22 to TP28 indicate the appearance of the premium character B in the second to eighth rounds, respectively. The effect execution patterns TP21 to TP28 are associated with 3 to 20 effect random numbers 24.

  In this table, the options corresponding to the premium character C include production execution patterns TP31 to TP38. The effect execution pattern TP31 indicates the appearance of the premium character C in the first round. The effect execution patterns TP32 to TP38 indicate the appearance of the premium character C in the second to eighth rounds, respectively. The effect execution patterns TP31 to TP38 are associated with 3 to 20 effect random numbers 24.

  In step S1692-7, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the special game premium effect in the first to eighth rounds according to the contents of the premium character determination process and the premium effect execution round determination process, and the round-specific effect information. Premium effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the execution round of the special game premium effect in the storage area.

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing details of the round effect control process (step S1694 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 74, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is one of the first to eighth rounds (S1694-1). If the round start command in the reception buffer is one of the first to eighth rounds (S1694-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-2. If it is not any of the first round to the eighth round (S1694-1: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1694-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the next round is an execution round of the promotion effect (gase effect (FIG. 14)) of the effect pattern G1. Determine. If it is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 (S1694-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-3. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 (S1694-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-4.

  In step S1694-3, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designating command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 in the transmission buffer.

  In step S1694-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started is an execution round of the promotion effect (gase effect (FIG. 14)) of the effect pattern G2. Determine. If it is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 (S1694-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-5. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 (S1694-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-6.

  In step S1694-5, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 in the transmission buffer.

  In step S1694-6, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the round starting from now is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (the promotion confirmed effect per probability change (FIG. 14)). It is determined whether or not. When it is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (S1694-6: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-8. When it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (S1694-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-10.

  In step S1694-8, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern B in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-9, the sub CPU 120a sets a promotion confirmed effect B executed flag in the promotion confirmed effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1694-10, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the next round is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (the promotion confirmed effect per 16R (FIG. 14)). It is determined whether or not. When it is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (S1694-10: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-12. When it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (S1694-10: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-14.

  In step S1694-12, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern C in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag in the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1694-14, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started is a premium effect B execution round. If it is the execution round of the premium effect B (S1694-14: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-15. If it is not the execution round of the premium effect B (S1694-14: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-18.

  In step S1694-15, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the promotion confirmed effect B executed flag is set in the promotion confirmed effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-16 when the promotion confirmed effect B executed flag is not set (S1694-15: No). When the promotion confirmed effect B execution completion flag is set (S1694-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-17.

  In step S1694-16, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect B in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-17, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium effect B executed flag in the premium effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (step S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In step S1692-6 of 71, the promotion effect of promotion pattern B (promotion confirmation effect per probability change) and the execution of premium effect B are each determined, and the execution round of the promotion effect is earlier than the execution round of premium effect B When the promotion effect is executed, the determination result in step S1694-15 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-17 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-16. Through such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 executes the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (promotion change confirmation effect per probability change) and the premium effect B as a special game effect per 16R probability change or 8R probability change, The execution of the premium effect B after the execution of the promotion effect (promotion change confirmation effect per probability change) of the effect pattern B is restricted.

  In step S1694-18, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started is a premium effect C execution round. If it is the execution round of the premium effect C (S1694-18: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-19. If it is not the execution round of the premium effect C (S1694-18: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-22.

  In step S1694-19, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag is set in the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag is not set (S1694-19: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-20. If the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag is set (S1694-19: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-21.

  In step S1694-20, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect C in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-21, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium effect C executed flag in the premium effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (step S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In Step S1692-6) of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmation effect per 16R) and the execution of the premium effect C are respectively determined, and the execution round of the promotion effect is earlier than the execution round of the premium effect C. When the promotion effect is executed, the determination result in step S1694-19 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-21 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-20. Through such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 executes the effect pattern C promotion effect (promotion confirmation effect per 16R) and the premium effect C as the special game effect per 16R probability change. The premium effect C is restricted from being executed after execution of the promotion effect (promotion confirmation effect per 16R).

  In step S1694-22, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is for the ninth round. If the round start command in the reception buffer is the ninth round (S1694-22: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-23. If it is not the ninth round (S1694-22: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1694-23, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for a special game continuation notification effect (an effect for displaying a message “Congratulations on continuing the big hit”) in the transmission buffer.

  76, 77, and 78 are flowcharts showing details of the timer update process (step S1500 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 76, the sub CPU 120a updates the timer counter of the sub RAM 120c by -1 (S1501). Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the full rotation reach standby flag is set in the full rotation reach standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1502). If the full rotation reach standby flag is set (S1502: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1503. When the full rotation reach standby flag is not set (S1502: No), the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the full rotation reach timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. When the total rotation reach timer counter is 0 (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1504. If the total rotation reach timer counter is not 0 (S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1504, the sub CPU 120a clears the full rotation reach standby flag in the full rotation reach standby flag storage area. In step S1505, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot confirmed effect executed flag in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1506, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the re-lottery effect standby flag is set in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the re-lottery effect standby flag is set (S1506: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1507. If the re-lottery effect standby flag is not set (S1506: No), the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1507, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the re-lottery effect timer counter in the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the re-lottery effect timer counter is 0 (S1507: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1508. If the re-lottery effect timer counter is not 0 (S1507: No), the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1508, the sub CPU 120a clears the re-lottery effect standby flag in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area. In step S1509, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot confirmed effect executed flag in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1510, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pseudo continuous 3 standby flag is set in the pseudo continuous 3 standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the pseudo continuous 3 standby flag is set (S1510: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1511. If the quasi-continuation 3 standby flag is not set (S1510: No), the process proceeds to step S1514.

  In step S1511, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pseudo continuous 3 timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter is 0 (S1511: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1512. If the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter is not 0 (S1511: No), the process proceeds to step S1514.

  In step S1512, the sub CPU 120a clears the pseudo-continuous 3 standby flag in the pseudo-continuous 3 standby flag storage area. In step S1513, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot confirmed effect executed flag in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1514, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special stage standby flag is set in the special stage standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the special stage standby flag is set (S1514: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1515. When the special stage standby flag is not set (S1514: No), the process proceeds to step S1518.

  In step S1515, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special stage timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. When the special stage timer counter is 0 (S1515: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1516. If the special stage timer counter is not 0 (S1515: No), the process proceeds to step S1518.

  In step S1516, the sub CPU 120a clears the special stage standby flag in the special stage standby flag storage area. In step S1517, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot confirmed effect executed flag in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1518 of FIG. 77, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation effect standby flag is set in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the operation effect standby flag is set (S1518: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1519. If the operation effect standby flag is not set (S1518: No), the process proceeds to step S1524.

  In step S1519, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is zero. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1519: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1520. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1519: No), the process proceeds to step S1524.

  In step S1520, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation effect standby flag in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In step S1521, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the descent of the movable accessory 33a in the operation effect has been executed. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to Step S1522 when the descent of the movable accessory 33a has not been completed (S1521: No). If the movable combination 33a has been lowered (S1521: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1524.

  In step S1522, the sub CPU 120a generates an accessory driving designation command for instructing the descent of the movable accessory 36a, and sets the generated command in the transmission buffer. In step S1523, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot confirmed effect executed flag in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1524, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific notice effect B standby flag is set in the premium specific notice effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium specific notice effect B standby flag is set (S1524: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1525. When the premium specific notice effect B standby flag is not set (S1524: No), the process proceeds to step S1529.

  In step S1525, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific notice effect timer counter in the sub RAM 120c is zero. When the premium specific notice effect timer counter is 0 (S1525: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1526. If the premium specific notice effect timer counter is not 0 (S1525: No), the process proceeds to step S1529.

  In step S1526, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium effect B standby flag is cleared in step S1543 to be described later when the execution time of the premium effect B has passed. When the premium effect B has not been executed yet, the determination result of step S1526 is “Yes”. When the premium effect B has been executed, the determination result of step S1526 is “No”. If the premium effect B standby flag is not set (S1526: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1527. When the premium effect B standby flag is set (S1526: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1528.

  In step S1527, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium specific notice effect B, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1528, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium specific notice effect B standby flag in the premium specific notice effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the variable premium effect execution determination process in the variable premium effect selection process (step S1666-3 in FIG. 64) and the specific notice effect execution determination process in the variable premium specific notice effect selection process (step S1668-1 in FIG. 67). The execution of the premium effect B and the premium specific notice effect B is determined, and the execution time of the premium effect B determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) (time t _HPLM1 shown in FIG. 12). , _THPLM2 , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 ) is earlier than the execution time t ′ _HPLM of the premium specific notice effect B, the determination result in step S1526 is “Yes”. The production pattern finger in step S1527 The process proceeds to the next step S1528 without setting the constant command. Through such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 executes the premium specific notice effect B that suggests the possibility of executing the premium effect B and the premium effect B as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol. Before the premium effect B is executed, the premium specific notice effect B is restricted from being executed.

  In step S1529, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific notice effect C standby flag is set in the premium specific notice effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium specific notice effect C standby flag is set (S1529: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1530. If the premium specific notice effect C standby flag is not set (S1529: No), the process proceeds to step S1534.

  In step S1530, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific notice effect timer counter in the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the premium specific notice effect timer counter is 0 (S1530: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1531. If the premium specific notice effect timer counter is not 0 (S1530: No), the process proceeds to step S1534.

  In step S1531, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium effect C standby flag is cleared in step S1548, which will be described later, after the execution time of the premium effect C has passed. When the premium effect C has not been executed yet, the determination result of step S1531 is “Yes”. When the premium effect C has been executed, the determination result of step S1531 is “No”. If the premium effect C standby flag is not set (S1531: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1532. If the premium effect C standby flag is set (S1531: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1533.

  In step S1532, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium specific notice effect C, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1533, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium specific notice effect C standby flag in the premium specific notice effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the variable premium effect execution determination process in the variable premium effect selection process (step S1666-3 in FIG. 64) and the specific notice effect execution determination process in the variable premium specific notice effect selection process (step S1668-1 in FIG. 67). The execution of the premium effect C and the premium specific notice effect C is determined, and the execution time of the premium effect C determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) (time t _HPLM1 shown in FIG. 12). , _THPLM2 , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 ) is earlier than the execution time t ′ _HPLM of the premium specific notice effect C, the determination result in step S1531 is “Yes”. Production pattern finger in step S1532 The process proceeds to the next step S1533 without setting a constant command. By such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 executes the premium specific notice effect C that suggests the possibility of executing the premium effect C and the premium effect C as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol. The premium specific notice effect C is restricted from being executed before the premium effect C is executed.

  In step S1534, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect A standby flag is set in the premium effect A standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect A standby flag is set (S1534: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1535. If the premium effect A standby flag is not set (S1534: No), the process proceeds to step S1539.

  In step S1535, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect A timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the premium effect A timer counter is 0 (S1535: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1536. If the premium effect A timer counter is not 0 (S1535: No), the process proceeds to step S1539.

  In step S1536, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot confirmed effect executed flag is set in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The jackpot finalizing effect executed flag is a jackpot finalizing effect (full rotation reach effect (FIG. 7 (d)), an operation effect with an accessory descent (FIG. 8 (a)), a re-lottery effect for 16R probability change notification (FIG. 8). (C)), when the pseudo-variation three-time pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 9 (c)) and the step-up effect (FIG. 10 (b)) developed to a special stage are executed, step S1505 (FIG. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1537 when the big hit determination effect execution completion flag is not set (S1536: No). When the jackpot finalizing effect execution completion flag is set (S1536: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1538.

  In step S1537, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect A, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1538, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium effect A standby flag in the premium effect A standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, for example, in the variable effect pattern determination process (step S1645 in FIG. 41), the variable effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8 (a)) with the 16R probability change notification is determined, If it is determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) that the premium effect A is executed at time t _HPLM6 later than the re-lottery effect execution time t _SS , the timer update process step In S1509, the big hit confirmed effect execution completion flag is set, the determination result in Step S1536 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next Step S1538 without setting the effect pattern designation command in Step S1537. Through such a processing flow, when the premium effect A and the jackpot finalizing effect are executed as the effects during the special symbol fluctuation display, the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot finalizing effect during the special symbol fluctuation display. The premium production A is restricted from being executed later.

  In step S1539, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect B standby flag is set (S1539: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1540. When the premium effect B standby flag is not set (S1539: No), the process proceeds to step S1544.

  In step S1540, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. When the premium effect B timer counter is 0 (S1540: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1541. If the premium effect B timer counter is not 0 (S1540: No), the process proceeds to step S1544.

  In step S1541, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot confirmed effect execution flag is set in the jackpot determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The jackpot finalizing effect executed flag is a jackpot finalizing effect (full rotation reach effect (FIG. 7 (d)), an operation effect with an accessory descent (FIG. 8 (a)), a re-lottery effect for 16R probability change notification (FIG. 8). (C)), when the pseudo-variation three-time pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 9 (c)) and the step-up effect (FIG. 10 (b)) developed to a special stage are executed, step S1505 (FIG. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1542 when the big hit determination effect execution completion flag is not set (S1541: No). When the jackpot finalizing effect execution completion flag is set (S1541: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1543.

  In step S1542, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect B, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1543, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium effect B standby flag in the premium effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, for example, in the variable effect pattern determination process (step S1645 in FIG. 41), the variable effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8 (a)) with the 16R probability change notification is determined, If it is determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) that the premium effect B is executed at time t _HPLM6 later than the re-lottery effect execution time t _SS , the timer update process step In S1509, the big hit finalized effect execution completion flag is set, the determination result in step S1541 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1543 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1542. Due to such a flow of processing, the effect control board 120 is specially executed when the premium effect B and the re-lottery effect of the 16R probability change notification (the effect determined for 16R probability change) are executed as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol. The premium effect B is restricted from being executed after the re-lottery effect with the 16R probability change notification during the symbol variation display.

  In step S1544, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect C standby flag is set (S1544: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1545. If the premium effect C standby flag is not set (S1544: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

  In step S1545, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the premium effect C timer counter is 0 (S1545: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1546. If the premium effect C timer counter is not 0 (S1545: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

  In step S1546, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the big hit confirmed effect execution completed flag is set in the big hit determined effect executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The jackpot finalizing effect executed flag is a jackpot finalizing effect (full rotation reach effect (FIG. 7 (d)), an operation effect with an accessory descent (FIG. 8 (a)), a re-lottery effect for 16R probability change notification (FIG. 8). (C)), when the pseudo-variation three-time pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 9 (c)) and the step-up effect (FIG. 10 (b)) developed to a special stage are executed, step S1505 (FIG. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1547 when the big hit determination effect execution completion flag is not set (S1546: No). When the jackpot finalizing effect execution completion flag is set (S1546: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1548.

  In step S1547, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect C, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1548, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium effect C standby flag in the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, for example, in the variable effect pattern determination process (step S1645 in FIG. 41), the variable effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8 (a)) with the 16R probability change notification is determined, If it is determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) that the premium effect C is executed at time t _HPLM6 later than the re-lottery effect execution time t _SS , the timer update process step In S1509, the big hit confirmed effect execution completion flag is set, the determination result in Step S1546 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next Step S1548 without setting the effect pattern designation command in Step S1547. Due to such a flow of processing, the effect control board 120 is specially executed when the premium effect C and the re-lottery effect of 16R probability change notification (16R probability change confirmed effect) are executed as the effect during the special symbol variation display. The premium effect C is restricted from being executed after the re-lottery effect with the 16R probability change notification during the symbol variation display.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the timer update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. As soon as the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive a command set in the transmission buffer in the timer update process, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33 specify the effects specified by the commands. And the effect lighting device 34.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. 79 and 80 are diagrams showing details of the round effect control process of the present embodiment. In the round effect control process of the present embodiment, unlike the round effect control process (FIG. 75) of the first embodiment, there are no processes of steps S1694-15 and S1694-19. For this reason, in the round effect control process of the present embodiment, when the determination result of step S1694-14 in FIG. 80 is “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S1694-16, and the determination result of step S1694-18 is “Yes”. If YES, the process proceeds to step S1694-20. Further, in the round effect control process of the present embodiment, there is step S1694-7 between step S1694-6: Yes and step S1694-8 in FIG. 79, and between step S1694-10: Yes and step S1694-12. There is step S1694-11.

  In step S1694-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B executed flag is set in the premium effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect B executed flag is not set (S1694-7: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-8. When the premium effect B executed flag is set (S1694-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-9.

  In step S1694-8, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern B in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-9, the sub CPU 120a sets a promotion confirmed effect B executed flag in the promotion confirmed effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (step S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In step S1692-6 of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (promotion confirmation effect per probability change) and the execution of the premium effect B are respectively determined, and the execution round of the premium effect B becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the promotion effect. If YES in step S1694, the determination result in step S1694-7 is "Yes", and the flow advances to the next step S1694-9 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-8. Through such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 executes the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (promotion change confirmation effect per probability change) and the premium effect B as a special game effect per 16R probability change or 8R probability change, After the execution of the premium effect B, the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (promotion confirmed effect per probability change) is restricted.

  In step S1694-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C executed flag is set in the premium effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect C executed flag is not set (S1694-11: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-12. If the premium effect C executed flag is set (S1694-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-13.

  In step S1694-12, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern C in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag in the promotion confirmed effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (step S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In Step S1692-6) of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmation effect per 16R) and the execution of the premium effect C are respectively determined, and the execution round of the premium effect C becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the promotion effect. If YES in step S1694, the determination result in step S1694-11 is "Yes", and the flow advances to the next step S1694-13 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-12. With the flow of such processing, the effect control board 120, when the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmation effect per 16R) and the premium effect C are executed as the special game effect per 16R probability change, It restricts that the promotion effect (promotion confirmation effect per 16R) of the effect pattern C is executed after the execution.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when there is a big hit in the hold at the start of the special game, the on-hold continuous change effect (the effect that informs that there is jackpot determination information in the hold) can be executed. In the present embodiment, an effect of causing the premium character A to appear can be executed as the on-hold continuous change effect with the first round as the execution round.

  FIG. 81 is a diagram showing the relationship between premium characters A, B, and C in the present embodiment and those notified by the appearance of each. As shown in FIG. 81 (b), in this embodiment, when the premium character A appears, the on-hold continuous chain is fixed.

  FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a part of the round game effect control process according to this embodiment (corresponding to step S1694-14 and subsequent steps in FIG. 75). As shown in FIG. 82, in the round effect control process of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-24 after step S1694-22: No, S1694-17, S1694-21, or S1694-23.

  In step S1694-24, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is for the first round. If the round start command in the reception buffer is for the first round (S1694-24: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-25. If it is not the first round (S1694-24: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1694-25, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is a big hit in the hold. If the sub CPU 120a has a big hit in the hold (S1694-25: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-26. If there is no big hit in the hold (S1694-25: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1694-26, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the on-hold jackpot is for the start winning before the start of the special game. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-27 when the on-hold jackpot is for the start winning before the start of the special game (S1694-26: Yes). If the jackpot on hold is for the start prize after the start of the special game (S1694-26: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1694-27, the sub CPU 120a performs a pending continuous premium effect execution determination process. In the pending continuous premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 25 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the on-hold continuous change premium effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not to execute the on-hold continuous change premium effect based on the effect random number value 25.

  FIG. 83 is a view showing a pending continuous premium effect execution determination table. The pending continuous premium effect execution determination table stores an effect random number 25 and a set of data indicating whether or not execution is necessary (“execute” and “do not execute”). Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random number value 25 is associated with data indicating that the on-hold continuous chain premium effect is executed. In addition, 99 (1 to 99) effect random number values 25 are associated with data indicating that the in-hold continuous chain premium effect is not executed.

  In step S1694-28 of FIG. 82, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the pending continuous premium effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1694-28: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-29. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1694-28: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1694-29, sub CPU120a sets the production pattern designation command of premium production A in the transmission buffer. Here, in the round game effect control process of the present embodiment, when there is a jackpot in the hold, and the jackpot is for the start winning in the variation display of the special symbol before the start of the special game (S1694-25: Yes → S1694-26: Yes), the pending continuous premium effect execution determination process is performed. Due to such a processing flow, the production control board 120, when there is jackpot determination information in the determination information stored in the hold by the start winning in the variation display of the special symbol before the start of the special game, It is possible to execute the premium effect A informing that there is jackpot determination information in the hold. In addition, in the case where there is jackpot determination information in the determination information stored in the hold by the start winning after the start of the special game, the effect control board 120 determines whether or not there is the jackpot determination information in the hold. Regardless, the premium effect A is restricted from being executed.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when the gaming machine 1 holds a special symbol variation due to the start winning of the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the look-ahead spanning a series of variations with the retained variation as the final variation. A reach specific notice effect may be executed. The pre-read reach specific notice effect displays an image imitating the development effect during the change before the final change when the development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) is performed in the final change. Production.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (a), in this embodiment, a special symbol change is suspended due to the start winning, and the suspension (in the example of FIG. 84 (a), the third special symbol is retained). When a pre-read reach specific notice effect is executed with the corresponding change as the final change, the development effect of the final change (SPSP reach effect in the example of FIG. 84 (a)) during the change of the special symbol starting after the start winning prize. ) Performs the same production.

  FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a part of the command analysis process of this embodiment (a part corresponding to steps S1601 to S1648 of FIG. 41). In the command analysis processing of this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, steps S1624 and S1625 are provided after step S1623.

  In step S1624, the sub CPU 120a is accompanied by the development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, or full rotation reach effect) in which the variation of the symbol corresponding to the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621. It is determined whether or not there is. When the sub CPU 120a accompanies the development effect (S1624: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625. If it is not accompanied by the development effect (S1624: No), the current command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S1625, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch reach specific notice effect selection process. In the pre-read reach specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pre-read reach specific notice effect is necessary for the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, and executes the pre-read reach specific notice effect. In this case, an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the prefetch reach specific notice detection is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch reach specific notice effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 85). In FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation time of the next variation on hold is equal to or longer than the time required for the development effect performed with the final variation (S1625-1). If the variation time of the next variation is equal to or longer than the time required for the development effect of the final variation (S1625-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625-2. If it is less than the time required for the development effect of the last change (S1625-1: No), the current prefetch reach specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch reach specific notice effect execution determination process. In the pre-read reach specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 26 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read reach specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and executes the pre-read reach specific notice effect based on the combination of the type of development effect executed in the final change and the random number 26 for effect. Determine if necessary.

  FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a prefetch reach specific notice effect execution determination table. In the pre-read reach specific notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 26 and the necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") is stored separately for each type of development effect. Yes. Specifically, with respect to the SP reach effect, five (0 to 4) effect random numbers 26 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch reach specific notice effect is executed, and 95 (5 to 99). Is associated with data indicating that the pre-read reach specific notice effect is not executed. Regarding the SPSP reach effect, ten (0-9) effect random numbers 26 are associated with data indicating that the pre-read reach specific notice effect is executed, and 90 (10-99) effect randomness. The numerical value 26 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch reach specific notice effect is not executed. For the full rotation reach effect, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 26 are associated with data indicating that the pre-read reach specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S <b> 1625-3, the sub CPU 120 a confirms whether the determination result of the prefetch reach specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1625-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625-4. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1625-3: No), the current prefetch reach specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-4 in FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the pre-read reach specific notice effect in the transmission buffer.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, during the step effect of the step-up effect, the effect suggesting the possibility of proceeding to the next step effect is executed as the step-up specific notice effect. On the other hand, in this embodiment, during the step-up effect of the step-up effect, the effect that suggests the possibility of relating to which step effect the step effect of the development branch after that is the step-up specific notice Run as a production.

  The contents of the step-up specific advance notice determination table are different between the present embodiment and the first embodiment. The step-up specific notice mode determination table is a table referred to in the notice mode pattern determination process (step S1665-4 in FIG. 62) in the step-up specific notice effect selection process.

  FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a step-up specific notice mode determination table in the present embodiment. In this table, a notice mode pattern SS45 is added as one of options corresponding to the step-up effect whose final stage is the normal stage 4 and the step-up effect whose final stage is the special stage.

  The notice mode pattern SS45 appears with the normal color (blue) 3 dejab image and the red 4 dejab image during the execution of the normal stage 3 step up effect, which is the stage before the final stage of the step up effect. By doing so, it is suggested that the development destination of the later development branch point may be normal stage 4 (red).

  In this table, for the step-up effect whose final stage is the special stage, five (95 to 99) effect random number values 15 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS45. On the other hand, for the step-up effect in which the final stage is the normal stage 4, no effect random number value 15 is associated with the notice mode pattern SS45. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 performs the step-up specific notice effect during the execution of the step effect of the normal stage 2 when executing the step-up effect in which the special stage (big hit determination) is designated as the final stage. As described above, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests a possibility that a step effect at a later developmental branch point becomes a step effect. In addition, when the normal stage 4 executes the step-up effect designated as the final stage, the effect control board 120 uses the step of the later development branch point as the step-up specific notice effect during the execution of the normal stage 2 step effect. It restricts execution of the production | presentation which suggests the possibility which relates to production which step production becomes a production.

Although the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications may be added to such embodiments.
(1) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the premium effect as the effect during the change display of the special symbol, before executing the premium effect during the change of the symbol, The premium specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing the premium effect is restricted. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific confirmation notice effect other than the premium effect (for example, an effect that causes a rainbow-colored general character to appear when the jackpot is confirmed), the specific confirmation notice effect during the variation display of the symbol is performed. It may be possible to execute a specific notice effect (for example, an effect of causing a dejab image of a rainbow-colored general character to appear) suggesting the confirmation of execution of the specific notice effect. Further, the effect control board 120 executes a specific premium effect (for example, premium effect A) among a plurality of types of premium effects (for example, premium effects A, B, and C) as an effect during the variable symbol display of the special symbol. In this case, it is possible to execute a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the specific premium effect before the execution of the specific premium effect, and the specific control premium is used as the effect during which the effect control board 120 displays the variation of the special symbol. When a premium effect other than the effect (for example, premium effect B or C) is executed, the possibility of executing a premium effect other than the specific premium effect before execution of the premium effect other than the specific premium effect is suggested. Execution of the specific notice effect may be restricted.

(2) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 determines the 16R probability change effect as the effect during the special symbol change display (the re-lottery effect that stops at “777” or “333” after the change). ) Is executed, the execution of the confirmed premium effect per premium change (premium effect B in which the premium character B appears) is restricted after the execution of the final effect per 16R probability change during the special symbol variation display. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific confirmed effect (for example, a full-rotation reach effect) other than the determined effect per 16R probability change as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, the specific determination during the variation of the special symbol is performed. After the execution of the effect, the confirmed premium effect per probability change may be executable.

(3) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 determines the 16R probability change effect as the effect during the special symbol change display (the re-lottery effect that stops at “777” or “333” after the change). ) Is executed, the execution of the multi-round jackpot confirmed premium effect (premium effect C in which the premium character C appears) is executed after the execution of the confirmed effect per 16R probability change during the special symbol variation display. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific confirmed effect (for example, a full-rotation reach effect) other than the determined effect per 16R probability change as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, the specific determination during the variation of the special symbol is performed. After execution of the production, a multi-round jackpot finalizing premium production may be executable.

(4) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot finalizing effect as the effect during the special symbol variation display, after executing the jackpot finalizing effect during the special symbol variation display, The premium production was restricted from being executed. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific jackpot notice effect (for example, a specific SP reach effect) as the effect during the special symbol variation display, the execution of the jackpot notice effect during the special symbol variation display is performed. It is also possible to execute a premium effect regardless of before or after.

(5) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the probability change promotion confirmed effect (effect pattern B) as the special game effect, after the execution of the probability change promotion confirmed effect during the execution of the special game. The premium production B is restricted from being executed. However, the effect control board 120 may restrict the premium effect B from being executed regardless of before or after the probability change promotion confirmed effect when a specific effect other than the probability change promotion confirmed effect is executed as the special game effect. Good.

(6) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the 16R promotion confirmed effect (effect pattern C) as the special game effect, the effect control board 120 executes the 16R promotion confirmed effect during the execution of the special game. The premium production C is restricted from being executed. However, the effect control board 120 may restrict the premium effect C from being executed regardless of before and after the 16R promotion confirmed effect when a specific effect other than the 16R promotion confirmed effect is executed as the special game effect. Good.

(7) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 performs a prefetch hold display change effect or a prefetch zone effect in a plurality of times of variable display of special symbols. During the previous variation display, it was regulated that an effect suggesting the possibility that the same system effect would be executed in the subsequent variation display was executed as the pre-reading specific notice effect. However, in the case where the jackpot finalizing effect is executed as the effect during the previous variation display among the plurality of variation displays, the effect control board 120 performs an effect of the same system in the subsequent variation display during the previous variation display. An effect suggesting the possibility of being executed may be executable. In addition, in the case where a high-reliability effect (for example, a specific SP reach effect) is executed as an effect during the previous variable display among the multiple variable displays, the effect control board 120 is displayed during the previous variable display. An effect that suggests the possibility that an effect of the same system will be executed in the subsequent variation display may be executable.

(8) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 suggests the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect during execution of the step effect in the stage after the normal stage 3 in the step-up effect. Can be executed as a step-up specific notice effect, and suggests the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect during execution of the step effect of the normal stage 1 or 2 that is a stage before the normal stage 3 The production was restricted from being executed as a step-up specific notice production. However, the stage at which the step-up specific notice effect can be performed may be the normal stage 4.

(9) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 is the next stage during the execution of the step effect of the normal stage 3 when executing the step-up effect having the normal stage 3 as the final stage. The performance that suggests the possibility of proceeding to the step effect of the normal stage 4 is restricted from being executed as the step-up specific notice effect. However, a step-up effect with the normal stage 3 as the final stage is executed as an effect during the variable display before the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and displayed with the special symbol indicating the big hit. In this case, the step-up specific notice effect suggesting the possibility of proceeding to the normal stage 4 step effect may be executed while the normal stage 3 step effect is being executed.

(10) In the first to fifth embodiments, the step-up effect is the upper limit of the normal stage only when each of the normal stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 having a maximum of four stages and the jackpot is determined. The step production evolved from the special stage that can proceed after passing through to the stage designated as the final stage. However, the step-up effect is a special stage that can be advanced without going through the upper limit of the normal stage only when each stage in the normal stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 with the upper limit of 4 stages and the jackpot is confirmed. The step effect may be developed until reaching the stage designated as the final stage. For example, in this case, if the final stage of the step-up effect is a special stage, the normal stage 1 step effect is executed at time t _SUP1 within the variation time T shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and the normal stage is performed at time t _SUP2 . The step effect of _No. 2 is executed, the step effect of the normal stage 3 is executed at the time t _SUP3 , and the step effect of the special stage is executed instead of the normal stage 4 at the time t _SUP4 .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 14 ... 1st start opening, 14a ... 1st start opening detection switch, 15 ... 2nd start opening, 15a ... 2nd start opening detection switch, 16 ... 1st big prize opening, 16a ... first prize winning port detection switch, 17 ... second prize winning port, 17a ... second prize winning port detection switch, 20 ... first special symbol display device, 21 ... second special symbol display device, 31 ... image display 110, main control board, 110a ... main CPU, 110b ... main ROM, 110c ... main RAM, 120 ... production control board, 120a ... sub CPU, 120b ... sub ROM, 120c ... sub RAM, 150 ... image control board

Claims (4)

Acquisition means for acquiring determination information by establishment of a start condition;
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, special game determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is won,
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
If it is determined that the special game determination means has won the jackpot, after the symbol display control means to stop and display the symbol, special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the winning jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, a plurality of types of specific effects including a step-up effect that develops from a step effect of the first stage to a step effect of the final stage equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit stage, and An effect control means for selecting one or more effects among the specific notice effects that suggest the possibility of execution of the specific effect, and causing the effect means to execute the selected effect;
When the effect control means causes the step-up effect to be executed, the effect control means includes a restricting means for restricting that the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage in the step-up effect is executed as the specific notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. Acquisition means for acquiring determination information by establishment of a start condition;
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, special game determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is won,
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
If it is determined that the special game determination means has won the jackpot, after the symbol display control means to stop and display the symbol, special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the winning jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, it is designated as the final stage from each stage in the normal stage with the predetermined stage as the upper limit and a special stage that can proceed after passing through the upper limit stage only in the case of jackpot determination Select and select one or more effects among a plurality of types of specific effects including step-up effects that develop step effects until reaching a certain stage, and a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the specific effects Effect control means for causing the effect means to execute the effect,
When the effect control means causes the step-up effect to be executed, the effect control means includes a restricting means for restricting that the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage in the step-up effect is executed as the specific notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. Acquisition means for acquiring determination information by establishment of a start condition;
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, special game determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is won,
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
If it is determined that the special game determination means has won the jackpot, after the symbol display control means to stop and display the symbol, special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the winning jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the final stage is designated from each stage in the normal stage with a predetermined stage as an upper limit and a special stage that can proceed without passing through the upper limit stage only in the case of jackpot determination Selecting one or more effects among a plurality of types of specific effects including a step-up effect that develops the step effects until reaching the stage, and a specific notice effect suggesting the possibility of execution of the specific effects; Production control means for causing the production means to execute the selected production;
When the effect control means causes the step-up effect to be executed, the effect control means includes a restricting means for restricting that the effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage in the step-up effect is executed as the specific notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. The restricting means suggests the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect during execution of the step effect after the specific stage in the step-up effect when the effect control means causes the step-up effect to be executed. An effect can be executed as the specific notice effect, and an effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect is executed as the specific notice effect during execution of the step effect before the specific stage. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is restricted from being played.