JP2018019986A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance fun of an operation performance of a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: a main control board 110; a performance control board 120; an image control board 150; and an image display device 31. The performance control board 120 of the game machine 1 permits execution of a specific notice performance before execution of a non-roulette operation performance in execution of the non-roulette operation performance as a performance during variation display for stopping a pattern for indicating that a jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and regulates execution of a specific notice performance before execution of a non-roulette operation performance in execution of the non-roulette operation performance as a performance during variation display for stopping a pattern for indicating that a jackpot determination result is not a jackpot.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

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. Some pachinko machines are designed to prompt the player to operate the production buttons during the special symbol fluctuation display or during special games, and the production will be triggered by the operation of the production buttons. There is something to do. 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, the operation effect of this type of gaming machine is merely a thing that drops an object or makes a character appear in response to the operation of the effect button, and there is room for improvement in terms of entertainment 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 of the present invention includes an operation unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not a win is won by the establishment of a start condition, and a symbol display based on a determination result of the determination unit. After the symbols are variably displayed in the means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbols indicating the determination results, and when the determination means determines that the jackpot is won, the symbol display control means stops the symbols A special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the winning jackpot after being displayed, and a roulette effect according to a predetermined operation on the operation means within an operation reception valid period based on a determination result of the determination means The roulette operation effect that is developed and the effect different from the roulette effect according to the predetermined operation on the operation means within the operation reception valid period One or more of a plurality of effects including a non-roulette operation effect that is executed after the roulette operation effect and a specific notice effect that suggests a mode of progress of the effect after the operation. The effect control means for causing the effect means to execute the effect, and the effect control means executes the non-roulette operation effect as an effect during the variable display in which the determination result is to stop with a symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit When the non-roulette operation effect is performed, the specific notice effect can be executed, and the non-roulette operation effect is to be stopped as a design indicating that the determination result is not a big hit, When executing the roulette operation effect, a restricting means for restricting the specific notice effect from being executed before the non-roulette operation effect is executed. Providing a gaming machine which is characterized in that Bei.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the interest of operating effects of gaming machines.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first 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 1st movable accessory 330a in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 fell. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 2nd movable accessory 330b in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 tilted. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the type of jackpot in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, 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 an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect 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 an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect 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 a figure which shows 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 a figure which shows the jackpot determination table and normal symbol lottery determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows 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 a figure which shows the special game control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening 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 a figure which shows the special game completion | finish 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 timer interruption process of the 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 a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table 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 a figure which shows the prefetch 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 a figure which shows the holding | maintenance display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance 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 effect design determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st accessory operation specific notification effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the 1st accessory operation specific notification effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd accessory operation specific notification effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the 2nd accessory operation specific notification effect execution 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 a figure which shows the step-up effect execution determination table and step-up effect final stage determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows 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 dialogue operation effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the serif operation effect execution determination table and the serif operation effect progress mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the dialogue operation specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the dialog operation 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 roulette operation effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the roulette operation effect execution determination table and roulette operation effect progress mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette operation specific notification effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the roulette operation specific notification effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the gauge operation effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the gauge operation effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the reference destination determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the high-order tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the middle table and lower table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the gauge operation effect progress pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the gauge operation specific notification effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the gauge operation specific notification effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timing operation effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the timing operation effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the timing operation effect progress mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reach back button operation effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the reach back button operation effect progress aspect determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up back button operation effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the step-up back button operation effect progress aspect 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 a flowchart which shows the round game effect control process of the effect control board 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 effect input control process of the effect control board 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 effect input control process of the effect control board 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 effect input control process of the effect control board 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 figure which shows the content of the operation information storage area of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and its update example. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the game machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the gauge operation specific notification effect execution determination table of the game machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd accessory operation operation specific notification effect execution determination table of the game machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

<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 housing of the gaming machine 1 has a 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 an ON 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 has been pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39b detects that the lower cursor key 39B is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39c detects that the left cursor key 39C is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39d detects that the right cursor key 39D is pressed, the cross key detection switch 39d outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the center key detection switch 39e detects that the center key 39E has been pressed, it outputs an ON 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. At the back of the decorative member 7 at the upper part of the game area 6 and at the right end of the game area 6, presentation drive devices 33 a and 33 b are provided. The effect drive devices 33a and 33b perform a game effect by the movement of the device itself under the control of the lamp control board 140. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect driving device 33a includes an annular first movable accessory 330a and an actuator that supports the upper edge thereof. When the effect driving device 33b receives a signal instructing driving of the first movable accessory 330a from the lamp control board 140, the effect driving device 33b is in a position on the back side of the decorative member 7 above the game area 6 (position shown in FIG. 1). The first movable accessory 330a is lowered to the center position (position shown in FIG. 4) of the game area 6. As shown in FIG. 5, the effect drive device 33b includes a stick-shaped second movable accessory 330b and an actuator that supports the lower end thereof. When the effect driving device 33b receives a signal instructing driving of the second movable accessory 330b from the lamp control board 140, the second movable accessory 330b is moved from the right end position (position shown in FIG. 1) of the game area 6. The game area 6 is inclined toward the center position (position shown in FIG. 5).

  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. In each of the 16 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 29 seconds elapses. The first grand prize opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the prize opening 16 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 second grand prize opening 17 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 17 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses. The second grand prize winning port 17 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the port 17 is closed. 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 mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability variation. 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 second grand prize opening 17 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 17 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 0.4 second elapses. The second big prize opening 17 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the big prize opening 17 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 opening 16 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 mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R 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.

i1. 2nd 8R normal 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 mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability variation. 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. The first 2R probability variation is appropriately referred to as “per 2R”.

  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. 6A, 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 determination 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. 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. 6 (a), when the special symbol variation display 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 of “1” symbol → “2” symbol → “3” symbol → “4” symbol → “5” symbol → “6” symbol → “7” symbol → “8” symbol → “9” symbol → “1” The circle display of the symbol is started, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts the circle display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the special symbol is stopped after a variation display for a predetermined variation time T, 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 left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z that are stopped and displayed is a big hit, the 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. 7 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, when the winning combination is 16R probability variation in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are either “333” or “777”, and the fourth symbol 36Z is the third display mode, Stop with the combination.

  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 winning the 2R probability change in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “135” and the fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in the first display mode. When the result of the big hit lottery 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. For this reason, if the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are stopped with the same symbol combination other than “777” and “333”, it may not be known whether the winning combination is 8R probability variation or 8R normal winning. It has become. 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. 6A, 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 made 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. 6B, 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.

In addition, when there is a suspension of the variation of the second special symbol, the image of the first suspension (the first variation is in the variation order) of the second special symbol is on the right side of the image 37 (0) of the variation in the image display device 31. 37 ₂ (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 A maximum of four images 37 ₂ (4) (the change order is the fourth hold) are displayed. Here, in FIG. 6B, only the images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown for the sake of simplicity.

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 and the operation of the production button 35, the normal reach production, the SP reach production, the SPSP reach production, the full rotation reach production, the re-lot drawing production, the first role One of a plurality of types of effects including an object operation effect, a second accessory operation effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, a step-up effect, a serif operation effect, a roulette operation effect, a gauge operation effect, a timing operation effect, and a specific notice effect A plurality of effects are selected, and the selected one or more effects are caused to be executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a and 33b, and the effect illumination device 34. Further, the gaming machine 1 selects and selects one or a plurality of effects among a plurality of effects including a promotion effect based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the operation of the effect button 35 in the special game effect. Alternatively, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a and 33b, and the effect lighting device 34 are caused to execute a plurality of effects. The outline of each effect executed as a symbol variation effect or a special game effect is as follows.

As shown in FIG. 8A, a normal reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The normal reach production may be 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 temporarily stopped while the middle symbol 36C is changed.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the SP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The SP reach production may be executed at the time t _SP at the end of the design fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “reach fluctuation” as appropriate) accompanying the establishment of the reach (after reaching the reach). SP reach production is not executed in the case of symbol variation that does not involve reach (hereinafter referred to as “normal variation” as appropriate). The SP reach production is a development production that develops from the normal reach production. In the SP reach production, the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are separated from the left and right corners of the screen, and an animation character image by a plurality of characters is displayed at the center of the screen. The reliability of the jackpot when developing to the SP reach production is higher than when not developing to the SP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the SPSP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The SPSP reach effect may be executed at the time t _SPSP at the end of reach change (after reach establishment). In normal fluctuation, the SPSP reach effect is not executed. The SPSP reach production is a development production that develops from the normal reach production. In SPSP reach production, the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are separated from the left and right corners of the screen, and a recorded video of a song by a plurality of characters is displayed at the center of the screen. The reliability of the jackpot when developing to SPSP reach production is higher than when not developing to SPSP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 8D, the full rotation reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The all-rotation reach effect is an effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R vary while being arranged in a combination of the same type of symbols. The full rotation reach effect may be executed at the time t _ZKT at the end of normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation (after the reach is established). The full rotation reach effect may be executed in the normal fluctuation and the reach fluctuation, or may be executed only in the reach fluctuation. The all-rotation reach effect is one of jackpot finalizing effects (an effect informing that before the effect symbol 36 stops with a combination of jackpots).

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, a re-lottery effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The re-lottery effect may be executed at time t _SCHU at the end of reach change (after reach is established). In normal fluctuation, the re-lottery effect is not executed. In the re-drawing effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped (slightly swaying) with a combination that is not a unique combination (either “333” or “777”) per 16R probability variation. Stop in the embodiment). 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. 9A, when winning per 16R probability variation, the symbol combinations at the time of temporary stop before re-variation are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”. ”,“ 888 ”, and“ 999 ”(“ 222 ”in the example of FIG. 9A), and the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after re-variation is either“ 333 ”or“ 777 ” ("777" in the example of FIG. 9A). 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. 9B, when winning a jackpot other than 16R probability variation, the symbol combinations at the time of temporary stop before and after the re-variation are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”. ”,“ 666 ”,“ 888 ”, and“ 999 ”(“ 222 ”in the example of FIG. 9B).

As shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, the first accessory operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The first accessory operation effect is an effect that causes the first movable accessory 330a to drop when the operation button 35 is operated. The first accessory operation effect may be executed during a period from time t _{AY0 to} t _{AY2 in} the _final stage of reach change (after reach is established). In the first accessory operation effect, when a pressing operation for pressing the effect button 35 within the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35 is performed as a notification condition and the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception effective period, 1 The movable accessory 330a is dropped, and thereby the jackpot determination result is notified.

More specifically, in the first _accessory operation effect, at time t _AY0 , an image imitating the effect button 35 and an indicator image indicating the progress of the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35 appear, and at time t _AY1 . Then, a guidance image (character image of “Press!”) That prompts the operation of the effect button 35 appears. In the first _accessory operation effect, a period from time t _AY1 to time t _AY2 is set as an operation reception effective period, and a time marker in the indicator image (in the hatched area in the figure) is matched with the elapse of this period. (Right end) goes to the right. If the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception valid period, the operation result is notified immediately after the pressing operation. When the end time t _AY2 of the operation acceptance valid period is reached without performing the pressing operation, the operation result is _{notified at} the end time t _AY2 . The manner in which the operation result is notified includes the presence of an accessory falling and the absence of an accessory falling.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), in the effect with an accessory drop, the first movable accessory 330a descends immediately after the pressing operation. The effect that the first movable accessory 330a descends is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 stops with the jackpot combination). If there is a descent of the first movable accessory 330a in the special symbol variation display, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are then stopped and displayed in a jackpot symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), in the effect without dropping of the accessory, the first movable accessory 330a does not descend regardless of whether or not the pressing operation is performed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10C, there may be a case where the first _accessory operation specific notice effect is executed at time t ′ _AY1 before the operation of the effect button 35 in the first _accessory operation effect. The first accessory operation specific notice effect is an effect that suggests a mode of progress of the effect after the operation button 35 is operated. In the first accessory operation specific notice effect, a movable accessory dejab image in which the first movable accessory 330a is translucently appears.

As shown in FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B, the second accessory operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The second accessory operation effect is an effect of tilting the second movable accessory 330b triggered by the operation of the effect button 35. The second accessory operation effect may be executed during the period from time t _{SY0 to} t _SY2 at the end of reach change (after reach is established). In the second accessory operation effect, when a pressing operation for pressing the effect button 35 within the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35 is performed as a notification condition and the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception effective period, 2 The movable accessory 330b is tilted, thereby notifying the SP reach production or the development to the SPSP reach production.

More specifically, in the second _accessory operation effect, at time t _SY0 , an image simulating the effect button 35 and an indicator image indicating the progress of the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35 appear, and at time t _SY1 . Then, a guidance image (character image of “Press!”) That prompts the operation of the effect button 35 appears. In the second _accessory operation effect, a period from the end time t _SY1 to the time t _SY2 is set as an operation reception effective period, and a time marker (in the hatched area in the figure) in the indicator image is set as the period elapses. (Right end) goes to the right. If the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception valid period, the operation result is notified immediately after the pressing operation. When the end time t _SY2 of the operation acceptance valid period is reached without _{performing the} pressing operation, the operation result is _{notified at} the end time t _SY2 . The manner in which the operation result is notified includes the presence of an accessory tilt and the absence of an accessory tilt.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the effect with tilting of the accessory, the second movable accessory 330b tilts immediately after the pressing operation. The production in which the second movable accessory 330b tilts is a development notification production (production that informs the development of the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production before developing into the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production). If the second movable accessory 330b is tilted within the special symbol variation display, then the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the effect without tilting of the accessory, the second movable accessory 330b does not tilt regardless of whether or not the pressing operation is performed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11C, the second _accessory operation specific notice effect may be executed at time _t'SY1 before the operation of the effect button 35 in the second _accessory operation effect. The second accessory operation specific advance notice effect is an effect suggesting an aspect of the effect progress after the operation button 35 is operated. In the second accessory operation specific advance notice effect, a movable accessory dejab image in which the second movable accessory 330b is shown translucently appears.

As shown in FIG. 12A, FIG. 12B, and FIG. 12C, 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 first pseudo variation in the pseudo continuous effect may be executed at the time t _GJ1 in the early stage of the normal variation or reach variation (before the reach is established). Pseudo variation the second time at time _{t GJ2} after time _{t GJ1,} pseudo variation of the third time at time _{t GJ3} after time _{t GJ2,} may be performed, respectively. 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 number of pseudo fluctuations reaches three in the special symbol variation display, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are finally stopped and displayed in a jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, 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. The step effect of the normal stage 1 in the step-up effect may be executed at the time _{tSUP1 from} the beginning to the middle of the normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation (before reaching reach). Normal stage 2 step effects are at time t _SUP2 after time t _SUP1 , normal stage 3 step effects are at time t _SUP3 after time t _SUP2 , and normal stage 4 step effects are at time t _{SUP 2} . at time _{t SUP4} later than _SUP3, step rendition of special stage at time _{t SUPS} after time _{t SUP4,} it may be performed, respectively.

  In the step effects of each step from the normal stage 1 to the special stage of the step-up effect, a photo image of a girl unique to each stage is superimposed on the photo image of the previous stage. 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. 14 is a diagram illustrating 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. 14, 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). In the special symbol variation display, when the process progresses to the special stage of the step-up effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are finally stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 15A, a speech operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The serif operation effect is an effect in which the serif effect progresses according to the operation of the effect button 35. The line operation effect may be executed during a period from time t _{SR0 to} time t _SR2 in the early stage of the normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation (before the reach is established). In the serif operation effect, the notification condition is that the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is performed within the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and the operation result is notified when the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception effective period. To do.

More specifically, in the speech operation effect, at time _tSR0 , the balloon frame and the circular display of the silhouette of the character A → the silhouette of the character B → the silhouette of the character C → the silhouette of the character D → the silhouette of the character A are repeated. A silhouette image appears. At time _tSR1 , an image that imitates the effect button 35, an indicator image that indicates the progress of the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and a guidance image that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (a character image of “Press!”) Appear. To do. In the serif operation effect, the period from time t _SR1 to time t _SR2 is set as an operation acceptance valid period, and the time marker in the indicator image (the right end of the hatched area in the figure) is displayed as this period elapses. Proceed to the right. If the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception valid period, the operation result is notified immediately after the pressing operation. The operation result notification mode includes a character A appearing as a speech speaker, a character B appearing as a speech speaker, a character C appearing as a speech speaker, and a character D appearing as a speech speaker. is there. If the pressing operation is not performed within the operation reception valid period, the speech operation effect ends without proceeding to the notification of the operation result.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the production in which the character A becomes a speech speaker, when the pressing operation is performed, the circular display of the silhouette image stops and the image of the character A appears, and the character A appears in the balloon frame. Will be displayed. In an effect in which the character B is a speech speaker, when the pressing operation is performed, the circular display of the silhouette image stops, the image of the character B appears, and the speech of the character B is displayed in the balloon frame. In an effect in which the character C is a speech speaker, when a pressing operation is performed, the circular display of the silhouette image stops, the image of the character C appears, and the speech of the character C is displayed in the balloon frame. In an effect in which the character D becomes a speech speaker, when the pressing operation is performed, the circular display of the silhouette image stops, the image of the character D appears, and the speech of the character D is displayed in the balloon frame. Of the characters A, B, C, and D, the reliability of the jackpot for the speech operation effect in which the character D is a speech speaker is higher than the reliability of the speech operation effect in which the characters A, B, and C are speech speakers. There is no big difference between the degrees. The serif operation effect in which the characters A, B, C, and D are serif speakers is an effect (cass effect) that is so low that the influence on the reliability of the jackpot can be ignored.

  However, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when a big win is won by a big win lottery, an image of a premium character may appear at a very low probability when the round display of the silhouette image is stopped. The effect in which the image of the premium character appears is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 is stopped with the jackpot combination). When the image of the premium character appears after the circular display of the silhouette images of the characters A, B, C, and D in the special symbol variation display, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are finally displayed. Stop display with a jackpot symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, the speech operation specific notice effect is executed at time t ′ _SRF before the operation of the effect button 35 in the speech operation effect where the premium character image is to appear. There is a case. The serif operation specific notice effect is an effect that suggests a mode of progress of the effect after the operation button 35 is operated in the serif operation effect. In the serif operation specific notice effect, a premium character dejab image in which a premium character is shown semi-transparently appears in a balloon frame in the middle of a circular display of a silhouette image.

As shown in FIG. 16A, a roulette operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The roulette operation effect is an effect in which the roulette effect progresses according to the operation of the effect button 35. The roulette operation effect may be executed during a period from time t _{RL0 to} time t _RL2 in the early stage of the normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation (before the reach is established). In the roulette operation effect, a notification condition is that a pressing operation of pressing the effect button 35 is performed within the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and an operation result is notified when the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception effective period. To do.

More specifically, in the roulette operation effect, at time t _RL0 , a roulette image that repeats a circular display of “!” → “Chance” → “NEXT” → “SP” → “!” Appears, and at time t _RL1 . Then, an image that imitates the effect button 35, an indicator image that indicates the progress of the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and a guidance image that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (a character image of “Press!”) Appear. In the roulette operation effect, the period from time t _RL1 to time t _RL2 is set as an operation reception effective period, and the time marker in the indicator image (the right end of the hatched area in the figure) is displayed as the period elapses. Proceed to the right. If the pressing operation is performed within the operation reception valid period, the operation result is notified after the operation reception valid period elapses. The operation result notification mode includes a roulette with a “!”, “Chance”, “NEXT”, and “SP”. If the pressing operation is not performed within the operation acceptance valid period, the roulette operation effect ends without proceeding to the notification of the operation result.

  Here, “!” Indicates that there is a low possibility of winning a jackpot. “Chance” indicates that there is a possibility that a normal reach effect may be executed in the variable display. “NEXT” indicates that there is a possibility that a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed in the variation display. “SP” indicates that there is a possibility that the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, in the effect where the roulette roll is “!”, The roulette image stops at “!” When a pressing operation is performed. In an effect in which the roulette roll is “Chance”, when a pressing operation is performed, the roulette image stops at “Chance”. In an effect in which the roulette roll is “NEXT”, when the pressing operation is performed, the roulette image stops at “NEXT”. In an effect in which the roulette roll is “SP”, when a pressing operation is performed, the roulette image stops at “SP”. Among the “!”, “Chance”, “NEXT”, and “SP”, the reliability of the jackpot of the roulette operation effect that the roulette roll is “!” Is that the roulette roll is “Chance”, “NEXT” Although it is higher than the reliability of the jackpot of the roulette operation effect that becomes “SP”, there is no big difference between the two. “!”, “Chance”, “NEXT”, and “SP” are roulette operation effects, which are called roosters, and are so low that the impact on the reliability of the jackpot is negligible (cass effect) ). However, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), when a big win is won by a big win lottery, an image of a premium character may appear at a very low probability when the round display of the roulette image is stopped. The effect in which the image of the premium character appears is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 is stopped with the jackpot combination). When the premium character image appears after the round display of the roulette image in the special symbol variation display, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are finally stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, the roulette operation specific notice effect is executed at time t ′ _RL1 before the operation of the effect button 35 in the roulette operation effect where the premium character image is to appear. There is a case. The roulette operation specific advance notice effect is an effect suggesting an aspect of progress of the effect after the operation button 35 is operated in the roulette operation effect. In the roulette operation specific notice effect, a premium character dejab image in which a premium character is displayed in a translucent manner appears to the right of the roulette image being displayed in a round.

As shown in FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C, a gauge operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The gauge operation effect is an effect that develops a stage effect (an effect of increasing the number of points that indicate the reliability of the jackpot) according to the operation of the operation button 35. The gauge operation effect may be executed during the period from time t _{GG0 to} t _GG5 in the middle of normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation (after reach is established). In the gauge operation effect, a notification condition is that a press operation of pressing the effect button 35 is performed within the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and if the press operation is performed within the operation reception effective period, The operation result is notified after a lapse.

More specifically, in the gauge operation effect, at time _tGG0 , a gauge image imitating a torch appears on the left side of the screen. The gauge image has 0 points at the lower end of the progress range in the gauge image and 10000 points at the upper end of the progress range in the gauge image. Depending on whether the upper side) rises, it indicates the expected degree of development to SP reach production or SPSP reach production. There is a scale of “0” on the left of the lower end of the progress range of the gauge image. There is a scale of “10000” on the upper left of the progress range of the gauge image. In the gauge operation effect, the period from time t _GG0 to time t _GG3 is the first half of the development period, and the gauge progress amount increases.

In the gauge operation effect, at time t _GG3 , the increase in the gauge progress amount is temporarily stopped, an image simulating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the progress of the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35, and the operation of the effect button 35 A prompting image (a character image of “Press!”) Appears. In the gauge operation effect, the period from time t _GG3 to time t _GG4 is the operation acceptance valid period, and the time marker in the indicator image (the right end of the hatched area in the figure) is on the right as this period elapses. Proceed to When the player presses the effect button 35 within the operation acceptance valid period or when the operation acceptance valid period ends time _GG4 , the progress of the gauge is resumed. In the gauge operation effect, the period from the resumption of the progress of the gauge to the time _tGG5 is set as the second half of the progress period, and the gauge progress amount increases. At time _tGG5 , the progress of the gauge stops and the final score is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), an effect with a final score of 10,000 or more (10025 in the example of FIG. 17 (a)) is developed into an SPSP development effect (before being developed into an SPSP reach effect). Is an effect that informs the user of what to do). When the final gain point of the gauge operation effect is 10,000 or more, the SPSP reach effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b), an effect with a final acquisition point of 8000 or more (8275 in the example of FIG. 17 (a)) is a development notification effect (an SP reach effect or an SPSP reach effect before SP is developed). It is an effect that informs the development to reach production or SPSP reach production). When the final gain point of the gauge operation effect is 8000 or more, the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the effect that the final acquisition point is 3333 or 7777 is the effect that is determined per 16R probability change (the effect that the effect symbol 36 is notified before it stops in a unique combination per 16R probability change). ). When the final gain point of the gauge operation effect is 3333 or 7777, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination per 16R probability change.

Also, as shown in FIG. _17D , the gauge operation specific notice effect is _generated at time t ′ _GG3 before the operation of the effect button 35 in the gauge operation effect that is to be advanced to the point acquisition stage of 8000 or more. May be executed. The gauge operation specific notice effect is an effect that suggests an aspect of the progress of the effect after the operation button 35 is operated in the gauge operation effect. In the gauge operation specific notice effect, a dejab image showing a semi-transparent final acquisition point (10075 in the example of FIG. 17B) appears to the right of the gauge during the progress of the gauge.

As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, a timing operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The timing operation effect is an effect of notifying the presence or absence of development to the development effect (SP reach effect or SPSP reach effect) when the timing operation of the effect button 35 is successful. The timing operation effect may be executed during a period from time t _{TM0 to} time t _TM5 in the middle of normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation (after reach establishment). In the timing operation effect, it is set as a notification condition that a pressing image for accepting an operation on the operation button 35 after displaying a guidance image prompting an operation on the effect button 35 and pressing the operation button 35 in accordance with a predetermined timing is performed. The operation progresses to the notification of the operation result when the pressing operation in accordance with the predetermined timing is performed.

More specifically, in the timing operation effect, at time t _TM0 , an image imitating the effect button 35 and a guidance image prompting the operation of the effect button 35 (character “PUSH to rhythm”) are displayed at the lower center of the screen. Image) appears. At time _tTM1 , a line extends from the image of the effect button 35 in the lower center toward the upper left, and the first duplicate image of the effect button 35 appears beyond that. At time _tTM2 , a line extends from the first duplicated image to the upper right, and the second duplicated image appears at the end of the line. At time _tTM3 , a line extends to the left from the second duplicated image, and the third duplicated image appears at the tip of the line. At time _tTM4 , a line extends from the third duplicated image to the lower right, and the fourth duplicated image appears at the end of the line. At time _tTM5 , a line extends from the fourth duplicated image toward the image of the effect button 35 in the center of the screen, and a pentagon having the images of the five effect buttons 35 as vertices is completed.

After the guidance image disappears, the player _displays the appearance timing t _TM1 of the first image of the effect button 35, the appearance timing t _{TM2 of} the second image, the appearance timing t _TM3 of the third image, and 4 The effect button 35 is pressed in accordance with the appearance timing _tTM4 of the first image. If the operation timing of the effect button 35 matches any of the first to fourth effect button 35 image appearance timings t _TM1 , t _TM2 , t _TM3 , t _TM4 , the single operation is successful. When the single operation is successful, a character image of “GOOD” appears as an effect of an effect mode according to the match of the operation timing and the appearance timing. If the operation timing of the effect button 35 does not match any of the appearance timings t _TM1 , t _TM2 , t _TM3 , and t _TM4 of the image of the effect button 35, the single operation fails. If the single operation fails, a character image of “Miss” appears as an effect of the effect mode according to the fact that the operation timing does not match the appearance timing. The operation is completed when the operation timing of pressing the effect button 35 a plurality of times matches all the appearance timings t _TM1 , t _TM2 , t _TM3 , and t _TM4 of the first to fourth effect buttons 35. A character image of “EXCELLENT” appears as an effect of an effect mode corresponding to the fact that the operation timing of each operation matches all the appearance timings.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the character image “EXCELLENT” appears, the character image “SP” may appear after the pentagon is completed. The effect in which the character image of “SP” appears is a development notification effect (an effect of notifying the development to the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect before developing to the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect). When the character image “SP” appears in the special symbol variation display, the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed thereafter.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A, 20A, and 20B, a back button timing operation effect (hereinafter referred to as “back button operation effect”) is executed as part of the symbol variation effect. There is a case. The back button operation effect is an effect of notifying the presence or absence of a big hit when the back button operation of the effect button 35 is successful.

Back button operation effects include reach back button operation effects and step-up back button operation effects. The reach back button operation effect (FIG. 19 (a)) may be executed during the period before and after reach establishment time _tNR within the reach variation in which the special symbol is to stop at the symbol indicating the big hit. It is. The step-up back button operation effect may be executed in the normal stage within the normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation that the special symbol is supposed to stop at the symbol indicating the big hit after the step-up effect of the normal stage 4 from 2 of time _{t SU2} is a period of up to time _{t SU4} of normal stage 4.

Reach back button operation directing, informing that receives an operation on the operation button 35 without displaying the guide image prompting the operator for performance button 35, a pressing operation of the combined operation button 35 to the timing t _NR reach establishment is performed As a condition, the operation progresses to the notification of the operation result when the pressing operation is performed in accordance with the reach establishment timing _tNR . In more detail, Reach back button operation performance, operation timing of the performance button 35 is if someone with the timing t _NR of the establishment of reach, the success of the back button operation. Successful back button operation, as effect of the representation embodiment of the operation timing of the operation button 35 corresponding to that matches the timing t _NR of formation of the leech, back button operation success notification sound from the audio output device 32 ( "Transcendence cute" Audio) is output. The effect in which the back button operation success sound is output is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of notifying the effect before the effect symbol 36 stops with the jackpot combination). When the back button operation success sound is output in the special symbol variation display, finally, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped and displayed in a jackpot symbol combination.

In the step-up back button operation effect, an operation with respect to the operation button 35 is accepted without displaying a guidance image prompting the user to operate the effect button 35, and the operation button 35 has four back button operation determination timings t _UR1 in the step-up effect. , triggered _{by t UR2, t UR3, t UR4} the notification condition that the repeated pressing operation is performed to match the, back button operation determination timing _{t UR1, t UR2, t UR3} , battered operation tailored to _{t UR4} is performed As a result, the operation result is notified. In more detail, the step-up back button operation effect, if someone operation timings of a plurality of times of operation of the performance button 35 and all the determination timing _{t UR1, t UR2, t UR3} , t UR4, successful back button operation It becomes. Successful back button operation, the operation timing determination timing _t UR1 of the operation button _35, t _UR2, t _UR3, as effect of the representation embodiment according to fit with all _{t UR4,} back button operation on the performance symbols 36 A success image (character image of “congratulations”) is displayed. The effect in which the back button operation success image is displayed is one of the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 is stopped with the jackpot combination). When the back button operation success image is displayed in the special symbol variation display, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are finally stopped and displayed in a jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B, 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 this, at the beginning of the execution of the special game, which jackpot was won in the middle of the special game without clearly indicating whether it was won per 8R probability change or 8R normal It is a directing effect. The promotion effect is executed during a period of time t _{SKK to} t _RDE after the start time t _S4R of the fourth round of the special game. In the promotion effect, a guidance image that prompts the repeated operation of repeatedly pressing the effect button 35 is displayed, an operation on the operation button 35 is accepted, and the notification condition is that the repeated operation is performed within the operation reception valid period of the effect button 35. When the number of consecutive hits within the operation reception valid period reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30), the operation result is notified.

More specifically, in the promotion effect, at time t _SKK , a character image “Charge gauge and get certainty” appears in the center of the screen. At time t _RDS , a horizontally-long rectangular gauge image, an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the progress of the valid operation acceptance period of the effect button 35, and a guidance image for prompting the operation of the effect button 35 (“ Character image of “Sequential Strike!” Appears. The gauge image has the left end of the progress range in the gauge image as MIN and the right end of the progress range of the gauge image as MAX, and indicates the accuracy of the probability variation based on the progress amount between MIN and MAX.

In the promotion effect, the period from time t _RDS to time t _RDE is the operation acceptance valid period, and the time marker in the indicator image (the right end of the hatched area in the figure) is on the right as this period elapses. move on. When the player hits the effect button 35 within the operation acceptance valid period, the progress amount in the gauge image advances to the right in accordance with the repeated hits. When the number of consecutive hits of the effect button 35 within the operation reception valid period reaches 30, the operation result is notified when the number of consecutive hits reaches a predetermined number. When the end time t _RDE of the operation acceptance valid period is reached without the number of repeated hits reaching 30, the operation result is _{notified at} the end time t _RDE . There are two types of notification of the operation result: success in promotion and failure in promotion.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the promotion success, the progress amount of the gauge reaches “MAX”, and character images of “success” and “congratulations” are displayed. When the promotion success effect is executed in the special game, the game state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability game state and a short-time game state.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, in the promotion failure promotion, the progress amount of the gauge stops before “MAX”, and a character image of “failure” is displayed. When the promotion failure effect is executed in the special game, the game state after the end of the special game becomes the low probability game state and the short-time game state.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 may execute a prefetch hold display change effect when a special symbol change is suspended due to a start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. 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.

As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), in the pre-read hold display change effect, a special symbol change hold occurs due to the start winning, and the hold (see FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b)). In the example, when the prefetch hold display change effect having the change corresponding to the third hold of the first special symbol) as the final change is executed, the time t immediately after the start of each change from the start winning to the final change _HH (In the example of FIGS. 22A and 22B, a time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the fluctuation two times before the final fluctuation, a time t immediately after the start of the fluctuation one time before the final fluctuation. _{At HH} (1), time t _HH (0) immediately after the start of the final variation, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final variation changes to any 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. 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 devices 33a and 33b 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 completed and the game is possible, the production random numbers 1 to 25 (each of which is a random number range of 0 to 99). Various random values including 25 types of random numbers with a) are updated within each random number range, and effects according to the progress of the game are controlled. Here, the random numbers for production 1 to 25 are not acquired at the same time.

  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 a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball counting switch 132 and the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and sends a corresponding command to the main control board 110 based on the processing. Send. 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 devices 33a and 33b and the effect lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect driving devices 33 a and 33 b, and the effect lighting device 34. Based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, the lamp control board 140 controls the energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving apparatuses 33a and 33b, and lights the light in the effect lighting apparatus 34. Control of the motor and drive control for changing the irradiation direction of light are performed.

  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. 23 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. 23, 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. 24 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process 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. 24, when a 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. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the input control process. In FIG. 25, 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, 15) 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. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 26, 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 hold count 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. 27A shows a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 27 (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. It has the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to reservation. 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. 27 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol hold storage unit can store a set of jackpot random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation 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. 28 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. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 29, 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. 30 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 30, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed (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, as shown in the example of FIG. 31 (flow chart showing details of the jackpot determination process), the main CPU 110a determines 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. 32A is a diagram showing a big hit lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in the jackpot lottery determination table, the combination of the jackpot random number value and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (jackpot or lose) and the high probability gaming state referred to when the pair is in the low 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 “07”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation.

  FIG. 33A 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.

  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. 33B 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. 34 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol varies. FIG. 35 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. 34 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. 34, the variation corresponding to the combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-time-saving gaming state, and reach (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. 28) shown above, the prior determination table indicates 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. 30, the main CPU 110a generates a change start command corresponding to the change pattern determined in step S312, and sets the 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 a process for starting the variable symbol 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. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 36, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol fluctuation 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. 37 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop process. In FIG. 37, 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. If 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. 38 shows a special game control table. FIG. 39A is a diagram showing a 16R winning prize opening opening / closing control table. FIG. 39B is a diagram showing an 8R winning prize opening opening / closing control table. FIG. 39 (c) is a diagram illustrating 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. 40 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 39, 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). Set the closing time 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 executing step S340-12, the main CPU 110a determines that the round number (R) in the round number (R) storage area is the maximum value (specifically, the final winning opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12). It is determined whether or not the number of rounds 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. 41 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game end process. 41, 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. 42 shows 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. 43 is a flowchart showing the details of the ordinary power transmission control process. In FIG. 43, 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. 32B is a diagram showing 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. 44 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. 44, 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 25 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. 45 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the effect control board 120. The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is shown in FIG. 45 every 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120, after the initialization process is completed and the game is possible. A series of processing is executed.

  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 the various counters by −1 based on the time signal input from the RTC 120d.

  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 production drive devices 33a and 33b, and the production illumination device 34. The contents of the effect are determined, and a command indicating the determined contents of the 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 performs a process according to the input signals of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the detection switches 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and 39e of the center key 39E. Details of the effect input control process will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing (S1800). In the data output process, the sub CPU 120a transmits the commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the command analysis process in step S1600 and the effect input control process in step S1700 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  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).

  46, 47, and 48 are flowcharts showing details of the command analysis processing (step S1600 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 46, 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 effects related to the appearance or erasure of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31 are displayed in the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33a. , 33b, 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 stored in the first to fourth storage units in the effect information storage area and having the smallest number is set as the data storage destination, and the start winning designation command in the reception buffer is stored in the data storage destination storage unit. .

  FIG. 27C shows the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 27 (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. 27 (d), each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store a start winning designation command and a prefetch hold display change effect scenario data.

  In FIG. 46, after execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch hold display change effect selection processing (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.

  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 designating command, determines the stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z, and subtracts the determined stop symbol number. A stop symbol designating command is stored in the effect symbol storage area in the RAM 120c, and a stop symbol number is notified to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the generated stop symbol designating 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. 48).

  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 to the 0th storage unit, the data (starting winning designation command, prefetch hold display change effect scenario data) stored in the 0th storage unit until then is 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 the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1642). If the pre-read hold display change effect scenario data is stored (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. When the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data is not stored (S1642: No), the process proceeds to step S1644.

  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 in the effect information storage area, determines whether or not the display mode of the hold display image 37 is changed in the change, and holds the hold display in the change. When the display mode of the image 37 is changed, an effect pattern designation command for instructing a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37 is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification 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 in the display mode of the hold display image 37, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 are matched with the execution time of the prefetch hold display change effect (time t _{HH in} FIG. 22). The pre-read hold display change effect is executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a and 33 b, and the effect illumination device 34.

  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 a flow of effects related to the behavior of the effect symbol 36 and the first movable actors 330a and 330b 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 the determined symbol variation effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table. In the variation effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 1, the symbol variation effect pattern, and the effect pattern designation command is stored for each corresponding to the variation start command. Among the plurality of symbol variation effect patterns corresponding to each variation start command, some include a re-lottery effect and some do not. In addition, there are some that include the second accessory operation effect and the first accessory operation effect, and some that do not.

  For example, the symbol variation effect pattern options corresponding to the variation start command (16R probability variation, variation time T1, SP reach effect, pseudo variation 0 times) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “11H” include: There are a symbol variation effect pattern 11, a symbol variation effect pattern 12, a symbol variation effect pattern 13, a symbol variation effect pattern 14, a symbol variation effect pattern 15, and the like. The design flow of the design variation production pattern 11 is as follows: normal reach production → SP reach production → design stop (per 16R probability change). The flow of effects of the symbol variation effect pattern 12 is as follows: normal reach effect → second accessory operation effect (no accessory tilting) → SP reach effect → symbol stop (per 16R probability change). The flow of the design variation production pattern 13 is as follows: normal reach production → second actor operation production (no accessory tilting) → SP reach production → first actor operation production (with actor fall) → design stop (per 16R probability variation) ). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 14 is as follows: normal reach effect → second actor operation effect (no accessory tilting) → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (notification per 16R probability change) → symbol stop (per 16R probability change) ing. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 15 is as follows: normal reach effect → second actor operation effect (with accessory tilting) → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (notification per 16R probability change) → symbol stop (per 16R probability change) ing.

  In addition, there are choices of symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (16R probability variation, variation time T2, SP reach effect, and pseudo variation once) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “12H”. There are a symbol variation effect pattern 21, a symbol variation effect pattern 22, and the like. The flow of the design variation effect pattern 21 is as follows: pseudo-continuous effect (once) → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect → symbol stop (per 16R probability change). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 22 is as follows: pseudo-ream effect (once) → normal reach effect → second accessory operation effect (no accessory tilting) → SP reach effect → symbol stop (per 16R probability change) .

  In addition, the symbol variation effect pattern options corresponding to the variation start command (MODER data “E6H” and DATA data “13H” (16R probability variation, variation time T3, SP reach production, pseudo variation 2 times) include: There are a symbol variation effect pattern 31, a symbol variation effect pattern 32, and the like. The design flow of the design variation production pattern 31 is pseudo-continuous production (twice) → normal reach production → SP reach production → re-lottery production → design stop (per 16R probability change). The design flow of the design variation production pattern 32 is pseudo-continuous production (twice) → normal reach production → second actor operation production (no tilting of the actor) → SP reach production → design stop (per 16R probability variation). .

  Also, the symbol variation effect pattern options corresponding to the variation start command (MODER data “E6H” and DATA data “14H” (16R probability variation, variation time T4, SPSP reach production, pseudo variation 0 times) include: There are a symbol variation effect pattern 41, a symbol variation effect pattern 42, and the like. The design flow of the design variation production pattern 41 is as follows: normal reach production → SPSP reach production → design stop (per 16R probability change). The flow of effects of the symbol variation effect pattern 42 is as follows: normal reach effect → second actor operation effect (with accessory tilting) → SPSP reach effect → symbol stop (per 16R probability change).

  Also, the symbol variation effect pattern options corresponding to the variation start command (loss, variation time T1, SP reach effect, pseudo variation 0 times) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “01H” include symbol variation. There are an effect pattern 01, a design variation effect pattern 02, and the like. The design flow of the design variation production pattern 01 is: normal reach production → SP reach production → design stop (losing). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 02 is as follows: normal reach effect → second accessory operation effect (no accessory tilting) → SP reach effect → symbol stop (lost).

  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, during the period from the start to the end of the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, the image display board 31, the voice The output device 32, the production drive devices 33a and 33b, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1645 of FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes the first accessory operation effect. When the sub CPU 120a includes the first accessory operation effect (S1645: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646. When the first accessory operation effect is not included (S1645: No), the process proceeds to step S1649.

In step S1646, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time (time t _{AY1 in} FIG. 10) of the operation reception valid period of the first accessory operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and resets this time for resetting. A value obtained by dividing the clock pulse generation period by 2 milliseconds is set in the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the first accessory operation effect in the sub-RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time (time t _{AY2 in} FIG. 10) of the operation reception valid period of the first accessory operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is 2 milliseconds. The divided value is set in the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the first accessory operation effect in 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. The operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period (time t _{AY1 in} FIG. 10), and the operation reception valid period end timer counter is the end time (time of FIG. 10). 0 at t _AY2 ).

  In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a sets the first operation effect standby flag in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The first operation effect waiting flag is a flag indicating that the first operation effect waiting flag is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1648, the sub CPU 120a performs a first accessory operation specific notice effect selection process. In the first accessory operation specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is necessary to execute the first accessory operation specific notice effect (FIG. 10C), and executes the first accessory operation specific notice effect. When performing, the production | generation pattern designation | designated command which instruct | indicates execution of the 1st accessory operation specific notification production | generation is produced | generated, and the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command is set to a transmission buffer. Details of the first accessory operation specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the first accessory operation 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 perform the first _accessory operation specific notice effect in accordance with the execution time of the first _accessory action specific notice effect (time t ′ _{AY1 in} FIG. 10). The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33 a and 33 b, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1649 of FIG. 47, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes the second accessory operation effect. When the sub CPU 120a includes the second accessory operation effect (S1649: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650. When the second accessory operation effect is not included (S1646: No), the process proceeds to step S1653.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time (time t _{SY1 in} FIG. 11) of the operation reception valid period of the second accessory operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is 2 mm. The value divided by seconds is set in the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the second accessory operation effect in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time (time t _{SY2 in} FIG. 11) of the operation reception valid period of the second accessory operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is 2 milliseconds. The divided value is set in the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the second accessory operation effect in 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. The operation acceptance valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation acceptance valid period (time t _{SY1 in} FIG. 11), and the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter indicates the end time of the operation acceptance valid period (time in FIG. 11). It becomes 0 at t _SY2 ).

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a sets the second operation effect standby flag in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The second operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the second operation effect standby flag is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a performs second accessory operation specific notice effect selection processing. In the second accessory operation specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is necessary to execute the second accessory operation specific notice effect (FIG. 11C), and executes the second accessory operation specific notice effect. When performing, the production | generation pattern designation | designated command which instruct | indicates execution of the 2nd accessory operation specific notification production | generation is produced | generated, and the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command is set to a transmission buffer. Details of the second accessory operation specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the second accessory operation 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 perform the second _accessory operation specific notice effect in accordance with the execution time of the second accessory action specific notice effect (time t ′ _{SY1 in} FIG. 11). The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33 a and 33 b, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1653, 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. 13A and 13B) needs to be executed based on the change start command in the reception buffer. Is determined, a scenario for step-up effects up to the final stage is determined, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of effects according to this scenario is generated, and the generated effect 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, the execution time of one or more step effects in the step-up effect (time t _SUP1 , t _SUP2 , t _SUP3 , t _SUP4 , t _{SPS in} FIG. 13). ), Each step effect of the step-up effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a and 33b, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1654, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech operation effect selection process. In the serif operation effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the serif operation effect (FIGS. 15A and 15B) based on the change start command in the reception buffer, and the serif operation effect. Is executed, an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the speech operation effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the speech operation effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the line operation 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 line operation effect is displayed in accordance with the execution time of the line operation effect (time t _{SR0 in} FIG. 15). The driving devices 33a and 33b and the effect lighting device 34 are executed. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 change the notification mode of the operation result in the serif operation effect depending on whether or not the effect button 35 is operated.

  In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the speech operation effect is to be executed in determining whether or not the speech operation effect is required. If the sub CPU 120a is to execute the speech operation effect (S1655: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1656. When the line operation effect is not executed (S1655: No), the process proceeds to step S1657.

  In step S1656, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech operation specific notice effect selection process. In the serif operation specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the serif operation specific notice effect (FIG. 15 (c)) is necessary. An effect pattern designation command for instructing the execution of is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the speech operation specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the speech operation 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 line control specific notice effect is transmitted to the image display device 31, the sound in accordance with the execution time of the line operation specific notice effect (time t ′ _{SR1 in} FIG. 15). The output device 32, the production drive devices 33a and 33b, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1657, the sub CPU 120a performs roulette operation effect selection processing. In the roulette operation effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is necessary to execute the roulette operation effect (FIGS. 16A and 16B) based on the change start command in the reception buffer, and the roulette operation effect. Is executed, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the roulette operation effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the roulette operation effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the roulette operation 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 roulette operation effect is displayed in accordance with the execution time of the roulette operation effect (time t _{RL0 in} FIG. 16). The driving devices 33a and 33b and the effect lighting device 34 are executed. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 change the notification mode of the operation result in the roulette operation effect according to whether or not the effect button 35 is operated.

  In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the roulette operation effect is to be executed in determining whether or not the execution of the roulette operation effect is necessary. If the sub CPU 120a is to execute the roulette operation effect (S1658: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1659. When the roulette operation effect is not to be executed (S1658: No), the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S1659, the sub CPU 120a performs roulette operation specific notice effect selection processing. In the roulette operation specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the roulette operation specific notice effect (FIG. 16C), and when executing the roulette operation specific notice effect, the roulette operation specific notice effect. An effect pattern designation command for instructing the execution of is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the roulette operation specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the roulette operation 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 roulette operation specific notice effect is transmitted to the image display device 31 and the sound in accordance with the execution time of the roulette operation specific notice effect (time t ′ _{RL1 in} FIG. 16). The output device 32, the production drive devices 33a and 33b, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a performs a gauge operation effect selection process. In the gauge operation effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the gauge operation effect (FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C) based on the change start command in the reception buffer. When determining and executing the gauge operation effect, an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the gauge operation effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the gauge operation effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the gauge operation 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 image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect driving device 33a are _synchronized with the execution time of the gauge operation effect (time _{tCG0 in} FIG. 17). , 33b, and execution of the gauge operation effect by the effect lighting device 34 is started. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 change the notification mode of the operation result in the gauge operation effect according to whether or not the effect button 35 is operated.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the gauge operation effect is to be executed in determining whether or not the gauge operation effect is required. When the sub CPU 120a is to execute the gauge operation effect (S1661: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1662. If the gauge operation effect is not to be executed (S1661: No), the process proceeds to step S1663.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a performs gauge operation specific notice effect selection processing. In the gauge operation specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the gauge operation specific notice effect (FIG. 17D) needs to be executed. An effect pattern designation command for instructing the execution of is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the gauge operation specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the gauge operation 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 gauge operation specific notice effect is displayed in accordance with the execution time of the gauge operation specific notice effect (time t ′ _{GG3 in} FIG. 17). The output device 32, the production drive devices 33a and 33b, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a performs timing operation effect selection processing. In the timing operation effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing operation effect (FIG. 18 (a), FIG. 18 (b), FIG. 18 (c)) needs to be executed based on the change start command in the reception buffer. When determining and executing the timing operation effect, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the timing operation effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the timing operation effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the timing operation 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 timing operation effect is displayed in accordance with the execution time of the timing operation effect (time t _{TM0 in} FIG. 18). The driving devices 33a and 33b and the effect lighting device 34 are executed. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 change the notification mode of the operation result in the timing operation effect according to whether or not the effect button 35 is operated.

  In step S1664, the sub CPU 120a performs reach back button operation effect selection processing. In the reach back button operation effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the reach back button operation effect (FIG. 19A) based on the change start command in the reception buffer, and reaches the reach back button operation effect. Is executed, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the reach back button operation effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the reach back button operation effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the reach back button operation 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 receive the back of the reach on the condition that the back button operation is successful in accordance with the reach establishment timing (timing t _{NR in} FIG. 19) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation. The button operation effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a and 33 b, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1665, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up back button operation effect selection processing. In the step-up back button operation effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the step-up back button operation effect (FIG. 20A) based on the change start command in the reception buffer. When the button operation effect is executed, an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the step-up back button operation effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the step-up back button operation effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the step-up back button operation 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. Image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receives this command, the step-up back button operation determination timing fluctuation time of the fluctuation T (time _t UR1 in FIG _{20, t UR2, t UR3,} t UR4) A step-up back button operation effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a and 33b, and the effect illumination device 34 on the condition that the combined back button operation is successful.

  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. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect driving devices 33 a and 33 b, and the effect illumination device 34 display an effect related to the stop of the effect symbol 36. To run.

  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 S1692.

  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. The sub CPU 120a executes the promotion effect in the fourth round when the opening designation command is per 8R probability change or 8R normal, and is stored in the effect information storage area for each round in the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Promotion effect execution data indicating the contents of the promotion effect is stored. 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 devices 33 a and 33 b, and the production illumination device 34 to execute the special game opening production. .

  In step S1692, 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 (S1692: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693. If the command in the reception buffer is not a round start command (S1692: No), the process proceeds to step S1694.

  In step S1693, 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 determines whether or not the current round is the execution round of the promoted effect (the fourth round per 8R probability variation or 8R normal). judge. 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 audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33 a and 33 b, and the production illumination device 34 to execute a special game round production. .

  In step S16934, 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 (S1694: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1695. If the command in the reception buffer is not an ending designation command (S1694: No), the current command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S1695, 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 audio output device 32, the production driving devices 33 a and 33 b, and the production lighting device 34 to execute the special game ending production. .

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 50, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area in which the start winning designation command is stored in the start winning designation command storage process as the prefetch determination target hold, and the fluctuation of the prefetch determination target hold develops. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation has an effect (SP reach effect, SPSP 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 change having the development effect in the hold whose change order is earlier than the prefetch 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. 51A 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. 51B 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. 52 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch hold display change 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 hold display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is lost.

  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 prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 52) and the loss prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 53), the effect of the hold 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 numbers 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. 52), 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. 53), 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. 52), 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. 53), 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. 50, sub CPU120a memorize | stores the scenario data of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determined by the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process in the memory | storage part in an effect information storage area.

  Here, in the prefetch hold display change effect selection process, when there is an development effect within the prefetch determination target hold and there is no development effect within the previous hold in the change 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. 54 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 46). 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 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 winning jackpot type, and in the selected symbol combination Four stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z 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 first accessory operation specific notice effect selection process (step S1648 of FIG. 46). In FIG. 55, the sub CPU 120a performs a first accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination process (S1648-1). In the first accessory operation specific notice 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 first accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the jackpot determination result (hit or lose) indicated by the fluctuation start command in the reception buffer, and the effect random number value 5, It is determined whether or not it is necessary to execute the first accessory operation specific notice effect.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a first accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the first accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination table, when the data set indicating the effect random number 5 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is a jackpot determination result, They are stored separately for reference and for reference when lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 20 (0 to 19) production random numbers 5 indicate that the first accessory operation specific notice production is executed, and 80 (20 to 99) production use. The random value 5 is associated with data indicating that the first accessory operation specific notice effect is not executed. As for the loss, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 5 are associated with data indicating that the first accessory operation specific notice effect is not executed. Regarding the losing, the data indicating that the first accessory operation specific notice effect is executed is not associated with any effect random number value 5. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 causes the first action to be performed when the first action operation effect with an accessory falling, which is an effect that is difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a big win, is executed. It is possible to execute a specific notice effect, and when executing the first feature operation effect without falling of an accessory, which is an effect that is easy to select when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit, the first feature operation specific notice effect Restricting the execution of

  In step S1648-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the first accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1648-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1648-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1648-2: No), the current first accessory operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1648-3, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the first accessory operation specific notice effect, sets the generated effect pattern specifying command in the transmission buffer, and this first accessory The operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing details of the second accessory operation specific notice effect selection process (step S1652 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 57, the sub CPU 120a performs the second accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination process (S1652-1). In the second accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the second accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the big hit determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer, the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect in the change. Based on the presence or absence of development and the combination of the production random number 6, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to execute the second accessory operation specific notice production.

  FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a second accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the second accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 6 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is a jackpot determination result and whether or not there is development. It is stored separately for each combination and corresponding item. Specifically, for the combination where the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and there is development, data indicating that 75 (0 to 74) effect random number values 6 execute the second accessory operation specific notice effect; Twenty-five (75 to 99) effect random numbers 6 are associated with data indicating that the second accessory operation specific notice effect is not executed. For the combination with the jackpot determination result that is a jackpot and no development, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 6 are associated with data indicating that the second accessory operation specific notice effect is not executed. For this combination, no data for the effect random number 6 is associated with the data indicating that the second accessory operation specific notice effect is executed.

  For the combination where the jackpot determination result is lost and developed, 80 (0 to 79) production random numbers 6 indicate that the second accessory operation specific notice production is executed, and 20 (80 to 99). ) Of the effect random number 6 is associated with data indicating that the second accessory operation specific notice effect is not executed. For combinations where the jackpot determination result is lost and there is no development, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 6 are associated with data indicating that the second accessory operation specific notice effect is not executed. For this combination, no data for the effect random number 6 is associated with the data indicating that the second accessory operation specific notice effect is executed.

  With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 performs the second accessory operation when executing the second accessory operation effect with the tilting of the accessory, which is an effect that is difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot. It is possible to execute a specific advance notice effect, and when executing a second action operation effect without tilting of an accessory, which is an effect that can be easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a big win, the second accessory operation specific notice effect Restricting the execution of

  In step S1652-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the second accessory operation specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1652-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1652-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1652-2: No), the current second accessory operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1652-3, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the second accessory operation specific notice effect, sets the generated effect pattern specifying command in the transmission buffer, and this second accessory The operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing details of the step-up effect selection process (step S1653 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 59, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up effect execution determination processing (S1653-1). In the step-up effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 7 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 (big hit or lose) indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number 7. 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 for effect 7 and the data indicating the necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") are referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Are stored separately for reference. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0-54) production random numbers 7 are associated with data indicating that the step-up production is executed, and 45 (55-99) production use. The random value 7 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 7 are associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 7 are stepped. It is associated with data indicating that the up effect is not executed.

  In step S1653-2, 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” (S1655-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1653-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1655-2: No), the current step-up effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1653-3, 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 value 8 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 8. 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 8 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 jackpot is lost. Yes. Specifically, for the jackpot, there are three (0 to 2) effect random number values 8 indicating “normal stage 1 (blue)” and five (3 to 7) effect random number values 8. Data indicating "normal stage 2 (blue)", 7 (8-14) production random numbers 8 indicating "normal stage 2 (green)", and 11 (15-25) production The random number 8 indicates “normal stage 3 (blue)”, 12 (26 to 37) production random values 8 indicate “normal stage 3 (green)”, and 13 (38 to 51) ) For which the production random number 8 indicates “normal stage 3 (red)”, 14 (52 to 63) production random values 8 indicate “normal stage 4 (blue)”, and 16 pieces. (64 to 80) production random number value 8 indicates “normal stage 4 (green)” and 18 (81 to 98) production random number value 8 is “normal stage 4 (red)”. And data indicating a data one (99) effect-use random number 8 indicates a "special step", they are respectively associated.

  Regarding the loss, 18 (0 to 17) production random numbers 8 indicate “normal stage 1 (blue)” and 16 (18 to 33) production random values 8 represent “normal stage 2 ( "Blue)", 14 (34 to 47) rendering random values 8 indicating "normal stage 2 (green)", and 13 (48 to 60) rendering random values 8 are " Data indicating "normal stage 3 (blue)", 12 (61 to 72) production random numbers 8 indicating "normal stage 3 (green)", and 11 (73 to 83) production disturbances Number 8 indicates “normal stage 3 (red)”, 7 (84 to 90) production random numbers 8 indicate “normal stage 4 (blue)”, and 5 (91 to 95) The production random number value 8 indicates “normal stage 4 (green)” and four (96 to 99) production random number values 8 indicate “normal stage 4 (red)”. And over data are associated respectively. As for the loss, the data indicating the “special stage” is not associated with any production random value 8.

  In step S1653-4, 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 9 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect scenario determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines a step-up effect scenario based on the combination of the final stage determined in the previous step and the effect random number 9.

  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 9 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). The step-up effect scenario GS11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9.

  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). The step-up effect scenario GS21 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9.

  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) production random numbers 9 are associated with the step-up production 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 9, and the step-up effect scenario GS32 is associated with 10 (90 to 99) effect random number values 9. .

  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 9 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 number values 9 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 associated with 5 to 90 effect random number values 9 respectively.

  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 number values 9 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 numbers 9 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 number values 9 respectively.

  In step S1653-5 in 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 dialogue operation effect selection processing (step S1654 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech operation effect execution determination process (S1654-1). In the serif operation 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 serif operation effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (hit or lose) and the effect random number 10 indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer, the serif operation effect Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 63A is a diagram showing a serif operation effect execution determination table. In the serif operation effect execution determination table, a combination of the random number for effect 10 and the data indicating whether or not to execute (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Are stored separately for reference. Specifically, with regard to the jackpot, 45 (0 to 44) production random number values 10 are associated with data indicating that the line operation production is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) production use. The random value 10 is associated with data indicating that the speech operation effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 55 (0 to 54) effect random number values 10 are associated with data indicating that the line operation effect is to be executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effect random number values 10 are the lines. It is associated with data indicating that the operation effect is not executed.

  In step S1654-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the speech operation effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1654-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1654-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1654-2: No), the current dialogue operation effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1654-3, the sub CPU 120a performs progress mode determination processing. The progress mode determination process is a process of determining a progress pattern of the speech operation effect. A progress pattern shows the alerting | reporting aspect of the operation result which progresses by operation of the production | presentation button 35 in a line operation effect. In the progress mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 11 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the serif operation effect progress mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and 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 value 11, Determine the development pattern.

  Fig.63 (a) is a figure which shows a serif operation effect progress mode determination table. In the serif operation effect progress mode determination table, a set of effect random number values 11 and progress patterns 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.

  Specifically, the options corresponding to the jackpot in this table include the development patterns SP11 to SR15 (characters that speak words are characters A), and the development patterns SR21 to SR25 (characters that speak words are characters B). Progress patterns SR31 to SR35 (characters that speak words are characters C), progress patterns SR41 to SR45 (characters that speak words are characters D), progress patterns SR50 (premium characters appear) )

  For the jackpot, the development patterns SR11 to SR15, SR21 to SR25, SR31 to SR35 are associated with five production random numbers 11. 4 to 5 production random numbers 11 are associated with the progress patterns SR41 to SR45. One random number 11 for production is associated with the progress pattern SR50.

  Regarding the loss, 4 to 5 production random numbers 11 are associated with the progress patterns SR11 to SR15, SR21 to SR25, and SR31 to SR35. Seven development random numbers 11 are associated with the progress patterns SR41 to SR45. No single production random number 11 is associated with the progress pattern SR50.

  Here, in this table, the difference between the selection rate in the case of jackpot and the selection rate in the case of loss in the development patterns SR11 to SR15, SR21 to SR25, SR31 to SR35 is 1% at the maximum, whereas the development patterns SR41 to SR41 The difference between the selection ratio in the case of big hit in SR45 and the selection ratio in the case of loss is 3% at the maximum. Progress patterns SR11 to SR15 (character A speaks words), SR21 to SR25 (character B speaks words), and SR31 to SR35 (character C speaks words) and progress patterns SR41 to SR45 Comparing (character D speaks a line), the progress patterns SR11 to SR15, SR21 to SR25, and SR31 to SR35 are difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot, and the progress patterns SR41 to SR45 Is easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot.

In step S1654-4, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time (time t _{SR1 in} FIG. 15) of the operation reception valid period of the speech operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is 2 milliseconds. The value divided by is set in the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the dialogue operation effect in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time (time t _{SR2 in} FIG. 15) of the operation acceptance valid period of the serif operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Is set to the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the speech operation effect in 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. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period (time t _{SR1 in} FIG. 15), and the operation reception valid period end timer counter is the end time of the operation reception valid period (time in FIG. 15). 0 at t _SR2 ).

  In step S1654-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a speech operation effect standby flag in the speech operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The serif operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the serif operation effect is waiting.

  In step S1654-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the advance pattern determined in the advance mode determination process in the transmission buffer, and ends the current serif operation effect selection process.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing details of the speech operation specific advance notice selection process (step S1656 of FIG. 47). In FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a performs a serif operation specific notice effect execution determination process (S1656-1). In the serif operation specific notice 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 serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and 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 value 12, It is determined whether or not the operation specific notice effect is necessary.

  FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 12 and whether or not to execute (“execute” and “not execute”) is an advance pattern SR50 (premium character) in the advance mode determination process. Are stored separately for those that are referred to when the appearance) is determined and those that are referred to when other items are determined. Specifically, with respect to the progress pattern SR50, data indicating that one (0) effect random number value 12 executes the line operation specific notice effect and 99 (2 to 99) effect random value 12 Are associated with data indicating that the line operation specific notice effect is not executed. For the patterns other than the progress pattern SR50, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 12 are associated with data indicating that the line operation specific notice effect is not executed. For the patterns other than the progress pattern SR50, no data random number value 12 is associated with the data indicating that the speech operation specific notice effect is executed. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 causes the specific notice effect to be executed before executing the operation of the effect button 35 in the line operation effect when executing the message operation effect during the display of the variation of the symbol. To regulate.

  In step S1656-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the speech operation specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1656-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1656-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1656-2: No), the current serif operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1656-3, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the serif operation specific notice effect, sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer, and the present serif operation specific notice effect selection process. Exit.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing details of the roulette operation effect selection process (step S1657 of FIG. 47). In FIG. 66, the sub CPU 120a performs a roulette operation effect execution determination process (S1657-1). In the roulette operation effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 13 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the roulette operation effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and 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, the roulette operation effect. Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 67A shows a roulette operation effect execution determination table. In the roulette operation effect execution determination table, the combination of data indicating the random number 13 for effect and 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, with regard to the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) production random numbers 13 are associated with data indicating that the roulette operation production is executed, and 55 (55 to 99) production use. The random value 13 is associated with data indicating that the roulette operation effect is not executed. As for the loss, 55 (0 to 54) production random values 13 are associated with data indicating that the roulette operation production is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) production random values 13 are roulette. It is associated with data indicating that the operation effect is not executed.

  In step S1657-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the roulette operation effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1657-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1657-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1657-2: No), the current roulette operation effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1657-3, the sub CPU 120a performs progress mode determination processing. The progress mode determination process is a process for determining the progress pattern of the roulette operation effect. A progress pattern shows the alerting | reporting aspect of the operation result which progresses by operation of the production button 35 in a roulette operation effect. In the progress mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the roulette operation effect progress mode determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the jackpot determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the fluctuation start command in the reception buffer, the big hit determination result (big hit or loss), and reach establishment in the fluctuation The roulette operation effect progress pattern is determined based on the combination of the presence / absence, presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous effect in the change, the SP reach effect in the change, and the effect random number 14.

  FIG. 67 (b) is a diagram showing a roulette operation effect progress mode determination table. In the roulette operation effect progress mode determination table, a set of effect random number 14 and a progress pattern includes a jackpot determination result (big hit or lose), presence / absence of reach, presence / absence of pseudo-continuous effect, presence / absence of development to SP reach effect Is stored for each of the corresponding combinations.

  Specifically, the options corresponding to the combinations of jackpot, no reach establishment, no quasi-ream production, and no SP reach production in this table include the progress pattern RL11 (the roulette is "!"), The progress pattern RL12 (The roulette roll is “Chance”), the progress pattern RL13 (the roulette roll is “NEXT”), and the progress pattern RL14 (the roulette roll is “SP”). The development pattern RL11 has 95 production random numbers 14, the development pattern RL12 has two production random values 14, the development pattern RL13 has two production random values 14, and the development pattern RL14 has One production random number 14 is associated with each other.

  Options corresponding to the combinations of jackpot, reach establishment, no pseudo-ream effect, and no SP reach effect include progress patterns RL11, RL12, RL13, and RL14. The progress pattern RL11 has 80 performance random numbers 14, the progress pattern RL12 has 15 performance random values 14, the progress pattern RL13 has 3 performance random values 14, and the progress pattern RL14 has Two production random numbers 14 are associated with each other.

  Options corresponding to the combinations of jackpot, reach establishment, pseudo-ream production, and SP reach production include progress patterns RL11, RL12, RL13, and RL14. The development pattern RL11 has 85 production random numbers 14, the development pattern RL12 has eight production random values 14, the development pattern RL13 has five production random values 14, and the development pattern RL14 has Two production random numbers 14 are associated with each other.

  Options corresponding to the combinations of jackpot, reach establishment, pseudo-ream production, and SP reach production include progress patterns RL11, RL12, RL13, RL14, and RL15 (a premium character appears). The development pattern RL11 has 85 production random numbers 14, the development pattern RL12 has five production random values 14, the development pattern RL13 has five production random values 14, and the development pattern RL14 has Four production random values 14 are associated with one production random number 14 in the development pattern RL15.

  Options corresponding to combinations of loss, no reach establishment, no pseudo-continuous production, and no SP reach production include progress patterns RL11, RL12, RL13, and RL14. The development pattern RL11 has 97 production random values 14, the development pattern RL12 has one production random value 14, the development pattern RL13 has one production random value 14, and the development pattern RL14 has one production random number 14 One production random number 14 is associated with each other.

  Options corresponding to the combination of lost, reach establishment, no pseudo-continuous effect, and no SP reach effect include progress patterns RL11, RL12, RL13, and RL14. The progress pattern RL11 has 84 effect random number values 14, the progress pattern RL12 has 13 effect random number values 14, the progress pattern RL13 has two effect random number values 14, and the progress pattern RL14 has an effect effect RL14. One production random number 14 is associated with each other.

  Options corresponding to a combination of lost, reach establishment, pseudo-ream production, and no SP reach production include progress patterns RL11, RL12, RL13, RL14, and RL15. The development pattern RL11 has 88 production random numbers 14, the development pattern RL12 has 7 production random values 14, the development pattern RL13 has 4 production random values 14, and the development pattern RL14 has One production random number 14 is associated with each other. None of the effect random numbers 14 is associated with the progress pattern RL15.

  Here, in this table, the difference between the selection rate in the case of jackpot in the progress pattern RL11 and the selection rate in the case of loss is 4% at maximum, whereas the selection in the case of jackpot in the progress patterns RL12, RL13, and RL14 The difference between the selection rate and the loss rate is 1% at maximum. Progress pattern RL11 (Roulette roll is "!"), Progress pattern RL12 (Roulette roll is "Chance"), RL13 (Roulette roll is "NEXT"), and RL14 (Roulette roll is "SP") ]), The progress pattern RL11 is easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot, and the progress patterns RL12, RL13, and RL14 are difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot.

In step S1557-4, the sub CPU120a obtains the time remaining until the start time of the operation acceptance lifetime of roulette operation effect in fluctuation period T of the fluctuation (time _{t RL1} in Fig. 16), the time 2 ms The value divided by is set in the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the roulette operation effect in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time (time t _{RL2 in} FIG. 16) of the operation reception valid period of the roulette operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Is set to the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the roulette operation effect in 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. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period (time t _{RL1 in} FIG. 16), and the operation reception valid period end timer counter is the end time of the operation reception valid period (time in FIG. 16). 0 at t _RL2 ).

  In step S1557-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a roulette operation effect standby flag in the roulette operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The roulette operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the roulette operation effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1557-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the progress pattern determined in the progress mode determination process in the transmission buffer, and ends the current roulette operation effect selection process.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing details of the roulette operation specific notice effect selection process (step S1659 of FIG. 47). In FIG. 68, the sub CPU 120a performs a roulette operation specific notice effect execution determination process (S1659-1). In the roulette operation 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 roulette operation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not to execute the roulette operation specific notice effect based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (hit or lose) and the effect random number 15. Determine.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a roulette operation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the roulette operation specific notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 15 and whether or not to execute (“execute” and “not execute”) is an advance pattern RL15 (premium character) in the advance mode determination process. Are stored separately for those to be referred to when the other is determined and those to be referred to when the other are determined. Specifically, for the progress pattern RL15, data indicating that one (0) effect random number value 12 executes the roulette operation specific notice effect and 99 (1 to 99) effect random number values 12 Are associated with data indicating that the roulette operation specific notice effect is not executed. For the patterns other than the progress pattern RL15, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 12 are associated with data indicating that the roulette operation specific notice effect is not executed. For the patterns other than the progress pattern RL15, no data for indicating the execution of the roulette operation specific notice effect is associated with any effect random number 12. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the roulette operation effect during the symbol variation display, the effect control board 120 executes the specific notice effect before the operation of the effect button 35 in the roulette operation effect. To regulate.

  In step S1659-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the roulette operation specific advance 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. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1659-2: No), the current roulette operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1659-3, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the roulette operation specific notice effect, sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer, and performs the current roulette operation specific notice effect selection process. Exit.

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing details of the gauge operation effect selection processing (step S1660 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 70, the sub CPU 120a performs a gauge operation effect execution determination process (S1660-1). In the gauge operation effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 16 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the gauge operation effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and 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 16, the gauge operation effect. Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a gauge operation effect execution determination table. In the gauge operation effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating the effect random number 16 and 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 16 are associated with data indicating that the gauge operation production is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) production use. The random value 16 is associated with data indicating that the gauge operation effect is not executed. With respect to the loss, 45 (0 to 44) production random numbers 16 are associated with data indicating that the gauge operation production is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) production random values 16 are gauges. It is associated with data indicating that the operation effect is not executed.

  In step S1660-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the gauge operation 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 gauge operation effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1660-3, the sub CPU 120a performs final stage determination processing. The final stage determination process is a process for determining the final acquisition point of the gauge operation effect. In the final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random numbers 17, 18, and 19 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the reference destination determination table in the sub ROM 120b, determines the jackpot determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer, whether or not the SP reach effect has been developed, and the development to the SPSP reach effect. Based on the presence / absence, the upper table 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the middle table, and the lower table of the sub ROM 120b are determined as reference destinations. The sub CPU 120a refers to the reference destination of the upper tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and determines the number of hundreds based on the effect random number 17. The sub CPU 120a refers to the middle table and determines the tens digit based on the rendering random value 18. The sub CPU 120a refers to the lower table and determines the number of the first place based on the effect random number 19. Then, the sub CPU 120a adds the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones, and uses this addition result as the final acquisition point.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a reference destination determination table. FIG. 73A shows the upper table 1. FIG. 73 (b) is a diagram showing the upper table 2. FIG. 73 (c) is a diagram showing the upper table 3. FIG. 73 (d) shows the upper table 4. FIG. 73 (e) is a diagram showing the upper table 5. FIG. 73 (f) is a diagram showing the upper table 6. FIG. 74A shows a middle table. FIG. 74B shows a lower table.

  In the reference destination determination table, the reference destinations of the combination of jackpot, no SP reach production development, and no SPSP reach production development are the upper table 1, the middle table, and the lower table. The addition result of the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones determined by the upper table 1, the middle table, and the lower table is a number in the range of 3001 to 7999.

  The reference destinations of the combinations of the jackpot, the SP reach production development, and the SPSP reach production development are the upper table 2, the middle table, and the lower table. The addition result of the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones determined by the upper table 2, the middle table, and the lower table is a number in the range of 3001 to 9999.

  The reference destinations for the combination of jackpot, no SP reach production development, and SPSP reach production development are the upper table 3, the middle table, and the lower table. The addition result of the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones determined by the upper table 3, the middle table, and the lower table is a number in the range of 3001 to 13599.

  Reference destinations of the combinations of “losing”, “no SP reach production development”, and “no SPSP reach production development” are the upper table 4, the middle table, and the lower table. The addition result of the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones determined by the upper table 4, the middle table, and the lower table is a number other than 3333 in the range of 3001 to 7999.

  The reference destinations of the combinations with the loss, the development of the SP reach production, and the development without the SPSP reach production are the upper table 5, the middle table, and the lower table. The result of adding the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones determined by the upper table 5, the middle table, and the lower table is a number excluding 3333 and 7777 in the range of 3001 to 9999. become.

  The reference destinations of the combination of “losing, no SP reach production development” and “SPSP reach production development” are the upper table 6, the middle table, and the lower table. The result of adding the number of hundreds, the number of tens, and the number of ones determined by the upper table 6, the middle table, and the lower table is a number excluding 3333 and 7777 in the range of 3001 to 13599. become.

  More specifically, in FIG. 73, the choices of the upper tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 include 500 increments between 1500 and 10,000, 3333, and 7777. In the upper table 1, 1 to 25 production random values 17 are associated with each number between 1500 to 7500 and 3333. Each number between 8000 and 10000 and 7777 is not associated with any random number for rendering 17. In the upper table 2, 1 to 24 production random values 17 are associated with numbers 1500 to 9500, 3333, and 7777. No effect random number value 17 is associated with 10000. In the upper table 3, 1 to 24 production random values 17 are associated with each number between 1500 to 10000, 3333, and 7777. In the upper table 4, 2 to 25 production random numbers 17 are associated with each number between 1500 and 7500. Each number between 8000 and 10000, 3333, and 7777 is not associated with any production random value 17. In the upper table 5, 1 to 25 production random numbers 17 are associated with each number between 1500 and 9500. None of the random numbers for performance 17 are associated with 10,000, 3333, and 7777. In the upper table 6, 1 to 25 production random numbers 17 are associated with each number between 1500 and 10,000. 3333 and 7777 are not associated with any production random number 17.

  In FIG. 74, there are 50 step numbers between 150 and 400 as options for the intermediate table. Each of these numbers is associated with 15 to 20 production random numbers 18. The choices for the lower table are those between 1 and 99, excluding 33 and 77. Each of these numbers is associated with one or two production random numbers 19. Here, when the upper tables 1, 2, and 3 are used as reference destinations, and the number determined from the reference table 1, 2, or 3 is 3333 or 7777, the number determined from the intermediate table and the lower table is added. Instead, 3333 or 7777 is used as the final score.

In step S1660-4, the sub CPU 120a performs progress mode determination processing. The progress mode determination process is a process of determining a gauge progress pattern in the gauge operation effect. Gauge progress pattern, the final stage determination process time _t in the gauge operation effect in case of a final acquisition points 100% as determined by _GG0, t _{GG1, t GG2,} t _{GG3, t GG4,} and progress ratio of _{t GG5} Is shown. For example, the final acquisition point is 10000 points, the progress rate of the time _{t GG0 0%} progression rate of _{t GG1} 20%, progress ratio of the time _{t GG2} 30%, progress ratio of the time _{t GG3} 60% _{Assuming that} the progress rate at time t _GG4 is 90% and the progress rate at time t _GG5 is 100%, the increase in gauge progress is 0 (t _GG0 ) → 2000 (t _GG1 ) → 3000 (t _GG2 ) → 6000 (T _GG3 ) → 9000 (t _GG4 ) → 10000 (t _GG5 ). In the progress mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 20 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a determines the gauge progress pattern with reference to the gauge operation effect progress mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b.

FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a gauge operation effect progress mode determination table. In the gauge operation effect progress mode determination table, a set of effect random number 20 and a gauge progress pattern is stored. The options of the gauge operation effect progress state determination table include gauge progress patterns GG11, GG12, GG13, and GG14. Gauge progress pattern GG11, GG12, GG13, and GG14 is common progress ratio of time _{t GG0} and time _{t GG5} is (time _{t GG5} 100% time _{t GG0} is 0%), the time _{t GG1, t GG2,} t _GG3, and progress percentage of _{t GG4} has become a different value. The gauge progress patterns GG11, GG12, GG13, and GG14 are associated with 25 production random numbers 20 respectively.

In step S1660-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time (time _{tGG3 in} FIG. 17) of the operation reception valid period of the gauge operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is 2 milliseconds. The value divided by is set in the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the gauge operation effect in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time (time t _{GG4 in} FIG. 13) of the operation acceptance valid period of the gauge operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Is set to the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the gauge operation effect in 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. The operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period (time t _{GG3 in} FIG. 17), and the operation reception valid period end timer counter is the end time (time in FIG. 17) of the operation reception valid period. 0 at t _GG4 ).

  In step S1660-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a gauge operation effect standby flag in the gauge operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The gauge operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the gauge operation effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1660-7, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for designating the final acquisition point determined in the final stage determination process and the gauge progress pattern determined in the progress mode determination process in the transmission buffer, and the current gauge operation effect. The selection process ends.

  FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing details of the gauge operation specific notice effect selection processing (step S1662 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 76, the sub CPU 120a performs a gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination process (S1662-1). In the gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the gauge operation specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the combination of the final acquisition point and the effect random number value 21.

  FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 21 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is a final stage determination process (step S1660 in FIG. 70). In 3), the reference points when 10,000 or more points are final acquisition points, the reference points when 8000 to 9999 points are final acquisition points, and the points less than 8000 are final acquisition points. It is stored separately from what is referred to when

  Specifically, for 10000 or more, 55 (0-54) effect random number values 21 indicate that the gauge operation specific notice effect is executed, and 45 (55-99) effect random number values. 21 is associated with data indicating that the gauge operation specific notice effect is not executed. As for 8000 to 9999, data indicating that 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 21 execute the gauge operation specific notice effect and 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 21 indicate the gauge operation. Each of them is associated with data indicating that the specific notice effect is not executed. For less than 8000, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 21 are associated with data indicating that the gauge operation specific notice effect is not executed. With respect to less than 8000, no data for indicating the execution of the gauge operation specific notice effect is associated with any effect random value 21. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the gauge operation effect as an effect that can progress to a stage of 8000 points or more during the symbol variation display, a specific advance notice is given before the gauge operation effect is executed. The production can be executed. Further, when the gauge operation effect is executed as an effect that cannot progress to the stage of 8000 points or more, the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted before the operation of the effect button 35 in the gauge operation effect.

  In step S1662-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1662-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1662-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1662-2: No), the current gauge operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1662-3, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the gauge operation specific notice effect, sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer, and this gauge operation specific notice effect selection process. Exit.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing details of the timing operation effect selection process (step S1663 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 78, the sub CPU 120a performs timing operation effect execution determination processing (S1663-1). In the timing operation 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 timing operation effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (hit or lose) and the effect random number 22 indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer, the timing operation effect Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a timing operation effect execution determination table. In the timing operation effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating the effect random number 22 and whether or not to execute (“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) effect random number values 22 indicate that the timing operation effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effect random number values 22 are the timing. Each of them is associated with data indicating that the operation effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 22 indicate that the timing operation effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 22 do not execute the timing operation effect. Are associated with each other.

  In step S1663-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the timing operation effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1666-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1663-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1666-2: No), the current timing operation effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1663-3, the sub CPU 120a performs progress mode determination processing. The progress mode determination process is a process for determining a progress pattern of the timing operation effect. The progress pattern indicates a notification mode of an operation result that progresses when an operation in accordance with the appearance timing (time t _TM1 , t _TM2 , t _TM3 , t _{TM4 in} FIG. 17) of the effect button 35 is performed. Is. In the progress mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 23 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the timing operation effect progress mode determination table in the sub ROM 120b, determines whether or not the SP reach effect is indicated by the change start command in the reception buffer, whether or not the SP SP reach effect is developed, and the effect random number value. Based on the combination of 23, the progress pattern of the timing operation effect is determined.

  FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a timing operation effect progress mode determination table. In the timing operation effect progress mode determination table, a set of the effect random number 23 and the progress pattern is stored for each corresponding to the presence / absence of the SP reach effect and the combination of the presence / absence of the SPSP reach effect.

An option corresponding to the combination of no SP reach production development and no SPSP reach production development in this table is a development pattern TM11. 100 (0 to 99) production random numbers 23 are associated with the progress pattern TM11. In the progress pattern TM11, when the operation is completed (the operation timing of pressing the effect button 35 a plurality of times is the appearance timing t _TM1 , t _TM2 , t _TM3 , t _TM4 of the first to fourth effect buttons 35). The character image “EXCELLENT” appears. If the single operation is successful, a “GOOD” character image appears each time the operation succeeds. If the single operation fails, a “miss” character image appears. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed before the appearance of the image of the effect button 35, all subsequent operations are invalidated. Further, in the development pattern TM11, even if the operation is completed, the development notification image (“SP” character image) does not appear.

  There are development patterns TM11 and TM12 as options corresponding to a combination of SP reach production development and no SPSP reach production development in this table. 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 23 are associated with the progress pattern TM11, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 23 are associated with the progress pattern TM12. . In the progress pattern TM12, when the operation is completed, a character image “EXCELLENT” appears. If the single operation is successful, a “GOOD” character image appears each time the operation succeeds. If the single operation fails, a “miss” character image appears. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed before the appearance of the image of the effect button 35, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In addition, in the development pattern TM12, unlike the development pattern TM11, when the operation is completed, a development notification image (a character image of “SP”) appears.

  The options corresponding to the combination of no SP reach production development and SPSP reach production development in this table include development patterns TM11 and TM12. 55 (0 to 54) effect random number values 23 are associated with the progress pattern TM11, and 45 (55 to 99) effect random number values 23 are associated with the progress pattern TM12. .

  With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 can display the development notification image after completion of the operation when there is development to the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect in the variation. Further, when there is no development to either the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect in the change, the display of the development notification image after the completion of the operation is restricted.

In step S1663-4, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the appearance timing of the first image of the effect button 35 (time t _{TM1 in} FIG. 18) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is 2 mm. The value divided by the second is set in the timing operation determination time (1) timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the appearance timing (time t _{TM2 in} FIG. 18) of the second image of the effect button 35 within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Timing operation determination time (2) of the sub RAM 120c is set in the timer counter. The sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the appearance timing (time t _{TM3 in} FIG. 18) of the third image of the effect button 35 within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Timing operation determination time of sub-RAM 120c (3) Set to timer counter. Sub CPU120a obtains the time remaining until the appearance timing of the fourth image performance button 35 within fluctuations time of the fluctuation T (time t _TM4 in Figure _18), a value obtained by dividing the time 2 ms Timing operation determination time (4) of the sub RAM 120c is set in the timer counter.

Timing operation determination time (1) timer counter, timing operation determination time (2) timer counter, timing operation determination time (3) timer counter, and timing operation determination time (4) timer counter execute the timer update process in step S1500 It is counted down every time. The timing operation determination time (1) timer counter becomes 0 at the appearance timing of the first image of the effect button 35 (time t _{TM1 in} FIG. 18), and the timing operation determination time (2) timer counter indicates the effect button 35 At the appearance timing of the second image (time t _{TM2 in} FIG. 18), the timing operation determination time (3) The timer counter displays the appearance timing of the third image of the effect button 35 (time of FIG. 18 t _TM3 ) becomes 0, and the timing operation determination time (4) timer counter becomes 0 at the appearance timing of the fourth image of the effect button 35 (time t _{TM4 in} FIG. 18).

In step S1663-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the completion time of the pentagon having the image of the effect button 35 as a vertex (time t _{TM5 in} FIG. 18), and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Is set to the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the timing operation effect in the sub RAM 120c. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is counted down every time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the completion time of the pentagon (time t _{TM5 in} FIG. 18).

  In step S1663-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a timing operation effect standby flag in the timing operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The timing operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the operation is waiting for execution of the timing operation effect.

  In step S1663-7, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command indicating the progress pattern determined in the progress mode determination process in the transmission buffer, and ends the current timing operation effect selection process.

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing details of reach back button operation effect selection processing (step S1664 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 81, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not reach is established by the change (S1664-1). When the reach is established by the change (S1664-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1664-2. If the reach is not established due to the change (S1664-1: No), the current reach back button operation effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1664-2, the sub CPU 120a performs progress mode determination processing. The progress mode determination process is a process of determining the progress pattern of the back button operation effect. The progress pattern indicates a notification mode of an operation result that progresses when an operation in accordance with the reach establishment timing _tNR is performed. In the progress mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 24 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the reach 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 24. Determine the progress pattern of the back button operation effect.

  FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table. In the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table, a set of the effect random number 24 and the progress pattern is stored separately for those that are referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and those that are referenced when the game is lost. Yes.

Options corresponding to the jackpot in this table include progress patterns RC11, RC12, and RC13. Ten (0-9) production random numbers 24 are associated with the progress pattern RC11, and 70 (10-79) production random numbers 24 are associated with the development pattern RC12. The progress pattern RC13 is associated with 20 (80 to 99) production random numbers 24. Progress pattern RC11, RC12, and RC13 are back button presence or absence of an output of the operation success sound when a successful back button operation (when the operation timing of the operation button 35 is matched with the timing t _NR of formation of reach), and operation When the operation fails (when the operation timing of the operation button 35 does not _coincide with the reach establishment timing _tNR ), the presence or absence of image display indicating that is different.

  More specifically, in the progress pattern RC11, when the back button operation is successful, a back button operation success sound is output. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RC12, the back button operation success sound is not output regardless of the success or failure of the back button operation. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RC13, when the back button operation is successful, a back button operation success sound is output. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RC13, if the operation fails, a character image of “Amazing” is displayed.

  Options corresponding to the loss in this table include progress patterns RC12 and RC14. 80 (0 to 79) effect random numbers 24 are associated with the progress pattern RC12, and 20 (80 to 99) effect random values 24 are associated with the progress pattern RC14. Yes. In the progress pattern RC14, the back button operation success sound is not output regardless of the success or failure of the back button operation. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. If the back button operation fails, the “Look” character image is displayed. In the progress pattern RC14, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated.

  With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 enables the back button operation success sound to be output when it is supposed to stop at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot in the variation. In addition, when the change is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the loss, the output of the back button operation success sound is restricted regardless of the success or failure of the back button operation.

  Here, when the timing operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 80) and the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 82) mentioned above are compared, there are two progresses in the timing operation effect progress mode determination table. There are patterns TM11 and TM12, and both of these two progress patterns TM11 and TM12 display a character image of “Miss” indicating that when a single operation fails. On the other hand, in the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table, among the four progress patterns RC11, RC12, RC13, and RC14, only the progress patterns RC13 and RC14 indicate “enormous” characters indicating that when the operation fails. An image is displayed, and the selection rate of the progress patterns RC13 and RC14 is as low as 20%. The reason for this is that if the character image of “dull” appears too frequently, the player can easily succeed in the back button operation, and the interest of the game is lost.

In step S1664-3, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the reach establishment time (time t _{NR in} FIG. 19) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and subtracts the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds. Set the reach back button judgment time timer counter. The reach back button determination time timer counter is counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The reach back button determination time timer counter becomes 0 at the time when reach is established (time t _{NR in} FIG. 19).

In step S1664-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a time after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the establishment of reach within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation to the end time t ′ _{NR of the} reach back button operation acceptance valid period. and then obtains a remaining time until the time t _'NR, sets the remaining time value obtained by dividing by two milliseconds operation accepting validity end timer counter for reach back button operation effect of the sub RAM120c obtained. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the reach back button operation effect is counted down every time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter becomes 0 two seconds after the reach is established.

  In step S1664--5, the sub CPU 120a sets a reach back button operation effect standby flag in the reach back button operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The reach back button operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the reach back button operation effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1664-4, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command indicating the progress pattern determined in the progress mode determination process in the transmission buffer, and ends the current reach back button operation effect selection process.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing details of the step-up back button operation effect selection process (step S1665 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 83, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute a step-up effect as the symbol variation effect of the variation (S1665-1). When executing the step-up effect (S1665-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1665-2. When the step-up effect is not executed (S1665-1: No), the current step-up back button operation effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1665-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up effect within the variation is developed to the normal stage 4. When the sub CPU 120a develops to the normal stage 4 (S1665-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1665-3. When it does not develop until the normal stage 4 (S1665-2: No), the current step-up back button operation effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1665-3, the sub CPU 120a performs progress mode determination processing. The progress mode determination process is a process for determining the progress pattern of the step-up back button operation effect. Progress pattern shows a notification manner of operation results progress as triggered by back button operation decision timing (time _t UR1 in FIG _{20, t UR2, t UR3,} t UR4) in the combined operation is performed . In the progress mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 25 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up back button operation effect progress mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and 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 value 25, The progress pattern of the step-up back button operation effect is determined.

  FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a step-up back button operation effect progress mode determination table. In the step-up back button operation effect progress mode determination table, a set of effect random number values 25 and progress patterns is 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. ing.

Options corresponding to the jackpot in this table include progress patterns RU11, RU12, and RU13. Ten (0 to 9) effect random number values 25 are associated with the progress pattern RU11, and 70 (10 to 79) effect random number values 25 are associated with the progress pattern RU12. 20 (80 to 99) production random numbers 25 are associated with the progress pattern RU13. Progress pattern RU11, RU12, and RU13, when a successful back button operation (when the operation timing of the plurality of operation performance button 35 is fit with all the determination timing _{t UR1, t UR2, t UR3} , t UR4) the presence or absence of the display of the back button operation successful image, and when it fails to operate the that in (when the operation timing of the performance button 35 has not match with any of the determination timing _{t UR1, t UR2, t UR3} , t UR4) The presence or absence of the displayed image is different.

  Specifically, in the progress pattern RU11, when the back button operation is successful, a back button operation success image is displayed. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RU12, the back button operation success image is not displayed regardless of the success or failure of the back button operation. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RU13, when the back button operation is successful, a back button operation success image is displayed. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RU13, if the operation fails, a character image of “Amazing” is displayed.

  Options corresponding to the loss in this table include progress patterns RU12 and RU14. 80 (0 to 79) production random numbers 25 are associated with the progress pattern RU12, and 20 (80 to 99) production random values 25 are associated with the development pattern RU14. Yes. In the progress pattern RU14, the back button operation success image is not displayed regardless of the success or failure of the back button operation. Further, if the effect button 35 is kept pressed, all subsequent operations are invalidated. In the progress pattern RU14, if the operation fails, a character image of “Amazing” is displayed.

  With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120, when executing the step-up back button operation effect, when the change display is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot, the back button operation success image Enable display. Further, when the change display is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the loss, the display of the back button operation success image is regulated regardless of the success or failure of the back button operation.

  Here, when the timing operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 80) and the step-up back button operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 84) mentioned above are compared, there are two timing operation effect progress mode determination tables. There are progress patterns TM11 and TM12, and each of these two progress patterns TM11 and TM12 displays a “miss” character image indicating that when a single operation has failed. On the other hand, in the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table, among the four progress patterns RU11, RU12, RU13, and RU14, only the progress patterns RU13 and RU14 indicate “enormous” characters indicating that when the operation fails. An image is displayed, and the selection rate of the progress patterns RU13 and RU14 is as low as 20%. The reason for this is that if the character image of “dull” appears too frequently, the player can easily succeed in the back button operation, and the interest of the game is lost.

In step S1665-4, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the first back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR1 in} FIG. 20) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds. The obtained value is set in the back counter operation determination time (1) timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the second back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR2 in} FIG. 20) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is stored in the sub RAM 120c. Back button operation determination time (2) Set to timer counter. The sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the third back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR3 in} FIG. 20) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is stored in the sub RAM 120c. Back button operation determination time (3) Set to timer counter. The sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time up to the fourth back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR4 in} FIG. 20) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is stored in the sub RAM 120c. Back button operation determination time (4) Set to timer counter.

The back button operation determination time (1) timer counter, the back button operation determination time (2) timer counter, the back button operation determination time (3) timer counter, and the back button operation determination time (4) timer counter are the timers of step S1500. It is counted down every time update processing is executed. The back button operation determination time (1) timer counter becomes 0 at the first back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR1 in} FIG. 20), and the back button operation determination time (2) timer counter It becomes 0 at the back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR2 in} FIG. 20), and the back button operation determination time (3) timer counter becomes 0 at the third back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR3 in} FIG. 20). Thus, the back button operation determination time (4) timer counter becomes 0 at the fourth back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR4 in} FIG. 20).

In step S1665-5, the sub CPU 120a calculates the remaining time until the execution time of the step effect of the normal stage 4 of the step-up effect within the fluctuation time T of the change (time _{tSUP4 in} FIG. 20), and the obtained remaining time. Is divided by 2 milliseconds, and is set in the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect of the sub-RAM 120c. The operation reception valid period end timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect is counted down every time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the execution time of the step effect in the normal stage 4 (time _{tSUP4 in} FIG. 20).

  In step S1665-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a step up back button operation effect standby flag in the step up back button operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The step-up back button operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that execution of the step-up back button operation effect is waiting.

  In step S1665-7, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command indicating the progress pattern determined in the progress mode determination process in the transmission buffer, and ends the current rear button operation effect selection process.

  FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 48). In FIG. 70, 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 an opening effect per 2R, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 2R 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 special game this time is 16R probability variation. 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 S1691-5.

  In step S1691-4, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform an opening effect per 16R, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 16R in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the current special game is 8R probability variation. When the type of jackpot is 8R probability variation (S1691-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-6. When it is 8R normal hit (S1691-5: No), it progresses to step S1691-7.

  In step S1691-6, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the promotion success effect, and stores promotion effect execution data indicating that the promotion success effect is executed in the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. To do.

  In step S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the promotion failure effect, and stores promotion effect execution data indicating that the promotion failure effect is executed in the round-specific effect information storage area of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. To do.

  After executing step S1691-6 or S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform an opening effect per 8R, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 8R in the effect pattern storage area (S1691-8).

  In step S1691-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the opening effect determined in step S1691-2, S1691-4, or S1691-8 in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the current special game selection process is terminated.

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 48). In FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1). If the round start command in the reception buffer is the fourth round (S1693-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S16993-2. If it is a round other than the fourth round (S1693-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1963-6.

  In step S1693-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the promotion effect execution data is stored in the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the promotion effect execution data is stored (S1693-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-3. When the promotion effect execution data is not stored (S1693-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1693-6.

  In step S1693-3, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the promotion effect execution data in the round-specific effect information storage area indicates execution of the promotion success effect or indicates execution of the promotion failure effect. If the promotion effect execution data indicates execution of the promotion success effect (S1693-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-4. When the promotion effect execution data indicates the execution of the promotion failure effect (S1693-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1693-5.

  In step S1693-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion success stage standby flag in the promotion stage success standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and proceeds to step S1693-5. The promotion success effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the promotion success effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time (time t _{RDS in} FIG. 21) of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hitting operation in the round game of the current round (fourth round). Is divided by 2 milliseconds, and the operation reception valid period start timer counter for promotion effect of the sub RAM 120c is set. In addition, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time (time t _{RDE in} FIG. 21) of the operation reception valid period of the promotion effect in the current round game, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is sub RAM 120c. Set to the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the promotion effect. 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. The operation acceptance valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time (time t _{RDS in} FIG. 21) of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hit operation. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time (time t _{RDE in} FIG. 21) of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hitting operation.

  In step S1693-6, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the round effect of the current round in the transmission buffer.

  87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, and 93 are flowcharts showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 87, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation information storage area update process. The operation information storage area update process is a process of updating information in the operation information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  FIG. 94A shows an operation information storage area. FIG. 94B is a diagram showing an update example of the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 94 (a), the operation information storage area includes an up cursor key sampling signal storage area, a down cursor key sampling signal storage area, a left cursor key sampling signal storage area, a right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and a center key. There are a sampling signal storage area, an effect button sampling signal storage area, an effect button on-edge storage area, an effect button off-edge storage area, an effect button off-edge number storage area, and an effect button on-off edge signal number storage area. .

  Each of the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge number storage area, and the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area includes the latest sampling timing information. And a pre-sampling storage unit that stores information on the previous sampling timing (2 msec).

  In the operation information storage area update process, the sub CPU 120a updates the up cursor key sampling signal storage area based on the input signal of the detection switch 39a of the up cursor key 39A. Further, the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39b of the lower cursor key 39B. Further, the left cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39c of the left cursor key 39C. Further, the right cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39d of the right cursor key 39D. Further, the central key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39e of the central key 39E. Further, the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area are updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 35a of the effect button 35. To do.

  More specifically, at the sampling timing every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area if the input signal of the detection switch 39a is ON, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39a is OFF. For example, 0 is written in the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39b is ON, 1 is written in the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39b is OFF, 0 is written in the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39c is ON, 1 is written to the left cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39c is OFF, 0 is written to the left cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39d is ON, 1 is written in the right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39d is OFF, 0 is written in the right cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39e is ON, 1 is written in the central key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39e is OFF, 0 is written in the central key sampling signal storage area.

  The sub CPU 120a stores information on the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area in the pre-sampling storage unit. Copy each one. Then, as shown in the update example of FIG. 94B, if the input signal of the detection switch 35a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area, and the detection switch 35a. If the input signal is OFF, 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section of the effect button sampling signal storage area. If the pre-sampling signal storage part of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 0 and the latest sampling storage part is 1, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage part of the effect button on-edge signal storage area, and other combinations If the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 1, the previous sampling signal is 0 → the latest sampling signal is 0, or the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 0, the effect button on-edge signal storage area 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section.

  If the pre-sampling signal storage part of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 1 and the latest sampling storage part is 0, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage part of the effect button off-edge signal storage area, and other combinations If the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 1, the previous sampling signal is 0 → the latest sampling signal is 0, or the previous sampling signal is 0 → the latest sampling signal is 1, then the effect button off-edge signal storage area 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section.

  If the sub CPU 120a writes 1 in the latest sampling storage section of the effect button sampling signal storage area, the sub CPU 120a rewrites the number of the latest sampling storage sections in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area by one, and effects button sampling. If 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section in the signal storage area, the latest sampling storage section in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is reset to 0.

  In step S1702 of FIG. 87, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the speech operation effect standby flag is set in the speech operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The speech operation effect standby flag is set when it is determined that the speech operation effect is to be executed in the speech operation effect selection process (step S1654 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. When the line operation effect standby flag is set (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. If the line operation effect standby flag is not set (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1708.

In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the speech operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “Yes” after the start time of the operation reception valid period of the serif operation effect (time t _{SR1 in} FIG. 15). If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1703: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1704. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1708.

In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for the speech operation effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the speech operation effect (time t _{SR1 to} t _{SR2 in} FIG. 15), the determination result of this step is “No”, and the end time of the operation reception valid period of the speech operation effect (in FIG. 15) At time t _SR2 ), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1704: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1704: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1705: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1706. If 0 is written (S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation result notification designation command for instructing progress to notification of the operation result in the speech operation effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1707. This operation result notification designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this operation result notification designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the drive device 33a for the effect related to the display of characters and lines (FIG. 15). , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a clears the dialogue operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1708 of FIG. 87, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the roulette operation effect standby flag is set in the roulette operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The roulette operation effect standby flag is set when it is determined that the roulette operation effect is executed in the roulette operation effect selection process (step S1659 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. If the roulette operation effect standby flag is set (S1708: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1709. When the roulette operation effect standby flag is not set (S1708: No), the process proceeds to step S1714.

In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for roulette operation effect is zero. After the start time of the operation reception valid period of the roulette operation effect (time t _{RL1 in} FIG. 16), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1709: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1710. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1709: No), the process proceeds to step S1713.

In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for roulette operation effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the roulette operation effect (time t _{RL1 to} t _{RL2 in} FIG. 16), the determination result of this step is “No”, and the end time of the operation reception effective period of the roulette operation effect (FIG. 16). At time t _RL2 ), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1710: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1711. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1710: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1714.

  In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1711: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1712. If 0 is written (S1711: No), the process proceeds to step S1714.

  In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation result notification designation command for instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the roulette operation effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1713. This operation result notification designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the operation result notification designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33 a display an effect related to the display of the roulette appearance (FIG. 16). , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1713, the sub CPU 120a clears the roulette operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1714.

  In step S1714 of FIG. 88, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the gauge operation effect standby flag is set in the gauge operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The gauge operation effect standby flag is set when it is determined that the gauge operation effect is executed in the gauge operation effect selection process (step S1660 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. If the gauge operation effect standby flag is set (S1714: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1715. When the gauge operation effect standby flag is not set (S1714: No), the process proceeds to step S1720.

In step S1715, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for gauge operation effect is zero. After the start time of the gauge operation effect operation acceptance valid period (time t _{GG3 in} FIG. 17), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1715: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1716. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1715: No), the process proceeds to step S1720.

In step S1716, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for gauge operation effect is zero. Within operation accepting validity of the gauge operation effect (time t _{GG3 ~t} GG4 of Fig. _17), in this step the determination result is "No", the end time of the operation acceptance lifetime gauge operation effect (in FIG. 17 At time t _GG4 ), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1716: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1717. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1716: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1718.

  In step S1717, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1717: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1718. If 0 is written (S1717: No), the process proceeds to step S1720.

  In step S1718, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation result notification designation command for instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the gauge operation effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1719. This operation result notification designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this operation result notification designation command, the image display device 31, the sound output device, and the effect relating to the re-raising of the gauge progress amount and the display of the final acquisition point are displayed. 32. The effect driving devices 33a and 33b and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  In step S1719, the sub CPU 120a clears the gauge operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1720.

  In step S1720 of FIG. 89, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing operation effect standby flag is set in the timing operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The timing operation effect standby flag is set when it is determined that the timing operation effect is to be executed in the timing operation effect selection process (step S1663 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. If the timing operation effect standby flag is set (S1720: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1721. If the timing operation effect standby flag is not set (S1720: No), the process proceeds to step S1736.

In step S1721, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for timing operation effects is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the time of completion of the pentagon of the image of the effect button 35 in the timing operation effect (time t _{TM5 in} FIG. 18). If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1721: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1722. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1721: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1735.

In step S1722, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing operation effect determination time (4) timer counter for the timing operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the appearance timing of the fourth image of the effect button 35 of the timing operation effect (time t _{TM4 in} FIG. 18). If the timing operation effect determination time (4) timer counter is not 0 (S1722: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1723. Timing operation effect determination time (4) When the timer counter is 0 (S1722: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1726.

In step S1723, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing operation effect determination time (3) timer counter for the timing operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the appearance timing of the third image of the effect button 35 of the timing operation effect (time t _{TM3 in} FIG. 18). When the timing operation effect determination time (3) timer counter is not 0 (S1723: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1724. Timing operation effect determination time (3) When the timer counter is 0 (S1723: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1726.

In step S1724, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing operation effect determination time (2) timer counter for the timing operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the appearance timing of the second image of the effect button 35 of the timing operation effect (time t _{TM2 in} FIG. 18). If the timing operation effect determination time (2) timer counter is not 0 (S1724: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1725. Timing operation effect determination time (2) When the timer counter is 0 (S1724: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1726.

In step S1725, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing operation effect determination time (1) timer counter for the timing operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the appearance timing (time t _{TM1 in} FIG. 18) of the first image of the effect button 35 of the timing operation effect. If the timing operation effect determination time (1) timer counter is not 0 (S1725: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1727. Timing operation effect determination time (1) When the timer counter is 0 (S1725: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1726.

In step S1726, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The predetermined value in this step is a value obtained by dividing a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient to determine that the effect button 35 is continuously operated (pressed and held) by 2 milliseconds. To do. If the effect button 35 is continuously operated for 1 second or more at the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35 of the timing operation effect (time t _TM1 , t _TM2 , t _TM3 , or t _{TM4 in} FIG. 18) The determination result of the step is “Yes”. If the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is greater than or equal to the predetermined value (S1726: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1735. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is less than the predetermined value (S1726: No), the process proceeds to step S1727.

  In step S1727, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If 1 is written (S1727: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1728. If 0 is written (S1727: No), the process proceeds to step S1736.

  In step S1728, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation determination process. The operation determination process is a process for determining whether or not the current operation is successful. In the operation determination process, the sub CPU 120a determines the operation timing of the current operation of the effect button 35, the first image, the second image, the third image, and the fourth image of the effect button 35. The time difference between each appearance timing and each is obtained, and if the obtained time difference is less than a predetermined reference value, the operation is successful, and if it is less than the reference value, the operation is unsuccessful.

  In step S1729, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the determination result of the operation determination process in step S1728 is an operation success. If the operation is unsuccessful (S1729: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1730. If the operation is successful (S1729: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1731.

  In step S1730, the sub CPU 120a sets a failure designation command indicating that the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 does not coincide with the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35 in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1736. This failure designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the failure designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33 a perform an effect related to the display of the character image of “Miss” (FIG. 18). , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1731, the sub CPU120a updates the successful operation number _{N TM} timing operation success number storage area of the sub RAM120c by +1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1732.

In step S1732, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the updated operation success number N _TM has reached four. Sub CPU120a, when the operation succeeds number _{N TM} has not reached at 4 (S1732: No), the process proceeds to step S1733. When the operation success number N _TM reaches 4 (S1732: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1734.

  In step S 1733, the sub CPU 120 a sets a success designation command indicating that the operation timing of the effect button 35 matches the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35 in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S 1736. This success designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the success designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33 a perform the effects related to the display of the character image “GOOD” (FIG. 18). , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S <b> 1734, the sub CPU 120 a sets a completion designation command indicating that the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 for a plurality of times matches all four appearance timings of the image of the effect button 35 in the transmission buffer, The process proceeds to step S1736. This completion designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the success designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the drive device 33a for the effect related to the display of the character image “EXCELLENT” are displayed. , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34. In addition, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, in the timing operation effect selection process (step S1663 in FIG. 47) at the start of the change, the progress pattern TM12 in the timing operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 80). Is determined, the effect related to the display of the character image of “SP” (FIG. 18) is executed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the drive devices 33a, 33b for the effect, and the illumination device 34 for the effect. Let

  In step S1735, the sub CPU 120a clears the timing operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1736.

  Here, in the timing operation effect, for example, when the player performs a continuous hitting operation (an operation of pressing the effect button 35 a plurality of times) before and after the appearance of the image of the effect button 35, a plurality of operations are performed. If any of the operation timings does not coincide with the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, the processing advances from S1720 to S1728 to S1729: No to S1730 after the processing in S1720 to S1726 for each operation. A character image of “Miss” is displayed. If any operation timing of the plurality of operations matches the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, the determination result of step S1729 becomes “Yes” at that time. Thereafter, when the process proceeds from S1731 to S1732: No to S1733, a character image “GOOD” is displayed. When the processing proceeds from S1731 to S1732: Yes to S1734, the character image “EXCELLENT” is displayed.

  If the player keeps pressing the effect button 35 before the appearance of the image of the effect button 35, the determination result in step S1726 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to step S1735 to clear the timing operation effect standby flag. Is done. After the timing operation effect standby flag is cleared, the determination result in step S1720 is “No”, and any character image of “Miss”, “GOOD”, and “EXCELLENT” is displayed regardless of the operation of the effect button 35. Disappears.

  Through such a processing flow, when the performance control board 120 executes the timing operation effect, the operation on the effect button 35 is performed a plurality of times, and the operation timing of any of the plurality of operations is When the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35 is met, an effect of notifying the operation result in an effect mode corresponding to the match of the operation timing and the appearance timing (effect that displays a character image of “GOOD” or “EXCELLENT” ) Can be executed. In addition, when the operation timing of any of the plurality of operations does not coincide with the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, the effect of notifying the operation result in an effect mode according to the matching of the operation timing and the appearance timing. An effect that restricts execution of (displaying a character image of “GOOD” or “EXCELLENT”) and notifying the operation result in an effect mode according to the fact that the operation timing does not match the appearance timing (character of “miss”) It is possible to execute an effect to display an image. Further, when the operation on the effect button 35 is continuously performed over a predetermined period (one second) including the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, execution of the effect itself for notifying the operation result is restricted. Further, when the start timing of the continuation operation of the effect button 35 matches the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, it is possible to execute the effect that notifies the operation result.

  In step S1736 of FIG. 90, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the reach back button operation effect standby flag is set in the reach back button operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The reach back button operation effect standby flag is set when it is determined that the reach back button operation effect is executed in the reach back button operation effect selection process (step S1664 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. Is. If the reach back button operation effect standby flag is set (S1736: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1737. If the reach back button operation effect standby flag is not set (S1736: No), the process proceeds to step S1746.

In step S1737, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for reach back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the end time of the operation acceptance valid period for the reach back button operation (one second after the reach establishment time _tNR in FIG. 19). If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1737: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1738. When the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1737: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1745.

In step S1738, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the reach back button determination time timer counter for reach back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the reach establishment timing (time t _{NR in} FIG. 19). If the reach back button determination time timer counter is 0 (S1738: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1739. If the reach back button determination time timer counter is not 0 (S1738: No), the process proceeds to step S1740.

In step S1739, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The predetermined value in this step is a value obtained by dividing a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient to determine that the effect button 35 is continuously operated (pressed and held) by 2 milliseconds. To do. If the effect button 35 is continuously operated for 1 second or more at the reach establishment timing (time t _{NR in} FIG. 19), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage part in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is less than the predetermined value (S1739: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1740. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S1739: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1745.

  In step S1740, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”, and if the production button 35 is not pressed or is continuously operated (it is kept pressed), The determination result of this step is “No”. If 1 is written (S1740: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1741. If 0 is written (S1740: No), the process proceeds to step S1745.

  In step S1741, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation determination process. The operation determination process is a process for determining whether or not the current operation is successful. In the operation determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains a time difference between the operation timing of the current operation of the effect button 35 and the reach establishment timing, and if the obtained time difference is less than a predetermined reference value, the operation is successful. If so, the operation fails.

  In step S 1742, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the determination result of the operation determination process in step S 1741 is an operation success. If the operation is unsuccessful (S 1742: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1743. If the operation is successful (S 1742: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1744.

  In step S1743, the sub CPU 120a sets a failure designation command indicating that the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 does not match the reach establishment timing in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1746. This failure designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 advance in the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 82) in the reach back button operation effect selection process (step S1664 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. When the pattern RC13 or RC14 has been determined, upon receiving the failure designation command, the effects related to the display of the character image of “Sad” are displayed as the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, and The effect lighting device 34 is caused to execute.

  In step S1744, the sub CPU 120a sets a success designation command indicating that the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 matches the reach establishment timing in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1745. This success designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 advance in the reach back button operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 82) in the reach back button operation effect selection process (step S1664 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. When the pattern RC11 or RC13 has been determined, when the success designation command is received, an effect (FIG. 19) relating to the output of the “super cute” sound is displayed as the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the effect driving device 33a. , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1745, the sub CPU 120a clears the reach back button operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1746.

  Here, in the reach back button operation effect, for example, when the player performs a continuous hitting operation (an operation of pressing the effect button 35 a plurality of times) from before to after the reach is established, If any of the operation timings does not coincide with the reach establishment timing, the processing proceeds from S1736 to S1741 to S1740: Yes → S1741 → S1742: No → S1743 each time an operation is performed. An image can be displayed. If any operation timing of the plurality of operations matches the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, the determination result of S1742 becomes “Yes” at that time, and the process proceeds to step S1744. Can be output.

  Also, if the player keeps pressing the effect button 35 before the reach establishment timing, the determination result of step S1739 becomes “Yes”, and the process proceeds to step S1745 to clear the timing operation effect standby flag. . After the timing operation effect standby flag is cleared, the determination result in step S1736 is “No”, and regardless of the operation of the effect button 35, the display of the “Large” character image and the output of “Very cute” sound It will not be done.

  Through such a processing flow, when the performance control board 120 executes the timing operation effect, the operation on the effect button 35 is performed a plurality of times, and the operation timing of any one of the operations is reached. When the timing of establishment is met, it is possible to perform an effect (production that outputs the sound of “super cute”) in which the operation result is reported in an effect mode according to the timing of establishment of the reach and reach. And In addition, when the operation timing of any of the plurality of operations does not coincide with the reach establishment timing, an effect of notifying the operation result in an effect mode according to the match of the operation timing and the reach establishment timing An effect that restricts the execution of the (production that outputs “super cute” voice) and notifies the operation result in an effect mode according to the fact that the operation timing does not coincide with the reach establishment timing (character image of “Sad”) Can be executed. Further, when the operation on the effect button 35 is continuously performed for a predetermined period (1 second) or more including the reach establishment timing, the execution of the effect itself for notifying the operation result is restricted. In addition, when the start timing of the continuous operation of the effect button 35 coincides with the reach establishment timing, it is possible to execute the effect itself informing the operation result.

  In step S1746 of FIG. 91, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step up back button operation effect standby flag is set in the step up back button operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The step-up back button operation effect standby flag is determined when the step-up back button operation effect is determined to be executed in the step-up back button operation effect selection process (step S1665 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. It is to be set. If the step-up back button operation effect standby flag is set (S1746: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1747. When the step-up back button operation effect standby flag is not set (S1746: No), the process proceeds to step S1761.

In step S1747, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the execution time of the step effect in the normal stage 4 in the step-up effect (time t _{SUP4 in} FIG. 20). If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1747: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1748. When the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1747: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1760.

In step S1748, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up back button operation effect determination time (4) timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the fourth back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR4 in} FIG. 20) of the step-up back button operation effect. When the step-up back button operation effect determination time (4) timer counter is not 0 (S1748: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1749. Step-up back button operation effect determination time (4) When the timer counter is 0 (S1748: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1752.

In step S1749, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up back button operation effect determination time (3) timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the third back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR3 in} FIG. 20) of the step-up back button operation effect. When the step-up back button operation effect determination time (3) timer counter is not 0 (S1749: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1750. Step-up back button operation effect determination time (3) When the timer counter is 0 (S1749: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1752.

In step S1750, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up back button operation effect determination time (2) timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the second back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR2 in} FIG. 20) of the step-up back button operation effect. If the step-up back button operation effect determination time (2) timer counter is not 0 (S1750: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1751. Step-up back button operation effect determination time (2) When the timer counter is 0 (S1750: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1752.

In step S1751, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up back button operation effect determination time (1) timer counter for the step-up back button operation effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “No” until the first back button operation determination timing (time t _{UR1 in} FIG. 20) of the step-up back button operation effect. If the step-up back button operation effect determination time (1) timer counter is not 0 (S1751: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1753. Step-up back button operation effect determination time (1) When the timer counter is 0 (S1751: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1752.

In step S1752, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. The predetermined value in this step is a value obtained by dividing a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient to determine that the effect button 35 is continuously operated (pressed and held) by 2 milliseconds. To do. Step-up back button operation decision timing (time _{t UR1, t UR2, t UR3} , or _{t UR4)} in, if it is continuously operated performance button 35 for more than 1 second, the determination result of this step is "Yes" It becomes. If the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S1752: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1760. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is less than the predetermined value (S1752: No), the process proceeds to step S1753.

  In step S1753, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”, and if the production button 35 is not pressed or is continuously operated (it is kept pressed), The determination result of this step is “No”. If 1 is written (S1753: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1754. If 0 is written (S1753: No), the process proceeds to step S1761.

  In step S1754, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation determination process. The operation determination process is a process for determining whether or not the current operation is successful. In the operation determination process, the sub CPU 120a calculates a time difference between the operation timing of the current operation of the effect button 35 and each of the four back button operation determination timings, and if the calculated time difference is less than a predetermined reference value. If it is less than the reference value, the operation is unsuccessful.

  In step S1755, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the determination result of the operation determination process in step S1754 is successful. If the operation is unsuccessful (S1755: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1756. If the operation is successful (S1755: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1757.

  In step S1756, the sub CPU 120a sets a failure designation command indicating that the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 does not coincide with the back button operation determination timing in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1761. This failure designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 are included in the step-up back button operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 84) in the step-up back button operation effect selection process (step S1665 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. If the failure designating command RU13 or RU14 is received and the failure designation command is received, the effects related to the display of the character image of “Very” are displayed in the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect driving devices 33a and 33b. And the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1757, the sub CPU 120a updates the operation success number N _UR in the back button operation success number storage area of the sub RAM 120c by +1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1758.

In step S1758, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the updated operation success number N _UR has reached 4. If the operation success number N _UR has not reached 4 (S1758: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1759. If the operation success number N _UR reaches 4 (S1758: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1761.

  In step S1759, the sub CPU 120a sets a completion designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 is matched with all of the four back button operation determination timings, and proceeds to step S1761. . This completion designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 are included in the step-up back button operation effect progress mode determination table (FIG. 84) in the step-up back button operation effect selection process (step S1665 in FIG. 47) at the start of the fluctuation. When the success pattern RU11 or RU13 is determined and the success designation command is received, an effect (FIG. 20) related to the display of the character image “Congratulations” is displayed as an image display device 31, an audio output device 32, and an effect drive. The devices 33a and 33b and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  In step S1760, the sub CPU 120a clears the step-up back button operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1761.

  Here, in the step-up back button operation effect, for example, when the player performs a continuous hitting operation (an operation of pressing the effect button 35 a plurality of times) before and after the appearance of the image of the effect button 35, a plurality of operations are performed. If none of the operation timings coincides with the step-up back button operation determination timing, the processing of S1753: Yes → S1754 → S1755: No → S1756 is performed after the processing in S1746 to S1752 for each operation. When the progress pattern of this time is the progress pattern RU13 or RU14, the character image of “Amazing” can be displayed. If any operation timing among the plurality of operations matches the step-up back button operation determination timing, the determination result of S1755 at that time becomes “Yes”. Thereafter, when the process proceeds from S1757 to S1758: Yes to S1759, a character image of “congratulations” can be displayed when the current production pattern is the progress pattern RC11 or RC13.

  If the player keeps pressing the effect button 35 before the appearance of the image of the effect button 35, the determination result in step S1752 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to step S1760 to wait for the step-up back button operation effect. The flag is cleared. After clearing the step-up back button operation effect standby flag, the determination result in step S1746 is “No”, and regardless of the operation of the effect button 35, any “Look” or “Congratulations” character image is displayed. Disappear.

  Through such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up back button operation effect, the operation on the effect button 35 is performed a plurality of times, and the operation of any of the plurality of operations is performed. When the timing matches the step-up back button operation determination timing, an effect that displays the operation result in an effect mode corresponding to the operation timing and the step-up back button operation determination timing (displays a congratulations character image) Execution). In addition, when the operation timing of any of the plurality of operations does not match the step-up back button operation determination timing, the operation result is displayed in an effect mode according to the fact that the operation timing matches the step-up back button operation determination timing. Restricting the execution of the effect to be notified (the effect of displaying the character image of “Congratulations”), and the effect of notifying the operation result in the effect mode according to the matching of the operation timing and the step-up back button operation determination timing ( ) Can be executed. Further, when the operation on the effect button 35 is performed over a predetermined period (one second) including the step-up back button operation determination timing, execution of the effect itself that notifies the operation result is restricted. In addition, when the start timing of the continuous operation of the effect button 35 matches the step-up back button operation determination timing, it is possible to execute the effect itself informing the operation result.

  In step S1761 of FIG. 92, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first accessory operation effect standby flag is set in the first accessory operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The first character operation effect standby flag is set when a symbol variation effect pattern including the first character operation effect is selected in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 46) at the start of the variation. It is what is done. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1762 when the first accessory operation effect standby flag is set (S1761: Yes). When the 1st actor operation effect waiting flag is not set (S1761: Yes), it progresses to Step S1767.

In step S1762, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the first accessory operation effect is zero. After the start time (time t _{AY1 in} FIG. 10) of the operation reception valid period for the first accessory operation effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1762: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1763. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1762: No), the process proceeds to step S1767.

In step S1763, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the first accessory operation effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the first _accessory operation effect (time t _{AY1 to} t _{AY2 in} FIG. 10), the determination result of this step is “No”, and the operation reception effective period of the first agent operation effect is reached. At the end time (time t _{AY2 in} FIG. 10), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1763: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1764. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1763: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1765.

  In step S1764, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1764: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1765. If 0 is written (S1764: No), the process proceeds to step S1767.

  In step S1765, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation result notification designation command instructing progress to notification of the operation result in the first accessory operation effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1766. This operation result notification designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. In the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 46) at the start of the variation variation, when the symbol variation effect pattern including the first accessory operation effect with the accessory falling is selected, the image control board 150 and When the lamp control board 140 receives the operation result notification designation command, the lamp display board 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect driving device 33 a perform an effect (FIG. 10A) related to the drop of the first movable accessory 330 a. , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1766, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1767.

  In step S1767 of FIG. 92, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second accessory operation effect standby flag is set in the second accessory operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The second character operation effect standby flag is selected when the symbol variation effect pattern including the second character operation effect is selected in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 46) at the start of the variation. It is to be set. When the second accessory operation effect standby flag is set (S1767: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1768. If the second accessory operation effect standby flag is not set (S1767: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1773.

In step S1768, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the second accessory operation effect is zero. After the start time (time t _{SY2 in} FIG. 11) of the operation reception valid period for the second accessory operation effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1768: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1769. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1768: No), the process proceeds to step S1773.

In step S1769, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for the second accessory operation effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the second character operation effect (time t _{SY1 to} t _{SY2 in} FIG. 11), the determination result of this step is “No”, and the operation reception effective period of the second character operation effect is displayed. At the end time (time t _{SY2 in} FIG. 11), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1769: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1770. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1769: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1771.

  In step S1770, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1770: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1771. If 0 is not written (S1771: No), the process proceeds to step S1773.

  In step S1771, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation result notification designation command instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the second accessory operation effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1772. This operation result notification designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. In the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 46) at the start of the variation variation, when the symbol variation effect pattern including the second accessory operation effect with an accessory tilt is selected, the image control board 150 and When the lamp control board 140 receives the operation result notification designation command, the lamp control board 140 produces an effect related to the tilt of the second movable accessory 330b (FIG. 11A), the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect driving device 33a. , 33b, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1772, the sub CPU 120a clears the second accessory operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1773.

In step S1773 of FIG. 93, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for promotion effect is zero. After the start time (time t _{RDS in} FIG. 21) of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous striking effect in the promotion effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1773: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1774. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1773: No), the process proceeds to step S1784.

In step S1774, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for promotion effect is zero. If it is within the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous stroke operation of the promotion effect (time t _{RDS to} t _{RDE in} FIG. 21), the determination result of this step is “No”, and the end time of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous stroke operation (FIG. 21 At time t _RDE ), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1774: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1775. When the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1774: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1780.

  In step S1775, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the latest sampling signal storage section in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The predetermined value in this step is a value obtained by dividing a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient to determine that the effect button 35 is continuously operated (pressed and held) by 2 milliseconds. To do. If the production button 35 is continuously operated (pressed and held) for 1 second or longer, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is less than the predetermined value (S1775: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1776. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S1775: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1784.

  In step S1776, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1776: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1777. If 0 is written (S1776: No), the process proceeds to step S1784.

In step S1777, the sub CPU120a updates the pummel number _{N RD} of battered number storage area of the sub RAM120c by +1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1778.

In step S1778, the sub CPU120a determines whether battered number _{N RD} updated reaches 30. If the number of presses of the effect button 35 after the display of the guide image of “continuous hit!” Has reached 30 times, the determination result of this step is “Yes”, and if it has not reached 30 times, The determination result is “No”. Sub CPU120a, when repeated pressing the number _{N RD} has not reached 30 (S1778: No), the process proceeds to step S1779. If repeated pressing the number _{N RD} has reached 30 (S1778: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1780.

  In step S1779, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect progress designation command in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1783. This effect progress designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect progress designation command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the effect to advance the gauge progress amount of the gauge image to the right by a predetermined amount.

  In step S1780, it is determined whether or not the promotion success effect standby flag is set in the promotion success effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion success effect standby flag is set at the start of the round game of the fourth round in the special game of 8R probability variation jackpot. If the promotion success effect standby flag is set (S1780: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1781. If the promotion success effect standby flag is not set (S1780: No), the process proceeds to step S1784.

  In step S1781, the sub CPU 120a sets a promotion failure effect designation command for instructing execution of the promotion failure effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1784. This promotion failure production designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When receiving the promotion failure production designation command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the promotion failure production (FIG. 21B), the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33a and 33b, And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1782, the sub CPU 120a sets a promotion success effect designation command for instructing execution of the promotion success effect in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to step S1783. This promotion success effect designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the promotion success effect designation command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a and 33b, the promotion success effect (FIG. 21A), And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1783, the sub CPU 120a clears the promotion effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1784.

  In step S1784, the sub CPU 120a generates an operation specifying command corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39E, and sets the generated operation specifying command in the transmission buffer. This operation designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When receiving the operation designation command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39E.

The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
First, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of operation effects (first character operation effect, second character operation effect, serif operation effect, roulette operation, which progress to notification of an operation result triggered by the operation of the effect button 35. There are effects, gauge operation effects, timing operation effects), and one or more of these effects are executed as symbol variation effects. Of these multiple types of operation effects, in the first character operation effect, the second character operation effect, the serif operation effect, the roulette operation effect, and the gauge operation effect, the jackpot determination result and the progress after the operation of the effect button 35 are performed. Regardless of the mode, a common normal notice effect (an effect that displays a guidance image or an indicator image that prompts the operation of the effect button 35) is executed, and then the first action operation effect and the second action operation. An individual specific notice effect according to the mode of notification of each operation result of the effect, the serif operation effect, the roulette operation effect, and the gauge operation effect can be executed. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the interest of the operation effect can be further enhanced.

  Secondly, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 is a roulette operation effect (easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit among the effects of a plurality of types of effect forms of the roulette operation effect during the symbol variation display. An effect that is difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a big win among the productions of the multiple types of production modes of the first action operation production (the operation with the roulette appearance "!") In the case of executing the first action operation effect), it is restricted that the specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation is executed before the operation of the effect button 35 in the roulette operation effect. Before the operation of the effect button 35 in the operation effect, it is possible to execute the specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the case where both the first accessory operation effect and the roulette operation effect are executed during the symbol variation display.

  Thirdly, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 is a dialog operation effect that can be easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit among the effects of a plurality of types of effect forms of the line operation effect during the display of the variation of the symbol. An effect that is difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot among the effects of a plurality of types of performance modes of the first actor operation effect, where the characters A, B, and C are serif speakers. In the case of executing a certain first action operation effect), before the operation of the effect button 35 in the serif operation effect, it is restricted to execute a specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation. Before the operation of the effect button 35 in the one-item operation effect, it is possible to execute a specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the case where both the first accessory operation effect and the speech operation effect are executed during the symbol variation display.

  Fourthly, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 is a roulette operation effect (easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit among the effects of the plurality of types of effect forms of the roulette operation effect during the symbol variation display. A line operation with a roulette appearance of “!” And an effect that is difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit among the effects of multiple types of gauge operation effects (gauge operation with a final score of 8000 or more) When the effect button 35 in the roulette operation effect is operated, the specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation is restricted from being executed before the operation of the effect button 35 in the roulette operation effect. Before the operation, it is possible to execute the specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the case where both the gauge operation effect and the roulette operation effect are executed during the symbol variation display.

  Fifth, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 is a dialog operation effect (easily selected when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit among the effects of a plurality of types of effect modes of the line operation effect during the symbol variation display). An effect that is difficult to select when the jackpot determination result is not a big hit among the effects of a plurality of types of effect modes of the gauge operation effect (the final acquisition point is 8000 or more) The gauge operation effect) is executed before the operation of the effect button 35 in the speech operation effect, and the specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation is restricted. Prior to the operation of the button 35, it is possible to execute a specific notice effect indicating the progress of the effect after the operation. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the case where both the gauge operation effect and the speech operation effect are executed during the symbol variation display.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, when a gauge operation effect is executed as an effect that can progress to a level of 8000 points or more, it is possible to execute a specific notice effect before the execution of the gauge operation effect. In the case where the gauge operation effect is executed as an effect that cannot be advanced to the level, the specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the gauge operation effect is executed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 95 (d), the final acquisition point is either 7777 or 3333, which is a big hit decision (7777 in the example of FIG. 95 (d)). When a gauge operation effect is executed, it is possible to execute a specific notice effect before the gauge operation effect is executed. In other cases, the specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the gauge operation effect is executed. .

  The contents of the gauge operation specific notice execution determination table referred to in step S1662-1 of the gauge operation specific notice effect selection process (FIG. 76) are different between the first embodiment and the present embodiment. FIG. 96 is a diagram showing a gauge operation specific advance notice execution determination table. In the gauge operation specific notice effect execution determination table of this embodiment, a data set indicating the effect random number 21 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is a final stage determination process (FIG. 70). In step S1660-3), reference is made when 7777 is the final acquisition point, reference is made when 3333 is the final acquisition point, and reference is made at other times. It is remembered.

  Specifically, for 7777, 55 (0 to 54) effect random number values 21 indicate that the gauge operation specific notice effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effect random number values. 21 is associated with data indicating that the gauge operation specific notice effect is not executed. With respect to 3333, data indicating that 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 21 execute the gauge operation specific notice effect and 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 21 indicate the gauge operation specific notice. Each is associated with data indicating that the performance is not executed. For points that are neither 7777 nor 33333, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 21 are associated with data indicating that the gauge operation specific notice effect is not executed. Regarding the point which is neither 7777 nor 3333, the data indicating that the gauge operation specific notice effect is executed is not associated with any effect random value 21.

  With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 is to perform a gauge operation performance, the operation of the effect button 35 in the gauge operation effect is performed when the change display is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot. It is possible to execute a specific notice effect indicating the mode of progress after the operation. In addition, when the variable display is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the loss, the specific notice effect indicating the progress mode after the operation is executed before the operation of the effect button 35 in the gauge operation effect. To regulate.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the case where the gauge operation effect is executed during the symbol variation display.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first and second embodiments, when the second accessory operation effect is executed, the specific notice effect can be executed regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a big hit or a loss. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the presence or absence of execution of a specific notice effect changes according to the jackpot determination result.

  In the first and second embodiments and the present embodiment, the contents of the second accessory specific notice effect execution determination table referred to in step S1652-1 of the second accessory specific notice effect selection process (FIG. 57) are the same. Different. FIG. 97 is a diagram showing a second accessory specific notice effect execution determination table. In the second accessory specific notice effect execution determination table of the present embodiment, a set of data indicating the effect random number 6 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) and the jackpot determination result are developed. Are stored separately for each corresponding to the combination of presence or absence.

  For combinations where the jackpot determination result in this table is lost and developed, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 6 are associated with data indicating that the specific notice effect is not executed. In addition, for combinations where the jackpot determination result is lost and there is no development, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 6 are associated with data indicating that the specific notice effect is not executed. In the case where the jackpot determination result is a loss, no data for indicating the execution of the specific notice effect is associated with any effect random number 6.

  With such a configuration of the table, when the production control board 120 is to execute the second action operation effect, the second action operation effect is performed when the change display is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot. Before the operation of the effect button 35, a specific notice effect indicating the mode of progress after the operation can be executed. Further, when the change display is to stop at the symbol corresponding to the loss, the specific notice effect indicating the mode of progress after the operation is executed before the operation of the effect button 35 in the second accessory operation effect. To be regulated.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the case where the gauge operation effect is executed during the symbol variation display.

  Although the first to third embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications may be added to such embodiments.

(1) In the said 1st-3rd embodiment, the number of the appearance timings (timing which pushes down production button 35) of the image of production button 35 in timing operation production was four. However, the number of appearance timings of the image of the effect button 35 may be three or less, or may be five or more.

(2) In the first to third embodiments, the number of back button operation determination timings in the step-up back button operation effect is four. However, the number of back button operation determination timings may be three or less, or five or more.

(3) In the first to third embodiments, the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are developed from the normal reach effect. However, an effect that develops from the normal reach production to the SP reach production and develops from the SP reach production to the SPSP reach production may be executed as the symbol variation production.

(4) In the promotion effects of the first to third embodiments, a notification condition is that a continuous hit operation is performed within the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hit operation, and the number of consecutive hits within the operation acceptance valid period is a predetermined number (30 The number of times) was reached, the promotion progressed to the promotion success effect or the promotion failure effect. On the other hand, a plurality of repeated hitting determination timings are provided within the operation reception valid period, and the effect button 35 is pressed at all or a part of the repeated hitting determination timings (the effect button on-edge at the repeated hitting determination timings). When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the storage area is 1, it may be advanced to a promotion success effect or a promotion failure effect. Further, in this case, when the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 and the repeated hit determination timing are matched, an effect of notifying the operation result in an effect mode according to the match of the operation timing and the repeated hit determination timing (for example, “ When the operation timing of the operation of the effect button 35 and the repeated strike determination timing do not match, the render according to the mismatch between the operation timing and the repeat strike determination timing is possible. It is possible to execute an effect informing the operation result in a mode (for example, an effect to display a character image of “No”), and the operation on the effect button 35 is continuously performed over a predetermined period including the repeated hit determination timing. In the event that the operation result is displayed, a character image such as “Donpisha” or “No” is displayed. Out, promoted successful performance, and may be to restrict the execution of one or more of production) in the promotion failing game effect.

(6) In the timing operation effects of the first to third embodiments, the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area at the appearance timing of the effect button 35 image is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. In this case, it is considered that the effect button 35 has been operated continuously for a predetermined period including the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, and the execution of the operation result effect is restricted. However, the value of the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area is 1 at two timings, the timing slightly before the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35 and the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35. In this case, it may be considered that the effect button 35 has been operated continuously over a predetermined period including the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35, and the execution of the operation result effect may be restricted.

(7) In the reach back button operation effect of the first to third embodiments, the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area at the reach establishment timing is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Furthermore, it is considered that the effect button 35 has been operated continuously over a predetermined period including the timing of reach establishment, and the execution of the operation result effect is restricted. However, if the value of the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area is 1 at two timings, the timing slightly before the reach establishment timing and the reach establishment timing, the reach establishment is achieved. It may be assumed that the effect button 35 has been operated continuously over a predetermined period including the above timing, and the execution of the operation result effect may be restricted.

(8) In the step-up back button operation effect of the first to third embodiments, the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area at the appearance timing of the image of the effect button 35 is a predetermined value. In the case described above, it was considered that the effect button 35 was continuously operated over a predetermined period including the step-up back button operation determination timing, and execution of the operation result effect was restricted. However, when the value of the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area is 1 at two timings, the timing slightly before the step-up back button operation determination timing and the step-up back button operation determination timing. The performance button 35 may be regarded as being continuously operated over a predetermined period including the step-up back button operation determination timing, and the execution of the operation result effect may be restricted.

(9) The specific notice effect may be executed in the first accessory operation effect of the first to third embodiments after the start of the first accessory operation effect and the start of the operation reception valid period It was the previous time. However, the execution time of the specific notice effect of the first _accessory operation effect may be set to be before the execution of the first _accessory operation effect itself during the symbol variation display (before time t _AY0 in FIG. 10).

(10) The specific notice effect may be executed in the second accessory operation effect in the first to third embodiments after the start of the second accessory operation effect and the start of the operation reception valid period It was the previous time. However, the execution time of the specific notice effect of the second accessory operation effect may be set to be before the execution of the second accessory operation effect itself during the symbol variation display (before time t _SY0 in FIG. 11).

(11) The specific notice effect may be executed in the line operation effects of the first to third embodiments at a time after the start of the line operation effect and before the start of the operation reception valid period. . However, the execution time of the specific notice effect of the serif operation effect may be set before the execution of the serif operation effect itself during the symbol variation display (before the time _tSR0 in FIG. 15).

(12) In the roulette operation effects of the first to third embodiments, the specific notice effect may be executed after the start of the roulette operation effect and before the start of the operation reception valid period. . However, the execution time of the specific notice effect of the roulette operation effect may be set before the execution of the roulette operation effect itself during the symbol variation display (before time _tLR0 in FIG. 16).

(13) In the gauge operation effects of the first to third embodiments, the specific notice effect may be executed after the start of the gauge operation effect and before the start of the operation reception valid period. . However, the execution time of the specific notice effect of the gauge operation effect may be set before the execution of the gauge operation effect itself during the symbol variation display (before the time _tGG0 in FIG. 17).

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 (1)

Operation means;
A determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is won by the establishment of the start condition;
Based on the determination result of the 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 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;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a roulette operation effect in which a roulette effect develops in response to a predetermined operation on the operation means within an operation reception effective period, and a predetermined operation on the operation means within an operation reception effective period. A plurality of effects including a non-roulette operation effect that is executed after the roulette operation effect, and a specific notice effect that suggests a mode of progress of the effect after the operation. Production control means for causing the production means to execute one or more of the productions;
In a case where the effect control means causes the non-roulette operation effect to be executed as an effect during variable display that is to be stopped with a design indicating that the determination result is a big hit, before the non-roulette operation effect is executed. When the non-roulette operation effect is to be executed as an effect during the variable display that is allowed to be executed and the stop result is a symbol indicating that the determination result is not a big hit, the non-roulette operation A gaming machine comprising: restriction means for restricting execution of the specific notice effect before execution of the effect.