JP2018134306A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance interest in a game after satisfaction of a ready-to-win in 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 after completion of a losing ready-to-win performance in execution of the losing ready-to-win performance and a relief performance during variation display of a pattern. The performance control board 120 of the game machine 1 regulates execution of a specific notice performance before completion of the losing ready-to-win performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

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. Among pachinko machines, there is one that develops a design with higher reliability such as an SP reach production or an SPSP reach production after putting the production design into a reach mode during the special symbol variation display. 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 development effect after the establishment of the reach of this type of gaming machine is merely to display a moving image of a movie or a character in the center of the screen, and there is room for improvement in terms of entertainment of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to further enhance the interest of a game after reach establishment in a gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won based on the establishment of a starting condition, and the symbol display means variably displays the symbol based on the determination result of the determination means. After the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result, and when the determination means determines that the jackpot is won, the symbol display control means wins after the symbol is stopped and displayed Based on the judgment result of the special game executing means for executing the special game corresponding to the jackpot, the effect display means including the image display means and the movable accessory, and the determination result of the determination means, the image display means displays a plurality of types of effect symbols. Loss and Reach Production Stopped in the Reach Mode after Stopping in the Reach Mode and the Multiple Types of Production Designs Relieved from a State that is likely to be Determined in the Lost Mode Among a plurality of effects including a relief effect accompanied by the first action of the movable accessory to be notified and a specific advance notice effect accompanied by the second action of the movable accessory suggesting the possibility of executing the relief effect When the effect control means for causing the effect means to execute one or a plurality of effects and the effect control means execute the lose reach effect and the relief effect during the variation display of the symbol, Provided is a gaming machine characterized by comprising a restricting means for allowing the specific notice effect to be executed after the end and restricting the execution of the specific notice effect before the end of the lose reach effect. To do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest after the reach of the gaming machine is established.

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 descends. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 2nd movable accessory 330b in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 tilts. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 3rd movable accessory 330c in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 opens and closes. 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 game state of the live mode and special training mode 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 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 main process of the production | presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is 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 SP specific notice effect selection processing of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the SP specific notification effect execution determination table and SPU specific notification effect pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the SPSP specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the SPSP specific notice effect execution determination table and SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the re-lottery effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the promotion specific effect execution determination table and the promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the challenge specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the challenge specific effect execution determination table and challenge specific notice effect pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the battle specific announcement effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the battle specific notification effect execution determination table and battle specific notification effect pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process of the production 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 special training mode start control processing of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the live mode start control process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the mode effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the mode effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the mode effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the mode continuation specific notice effect execution determination table and the mode continuation specific notice effect pattern determination table 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 flowchart which shows the battle specific announcement effect selection process of the game machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the battle specific notice effect pattern determination table for 16R probability variation of the gaming machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the kind of jackpot in the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the 4th symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the kind of promotion specific notice effect of the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the promotion specific notification effect selection processing of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the promotion specific notification effect execution determination table and the promotion specific notification effect pattern determination table of the gaming machine which are the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine which is 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the game machine which is 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the challenge specific notification effect execution determination table of the game machine which is 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine which is 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the challenge specific notification effect pattern determination table of the game machine which is 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the promotion specific notification effect pattern determination table of the game machine which is 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the SP specific announcement effect execution determination table of the game machine which is a modification of this invention. It is a figure which shows the SPSP specific announcement effect execution determination table of the game machine which is a modification of this invention. It is a figure which shows the challenge specific announcement effect execution determination table of the game machine which is a modification of this invention. It is a figure which shows the SP specific announcement effect execution determination table of the game machine which is a modification of this invention. It is a figure which shows the SPSP specific announcement effect execution determination table of the game machine which is a modification 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 includes 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.

  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 is pressed, the center key detection switch 39e outputs an ON signal indicating the fact.

  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 33a receives a signal instructing driving of the first movable accessory 330a from the lamp control board 140, the effect driving device 33a is in a position on the back side of the decorative member 7 (position shown in FIG. 1) above the game area 6. 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).

  An effect drive device 33c is provided slightly inside the left and right corners of the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. The left and right effect drive devices 33c contain three effect lighting devices (lamps) 34 each. The effect driving device 33c and the effect lighting device 34 perform a game effect by the movement of the device itself and light emission under the control of the lamp control board 140. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect driving device 33c includes left and right third movable accessories 330c and actuators that support the side ends thereof. When the effect driving device 33c receives a signal instructing driving of the third movable accessory 330c from the lamp control board 140, the position of the third movable accessory 330c covering the effect illumination device 34 (the position shown in FIG. 1). ) And an exposed position (position shown in FIG. 6). In addition, when the lighting device for effect 34 receives a drive signal from the lamp control board 140, it blinks.

  An audio output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the left and right effect drive devices 33c in 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).

  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 prize opening opening / closing door 16b. . 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 opening and closing of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. . 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 11 types of jackpots of gaming machines 1 as follows.

a1. 1st Special Figure 16R Probability Change 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 (a state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 2/599) and high probability gaming state (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) Of these two states), a high probability gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved.

  If the jackpot is won, the gaming state relating 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 opened. Of the two states, a state where it is easy to start a prize) and a non-electric chew support state (a state where the movable piece 15b is difficult to be released), an electric chew support state advantageous to the player is achieved, and the game state related to the special symbol is time Of the two states, the shortened state (special symbol variation time is relatively short) and the non-time shortened state (special symbol variation time is relatively long), it is a time shortening state advantageous to the player. . 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-temporary gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/65536, the variation time of the normal symbol is 29 seconds, and the movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is released per winning of the normal symbol lottery. Time 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.

  In the case of winning the jackpot, after the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state through a special game, the game continues until the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is won again.

b1. This first 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. 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. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

c1. First Special Figure 8R (60) Normal Win 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. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first special figure 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. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of changes after the special game reaches 60 without winning the jackpot.

d1. First Special Figure 8R (80) Normal Win 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. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first special figure 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. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of changes after the special game reaches 80 without winning the jackpot.

e1. First Special Figure 8R (100) Normal Win 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. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first special figure 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. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of changes after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot.

f1. 1st Special Figure 2R Probability Change 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. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again. Here, the time required for special games when the jackpot is won (total opening time of the big prize opening) is compared to the time required for special games when the jackpot is won (total opening time of the big prize opening) short. Therefore, the number of game balls to be acquired is greater when the other jackpot is won than when the jackpot is won. The first special figure 2R probability variation hit is also called “short hit” or “surprise hit” in the sense that it is a big hit that goes through a short jackpot and becomes a high probability gaming state.

g1. 2nd special figure 16R probability variation per jackpot 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 big prize opening 16 in the 16 round games is the same as that per first special figure 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. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

h1. 2nd Special Figure 8R Probability Change 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 special figure 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. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

i1. Second Special Figure 8R (60) Normal Win 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 special figure 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. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of changes in the special symbol after the special game is 60 without winning the jackpot.

j1. Second Special Figure 8R (80) Normal Win 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 special figure 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. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of changes in the special symbol after the special game reaches 80 without winning the jackpot.

k1. Second special figure 8R (100) 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 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 special figure 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. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of changes in the special symbol after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot.

  In the following description, per 1st special figure 16R probability variation, 1st special figure 8R probability variation, 1st special figure 2R probability variation, 2nd special figure 16R probability variation, and 2nd special figure 8R probability variation per 2 It is called "probable hit. Also, the first special figure 8R (60) normal per, the first special figure 8R (80) normal per, the first special figure 8R (100) normal per, the second special figure 8R (60) normal per, the second special figure The 8R (80) normal hit and the second special figure 8R (100) normal hit are collectively referred to as “normal hit” as appropriate. Further, per first special figure 16R probability variation and second special figure 16R probability variation are collectively referred to as “per 16R” as appropriate. Further, the first special figure 8R (60) normal hit and the second special figure 8R (60) normal hit are collectively referred to as “8R (60) normal hit” as appropriate. The first special figure 8R (80) normal hit and the second special figure 8R (80) normal hit are collectively referred to as “8R (80) normal hit” as appropriate. The first special figure 8R (100) normal hit and the second special figure 8R (100) normal hit are collectively referred to as “8R (100) normal hit” as appropriate. Also, per 1st special figure 8R probability variation, 1st special figure 8R (60) normal per, 1st special figure 8R (80) per normal, 1st special figure 8R (100) per normal, 2nd special figure 8R per regular variation The second special figure 8R (60) normal hit, the second special figure 8R (80) normal hit, and the second special figure 8R (100) normal hit are collectively referred to as "per 8R" as appropriate. The first special figure 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. 7A, 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 symbol 36Z has a 1st display mode, a 2nd display mode, a 3rd display mode, a 4th display mode, and a 5th display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the change display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 is started, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R Each of “1” symbol → “2” symbol → “3” symbol → “4” symbol → “5” symbol → “6” symbol → “7” symbol → “8” symbol → “9” symbol → “1” "Circuit display called symbol" is started, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts cyclic display of first display mode-> second display mode-> third display mode-> fourth display mode-> fifth display mode-> 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 confirmed in a combination corresponding to the special symbol displayed in a stopped state ( Complete stop), and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z have a big hit (hereinafter, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z). A special game is executed if the jackpot stop mode is appropriately referred to as a “hit mode”. 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. 8 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 change in the big win 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 fifth display mode, Stop with the combination.

  If the winning winning lottery is won per 8R probability change, the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, and “ "999", the fourth symbol 36Z stops in a combination of the fourth display mode.

  When winning 8R (60) normal in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. , And “999”, the 4th symbol 36Z stops in the combination of the first display mode.

  When winning 8R (80) normal in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. , And “999”, the fourth symbol 36Z stops in a combination of the second display mode.

  When winning 8R (100) normal in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. , And “999”, the fourth symbol 36Z stops in a combination of the third 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.

  If the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped in a mode other than the above combination (hereinafter, referred to as “losing mode” as appropriate).

  Here, the display size of the fourth symbol 36Z is extremely small compared to the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. Therefore, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped with the same symbol combination other than “777” and “333”, per 8R probability variation, per 8R (60) normal, per 8R (80) normal , And 8R (100) normal winning is not known. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped at “777” or “333”, it is easy to know that the 16R probability variation is won at the time of the stop.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop in a hit state and perform a special game, a special game effect is provided in accordance with the special game. Do. In the special game effect, an opening effect related to the opening of the special game, a round game effect related to the round game, an ending effect related to the ending of the special game, and the like are performed.

As shown in FIG. 7B, 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 displaying 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. 7B, only the images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown for convenience.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, after the end of the special game, the gaming machine 1 produces a special mode (a right-handed mode) corresponding to the type of jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game. The special mode includes a live mode and a special training mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the live mode is a mode indicating that the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming gaming state. The special training mode is a mode indicating that the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when winning per probability change, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect in the live mode. In the live mode effect, live recorded images are displayed as background images of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. The live mode will continue until the winner is won again. Next, if the winning jackpot is a probable hit, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect of the live mode again. Next, if the winning jackpot is a normal win, the special game mode will be the post-special game.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the 8R (60) normal winning is won, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect of the special training mode. In the special training mode in the case of winning 8R (60) normal, an animation image showing a character special training for live as background images of the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect Is displayed. In the lower right corner of the background image, the remaining number of special training modes is displayed. This remaining number is counted down as 60 → 59 → 58... → 1 each time the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are fixed (completely stopped) in a lost manner. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in a losing manner in the changing symbol variation effect with the remaining number of times 1, the doors from the left and right at the time t _TKB after the stopping time t _TKA in this losing manner. Appears. At a subsequent time _tTKC , 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 an operation guide that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 in the gap between the closing doors. An image (an image of “Press!”) Appears. The effect that the left and right doors are likely to close is a special training mode end effect that notifies that the time-short gaming state that is advantageous to the player will end with the current fluctuation. When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, or when the operation reception effective period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the left and right doors are completely closed, and the image of “end of special training mode” is displayed. Appear. The effect that the “special training mode end” image appears is a special training mode end confirmation effect informing that the end of the short-time state is confirmed. After the special training mode end confirmation effect, the gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state to the non-short-time gaming state, and subsequent changes are performed under the non-time-short gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when winning 8R (80) normal, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect of the special training mode. The content of the special training mode end effect in the special training mode when the 8R (80) normal is won (the effect that the left and right doors are likely to close) is the same as that when the 8R (60) normal is won. . In the special training mode effect when winning 8R (80), the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guidance image urging the user to operate the effect button 35 at the time _tTKC of the special training mode end effect ("Press! When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception effective period indicated by the indicator image or the operation reception effective period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the first movable accessory 330a is lowered. Then, an image of “Continue training mode” appears. The effect that the “special training mode continuation” image appears is a special training mode continuation relief effect that notifies that the short-time gaming state continues even after the variation display (the 60th variation display after the special game).

After the appearance of “continue special training mode” in the special training mode continuation relief effect, “20” is displayed as the remaining number of special training modes. This remaining number is counted down as 20 → 19 → 18... → 1 each time the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are fixed (completely stopped) in a lost manner. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in a losing manner in the variation symbol variation effect with the remaining number of times 1, the second special training mode termination effect is performed. In the second special training mode end effect, at the time t _TKB after the time t _TKA when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in the manner of losing, as in the first special training mode end effect. The door appears, and at the subsequent time _tTKC , an image of the effect button 35, an indicator image, and an operation guidance image (an image of “Press!”) Appear. When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, or when the operation reception effective period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the left and right doors are completely closed, and the image of “end of special training mode” is displayed. Appear. With the appearance of the character “end of special training mode”, the time-saving gaming state ends and shifts to the non-time-saving gaming state, and subsequent changes are made under the non-time-saving gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 11 (b), when winning per 8R (100) normal, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect of the special training mode. The content of the second special training mode end effect (the effect that the left and right doors are likely to close) in the special training mode when winning per 8R (100) normal is the same as that when winning per 8R (80) normal The same. In the production of special training mode when was elected to 8R (100) usually hit, the image of the button 35 at time t _TKC of the second round of intensive training mode end effect, operation guide image to promote the operation of the indicator image, and performance button 35 ( " When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image or the operation reception valid period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the second special training mode is continued. A relief effect (an effect in which the first movable combination 330a descends and an image of “continuous training mode” appears) is performed.

  After the appearance of the “continue special training mode” character in the second special training mode continuation relief effect, “20” is displayed again as the remaining number of special training modes. This remaining number is counted down as 20 → 19 → 18... → 1 each time the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are fixed (completely stopped) in a lost manner. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in a losing manner in the symbol variation effect of variation with the remaining number of times 1, an image of “end of special training mode” appears. With the appearance of the character “end of special training mode”, the time-saving gaming state ends and shifts to the non-time-saving gaming state, and subsequent changes are made under the non-time-saving gaming state.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, when the winning per 8R (80) normal or 8R (100) normal is won, the remaining number of special training modes after the special game is not displayed as “80” or “100”. “60”, and waits for the game to progress until the remaining number of times becomes “1” to notify the continuation of the special training mode. The reason for this is to further enhance the interest of the game by advancing the game without clarifying how long the short-time game state that is advantageous to the player will last.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, the mode continuation specific notice effect may be executed in the special training mode effect at the time of winning for 8R (80) normal or 8R (100) normal. The mode continuation specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the special training mode continuation relief effect. In the mode continuation specific notice effect, a dejab image showing the characters “continue” in semi-transparent appears.

  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, reach production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, full rotation reach production, re-lottery production, challenge production, One or a plurality of effects among a plurality of types of effects including a battle effect and a specific notice effect suggesting the possibility of execution of these effects are selected, and the selected one or more effects are displayed on the image display device 31, The sound output device 32, the production drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the production illumination device 34 are executed. Further, the gaming machine 1 selects and selects one or a plurality of effects among a plurality of kinds of effects including a rank-up effect based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the operation of the effect button 35 in the special game effect. One or a plurality of effects are executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a, 33 b, 33 c, and the effect illumination device 34. The outline of each effect executed as a symbol variation effect or a special game effect is as follows.

As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The reach effect may be executed after a normal variation (a variation in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed in a rounded manner) over a predetermined time within the variation time T of the special symbol. This is the period from time t _{RCA to} t _RCB . In the reach effect, at time t _RCA within the variation time T, one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the left symbol 36L in the examples of FIGS. 12A and 12B) is temporarily stopped. At the subsequent time t _RCB , the other of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the right symbol 36R in the examples of FIGS. Stop.

  In the reach production, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are reached by the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are the same symbol while the middle symbol 36C is changed). A mode in which the combination is temporarily stopped. After the temporary stop in the reach mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach production, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are hit as shown in FIG. If the process proceeds to an effect that stops at (hereinafter referred to as “winning reach effect” as appropriate), as shown in FIG. 12B, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in a losing manner. There is a case of proceeding to production (hereinafter referred to as “hasle reach production” as appropriate).

As shown in FIG. 13A, the SP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The SP reach production may be executed during a period after time t _RCD after the execution of the lose reach production in the design fluctuation accompanying the establishment of the reach (hereinafter referred to as “reach fluctuation” as appropriate). 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 reach production. Before the start of the SP reach effect, a temporary stop effect is performed in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. Thereafter, the middle symbol 36C among the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R starts high-speed rotation, and the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are separated from the left corner and the right corner of the screen. In the SP reach production, display of animation character images by a plurality of characters starts at the start time t _RCD of the SP reach production. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from reach production to SP reach production is higher than when not developing to SP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 13B, the SPSP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The SPSP reach effect may be executed during a period after the time t _RCF after execution of the lose reach effect in reach variation. In normal fluctuation, the SPSP reach effect is not executed. The SPSP reach production is a development production that develops from the SP reach production. At the time t _RCE in the SP reach effect before the SPSP reach effect, a temporary stop effect is performed in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. Thereafter, the middle symbol 36C among the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R starts high-speed rotation, and the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are separated from the left corner and the right corner of the screen. In the SPSP reach production, display of the recorded video of the song by all characters starts at the start time t _RCF of the SPSP reach production. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from the SP reach production to the SPSP reach production is higher than when not developing into the SPSP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 13C, 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 aligned in the same symbol combination. The full rotation reach effect may be executed at time t _RCH at the end of the normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation. 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 the jackpot finalizing effects (the effect of informing that before the effect symbol 36 is determined in a winning manner).

As shown in FIG. 14A, the first S symbol effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The first S symbol effect is executed during the period from the loss reach effect to the SP reach effect in reach fluctuation. The first S symbol effect is one of the losing relief effects for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are remedied from a state where they are likely to be confirmed in a losing manner. The 1st S design effect is also one of the squealing effects encouraging the development to the SP reach effect. In a 1S design effect, left symbol 36L in reach demonstration, middle symbol 36C, and at time t _'RCC after time _{t RCC} the right symbol 36R is temporarily stopped in loss manner, the S symbols from the top of the middle symbols 36C Appears and the medium symbol 36C is pushed down by the S symbol and starts to rotate at high speed. After this high speed rotation, it develops into SP reach production.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the SP specific notice effect may be executed in combination with the first S symbol effect and the SP reach effect. The SP specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the SP reach effect. In the SP specific notice effect, an image of a stand on which SP characters are written and a mini character MC1 dancing on the stand appears in the lower right corner of the screen. The mini character MC1 is a character that plays the role of suggesting the possibility that the effect of normal fluctuation will be lost and the possibility of developing to the SP reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the second S symbol effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The second S symbol effect is executed during the period from the SP reach effect to the SPSP reach effect in reach fluctuation. The second S symbol effect is one of the losing relief effects for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are remedied from a state in which they are likely to be confirmed in a losing manner. The 2nd S design effect is also one of the reverberation effects that encourage the development to the SPSP reach effect. In a 2S design effect, S symbols from left symbol 36L in SP reach demonstration, middle symbol 36C, and at time t _'RCE after time _{t RCE} the right symbol 36R is temporarily stopped in loss manner, on the middle symbol 36C Appears, the middle symbol 36C is pushed down by the S symbol, and starts high-speed rotation. After this high-speed rotation, it develops into SPSP reach production.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the SPSP specific notice effect may be executed in combination with the second S symbol effect and the SPSP reach effect. The SPSP specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the SPSP reach effect. In the SPSP specific notice effect, an image of a stand on which SPSP characters are written and a mini character MC2 dancing on the stand appears in the lower right corner of the screen. The mini character MC2 is a character that plays the role of suggesting the possibility that the SP reach production will be lost and the role of suggesting the possibility of developing into the SPSP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 16A, FIG. 16B, and FIG. 16C, a re-lottery effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The redrawing effect may be executed when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are fixed (completely stopped) in a stop mode per 16R probability variation, per 8R probability variation, or 8R normal variation. This is a period after time t _SCB at the end of reach fluctuation. In normal fluctuation, the re-lottery effect is not executed.

At time t _SCA before the start of the re-lottery effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. , And “999”, the temporary stop effect is temporarily stopped. In the re-lottery effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R start to change again at the start time _tSCB of the re-lottery effect. This re-variation effect is a promotion effect that directs whether to be promoted per 8R probability variation or from 8R normal variation to 16R probability variation.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), when winning per 16R probability variation, after the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are re-varied, The middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped per 16R probability change (the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R is “333” or “777”, and the fourth symbol 36Z is the fifth display feature. ) To confirm. The effect determined in the stop mode per 16R probability change is a promotion confirmation effect informing that the player has been promoted from the 8R probability change or from the normal 8R per 16R probability change.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), when winning per 8R probability variation, after the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are re-varied, when the special symbol is stopped, the left symbol 36L, The middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are fixed in a stop mode per 8R probability change.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (c), when the winning is about 8R normal, after the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are re-varied, The middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined in a stop mode per 8R normal.

  As shown in FIG. 16D, the promotion specific notice effect may be executed together with the re-lottery effect at the time of winning per 16R probability change. The promotion specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the promotion effect. In the promotion specific notice effect, the character image appears behind the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the “RankUP” image appears right next to the character.

As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, a challenge effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The challenge effect is executed during a period after time t _CLA after execution of the lose reach effect in reach variation. The challenge effect is one of the loss relief effects for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R have been rescued from a state that is likely to be confirmed in a lost manner. If the 2R probability change (short win) is won, the challenge production will be a challenge success production, and if it is lost, the challenge production will be a challenge failure production.

Before the start of the challenge effect, a temporary stop effect is performed in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. In the challenge effect, the screen is darkened (blacked out) at the start time t _CLA of the challenge effect. The second movable accessory 330b tilts at a time t _CLB after darkening over a predetermined period. At the subsequent time t _CLC , the characters “Maze Challenge”, the image of the castle, and the image of the guardian protecting the castle appear, and the display of the image of the character moving through the maze begins. At time t _CLD after displaying the video over a predetermined period, an image of the effect button 35, an indicator image, and an operation guidance image (an image of “Press!”) Appear.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, when the 2R probability variation (short win) is won, the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, or the effect button 35 is not operated. When the operation acceptance valid period elapses, a challenge revival effect is performed. The challenge revival effect is one of the remedy effects for notifying that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a short hit. In the challenge revival effect, the first movable accessory 330a descends, a challenge notification effect image (rose image) appears in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a in the display screen of the image display device 31, and audio output is performed. The device 32 outputs a short hit notification effect sound (a sound called “Cuen”). After this production, when the special symbol is stopped, an image of My Character and “Challenge Success!” Appears, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped per 2R probability change. The mode is determined (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R is “135”).

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b), in the case of a loss, regardless of the operation of the effect button 35, the first movable accessory 330a is lowered, the short hit notification effect image is displayed, and the short hit notification effect sound is displayed. No output is done. In this case, when the special symbol is stopped, an image of “failure” appears, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined in a lost manner.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, a challenge specific notice effect may be executed together with the challenge effect. The challenge specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the challenge effect. In the challenge specific notice effect, the third movable accessory 330c of the effect drive device 33c opens and closes, the effect illumination device 34 blinks, and a relief specific notice effect image (challenge effect) is displayed in the center of the display screen of the image display device 31. The dejab image that shows the guardian appearing in semi-transparent) appears.

As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, a battle effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The battle effect is executed during a period after time t _BLA after execution of the lose reach effect in reach variation. The battle effect is one of the losing relief effects for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R have been remedied from a state that is likely to be confirmed in a losing manner. If any of 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, and 8R normal value is won, the battle effect is a battle success effect, and if it is a loss, it is a battle failure effect.

Before the start of the battle effect, a temporary stop effect is performed in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. In the battle effect, at the battle effect start time t _BLA , the left-hand My Character, the other character of the right-hand battle opponent, and the image of “VS” appear. At the subsequent time t _BLB , the “Jan” image appears, at the subsequent time t _BLC , the “ken” image appears, and at the subsequent time t _BLD , an image indicating the result of the first battle is displayed. Is done. The results of the battle include “Aiko”, “Win”, and “Lose”. When the result of the battle is “Aiko”, an image of “Jan” and an image of “Ken” appear in order, and an image indicating the result of the second battle is displayed. The display of “Aiko” → “Jan” → “Ken” → Battle result is repeated until the result becomes “Win” or “Lose”.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when winning per 16R probability variation, per 8R probability variation, and 8R normal variation, the result of “winning” is obtained after one or more “Aiko”. The image of My Character and the image of “Win” appear. The effect that the image of “My character” and “Win” appears is a battle success notification effect for notifying that the battle was successful. When the image of My Character and “Win” appears, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are per 16R probability variation, per 8R probability variation, or 8R normal variation when the special symbol is stopped. Confirm with the stop mode (complete stop).

  As shown in FIG. 18B, in the case of losing, the result of “losing” is displayed after one or more “Aiko”, and the image of the character of the battle opponent and the image of “Loose” are displayed. Appear. The effect that the battle partner character and the image of “Lose” appear is a battle failure notification effect for notifying that the battle has failed. When the battle partner character and the image of “Loose” appear, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are fixed (completely stopped) in a lost manner when the special symbol is stopped. .

As shown in FIG. 19 (a), instead of the battle success notification effect in the battle effect (the effect that the result of the battle is “winning” and the image of My Character and “Win” appears), the battle revival effect is performed. May be executed. The battle revival effect is one of the remedy effects for notifying that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. Before the start of the battle revival effect, an effect similar to the battle failure effect (effect in which the result of the battle is “losing” and an image of the opponent character and “Loose” appears) is executed. In the battle revival effect, at time t _BLE after the appearance of the “Lose” image with the opponent character of the battle, the effect button 35 is in a protruding state, an image imitating the protruding effect button 35, an indicator image, and An operation guidance image appears. When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, or when the operation reception effective period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the first movable accessory 330a is lowered and displayed on the image display device 31. A long hit notification effect image (an image of an annular effect concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) appears in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a in the screen, and the long output notification is given from the audio output device 32. A production sound (a sound called “Cucuy Cuine”) is output.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, FIG. 19C, and FIG. 19D, a battle specific notice effect may be executed in combination with the battle revival effect. The battle specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the battle revival effect. There are three effect modes A, B, and C in the battle specific notice effect. As shown in FIG. 19B, in the production of the production mode A, the third movable accessory 330 c of the production drive device 33 c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 blinks, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. The first effect image of the revival notice (image imitating the effect button 35 in the protruding state) appears, and the revival specific notice effect sound (the sound “pico-pico-picone”) is output from the audio output device 32. As shown in FIG. 19C, in the production of the production mode B, the third movable accessory 330 c of the production drive device 33 c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 blinks, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. The second notice image of the revival notice (my character cut-in image) appears, and the voice output device 32 outputs the revival specific notice effect sound (the sound “picopicone”). As shown in FIG. 19D, in the production of the production mode C, the third movable accessory 330 c of the production drive device 33 c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 blinks, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. A third notice image of the resurrection notice (an effect image simulating lightning) appears, and the sound output notice 32 produces a resurrection specific notice effect sound (a sound called “pico-picopicone”).

As shown in FIG. 20A and FIG. 20B, a rank-up effect may be executed as a part of the special game effect during the special game. In the rank-up effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in the manner of “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, or “999”. Which special jackpot was won in the middle of the special game in the special game that is triggered by the decision, without clearly indicating which of the 8R probability change or 8R normal win was won at the beginning of the execution of the special game? It is a production that clearly shows. The rank-up 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 rank-up effect, the player is urged to hit the effect button 35 repeatedly, and when the number of repeated hits of the effect button 35 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times), the player is notified whether or not the 8R probability change is reached.

More specifically, in the rank-up effect, at time t _SKK , an image of “Charge gauge and get certain change” 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 operation acceptance valid period of the effect button 35, and an operation guidance image (an image of “continuous hit!”) Are displayed. Appear. The gauge image indicates the accuracy per probability variation by the amount of progress between MIN and MAX, where MIN is the left end of the progress range in the gauge image and MAX is the right end of the progress range of the gauge image.

In the rank-up effect, the time marker in the indicator image (the right end of the hatched area in the figure) advances to the right as the operation acceptance valid period elapses. 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. If the number of consecutive hits of the production button 35 within the operation reception valid period reaches 30 times or the end time t _RDE of the operation reception effective period comes without reaching 30 times, the rank is increased at the end time t _RDE . You will be notified if it succeeded or failed.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, in the effect of success in ranking up, the progress amount of the gauge reaches “MAX”, and images of “success” and “congratulations” are displayed. When the effect of rank up success is executed in the special game, the live mode effect (FIG. 10A) is performed after the special game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, in the effect of rank-up failure, the gauge progress amount stops before “MAX”, and an image of “failure” is displayed. When a rank-up failure effect is executed in the special game, the special training mode effect (FIG. 10B, FIG. 11A, FIG. 11B) is displayed after the special game ends after the special game ends. Done.

  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 FIG. 21 (a) and FIG. 21 (b), a special symbol variation is suspended due to the start winning, and the suspension (in the example of FIG. 21 (a) and FIG. 21 (b), the first special When the pre-read hold display change effect is executed with the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol as the final change, the time t _HH immediately after the start of each change from the start winning prize to the final change (FIG. 21A) In the example of FIG. 21B, the time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the fluctuation two times before the final fluctuation, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation one time before the final fluctuation, and the final fluctuation. At time t _HH (0) immediately after the start of, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final change changes to one of blue, green, and red. In the prefetch hold display change effect, the jackpot reliability increases in the order of blue <green <red.

  As shown in FIG. 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, 33b, and 33c 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 16 (each of which is a random number range of 0 to 99). 16 kinds of random number values having a random number) and the like are updated within each random number range, and an effect according to the progress of the game is controlled. Here, the random numbers for production 1 to 16 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, 33b, 33c 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, 33 b, 33 c, and the effect lighting device 34. Based on the 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 devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the light in the effect lighting device 34. Lighting control and motor drive control for changing the light irradiation direction.

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

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

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

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 22 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. 22, 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. 23 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  After execution of step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process (S400). In the general-purpose power control process, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the general-purpose normal power process data provided in the main RAM 110c in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, while the normal symbol memory determination process (normal Processing when normal power processing data = 0), normal symbol fluctuation processing (processing when normal power processing data = 1), normal symbol stop processing (processing when normal power processing data = 2), And, one of the four processes of the auxiliary game process (process when ordinary power transmission process data = 3) is selected and executed. 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. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the input control process. In FIG. 24, 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 directly to 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. If there is no input of a detection signal from either the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the main CPU 110a proceeds directly to step S230. 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 the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to 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. If the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds directly to step S250. 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. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 25, when there is an input of a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2. 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. 26A shows a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 26 (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. 26 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol holding storage unit can store a set of jackpot random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, and 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. 27 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. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 28, 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. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 29, 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, the main CPU 110a, as shown in the example of FIG. 30 (flow chart showing details of the jackpot determination process), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition Is a jackpot or loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, determines whether or not the flag of the high probability game flag storage area is set at the time of execution of step S311-1 and stores 0th in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random number value stored in the section.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram showing a jackpot lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 31 (a), in the jackpot lottery determination table, a combination of a jackpot random number value and a lottery result of the jackpot lottery (jackpot or lose) is referred to when the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. It is stored separately from what is referred to at the time.

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

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

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. In this jackpot symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and stops the stop symbol of the variation based on the special symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-8. The symbol data is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is stored in the stop symbol data storage area in the main RAM 110c. Here, the stop symbol data indicates a two-digit number (“00” to “11”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation.

  FIG. 32A shows 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 the 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. 32B 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 a 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. 33 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol varies. FIG. 34 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 jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, it is easy to select a variation pattern having a long variation time. On the contrary, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, it is easy to select a variation pattern having a short variation time.

  For example, there are three types of variation patterns, variation pattern 11, variation pattern 12, and variation pattern 13, corresponding to special symbol 1 (per 16R probability variation) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. .

  The variation pattern 11 develops into an SP reach effect or a battle effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 11 is 20 seconds (20000 ms). The variation pattern 12 develops to SPSP reach production. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12 is 30 seconds (30000 ms). The variation pattern 13 develops to a full rotation reach effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 13 is 40 seconds (40000 ms). Among these, the magnitude relationship between the two types of selection rates excluding the fluctuation pattern 13 that is a jackpot finalizing effect is the fluctuation pattern 11 <the fluctuation pattern 12.

  In the first special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33, a combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-short-time gaming state, hold number 0 to 2, reach (random number for reach determination is “70 to 99”) There are four types of variation pattern options, variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 4, and variation pattern 6. The variation pattern 1 develops into an SP reach effect or a battle effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 1 is 20 seconds (20000 ms) which is the same as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 11. Fluctuation pattern 2 develops to SPSP reach production. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 2 is 30 seconds (30000 ms) which is the same as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12. The production pattern 4 is developed into a challenge production. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 4 is 15 seconds (15000 ms). The variation pattern 6 is lost without developing after reaching the reach. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 6 is 10 seconds (10000 ms). The magnitude relationship of these four types of selection ratios is variation pattern 2 <variation pattern 1 <variation pattern 4 <variation pattern 6.

  Further, when the variation pattern determination table for the special symbol is compared with the previous determination table (FIG. 27), the number of the first special symbol variation (U1) and the second special symbol are changed in the prior determination table. 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, the advance determination table can determine the type of the development effect after the reach effect, but cannot determine “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation”.

  In FIG. 29, the main CPU 110a generates a variation start command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S312, and sets the variation 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 milliseconds 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. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 35, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316, determines that the special symbol variation time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is zero, and the special symbol time counter is zero. If not, it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not yet passed. When determining that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol variation process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) to the special symbol time counter (S320-4). The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 milliseconds 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. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop process. In FIG. 36, 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 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, if the number of time reductions (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 step S330-3. If the time-saving number (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-3 while the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving 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 a 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 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, when 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 step S330-4. If the high probability game count (X) is not 0, the process proceeds to 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. The process ends. 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. 37 is a diagram showing a special game control table. FIG. 38A is a diagram showing a 16R winning prize opening / closing control table. FIG. 38B is a diagram showing a 8R winning prize opening / closing control table. FIG. 38 (c) is a diagram showing a 2R per prize winning opening / closing control table.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 39 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. If the opening is not in progress (S340-1: No), the process proceeds 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. 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 processing data (S340-19), and ends the current jackpot game processing. 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. 40 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game end process. In FIG. 40, 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. 41 is a diagram showing a special game end setting table. In the special game end setting table, stop symbol data, data indicating the storage contents of the game state buffer, data indicating whether or not the short-time game state is necessary, data indicating the number of short-time game states, data indicating whether or not the high probability state is necessary, A data set indicating the number of high-probability games is stored.

  Specifically, in step S350-1, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01”, “02”, “06”, “07”, or “08”, a high probability game A high probability game flag is set in the flag storage area. In the case of “03”, “04”, “05”, “09”, “10”, or “11”, 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 game number 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”, “06”, “07”, or “08”, the number of games ( X) Set 10,000 times in the storage area. In the case of “03”, “04”, “05”, “09”, “10”, or “11”, 0 is set 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, the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01”, “02”, “03”, “04”, “05”, “06”, “07”, In the case of “08”, “09”, “10”, or “11”, the time saving game flag is set in the time saving 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 this step S350-4, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01”, “02”, “06”, “07”, or “08”, the number of games ( J) Set 10,000 times in the storage area. In the case of “03” or “09”, 60 is set in the game number (J) storage area. When it is “04” or “10”, 80 is set in the game number (J) storage area. When it is “05” or “11”, 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. 42 is a flowchart showing the details of the ordinary power control process. In FIG. 42, 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. 31 (b) 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. 43 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. 43, 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 of updating the rendering random numbers 1 to 15 (S1100). 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. 44 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. 44 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. 44, 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 effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device. The content of the effect by 34 is determined, and a command indicating the content of the determined effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs effect input control processing (S1700). In the effect input control process, the sub CPU 120a 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).

  45, 46, and 47 are flowcharts showing details of the command analysis processing (step S1600 in FIG. 44). In FIG. 45, 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, 33c, 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 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 of the sub RAM 120c. The storage unit with no data stored in the first to fourth storage units of the selected production information storage area and having the smallest number is the data storage destination, and the start winning designation command in the reception buffer is the storage unit of the data storage destination To remember.

  FIG. 26C shows the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 26 (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. 26 (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. 45, 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 necessity of execution of (FIGS. 21A and 21B) is determined and the prefetch hold display change effect is executed, a scenario of the hold display change effect until the final change is determined, and this Pre-read hold display change effect scenario data indicating the scenario is stored in a corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. Details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process will be described later.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a determines 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 determines 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. 47).

  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 of the display mode of the hold display image 37, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display image 37 (FIG. 21A, FIG. 21 (b)) is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1644, 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 movable actors 330a, 330b, and 330c 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. 48 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.

  For example, the symbol variation effect pattern 11 and the symbol variation effect pattern are the choices of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (16R probability variation, variation time 20000 ms) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “11H”. 12, symbol variation effect pattern 13, symbol variation effect pattern 14, symbol variation effect pattern 15 and the like. The flow of the production of the symbol variation production pattern 11 is lost reach production (a series of productions such as reach production → temporary stop in a lost manner) → SP reach production → design confirmation (per 16R). The design flow of the design variation production pattern 12 is as follows: loss reach production → battle production → battle success production → design confirmation (per 16R). The flow of the production of the symbol variation production pattern 13 is: lose reach production → battle production → battle failure production → operation guidance production → battle revival production → design confirmation (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 14 is: lose reach effect → SP reach effect → effect temporarily stopped in a winning manner → re-lottery effect → symbol determination (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 15 is as follows: lose reach effect → first S symbol effect → SP reach effect → effect temporarily stopped in a winning manner → re-lottery effect → design determination (per 16R).

  The choices of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (16R probability variation, variation time 30000 ms) of the MODE data “E6H” and the DATA data “12H” include the symbol variation effect pattern 21, the symbol variation effect pattern 22, There are a design variation effect pattern 23 and the like. The design flow of the design variation production pattern 21 is as follows: lose reach production → SP reach production → SPSP reach production → design confirmation (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 22 is: lose reach effect → SP reach effect → SPSP reach effect → effect temporarily stopped in a winning manner → re-lottery effect → design confirmation (per 16R). The design flow of the design variation production pattern 23 is as follows: Loss Reach Production → 1st S Design Production → SP Reach Production → Production Temporarily Stopping in Loss Mode → Second S Design Production → SPSP Reach Production → Production Temporarily Stopping in Hit Mode → Re It is lottery production → design confirmation (per 16R).

  There are symbol variation effect patterns 41 as options of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (2R probability variation, variation time 15000 ms) of MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “14H”. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 41 is: lose reach effect → darkness effect → second movable accessory tilt effect → changing effect → operation guidance effect → challenge success effect → design confirmation (per 2R).

  The symbol variation effect pattern 01, the symbol variation effect pattern 02, and the like are the choices of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (loss, variation time 20000 ms) with the MODE data “E6H” and the DATA data “01H”. . The design flow of the design variation production pattern 01 is lost reach production → SP reach production → design finalization (lost). The design flow of the design variation production pattern 02 is lost reach production → battle production → battle failure production → design finalization (lost).

  There is a symbol variation effect pattern 04 as an option of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (losing, variation time 15000 ms) with the MODE data “E6H” and the DATA data “04H”. The flow of the design variation effect pattern 04 is as follows: loss reach effect → darkening effect → second movable accessory tilting effect → challenge effect → changing failure effect → symbol confirmation (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, a series of effects according to the command are generated from the start to the end of the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effects. Drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1645 of FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes an SP reach effect (FIG. 13A). If the sub CPU 120a includes the SP reach effect (S1645: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646. When the SP reach effect is not included (S1645: No), the process proceeds to step S1647.

  In step S1646, the sub CPU 120a performs SP specific notice effect selection processing. In the SP specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SP specific notice effect (FIG. 14B) needs to be executed. An effect pattern designation command for the decided effect pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the SP specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the SP 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 SP specific notice effect is displayed in accordance with the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34.

  In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes an SPSP reach effect (FIG. 13B). When the sub CPU 120a includes the SPSP reach effect (S1647: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1648. When the SPSP reach effect is not included (S1647: No), the process proceeds to step S1649.

  In step S1648, the sub CPU 120a performs SPSP specific notice effect selection processing. In the SPSP specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SPSP specific notice effect (FIG. 15B) needs to be executed, and when executing the SPSP specific notice effect, the effect pattern of the SPSP specific notice effect is displayed. An effect pattern designation command for the decided effect pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the SPSP specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the SPSP 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 SPSP specific notice effect is displayed in accordance with the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34.

  In step S1649 of FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a re-lottery effect (FIG. 16 (a), FIG. 16 (b), FIG. 16 (c)). Determine whether or not. If the sub CPU 120a includes a re-lottery effect (S1649: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650. When the re-lottery effect is not included (S1649: No), the process proceeds to step S1651.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a performs promotion specific notice effect selection processing. In the promotion specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the promotion specific notice effect (FIG. 16D) needs to be executed, and when executing the promotion specific notice effect, the sub CPU 120a displays the effect pattern of the promotion specific notice effect. An effect pattern designation command for the decided effect pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the promotion specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the promotion 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 promotion specific notice effect is displayed in accordance with the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a challenge effect (FIGS. 17A and 17B). If the sub CPU 120a includes a challenge effect (S1651: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1652. When the challenge effect is not included (S1651: No), the process proceeds to step S1656.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the challenge effect is a challenge failure or a challenge success. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1653 when the challenge effect is a challenge success (S1652: No). If the challenge effect is a challenge failure (S1652: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1656.

In step S1653, the sub CPU 120a determines the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period for the challenge effect (time t _{CLD at which} the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guidance image appear in FIG. 17A). The value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse, is set in the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the challenge effect in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the challenge effect (the time when the time marker in the indicator image reaches the end), and a 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 challenge 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 reception valid period start timer counter is 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

  In step S1654, the sub CPU 120a sets a challenge effect (success) standby flag in the challenge effect (success) wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1655. The challenge effect (success) standby flag is a flag indicating that the challenge success effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a sets the first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1655. The first operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the first movable accessory 330a is waiting to execute an effect of lowering.

  In step S1656, the sub CPU 120a performs a challenge specific notice effect selection process. In the challenge specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the challenge specific notice effect (FIG. 17C) needs to be executed. An effect pattern designation command for the decided effect pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the challenge specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the challenge 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 generate a challenge specific notice effect according to the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34.

  In step S1657, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a battle effect (FIGS. 18A, 18B, and 19A). To do. If the sub CPU 120a includes a battle effect (S1657: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1658. When a battle effect is not included (S1657: No), it progresses to step S1664.

  In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the battle effect is a battle failure (FIG. 18B) or a battle success (FIG. 18A or FIG. 19A). judge. When the battle effect is a battle success (S1658: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1659. When the battle effect is a battle failure (S1658: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1664.

  In step S1659, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a battle revival effect (FIG. 19A) before the successful battle. If there is a battle revival effect (S1659: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1660. When there is no battle revival effect (S1659: No), it progresses to Step S1664.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the battle effect (time t _{BLE at which} the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guidance image appear in FIG. 19A). Then, a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse, is set in the operation reception valid period start timer counter for battle effect in the sub-RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the battle production operation acceptance valid period (the time when the time marker in the indicator image reaches the end), and a 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 battle 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 reception valid period start timer counter is 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets a battle recovery effect standby flag in the battle recovery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1662. The battle revival effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the battle revival effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a sets a first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1663.

  In step S1663, the sub CPU 120a performs battle specific notice effect selection processing. In the battle specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the battle specific notice effect (FIGS. 19B, 19C, and 19D), and executes the battle specific notice effect. When performing, the effect pattern of the battle specific notice effect is determined, the effect pattern designation command of the decided effect pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the battle specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the battle 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 generate a battle specific notice effect according to the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34.

  In step S1664, the sub CPU 120a performs a mode effect control process. In the mode effect control process, the sub CPU 120a terminates the special training mode in the special training mode during the change if the special training mode production (FIGS. 10B, 11A, and 11B) is being executed. When it is determined whether or not it is necessary to execute an effect (an effect in which the left and right doors in FIGS. 10B, 11A, and 11B are likely to close) and the special training mode end effect in the special training mode is executed In addition, an effect pattern specifying command for the special training mode end effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer.

  In the mode effect control process, when the sub CPU 120a executes the special training mode end effect, the special training mode continuation relief effect (the first movable accessory 330a in FIGS. 11A and 11B is lowered). When the execution of the special training mode continuation relief effect is executed, a special pattern mode command for producing the special training mode continuation relief effect is generated, and this production pattern designation is performed. Set the command in the send buffer. Further, in the mode effect control process, the sub CPU 120a executes the mode continuation specific notice effect (effect in which the dejab image of the character “continue” in FIG. 11C appears) when executing the special training mode continuation relief effect. When the mode continuation specific notice effect is executed, the effect pattern of the mode continuation specific notice effect is determined, an effect pattern designation command for the decided effect pattern is generated, and this effect pattern designation command is transmitted. Set to buffer. Details of the mode effect control process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the mode 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 this command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a, 33 b, 33 c, and the effect illumination device 34 according to the command. To run.

  In step S1670 of FIG. 47, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a fluctuation 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. Details of the effect symbol stop process will be described later.

  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, according to the command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a, 33 b, 33 c, The effect lighting device 34 is caused to execute.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a determines 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. Further, the sub CPU 120a executes rank-up effects (FIG. 20 (a), FIG. 20 (b)) in the fourth round when the opening designation command is per 8R probability change or per 8R normal, Rank-up effect execution data indicating the contents of the rank-up effect is stored in the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. 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 generate an opening effect for the special game according to the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination. Let the device 34 execute.

  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 rank-up effect (the fourth round per 8R probability variation or the regular 8R). Determine. 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 generate a special game round effect according to the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination. Let the device 34 execute.

  In step S1694, 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, and proceeds to step S1696. 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. 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, the production drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the production illumination are produced according to the command. Let the device 34 execute.

  In step S1696, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the jackpot that triggered the execution of the finished special game is a normal hit or a probable hit. If the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game is a normal jackpot (S1696: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1697. If the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game is a probable hit (S1696: No), the process proceeds to step S1698.

  In step S1697, the sub CPU 120a performs a special training mode start control process. In the special training mode start control process, if the normal hit that triggered the execution of the special game is normal (60), the sub CPU 120a sets “60” to the end (1) waiting number counter of the sub RAM 120c. The end (1) standby number counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the execution of the first special training mode end effect.

  If the normal hit that triggered the execution of the special game is normal (80), the sub-RAM 120c ends (1) the standby count counter is set to "60", and the sub-RAM 120c ends (2) the standby count counter Set “80”. The end (2) standby number counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until execution of the second special training mode end effect.

  If the normal hit that triggered the execution of the special game is normal (100), the sub RAM 120c ends (1) the standby count counter is set to "60", the sub RAM 120c ends (2) the standby count counter “80” is set, and the end of the sub-RAM 120c (3) “100” is set to the standby number counter. The end (3) standby number counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the execution of the third special training mode end effect.

  After setting the above counters, the sub CPU 120a sets the special pattern mode production pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Details of the special training mode start control process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special training mode start 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 this command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the production illumination device are produced according to the command. 34.

  In step S1698, the sub CPU 120a performs live mode start control processing. In the live mode start control process, the sub CPU 120a clears the count value in the end (1) standby count counter, end (2) standby count counter, and end (3) standby count counter of the sub RAM 120c. To do. Then, the sub CPU 120a sets a live mode effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Details of the live mode start control processing will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the live mode start 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 change the live mode effect according to the command to the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 49, 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 storing 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. 50A is a diagram illustrating 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. 50B 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. 51 is a diagram showing a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a big hit. FIG. 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 loss.

  In the pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of the effect random number 4 and the pre-read hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the hold number at the final stage of the pre-read hold display change effect. Is remembered. In the jackpot prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 51) and the loss prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 52), the effect of the hold display change effect production 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. 51), 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. 52), 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. 51), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and one (99) effect is provided with the hold display change effect scenario HR49. The random number value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the lost table (FIG. 52), 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. 49, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determined in the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

  Here, in the prefetch hold display change effect selection process, when there is an development effect 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. 53 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 53, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change stops with a jackpot symbol (S1631-1). 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. 54 is a flowchart showing details of the SP specific advance notice selection process (step S1646 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 54, the sub CPU 120a performs SP specific notice effect execution determination processing (S1646-1). In the SP 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 SP specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not the SP specific notice effect is necessary based on the effect random number value 5.

  FIG. 55A is a diagram showing an SP specific notice effect execution determination table. In the SP specific notice effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating the effect random number 5 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the first S symbol effect is executed. It is stored separately for the thing and the thing to be referred to when the first S symbol effect is not executed. Specifically, for the execution of the first S symbol effect, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 5 are associated with data indicating that the SP specific notice effect is not executed. For the first S symbol effect not executed, data indicating that 15 (0-14) effect random number values 5 execute the SP specific notice effect, and 85 (15-99) effect random number values 5 Each of them is associated with data indicating that the SP specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1646-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the SP specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1646-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646-3. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1646-2: No), the SP specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1646-3, the sub CPU 120a performs SP specific notice effect pattern determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1646-4. In the SP specific notice effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SP specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the SP specific notice effect based on the effect random number 6.

  FIG. 55 (b) is a diagram showing an SP specific notice effect pattern determination table. In the SP specific notice effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 6 and the effect pattern of the SP specific notice effect is stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include effect patterns SPY11, SPY12, SPY13, SPY14, SPY15, and SPY16. Effect patterns SPY11 is for performing the SP specific announcement attraction at time t _NH in the normal variations in the pattern of varying time T. The effect pattern SPY12 is SP-specific notice at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. The production is performed. The effect pattern SPY13 is SP-specified at the time t _RCB-RCC from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach mode until the temporary stop in the lost mode within the symbol variation time T. The notice effect is executed. The effect pattern SPY14 is SP at time t _{RCC-RCC ′} from the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the start of the first S symbol effect. A specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern SPY15 is to execute the SP specific notice effect at time t _RCC′-RCD from the start of the first S symbol effect until the start of the SP reach effect. The effect pattern SPY16 is to execute the SP specific notice effect at time t _{RCC-RCC ′} and time t _RCC′-RCD within the symbol variation time T.

  In this table, 75 (0 to 74) effect random numbers 6 are associated with the effect pattern SPY14. The effect pattern SPY15 is associated with 15 (75 to 99) effect random number values 6. None of the effect random numbers 6 is associated with the effect patterns SPY11, SPY12, SPY13, and SPY16.

Due to such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 has the effect of losing reach (a series of effects such as reach effect → temporary stop in the manner of loss), the 1st S symbol effect, and the SP reach effect as effects during the display of variation of the symbols. , The SP specific notice effect can be executed after the loss reach effect (time t _{RCC-RCC ′} or time t _{RCC′-RCD in} the table of FIG. 55B). After the reach effect, the SP specific notice effect, the first S symbol effect, and the SP reach effect are executed in series. Further, in this case, the SP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the start of the lose reach effect. Further, in this case, the SP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the end of the lose reach effect. In this case, the SP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  In step S1646-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the effect pattern of the SP specific notice effect determined in the SP specific notice effect pattern determination process, and sets the produced effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1646-4, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the execution time of the SP specific notice effect specified by the command, and execute the SP specific notice effect execution time. Accordingly, the SP specific notice effect is caused to be executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing details of the SPSP specific notice effect selection processing (step S1648 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 56, the sub CPU 120a performs SPSP specific notice effect execution determination processing (S1648-1). In the SPSP specific notice 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 SPSP specific notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the SPSP specific notice effect is necessary based on the effect random number value 7.

  FIG. 57 (a) is a diagram showing an SPSP specific notice effect execution determination table. In the SPSP specific notice effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating the effect random number 7 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the first S symbol effect is not executed. One thing to be referred to when the first S symbol effect is executed and the second S symbol effect is not executed, and one to be referred to when the first S symbol effect is executed and the second S symbol effect is executed. Has been. Specifically, with respect to the absence of execution of the first S design effect, regardless of whether or not the second design effect is executed, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7 do not execute the SPSP specific notice effect. Is associated with data indicating that. With regard to execution of the first S symbol effect and no execution of the second symbol effect, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 7 are associated with data indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is not executed. With regard to the execution of the first S symbol effect and the execution of the second symbol effect, the data indicating that 15 (0 to 14) effect random numbers 7 execute the SPSP specific notice effect and 85 (15 to 99) Are associated with data indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1648-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the SPSP 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 SPSP specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1648-3, the sub CPU 120a performs SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1648-4. In the SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 8 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the SPSP specific notice effect based on the effect random number 8.

  FIG. 57B is a diagram showing an SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination table. In the SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 8 and the effect pattern of the SPSP specific notice effect is stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include effect patterns SPY21, SPY22, SPY23, SPY24, SPY25, SPY26, SPY27, SPY28, and SPY29. The effect pattern SPY21 is to execute the SPSP specific notice effect at the time t _NH during normal fluctuation within the symbol fluctuation time T. The effect pattern SPY22 is SPSP specific notice at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. The production is performed. The effect pattern SPY23 is SPSP specified at time t _RCB-RCC after the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the temporary stop in the lost manner. The notice effect is executed. The effect pattern SPY24 is SPSP at time t _{RCC-RCC ′} from the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the start of the first S symbol effect. A specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern SPY25 is to execute the SPSP specific notice effect at time t _RCC′-RCD from the start of the first S symbol effect until the start of the SP reach effect. The effect pattern SPY26 executes the SPSP specific notice effect at the time t _RCD-RCE from when the SP reach effect starts until the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop again in a lost manner. is there. The effect pattern SPY27 is to execute the SPSP specific notice effect at time t _{RCE-RCE '} from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in a losing manner until the second S symbol effect starts. is there. The effect pattern SPY28 executes the SPSP specific notice effect at a time t _RCE′-RCF from when the second S symbol effect starts to when the SPSP reach effect starts. The effect pattern SPY29 executes the SPSP specific notice effect at the time t _{RCE-RCE '} and the time _RCE'-RCF within the symbol variation time T.

  In this table, 75 (0 to 74) effect random number values 8 are associated with the effect pattern SPY27. The effect pattern SPY 28 is associated with 25 (75 to 99) effect random number values 8. The effect patterns SPY21, SPY22, SPY23, SPY24, SPY25, SPY26, and SPY29 are not associated with any effect random value 8.

Due to such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 has an effect of losing reach (a series of effects such as reach effect → temporary stop in a lost manner), SP reach effect, 1S symbol effect, When executing the SP reach production, the second S design production, and the SPSP reach production, the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design 36R during the SP reach production are temporarily stopped in a lost manner (time t _{RCE-RCE ′} Alternatively, the SPSP specific notice effect can be executed at the time t _RCE′-RCF ), and the SPSP specific notice effect, the second S symbol effect, and the SPSP reach effect are successively executed after the losing reach effect. In this case, the SPSP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the start of the lose reach effect. In this case, the SPSP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the end of the lose reach effect. Further, in this case, the SPSP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the temporary stop of the loss pattern of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R during the SP reach effect. In this case, the SPSP specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  In step S1648-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the effect pattern of the SPSP specific notice effect determined in the SPSP specific notice effect pattern determination process, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1648-4, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the execution time of the SPSP specific notice effect specified by the command, and the execution time of the SPSP specific notice effect. Accordingly, the SPSP specific notice effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing details of the promotion specific notice effect selection process (step S1650 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 58, the sub CPU 120a performs promotion specific notice effect execution determination processing (S1650-1). In the promotion specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 9 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not the promotion specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number 9.

  FIG. 59A is a diagram showing a promotion specific notice effect execution determination table. In the promotion specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 9 and a data set indicating whether execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, the data indicating that 15 (0 to 14) effect random number values 9 execute the promotion specific notice effect, and 85 (15 to 99) effect random number values 9 are the promotion specific notice effect. Is associated with data indicating that the process is not executed.

  In step S1650-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the promotion specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1650-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1650-2: No), the current promotion specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1650-3, the sub CPU 120a performs promotion specific notice effect pattern determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1650-4. In the promotion specific notice effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines the effect pattern of the promotion specific notice effect based on the effect random number 10.

  FIG. 59B is a diagram showing a promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table. In the promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 10 and the effect pattern of the promotion specific notice effect is stored.

Specifically, the options of this table include production patterns SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY14, SCY15, and SCY16. The effect pattern SCY11 is to execute the promotion specific notice effect at the time t _NH during normal fluctuation within the symbol fluctuation time T. The effect pattern SCY12 is a promotion specific notice at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. The production is performed. The effect pattern SCY13 is promoted and specified at time t _RCB-SCA between the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the temporary stop in the winning mode. The notice effect is executed. The effect pattern SCY14 is a promotion specific notice at time t _SCA-SCB after the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the start of the re-lottery effect. The production is performed. The effect pattern SCY15 executes the promotion specific notice effect at time t _SCB- after the start of the re-lottery effect within the symbol variation time T. Effect patterns SCY16 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction at _SCB- time _{t SCA-SCB} and time _t in a symbol of the variable time T.

  In this table, 75 (0 to 74) effect random numbers 10 are associated with the effect pattern SCY14. The effect pattern SCY15 is associated with 25 (75 to 99) effect random number values 10. None of the effect random numbers 10 is associated with the effect patterns SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, and SCY16.

Due to such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 is a temporary stop effect and a promotion effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner as the effect during the change display of the symbol. When a lottery effect is executed, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner (time t _SCA-SCB or time t _{SCB- in} the table in FIG. 59 (b)). The notice effect can be executed. Also, in this case, the promotion specific notice effect is restricted before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner. In this case, the promotion specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  In step S1650-4, sub CPU120a produces | generates the production pattern designation | designated command of the production pattern of the promotion specific notification production | presentation determined in the promotion specific notification production | presentation pattern determination process, and sets the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command to a transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1646-4, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the execution time of the promotion specific notice effect specified by the command, and the execution time of the promotion specific notice effect Accordingly, the promotion specific notice effect is caused to be executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a, 33 b, 33 c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing details of the challenge specific notice effect selection process (step S1656 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 60, the sub CPU 120a performs a challenge specific notice effect execution determination process (S1656-1). In the challenge specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 11 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the challenge specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the challenge specific notice effect is necessary based on the effect random number 11.

  FIG. 61A shows a challenge specific notice effect execution determination table. In the challenge specific notice effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating the effect random number 11 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is referred to when the challenge is successful and the challenge failure. They are stored separately for reference. Specifically, regarding the success of the challenge, data indicating that 75 (0 to 74) effect random number values 11 execute the challenge specific notice effect and 25 (75 to 99) effect random number values 11. Are associated with data indicating that the challenge specific notice effect is not executed. Regarding challenge failure, data indicating that 25 (0 to 24) effect random number values 11 execute the challenge specific notice effect, and 75 (25 to 99) effect random number values 11 represent the challenge specific notice effect. Is associated with data indicating that the process is not executed.

  In step S1656-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the challenge 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. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1656-2: No), the current challenge specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1656-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a challenge specific notice effect pattern determination process, and then proceeds to step S1656-4. In the challenge specific notice effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 12 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the challenge specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the challenge specific notice effect based on the effect random number 12.

  FIG. 61 (b) is a diagram showing a challenge specific notice effect pattern determination table. In the challenge specific notice effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 12 and the effect pattern of the challenge specific notice effect is stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include effect patterns CHY11, CHY12, CHY13, CHY14, CHY15, CHY16, CHY17, CHY18, and CHY19. Effect patterns CHY11 is for performing a challenge specific announcement attraction at time t _NH in the normal variations in the pattern of varying time T. The effect pattern CHY12 is a challenge specific notice at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T temporarily stops until the other temporarily stops to reach a reach mode. The production is performed.

The effect pattern CHY13 is a challenge identification at a time t _RCB-RCC from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach manner until the temporary stop in the lost manner within the symbol variation time T. The notice effect is executed. The effect pattern CHY14 is a time t _RCC-CLA from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T temporarily stop in a lost manner until the screen darkens (blacks out) The challenge specific notice effect is executed.

The effect pattern CHY15 executes a challenge specific notice effect at a time t _CLA-CLB from when the screen within the symbol variation time T darkens (blacks out) to when the second movable accessory 220b tilts. is there. The production pattern CHY16 is challenged at a time t _CLB-CLC between the time when the second movable actor 220b inclines within the symbol variation time T and the time when the characters “Maze Challenge” and the images of the castle and guardian appear. A specific notice effect is executed.

The effect pattern CHY17 executes the challenge specific notice effect at the time t _CLC-CLD between the appearance of the characters “Maze Challenge” and the appearance of the castle and guardian images until the appearance of the operation guide image within the symbol variation time T. Is. The effect pattern CHY18 executes a challenge specific notice effect at time t _CLD- after the appearance of the operation guide image within the symbol variation time T. The effect pattern CHY19 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect at time t _RCC-CLA and time t _CLA-CLB within the symbol variation time T.

  In this table, 75 (0 to 74) effect random number values 12 are associated with the effect pattern CHY14. The effect pattern CHY15 is associated with 15 (75 to 99) effect random number values 12. The effect patterns CHY11, CHY12, CHY13, CHY16, CHY17, CHY18, and CHY19 are not associated with any effect random value 12.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes a challenge effect which is a losing reach effect (a series of effects such as a reach effect → a temporary stop in a losing manner) and a relief effect as an effect during the change display of the symbol. In this case, it is possible to execute the challenge specific notice effect after execution of the lose reach effect (time t _RCC-CLA or time t _{CLA-CLB in} the table of FIG. 61 (b)). The challenge specific notice effect and the challenge effect are executed in series. In this case, the challenge specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the start of the lose reach effect. Further, in this case, the challenge specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the end of the lose reach effect. In this case, the challenge specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  In step S1656-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the effect pattern of the challenge specific notice effect determined in the challenge specific notice effect pattern determination process, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1646-4, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the execution time of the challenge specific notice effect specified by the command, and the execution time of the challenge specific notice effect Accordingly, the challenge specific notice effect is caused to be executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing details of the battle specific notice effect selection process (step S1663 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a performs a battle specific notice effect execution determination process (S1663-1). In the battle specific notice 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 battle specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not the battle specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number 13.

  FIG. 63A is a diagram showing a battle specific notice effect execution determination table. In the battle specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number 13 for effect and a data set indicating whether or not the execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, data indicating that three (0 to 2) effect random number values 13 execute a battle specific notice effect, and 97 (3 to 99) effect random number values 13 are battle specific notice effects. Is associated with data indicating that the process is not executed.

  In step S1663-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the battle specific notice 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” (S1663-2: No), the current battle specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1663-3, the sub CPU 120a performs battle specific notice effect pattern determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1663-4. In the battle specific notice effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the battle specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the battle specific notice effect based on the effect random number 14.

  FIG. 63B is a diagram showing a battle specific notice effect pattern determination table. In the battle specific notice effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 14 and the effect pattern of the battle specific notice effect is stored.

Specifically, the options of this table include effect patterns BTY11 to BTY37. Effect patterns BTY11 is for performing a battle specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment A (FIG. 19 (b)) at time t _NH in the normal variations in the pattern of varying time T. The effect pattern BTY12 is the effect pattern A at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. The battle specific notice effect is executed.

The production pattern BTY13 is produced at the time t _{RCB-RCC from} the time when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach manner until the temporary stop in the lost manner within the symbol variation time T. A battle specific notice effect of A is executed. The effect pattern BTY14 is the time from the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the appearance of both the battle characters and the “VS” image. t A battle specific notice effect of effect mode A is executed in _RCC-BLA .

The effect pattern BTY15 is a battle of the effect mode A at a time t _BLA-BLB between the appearance of both the battle characters and the “VS” image within the symbol variation time T and the appearance of the “Jan” image. A specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern BTY16 executes the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A at the time t _BLB-BLC from when the “Jan” image appears within the symbol variation time T to when the “Ken” image appears. To do.

The effect pattern BTY17 is a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A at a time t _BLC-BLD from the appearance of the image of “ken” within the symbol variation time T to the time when the first result of the battle is displayed. It is something to execute. The effect pattern BTY18 executes the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A at time t _BTD- after the first result of the battle within the symbol variation time T is displayed. The effect pattern BTY19 is to execute a battle specific notice effect at time t _BLB-BLC and time t _BLC-BLD within the symbol variation time T.

Effect patterns BTY20 is for performing a battle specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment B (FIG. 19 (c)) at time _{t NH.} The effect pattern BTY21 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B at time t _RCA-RCB . The effect pattern BTY22 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode B at time t _RCB-RCC . The effect pattern BTY23 executes a battle specific notice effect of effect mode B at time t _RCC-BLA .

The effect pattern BTY24 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode B at time t _BLA-BLB . The effect pattern BTY25 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B at the time t _BLB-BLC . The effect pattern BTY26 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B at time t _BLC-BLD . The effect pattern BTY27 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of effect mode B at time t _BLD- . The effect pattern BTY28 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode B at time t _BLB-BLC and time t _BLC-BLD .

Effect patterns BTY29 is for performing a battle specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment C (FIG. 19 (d)) at time _{t NH.} The effect pattern BTY30 executes a battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _RCA-RCB . The effect pattern BTY31 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _RCB-RCC . The effect pattern BTY32 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _RCC-BLA .

The effect pattern BTY33 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _BLA-BLB . The effect pattern BTY34 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _BLB-BLC . The effect pattern BTY35 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _BLC-BLD . The effect pattern BTY36 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _BLD- . The effect pattern BTY37 is to execute a battle specific notice effect of effect mode C at time t _BLB-BLC and time t _BLC-BLD .

  In this table, the effect pattern BTY16 is associated with two (0 to 1) effect random number values 14. The effect pattern BTY 17 is associated with two (2 to 3) effect random numbers 14. The effect pattern BTY 18 is associated with 30 (3 to 33) effect random numbers 14. Two (34 to 35) effect random numbers 14 are associated with the effect pattern BTY25. One (36) effect random number 14 is associated with the effect pattern BTY26. 30 (37 to 66) effect random numbers 14 are associated with the effect pattern BTY27. The effect pattern BTY 34 is associated with two (67 to 68) effect random number values 14. One (69) effect random number 14 is associated with the effect pattern BTY35. The effect pattern BTY 36 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 14. Other than these, no production random value 14 is associated.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 performs a losing reach effect (a series of effects such as a reach effect → temporary stop in a losing manner) and a battle revival effect as a relief effect as an effect during the display of fluctuation of the symbol. In this case, the battle specific notice effect can be executed after execution of the _lose reach effect (time t _BLB-BLC , time t _BLC-BLD , or time t _{BLD- in} the table of FIG. _63B ). Then, after the execution of the lost reach effect, the battle specific notice effect and the battle revival effect are executed in series. In this case, the execution of the battle specific notice effect is restricted before the start of the lose reach effect. In this case, the execution of the battle specific notice effect is restricted before the end of the lose reach effect. In this case, the battle specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  In step S1663-4, sub CPU120a produces | generates the production pattern designation | designated command of the production pattern of the battle specific announcement production | presentation effect determined in the battle specific announcement production | generation pattern determination process, and sets the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command to a transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1646-4, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the execution time of the battle specific notice effect specified by the command, and the execution time of the battle specific notice effect At the same time, the battle specific notice effect is caused to be executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol stop process (step S1671 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the change stops due to a loss or a big hit (S1671-1). When the change is to stop due to a loss (S1671-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1671-2. When the said change is what stops at a big hit (S1671-1: No), it progresses to step S1671-8.

  In step S1671-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the end of the sub RAM 120c (1) the standby counter is zero. End (1) When the standby counter is 0 (S1671-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1671-3. End (1) When the standby counter is not 0 (S1671-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1671-4. In step S1671-3, the sub CPU 120a updates the end (1) standby counter by -1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1671-4.

  In step S1671-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the end (2) standby counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. End (2) When the standby counter is 0 (S1671-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1671-5. End (2) If the standby counter is not 0 (S1671-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1671-6. In step S1671-5, the sub CPU 120a updates the end (2) standby counter by -1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1671-6.

  In step S1671-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the end (3) standby counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. End (3) When the standby counter is 0 (S1671-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1671-7. End (3) If the standby counter is not 0 (S1671-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1671-8. In step S1671-7, the sub CPU 120a updates the end (3) standby counter by -1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1671-8.

  In step S1671-8, sub CPU120a produces | generates a symbol stop designation | designated command, and sets the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command to a transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1671-8, the effect related to the stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33 a, 33 b, 33 c, and the production illumination device 34 are executed.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 65, 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 a rank-up success effect, and performs a rank-up effect execution indicating that the rank-up success effect is executed in the round-specific effect information storage area of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Store the data.

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

  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. 66 is a flowchart showing details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 66, 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 determines whether rank-up effect execution data is stored in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. When the rank-up effect execution data is stored (S1693-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-3. If the rank-up effect execution data is not stored (S1693-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1693-6.

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

  In step S1693-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a rank-up success effect standby flag in the rank-up effect success standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1693-5. The rank-up success effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the rank-up success effect standby is waiting for execution.

  In step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the start time of the operation reception valid period in the rank-up effect of the current round (fourth round) (the image and indicator of the effect button 35 in FIGS. 20A and 20B). The remaining time until the image and the operation guide image appear) is obtained, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is set in the operation reception valid period start timer counter for rank-up effect in the sub-RAM 120c. In addition, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period (time when the time marker in the indicator image reaches the end) in the rank-up effect of the current round, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds. The set value is set in the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the rank-up 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. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation acceptance valid period.

  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.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing details of the special training mode start control process (step S1697 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 67, the sub CPU 120a sets the end (1) standby flag in the end (1) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1697-1). The end (1) standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting to execute the first special training mode end effect. In the next step S1697-2, the sub CPU 120a sets 60 to the end (1) standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1697-3.

  In step S <b> 1697-3, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the special game that has been executed before the reception of the ending designation command is for a normal game (60). When the special game is for a normal game (60) (S1697-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1697-11. When the special game is not for the normal game (60) (S1697-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1697-4.

  In step S1697-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a relief (1) standby flag in the relief (1) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The relief (1) standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting to execute the first special training mode continuous relief effect. In step S1697-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the end (2) standby flag in the end (2) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The end (2) standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting for execution of the second special training mode end effect. In step S1697-6, the sub CPU 120a sets 80 to the end (2) waiting number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1697-7.

  In step S <b> 1697-7, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the special game that has been executed up to the time of receiving the ending designation command is normal (80). If the special game is for a normal game (80) (S1697-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1697-15. When the special game is not for the normal game (80) (S1697-7: No), the process proceeds to step S1697-8.

  In step S1697-8, the sub CPU 120a sets a relief (2) standby flag in the relief (2) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The relief (2) standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting to execute the second special training mode continuous relief effect. In step S1697-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the end (3) standby flag in the end (3) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The end (3) standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting to execute the third special training mode end effect. In step S1697-10, the sub CPU 120a sets 100 to the end (3) standby number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1697-19.

  In step S1697-11, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the end (2) standby flag is set in the end (2) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. End (2) When the standby flag is set (S1697-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1697-12. End (2) When the standby flag is not set (S1697-11: No), the process proceeds to step S1697-15.

  In step S1697-12, the sub CPU 120a clears the end (2) standby number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1697-13, the sub CPU 120a clears the end of the sub RAM 120c (2) the end of the standby flag storage area (2) the standby flag. In the next step S1697-14, the sub CPU 120a clears the repair (1) standby flag storage area (1) standby flag of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1697-15.

  In step S1697-15, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the end (3) standby flag is set in the end (3) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. End (3) When the standby flag is set (S1697-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1697-16. End (3) When the standby flag is not set (S1697-15: No), the process proceeds to step S1697-19.

  In step S1697-16, the sub CPU 120a clears the end (3) standby number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1697-17, the sub CPU 120a clears the end of the sub RAM 120c (3) the end of the standby flag storage area (3) the standby flag. In the next step S1697-18, the sub CPU 120a clears the relief (2) standby flag storage area (2) standby flag of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1697-19.

  In step S1699-19, sub CPU120a produces | generates the production pattern designation | designated command of the production in special training mode, and sets the produced | generated production pattern designation | designated command to a transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1699-19, the effects related to the display of the background image in the special training mode in the subsequent symbol variation effects (FIG. 10B). 11A and 11B are executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing details of the live mode start control process (step S1698 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 68, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the end (1) standby flag is set in the end (1) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1698-1). End (1) When the standby flag is set (S1698-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1698-2. End (1) When the standby flag is not set (S1698-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1698-4.

  In step S1698-2, the sub CPU 120a clears the end (1) standby number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1698-3, the sub CPU 120a clears the end of the sub RAM 120c (1) the end of the standby flag storage area (1) the standby flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1697-4. The processing contents of steps S1697-4 to S1698-11 are the same as the processing contents of steps S1697-11 to S1697-18 of the special training mode start control process of FIG.

  In step S1698-12, the sub CPU 120a generates a production pattern designating command for live mode production, and sets the produced production pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1698-12, the effects related to the display of the background image in the live mode in the subsequent symbol variation effects (FIG. 10A). ) Is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

  69, 70, and 71 are flowcharts showing details of the mode effect control process (step S1664 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 69, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the end (1) standby flag is set in the end (1) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1664-1). End (1) When the standby flag is set (S1664-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1664-2. End (1) When the standby flag is not set (S1664-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1664-1 in FIG.

  In step S1664-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the end (1) standby counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the change is the 60th change under the special training mode, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is the 1st to 59th variation, the determination result in this step is “No”. If the end (1) standby counter is 0 (S1664-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1664-3. End (1) When the standby counter is not 0 (S1664-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1664-14.

  In step S1664-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the repair (1) standby flag is set in the repair (1) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Relief (1) When the standby flag is not set (S1664-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1664-4. Relief (1) When the standby flag is set (S1664-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1664-5.

  In step S1664-4, the sub CPU 120a produces an effect pattern of the special training mode end confirmed effect (effect in which the image of “special training mode end” in FIGS. 10B, 11A, and 11B appears). Set the specified command in the send buffer.

  In step S1664--5, the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the special training mode end effect (the image of the effect button 35 in FIG. 10A, FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11B, the indicator image, and the operation guidance) The remaining time until the image appears) is obtained, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is set in the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the special training mode continuous relief effect in the sub-RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation acceptance valid period (the time at which the time marker in the indicator image reaches the end) in the special training mode continuation relief effect of the change, and this time is 2 milliseconds. The value divided by is set in the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the special training mode continuous relief effect of the sub RAM 120c. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period. The operation acceptance valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation acceptance valid period.

  In step S1664-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In step S <b> 1664-7, the sub CPU 120 a sets an effect pattern designation command for the special training mode continuation relief effect in the transmission buffer.

  In step S1664- 8, the sub CPU 120a performs a mode continuation specific notice effect execution determination process. In the mode continuation 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 mode continuation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines whether or not the mode continuation specific notice effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number 15.

  FIG. 72A shows a mode continuation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the mode continuation specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 15 and a data set indicating whether or not to execute (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, data indicating that 15 (0 to 14) effect random number values 15 execute the mode continuation specific notice effect, and 85 (15 to 99) effect random number values 15 specify the mode continuation specification. Each is associated with data indicating that the notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1664-9, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the mode continuation specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1664-9: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1664-10. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1664-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1664-12.

  In step S1664- 10, the sub CPU 120a performs mode continuation specific notice effect pattern determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1664-11. In the mode continuation specific announcement effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 16 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the mode continuation specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the mode continuation specific notice effect based on the effect random number 16.

  FIG. 72 (b) is a diagram showing a mode continuation specific notice effect pattern determination table. In the mode continuation specific notice effect pattern determination table, a combination of the effect random number 16 and the effect pattern of the mode continuation specific notice effect is stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include production patterns MDY11, MDY12, MDY13, MDY14, and MDY15. The effect pattern MDY11 is for executing the mode continuation specific notice effect at the time t _NH during normal fluctuation within the symbol fluctuation time T. The effect pattern MDY12 continues the mode at time t _TKA-TKB after the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the start of the special training mode end effect. A specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern MDY13 is for executing the mode continuation specific notice effect at time t _TKB-TKC from when the special training mode end effect starts until the operation guidance image appears. The effect pattern MDY14 executes a mode continuation specific notice effect at time _tTKC- after the appearance of the operation guidance image. The effect pattern MDY15 _executes the mode continuation specific notice effect at the time t _TKB-TKC and the time t _TKC- .

  In this table, 50 (0 to 49) effect random numbers 16 are associated with the effect pattern MDY13. 50 (50 to 99) effect random numbers 16 are associated with the effect pattern MDY14. None of the effect random numbers 16 is associated with the effect patterns MDY11, MDY12, and MDY15.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 performs the special training mode end effect after executing the special training mode end effect and the special training mode continuation relief effect as the effects during the display of the variation of the symbol (FIG. 72 ( b) The mode continuation specific notice effect can be executed at the time t _TKB-TKC or the time t _TKC- ) of the table in FIG. Perform the production together. In this case, the mode continuation specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the start of the special training mode end effect. In this case, the mode continuation specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  In step S1664-1, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the special training mode end effect in the transmission buffer. In step S1664-1, the end (1) standby flag is cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1664-14.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1664-4, step S1664-7, step S1664-11, and step S1664-12, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 correspond to the contents of the received command. The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33 a, 33 b and 33 c, and the effect illumination device 34 are caused to execute the effect.

Specifically, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, when the commands received from the effect control board 120 are two commands of the special training mode end effect and the special training mode end effect, the fluctuation time T of the change. The special training mode end effect is executed at the time t _TKB , and the special training mode end effect is executed at the operation time within the operation reception valid period or at the end time of the period.

When the commands received from the effect control board 120 are two commands, the special training mode continuation relief effect and the special training mode end effect, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 are time t _TKB within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation. The special training mode end effect is executed at, and the special training mode continuation relief effect is executed at the operation time within the operation reception valid period or the end time of the period.

The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, when the commands received from the effect control board 120 are three commands of a special training mode continuation relief effect, a mode continuation specific notice effect, and a special training mode end effect, run special training mode end effect at time t _TKB in time T, the time t in _TKB-TKC or time t _TKC- running mode continues specific informational display, end time of the operation time or the period of the operation acceptance lifetime The special training mode continuation relief effect is executed at.

  In step S1664- 14 in FIG. 70, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the end (2) standby flag is set in the end (2) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. End (2) When the standby flag is set (S1664-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1664-15. End (2) When the standby flag is not set (S1664-14: No), the process proceeds to step S1664-27 in FIG.

  In step S1664-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the end (2) standby counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the change is the 80th change under the special training mode, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is the 1st to 79th fluctuation, the determination result in this step is “No”. When the end (2) standby counter is 0 (S1664-15: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1664-16. End (2) If the standby counter is not 0 (S1664-15: No), the process proceeds to step S1664-27 in FIG.

  In step S1664-1, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the repair (2) standby flag is set in the repair (2) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the relief (2) standby flag is not set (S1664-16: No), the sub CPU 120a executes processing in steps S1664-17, S1664-25, S1664-26, and S1664-27. Relief (2) When the standby flag is set (S1664-16: Yes), the processing is executed from step S1664- 18 to step S1664- 24-> step S1664-25-> step S1664-26-> step S1664-27. The content of each process of step S1664-17 to step S1664-26 is the same as the content of each process of step S1664--4 to step S1664-13.

  In step S1664-27 in FIG. 71, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the end (3) standby flag is set in the end (3) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the end (3) standby flag is set (S1664-27: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1664-28. End (3) If the standby flag is not set (S1664-27: No), the current mode effect control process ends.

  In step S1664-28, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the end of the sub RAM 120c (3) the standby counter is zero. If the change is the 100th change under the special training mode, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is the 1st to 99th variation, the determination result in this step is “No”. End (3) When the standby counter is 0 (S1664-28: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1664-29. End (3) If the standby counter is not 0 (S1664-28: No), the current mode effect control process ends.

  In step S1664-29, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command for the special training mode end confirmed effect in the transmission buffer. In step S1664- 30, the end (3) standby flag is cleared. Thereafter, the current mode effect control process is terminated.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1664-29, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the symbol confirmation time to arrive, and perform the special training mode end confirmation effect according to the symbol confirmation time. Run.

  73, 74, and 75 are flowcharts showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 44). In FIG. 73, 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. 76A shows an operation information storage area. FIG. 76B is a diagram showing an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 76A, 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, 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 for storing information on the previous sampling timing (2 milliseconds before).

  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, if the input signal of the detection switch 39a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area, and the input signal of the detection switch 39a is OFF. Then, 0 is written in the up 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. 76 (b), 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. 73, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the challenge effect (success) standby flag is set in the challenge effect (success) wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the challenge effect (success) standby flag is set (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. When the challenge effect (success) standby flag is not set (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1710.

In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the challenge effect is zero. After the start time of the operation reception valid period of the challenge effect (time t _{CLD at which} the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guidance image appear in FIGS. 17A and 17B), the determination of this step The result is “Yes”. 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 S1710.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for the challenge effect is zero. If it is within the challenge reception operation acceptance valid period, the determination result of this step is “No”, and the determination result of this step is “Yes” at the end time of the challenge production operation reception valid period. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1704: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1704: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1706.

  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 1 is not written (S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1710.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the first accessory lowering standby flag is set in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1707 when the first accessory descending standby flag is set (S1706: Yes). When the 1st actor fall waiting flag is not set (S1706: No), it progresses to Step S1710.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1707, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 display the operation of the first movable accessory 330a, the display of the short hit notification effect image, and the short hit notification effect sound. The challenge revival effect, which is an effect accompanying the above, is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1708, the sub CPU 120a clears the challenge effect (success) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1710.

  In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the battle recovery effect standby flag is set in the battle recovery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the battle restoration effect standby flag is set (S1710: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1711. If the battle revival effect standby flag is not set (S1710: No), the process proceeds to step S1718 in FIG.

In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for battle effect is zero. After the start time of the battle production operation acceptance valid period (time t _BLE when the image of the production button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guidance image appear in FIG. 19A), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. Become. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1711: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1712. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1711: No), the process proceeds to step S1718.

  In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the battle reception operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the battle effect, the determination result of this step is “No”, and the determination result of this step is “Yes” at the end time of the operation reception valid period of the battle effect. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1712: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1713. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1712: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1714.

  In step S1713, 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 (S1713: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1714. If 1 is not written (S1713: No), the process proceeds to step S1718 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 1714, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the first accessory lowering standby flag is set in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120 c. When the 1st actor fall waiting flag is set (S1714: Yes), it progresses to Step S1715. When the 1st actor fall waiting flag is not set (S1714: No), it progresses to Step S1718.

  In step S1715, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1716.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1715, the operation of the first movable accessory 330a, the display of the long hit notification effect image, and the output of the long hit notification effect sound are output. The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device 34 are caused to execute a battle revival effect that is an effect involving

  In step S1716, the sub CPU 120a clears the battle recovery effect standby flag in the battle recovery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In step S1717, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1718 in FIG.

  In step S1718, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the repair (1) standby flag is set in the repair (1) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the relief (1) standby flag is set (S1718: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1719. Relief (1) When the standby flag is not set (S1718: No), the process proceeds to step S1726.

In step S1719, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the special training mode end effect is zero. The start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the special training mode end effect (the time t at which the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guide image appear in FIGS. 10B, 11A, and 11B) _{After (TKC} ), the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1719: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1720. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1719: No), the process proceeds to step S1726.

  In step S1720, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the special training mode end effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the special training mode end effect, the determination result of this step is “No”, and the determination result of this step is “Yes” at the end time of the operation reception effective period of the special training mode end effect. . If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1720: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1721. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1720: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1722.

  In step S1721, 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 (S1721: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1722. If 1 is not written (S1721: No), the process proceeds to step S1726.

  In step S1722, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the first accessory lowering standby flag is set in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the 1st actor fall waiting flag is set (S1722: Yes), it progresses to Step S1723. When the 1st accessory fall waiting flag is not set (S1722: No), it progresses to Step S1726.

  In step S1723, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command for instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1724.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S 1723, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 are effects that include the operation of the first movable accessory 330 a and the display of the “continue special training mode” image 1. The special training mode continuous relief effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1724, the sub CPU 120a clears the relief (1) standby flag storage area relief (1) standby flag of the sub RAM 120c. In step S1725, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1726.

  In step S1726, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the rescue (2) standby flag is set in the rescue (2) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the relief (2) standby flag is set (S1726: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1727. Relief (2) When the standby flag is not set (S1726: No), the process proceeds to step S1734.

In step S1727, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the special training mode end effect is zero. After the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the special training mode end effect (the time t _{TKC at which} the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guide image appear in FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B), The determination result of the step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1727: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1728. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1727: No), the process proceeds to step S1734.

  In step S1728, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the special training mode end effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the special training mode end effect, the determination result of this step is “No”, and the determination result of this step is “Yes” at the end time of the operation reception effective period of the special training mode end effect. . If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1728: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1729. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1728: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1729, 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 (S1729: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1730. When 1 is not written (S1729: No), the process proceeds to step S1734 in FIG.

  In step S1730, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the first accessory lowering standby flag is set in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the 1st actor fall waiting flag is set (S1730: Yes), it progresses to Step S1731. When the first accessory descending standby flag is not set (S1730: No), the process proceeds to step S1734 in FIG.

  In step S1731, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command instructing progress to notification of an operation result in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1732.

  The image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, when receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1732, is an effect that includes the operation of the first movable accessory 330a and the display of the “continue special training mode” image. The special training mode continuous relief effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1732, the sub CPU 120a clears the repair (2) standby flag storage area (2) standby flag of the sub RAM 120c. In step S1733, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory lowering standby flag in the first accessory lowering standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1734 in FIG.

In step S1734 of FIG. 75, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for rank-up effect is 0. After the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hit effect in the rank-up effect (time t _{RDS at which} the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guide image appear in FIGS. 20A and 20B) The determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1734: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1735. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1734: No), the process proceeds to step S1745.

  In step S1735, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for rank-up effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the rank-up effect, the determination result of this step is “No”, and the determination result of this step is “Yes” at the end time of the operation reception effective period. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1735: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1736. When the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1735: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1741.

  In step S1736, 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 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 (S1736: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1737. 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 larger than the predetermined value (S1736: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1745.

  In step S1737, 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 (S1737: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1738. If 0 is written (S1737: No), the process proceeds to step S1745.

In step S1738, 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 S1739.

In step S1739, 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 (S1739: No), the process proceeds to step S1740. If repeated pressing the number _{N RD} has reached 30 (S1739: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1741.

  In step S1740, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect progress designation command in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1744.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1740, the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32 perform an effect of advancing the gauge progress amount of the gauge image to the right by a predetermined amount. The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  In step S1741, it is confirmed whether the rank-up success effect standby flag is set in the rank-up success effect wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The rank-up success effect standby flag is set at the start of the fourth round game in the special game per 8R probability change. If the rank-up success effect standby flag is set (S1741: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1742. If the rank-up success effect standby flag is not set (S1741: No), the process proceeds to step S1745.

  In step S 1742, the sub CPU 120 a sets a rank-up failure effect designation command for instructing execution of the rank-up failure effect in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1745.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S 1742, the rank-up failure effect is displayed as the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive devices 33 a, 33 b, and 33 c. And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1743, the sub CPU 120a sets a rank-up success effect designation command for instructing execution of a rank-up success effect in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1744.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1743, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the driving devices for presentation 33a, 33b, and 33c are displayed. And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1744, the sub CPU 120a clears the rank-up effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1745.

  In step S1745, 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.

  When receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1745, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 execute an effect according 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 effect control board 120 temporarily stops the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in a reach manner, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in a lost manner. When the temporary stop effect and the relief effect for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R have been rescued from a state that is likely to be confirmed in a lost manner are executed, the relief effect is executed after the temporary stop effect is executed. This restricts the execution of a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of Therefore, according to this embodiment, the interest of the game after reach establishment can be heightened.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z become the stop mode per 8R, the battle specific notice effect effect mode and the stop mode per 16R There was no difference in the performance mode of the battle specific notice effect. In the present embodiment, the battle revival notice effect in different performance modes is provided when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are in the stop mode per 8R and in the stop mode per 16R. Execute.

FIG. 77 is a diagram showing an outline of the battle effect of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 77 (a), in this embodiment, the effect of the battle revival effect when winning per 8R is the effect of the battle revival effect of the first embodiment (FIG. 19 (a)). Is the same. In the battle revival effect when winning per 8R, the image of the effect button 35, the indicator image, and the operation guidance image at the time t _BLE after the appearance of the battle partner character and the “Lose” image appear When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception effective period indicated by the indicator image or when the operation reception effective period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the first movable accessory 330a descends and the annular effect image appears. , The sound of “Cuisy Cuine” is output. The effect composed of the combination of the lowering of the first movable accessory 330a, the display of the annular effect image, and the output of the sound “Cucucuy Cuen” is a relief effect that informs that the determination result of the jackpot determination is about 8R. is there.

  In addition, when the battle specific notice effect is executed in combination with the battle revival effect per 8R, the effect aspects of the battle specific notice effect are the same effect forms A, B, and C as the battle specific notice effect of the first embodiment. is there. Here, for the sake of simplicity, only the effect mode A of the battle specific notice effect is shown in FIG. 77 (b).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the battle revival production of if you are elected per 16R, the image of the performance button 35 at time t _BLE after the appearance of the image of the battle of the opponent's character "Lose", the indicator image, When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image after the operation guidance image appears or when the operation reception valid period elapses without the operation button 35 being operated, the first movable accessory 330a is lowered. Along with the appearance of the circular effect image, a sound “Cucucuy Cucuy Cuine” is output. This effect composed of the combination of the lowering of the first movable accessory 330a, the display of the annular effect image, and the sound output of “Cucucuy Cucuy Cuine” is a relief effect that informs that the determination result of the jackpot determination is about 16R. It is. After this effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36 are displayed in a stop mode (“111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, or After a temporary stop at “999”) and a re-lottery effect, it is confirmed (completely stopped) in a stop mode per 16R (“333” or “777”).

  In the present embodiment, there are three effect modes A'B 'and C' in the battle specific notice effect when the battle specific notice effect is executed together with the battle revival effect per 16R. The battle specific notice effect of the present embodiment is an effect suggesting the possibility of being related to which of a plurality of types of battle revival effects (FIG. 77 (a) and FIG. 77 (c)) is executed. As shown in FIG. 77 (d), in the production of the production mode A ′, the third movable accessory 330c of the production drive device 33c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 blinks, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. An image imitating the projecting effect button 35 appears inside, and a sound “pico pico pico picone” is output from the audio output device 32. In the production of the production mode B ′, the third movable accessory 330 c of the production drive device 33 c opens and closes, the production lighting device 34 blinks, and an image of my character cut-in is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 31. Appears and a sound “pico-pico-pico-picone” is output from the audio output device 32. In the production of the production mode C ′, the third movable accessory 330 c of the production drive device 33 c opens and closes, the production lighting device 34 flickers, and an image of an effect imitating lightning is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 31. Appears and a sound “pico-pico-pico-picone” is output from the audio output device 32. Here, illustration of the production modes B ′ and C ′ is omitted.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing details of the battle specific notice effect selection processing (step S1663 in FIG. 46) of this embodiment. In the battle specific notice effect selection process of the present embodiment, step S1663-3 of the battle specific notice effect selection process (FIG. 62) of the first embodiment is step S1662-1, step S1663-1, and step S1663-3-1. It is replaced with S1663-3-3.

  In step S1663-2-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the determination result of the jackpot determination is 16R or not. When the sub CPU 120a is elected per 8R (S1663-2-1: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1663-3-1. When winning per 16R (S1663-2-1: Yes), it progresses to step S1663-3-3.

  In step S1663-3-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the battle specific notice effect pattern determination table for 8R in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the battle specific notice effect based on the effect random number 14. The content of the battle specific notice effect pattern determination table for 8R is the same as the content of the battle specific notice effect pattern determination table (FIG. 63B) in the first embodiment.

  In step S1663-3-3, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the 16-part battle specific notice effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the battle specific notice effect based on the effect random number 14.

  FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a battle specific notice effect pattern determination table for 16 hits according to the present embodiment. In this table, a set of effect random numbers 10 and effect patterns of battle specific notice effects are stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include effect patterns BTY41 to BTY57. The effect pattern BTY41 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A ′ at the time t _NH during normal fluctuation within the symbol fluctuation time T. The effect pattern BTY42 is effect effect A at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops to reach the reach mode. The battle specific notice effect of 'is executed.

The production pattern BTY43 is produced at the time t _{RCB-RCC from} the time when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach manner until the temporary stop in the lost manner within the symbol variation time T. A 'battle specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern BTY44 is the time from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T temporarily stop in a losing manner until the battle characters and the “VS” image appear. In t _RCC-BLA , a battle specific notice effect of effect mode A ′ is executed.

The effect pattern BTY45 is an effect pattern A 'at time t _BLA-BLB between the appearance of both the battle characters and the “VS” image within the symbol variation time T until the “Jan” image appears. A battle specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern BTY46 is a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A 'at the time t _BLB-BLC between the appearance of the “Jan” image and the appearance of the “Ken” image within the symbol variation time T. It is something to execute.

The effect pattern BTY47 is a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A ′ at the time t _BLC-BLD between the appearance of the image of “ken” within the symbol variation time T and the display of the first result of the battle. Is to execute. The effect pattern BTY48 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A ′ at time t _BLD− after the first result of the battle within the symbol variation time T is displayed. The effect pattern BTY49 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode A ′ at the time t _BLB-BLC and the time t _BLC-CLD within the symbol variation time T.

The effect pattern BTY40 executes a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _NH . The effect pattern BTY41 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _RCA-RCB . The effect pattern BTY42 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _RCB-RCC . The effect pattern BTY43 executes the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _RCC-BLA .

The effect pattern BTY44 executes the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _BLA-BLB . The effect pattern BTY45 executes the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at time t _BLB-BLC . The effect pattern BTY46 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _BLC-BLD . The effect pattern BTY47 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _BLD− . The effect pattern BTY48 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode B ′ at the time t _BLB-BLC and the time t _BLC-BLD .

The effect pattern BTY49 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _NH . The effect pattern BTY50 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _RCA-RCB . The effect pattern BTY51 executes a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _RCB-RCC . The effect pattern BTY52 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _RCC-BLA .

The effect pattern BTY53 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _BLA-BLB . The effect pattern BTY54 executes a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at time t _BLB-BLC . The effect pattern BTY55 is to execute the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _BLC-BLD . The effect pattern BTY56 executes the battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _BLD− . The effect pattern BTY57 executes a battle specific notice effect of the effect mode C ′ at the time t _BLB-BLC and the time t _BLC-BLD .

  In this table, the effect pattern BTY 46 is associated with two (0 to 1) effect random numbers 14. The effect pattern BTY 47 is associated with two (2 to 3) effect random number values 14. 30 (4 to 33) effect random numbers 14 are associated with the effect pattern BTY48. Two (34 to 35) effect random numbers 14 are associated with the effect pattern BTY45. One (36) effect random number 14 is associated with the effect pattern BTY46. The effect pattern BTY47 is associated with 30 (37 to 66) effect random numbers 14. The effect pattern BTY 54 is associated with two (67 to 68) effect random number values 14. One (69) effect random number 14 is associated with the effect pattern BTY55. The effect pattern BTY56 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 14. Other than these, no production random value 14 is associated.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes a losing reach effect (a series of effects such as a reach effect → temporary stop in a losing manner) and a battle revival effect as a relief effect as an effect during the change display of the symbol. In this case, which of the plurality of types of resurrection effects is executed after the loss reach effect is executed (time t _BLB-BLC , time t _BLC-BLD , or time t _{BLD- in} the table of FIG. 79). It is possible to execute a battle specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of being involved, and after executing the lose reach effect, the battle specific notice effect and the battle revival effect are executed together. Further, in this case, before the start of the lose-reach effect, the execution of the battle specific notice effect suggesting the possibility of being related to which of a plurality of types of resurrection effects is executed is restricted. Further, in this case, before the end of the reach-reach effect, the execution of the battle specific notice effect suggesting the possibility of being related to which of a plurality of types of resurrection effects is executed is restricted.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to this embodiment, the interest after the reach of the gaming machine is established can be further enhanced.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped when winning per 8R probability change, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol when winning per 8R normal are selected. A common stop mode of 36R was used, and through a rank-up effect during a special game, the player was informed of whether winning per 8R probability change or per 8R normal. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 80, when winning per 8R probability change, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “555”, and “999”. ”, And in the case of winning around 8R normal, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are“ 222 ”,“ 444 ”,“ 666 ”, and“ 888 ”, The combination will be stopped, and the rank-up production during the special game will not be performed. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify which of 16R probability variation or 8R probability variation is won by the re-drawing effect during the change.

  FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a notice mode of a promotion specific notice effect in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are changed to the stop mode per 16R probability change ("333" or "777") through the re-variation after the temporary stop, The effect mode of the promotion specific notice effect performed together is effect mode D or E. In the production mode D, an image of the character appears behind the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and an image “RankUP” appears on the right side of the character. The effect of the effect mode D is the same as the promotion specific notice effect (FIG. 16D) of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 82 (b), in the production of production mode E, an image of the character appears behind the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the stop per 16R probability change is next to the right of the character. A dejab image in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R of the aspect are translucent appears.

  When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are in a stop mode per 8R probability change ("111", "555", or "999") after re-variation after temporary stop, The effect mode of the promotion specific notice effect performed together is effect mode D or F. As shown in FIG. 82 (d), in the production of the production mode F, an image of the character appears behind the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design 36R, and the stop per 8R probability change is next to the right of the character. A dejab image in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R of the aspect are translucent appears.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing details of the promotion specific notice effect selection processing (step S1650 in FIG. 46) of this embodiment. In the promotion specific notice effect selection process of the present embodiment, step S1650-3 of the promotion specific notice effect selection process (FIG. 58) of the first embodiment is replaced with step S1650-2-1, step S1650-3-1, and step S1650-3-1. S1650-3-2 has been replaced. In the present embodiment, the contents of the promotion specific notice effect execution determination table referred to in the promotion specific notice effect execution determination process in step S1650-1 are those of the promotion specific notice effect execution determination table (FIG. 59 (a)) in the first embodiment. Different from content.

  FIG. 84A shows a promotion specific notice effect execution determination table according to the present embodiment. In this table, a random number value for rendering 9 and a data set indicating whether execution is necessary (“execute” and “do not execute”) are referred to when the 16R probability change is performed, and are referred to when the 8R probability change is performed. Are stored separately from those to be referred to and those to be referred to at the time of 8R normal hit. Specifically, for 16R probability variation, 15 (0 to 14) effect random number values 9 indicate that the promotion specific notice effect is executed, and 85 (15 to 99) effect random number values. 9 is associated with data indicating that the promotion specific notice effect is not executed. For 8R probability variation, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 9 indicate that the promotion specific notice effect is executed, and 50 (50 to 99) effect random number values 9 are promotion specific notice. Each is associated with data indicating that the performance is not executed. For the 8R normal hit, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9 are associated with data indicating that the promotion specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1650-2-1, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is 16R probability variation. When the sub CPU 120a is elected per 16 probability changes (S1650-2-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650-3-1. If the winning per 8R probability change is won (S1650-2-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1650-3-2.

  In step S1650-3-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table for 16R probability variation in the sub ROM 120b and determines the effect pattern of the promotion specific notice effect based on the effect random number 10.

  FIG. 84B is a diagram showing a promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table for 16R probability variation. In this table, a combination of the production random number 10 and the production pattern of the promotion specific notice production is stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include production patterns SCY21 to SCY32. Effect patterns SCY21 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment D at time t _NH in the normal variations in the pattern of varying time T. The production pattern SCY22 is produced in the production mode D at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. The promotion specific notice effect is executed.

The production pattern SCY23 is produced at the time t _RCB-SCA from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach mode until the temporary stop in the _winning mode. D promotion specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern SCY24 is effect state D at time t _SCA-SCB from the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the start of the re-lottery effect. The promotion specific notice effect is executed.

The effect pattern SCY25 executes the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode D at time t _SCB- after the start of the re-lottery effect within the symbol variation time T. Effect patterns SCY26 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment D in _SCB- time _{t SCA-SCB} and time _t in a symbol of the variable time T.

The effect pattern SCY27 executes the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode E at the time t _NH . The production pattern SCY28 executes the promotion specific notice production of the production mode E at the time t _RCA-RCB . The effect pattern SCY29 is to execute the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode E at the time t _RCB-SCA .

The effect pattern SCY30 is to execute the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode E at the time t _SCA-SCB . Effect patterns SCY31 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment E at time _{t SCB-.} Effect patterns SCY32 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment E at time _{t SCA-SCB} and the time _{t SCB-.}

  In this table, the effect pattern SCY24 has 25 (0-24) effect random number values 10, the effect pattern SCY25 has 25 (25-49) effect random number values 10, and the effect pattern SCY30 has 25 effect random numbers. The number (50 to 74) of production random numbers 10 and the production pattern SCY31 are associated with 25 (75 to 99) production random numbers 10, respectively. Other than these, no production random number 25 is associated.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 performs a lottery effect which is a losing reach effect (a series of effects such as a temporary stop in the form of reach effect) and a promotion effect as an effect during the change display of the symbol. When the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design 36R are temporarily stopped in a hit state (time t _SCA-SCB or time t _{SCB- in} the table of FIG. _84B ), the promotion effect is executed. The promotion specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of being related to whether or not is the kind of effect that promotes to 16R probability change can be executed. Also, in this case, before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the hit state, the promotion effect that is executed is the type that produces the promotion to 16R probability change. The promotion specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of being involved is restricted from being executed.

  In step S1650-3-2, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table for the 8R probability variation per sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the promotion specific notice effect based on the effect random number 10.

  FIG. 84C is a diagram showing a promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table for 8R probability variation. In this table, a combination of the production random number 10 and the production pattern of the promotion specific notice production is stored.

  Specifically, the choices in this table include production patterns SCY21 to SCY26 and SCY33 to SCY38. The effect patterns SCY21 to SCY26 are the same as those in the promotion specific effect pattern determination table for 16R probability variation.

Effect patterns SCY33 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment F at time _{t NH.} The effect pattern SCY34 is for executing the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode F at the time t _RCA-RCB . The effect pattern SCY35 is for executing the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode F at the time t _RCB-SCA .

The effect pattern SCY36 is for executing the promotion specific notice effect of the effect mode F at time t _SCA-SCB . Effect patterns SCY37 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment F at time _{t SCB-.} Effect patterns SCY38 is to run a promotion specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment F at time _{t SCA-SCB} and the time _{t SCB-.}

  In this table, the effect pattern SCY24 has 25 (0 to 24) effect random numbers 10, the effect pattern SCY25 has 25 (25 to 49) effect random numbers 10, and the effect pattern SCY36 has 25. The number (50 to 74) of production random numbers 10 and the production pattern SCY37 are associated with 25 (75 to 99) production random numbers 10, respectively.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes the lose reach effect (a series effect of temporary stop in the reach effect → lost mode) and the re-lottery effect as an effect during the display of the variation of the symbol. After the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the hit state (time t _SCA-SCB or time t _{SCB- in} the table of FIG. 84 (c)), the promotion effect to be executed is 8R probability variation. It is possible to execute a promotion specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of being involved in the type of effect that promotes to. Further, in this case, before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in a winning manner, it may be related to whether the promotion effect to be executed is of a type that produces a promotion to 8R probability variation. The promotion specific notice effect suggesting sex is restricted from being executed.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to this embodiment, the interest after the reach of the gaming machine is established can be further enhanced.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the challenge specific notice effect is executed as an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the challenge effect itself, which is a relief effect. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the challenge revival effect is executed in the challenge effect, the challenge specific notice effect is executed as an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the challenge revival effect.

  FIG. 85 is a diagram showing an outline of the challenge effect of the present embodiment. In the challenge specific notice effect of the present embodiment, the third movable accessory 330c of the effect drive device 33c opens and closes, the effect lighting device 34 blinks, and the revival specific notice effect is provided in the center of the display screen of the image display device 31. An image (a dejab image showing a rose translucently) appears, and the sound output device 32 outputs a revival specific notice effect sound (a sound “picone”).

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing a part of the command analysis process of this embodiment (a part corresponding to steps S1649 to S1664 in FIG. 46). In the command analysis processing of this embodiment, when the determination result of step S1651 is “No”, step S1656 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1657. Also when the determination result of step S1652 is “Yes”, the process skips step S1656 and proceeds to the subsequent step S1657. In the present embodiment, the challenge specific notice effect selection process of step S1656 is executed only when the challenge effect is a challenge success.

  FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a challenge-specific notice effect execution determination table referred to in step S1656-1 of the challenge-specific notice effect selection process (FIG. 60) of the present embodiment. In this table, a random number value 11 for production and a data set indicating whether or not execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, data indicating that three (0 to 2) effect random number values 11 execute the challenge specific notice effect and 97 (3 to 99) effect random number values 11 represent the challenge specific notice effect. Is associated with data indicating that the process is not executed.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to this embodiment, the interest after the reach of the gaming machine is established can be further enhanced.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the said 1st Embodiment, there was only one kind of production | presentation aspect of the challenge specific notice effect shown in FIG.17 (c). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, there are three types of effect modes of the challenge specific notice effect: effect modes G, H, and I.

  As shown in FIG. 88 (b), in the production of the production mode G, the third movable accessory 330c of the production drive device 33c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 blinks, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. The first notice image of the relief notice (dejab image showing the guardian appearing in the challenge effect in a translucent manner) appears, and the relief notice effect sound (a sound “cuckling”) is output from the audio output device 32. As shown in FIG. 88 (c), in the production of the production mode H, the third movable accessory 330c of the production drive device 33c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 flickers, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. The second notice image of the relief notice (a cut-in image of my character) appears, and a relief notice effect sound (a sound “cucky”) is output from the audio output device 32. As shown in FIG. 88 (d), in the production of the production mode I, the third movable accessory 330c of the production drive device 33c opens and closes, the production illumination device 34 blinks, and the display screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. A third notice image of the relief notice (an effect image simulating lightning) appears, and a relief notice effect sound (a sound “cucky”) is output from the audio output device 32.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the challenge specific notice effect pattern determination table referred to in step S1656-3 of the challenge specific notice effect selection process (FIG. 60) is different from that of the first embodiment (FIG. 61 (b)). . FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a challenge specific notice effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment. In this table, a set of effect random numbers 12 and effect patterns of challenge specific notice effects are stored.

Specifically, the choices in this table include effect patterns CHY21 to CHY47. The effect pattern CHY21 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of the effect mode G (FIG. 88 (b)) at the time t _NH during normal fluctuation within the symbol fluctuation time T. The production pattern CHY22 is produced in the production mode G at a time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left design 36L and the right design 36R temporarily stops within the design variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. The challenge specific notice effect is executed.

The production pattern CHY23 is produced at the time t _RCB-RCC from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T temporarily stop in the reach mode to when they temporarily stop in the lost mode. G challenge specific notice effect is executed. The effect pattern CHY24 is a time t _RCC-CLA between the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R within the symbol variation time T until the screen goes dark (blackout). The challenge specific notice effect of effect mode G is executed.

The effect pattern CHY25 is a challenge specific notice effect of the effect mode G at a time t _CLA-CLB from when the screen within the symbol variation time T darkens (blacks out) to when the second movable accessory 220b tilts. It is something to execute. The production pattern CHY26 is produced at the time t _CLB-CLC from when the second movable actor 220b tilts within the symbol variation time T to when the characters “Labyrinth Challenge” and the images of the castle and guardian appear. The challenge specific notice effect of aspect G is executed.

The production pattern CHY27 is a challenge specific notice of the production mode G at the time t _CLC-CLD between the appearance of the characters “Maze Challenge” and the appearance of the castle and guardian images to the appearance of the operation guide image within the variation time T of the symbol. The production is performed. The effect pattern CHY28 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of the effect mode G at the time t _CLD- after the appearance of the operation guidance image within the symbol variation time T. The effect pattern CHY29 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of the effect mode G at the time t _RCC-CLA and the time t _CLA-CLB within the symbol variation time T.

Effect patterns CHY30 is for performing a challenge specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment H (FIG. 88 (c)) at time _{t NH.} The effect pattern CHY31 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of the effect mode H at the time t _RCA-RCB .

The effect pattern CHY32 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode H at time t _RCB-RCC . The effect pattern CHY33 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of effect mode H at time t _RCC-CLA .

The effect pattern CHY34 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode H at time t _CLA-CLB . The effect pattern CHY35 is to execute a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode H at time t _CLB-CLC .

The effect pattern CHY36 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode H at time t _CLC-CLD . The effect pattern CHY37 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of the effect mode H at the time t _CLD- . The effect pattern CHY38 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of effect mode H at time t _RCC-CLA and time t _CLA-CLB .

Effect patterns CHY39 is for performing a challenge specific announcement attraction of representation embodiment I (FIG. 88 (d)) at time _{t NH.} The effect pattern CHY40 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _RCA-RCB .

The effect pattern CHY41 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _RCB-RCC . The effect pattern CHY42 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _RCC-CLA .

The effect pattern CHY43 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _CLA-CLB . The effect pattern CHY44 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _CLB-CLC .

The effect pattern CHY45 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _CLC-CLD . The effect pattern CHY46 executes a challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _CLD- . The effect pattern CHY47 is to execute the challenge specific notice effect of effect mode I at time t _RCC-CLA and time t _CLA-CLB .

  In this table, the effect pattern CHY24 is associated with 30 (0 to 29) effect random numbers 12. The effect pattern CHY25 is associated with four (30 to 33) effect random numbers 12. Thirty (34 to 63) effect random numbers 12 are associated with the effect pattern CHY33. The effect pattern CHY 34 is associated with three (64 to 66) effect random number values 12. The effect pattern CHY42 is associated with 30 (67 to 96) effect random number values 12. The effect pattern CHY 43 is associated with three (97 to 99) effect random number values 12. Other than these, no production random number value 12 is associated.

With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 loses when performing a lose reach effect (a series of effects such as a reach effect → temporary stop in a lost manner) and a challenge effect as effects during the display of fluctuations in symbols. After the reach effect is executed (time t _RCC-CLA or time t _{CLA-CLB in} the table of FIG. 89), any one of a plurality of types of challenge specific notice effects of effect modes G, H and I is executed Make it possible. Further, in this case, the execution of the challenge specific notice effect of the effect modes G, H, and I is restricted before the start of the lose reach effect. Further, in this case, the execution of the challenge specific notice effect of the effect modes G, H, and I is restricted before the end of the lose reach effect. In this case, the challenge specific notice effect is restricted from being executed a plurality of times.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to this embodiment, the interest after the reach of the gaming machine is established can be further enhanced.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the effect control board 120 is a lottery that is a temporary stop effect and a promotion effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner as the effect during the display of the variation of the symbol. When the effect is executed, the promotion specific notice effect is restricted from being executed before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the hit state (FIG. 59B). However, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 redraws the temporary stop effect and the promoted effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in a winning manner as the effect during the display of the variation of the symbol. When the effect is executed, the promotion specific notice effect can be executed before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner.

FIG. 90 is a diagram showing a promotion specific notice effect pattern determination table referred to in the promotion specific notice execution determination process (step S1650-3 in FIG. 58) in the promotion specific notice effect selection process. This table, effect-use random number 10 of the 10 to effect pattern SCY11 to perform promotion specific announcement attraction at time t _NH in the normal variability (0-9) is associated in the symbol variation time T. An effect in which the promotion specific notice effect is executed at time t _RCA-RCB from when one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R temporarily stops within the symbol variation time T until the other temporarily stops and reaches the reach mode. Ten (10 to 19) production random numbers 10 are associated with the pattern SCY12. The promotion specific notice effect is executed at time t _RCB-SCA from when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach mode until the temporary stop in the hit mode within the symbol variation time T. 80 (20 to 99) production random numbers 10 are associated with the production pattern SCY13. No other production random numbers 10 are associated with the production patterns SCY14, SCY15, and SCY16 other than these.

Due to such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 is a temporary stop effect and a promotion effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner as the effect during the change display of the symbol. When a lottery effect is executed, the promotion is specified before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a winning manner (time t _SCA-SCB or time t _{SCB- in} the table of FIG. 59 (b)). The notice effect can be executed. Further, in this case, the promotion specific advance notice effect is restricted after the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a hit state.

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

(1) In the above first to sixth embodiments, the stop mode before the determination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R during the change of the symbols is all temporary stop (stop with slight shaking). It was. However, the effect of causing the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R to be completely stopped in the reach mode and then re-variable before being determined during the symbol change may be used as the reach effect. In addition, an effect of causing the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R to be completely changed in a lost manner and then re-variable may be used as a lost temporary stop effect.

(2) In the first to sixth embodiments described above, the live mode (the special mode that shifts in the case where the winning combination is won) is continued until the winning combination is won again. However, the live mode may be continued until the jackpot is won again or until the number of symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number without winning the jackpot. In this case, the effect control board 120 notifies the end of the probability variation state that is advantageous to the player in the ongoing variation of the live mode (for example, the effect that the door is likely to close). Probability relief effect (for example, an effect that opens the door) that can be executed after the probability change end effect, informing that the probability change state will end even after the change display, and the probability change relief effect can be executed. Specific notice effect (for example, an effect that causes an image of a translucent door to open) to be executed, and the specific notice effect can be executed after the probability change end effect. It is good to restrict that a specific notice effect is performed before the start of an effect.

(3) In the first to sixth embodiments, whether the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 45) includes the SP reach effect (step S1645 is “Yes” or “No”). Regardless of whether the SP specific notice effect selection process in step S1646 is executed or not, the SP specific notice effect may be executed with a low probability without development to the SP reach effect. In this case, the table referred to in the SP specific notice effect execution determination process (step S1646-1 in FIG. 54) of the SP specific notice effect selection process is “execute” with the SP reach effect as shown in the example of FIG. The selection rate may be set to be higher than the selection rate of “execute” without SP reach production.

(4) In the first to sixth embodiments, whether the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 45) includes an SPSP reach effect (step S1647 is “Yes” or “No”). Regardless of whether the SPSP specific notice effect selection process of step S1648 is executed, the SPSP specific notice effect may be executed with a low probability without development to the SPSP reach effect. In this case, the table referred to in the SPSP specific notice effect execution determination process (step S1648-1 in FIG. 56) of the SPSP specific notice effect selection process is “execute” with the SPSP reach effect as shown in the example of FIG. The selection rate may be set to be higher than the selection rate of “execute” without SPSP reach production.

(5) In the first to sixth embodiments, whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 45) includes a challenge effect (step S1651 is “Yes” or “No”). Regardless of whether the challenge specific notice effect selection process of step S1656 is executed, the challenge specific notice effect may be executed with a low probability even without the development to the challenge effect. In this case, the table referred to in the challenge specific notice effect execution determination process (step S1656-1 in FIG. 60) of the challenge specific notice effect selection process is “execute” with a challenge effect as shown in the example of FIG. The selection rate may be set so that the selection rate is higher than the selection rate of “execute” without the challenge effect.

(6) In the first to sixth embodiments, the SP specific notice effect (FIG. 14B) can be selected only when the lost temporary stop effect is developed to the SP reach effect via the first S symbol effect. (FIG. 55 (a)). However, the SP specific notice effect may be selected at a predetermined selection rate even when the SP specific effect is developed without going through the first S symbol effect. In this case, the table referred to in the SP specific notice effect selection process (step S1646-1 in FIG. 54) of the SP specific notice effect selection process is developed into the SP reach effect via the first S symbol effect as shown in FIG. It is preferable to set a selection rate such that the SP specific notice effect is less likely to be executed in the case of performing the SP reach effect without passing through the first S symbol effect.

(7) In the first to sixth embodiments, the SPSP specific notice effect (FIG. 15 (b)) is selected only when the SP reach effect loses temporary stop effect and then develops to the SPSP reach effect via the 2S symbol effect. (Fig. 57 (b)). However, the SPSP specific notice effect may be selected at a predetermined selection rate even when it develops into an SPSP reach effect without going through the second S symbol effect. In this case, the table referred to in the SPSP specific notice effect selection process (step S1648-1 in FIG. 56) of the SPSP specific notice effect selection process is developed into the SPSP reach effect through the second S symbol effect as shown in FIG. The selection rate may be set such that the SPSP specific notice effect is less likely to be executed in the case where the SPSP reach effect is developed than the case where the SPS reach effect is developed without passing through the second S symbol effect.

(8) The challenge specific notice effect of the first embodiment involves the operation of the third movable accessory 330c of the effect driving device 33c, the blinking of the effect lighting device 34, and the display of the effect image of the image display device 31. It was directing. In addition to this, the challenge specific notice effect may be an effect accompanied by the output of sound from the sound output device 32. Further, the challenge notice effect may be an effect involving only the operation of the third movable accessory 330c of the effect driving device 33c. Further, the challenge notice effect may be an effect involving only display of the effect image of the performance image display device 31.

(9) In the battle restoration effect of the first embodiment, the third movable accessory 330c of the effect drive device 33c operates, the blinking of the effect illumination device 34, the display of the effect image of the image display device 31, and the sound output The production was accompanied by audio output from the device 32. However, the battle revival effect may be an effect involving only the operation of the third movable accessory 330c of the drive device 33c. Also, the battle revival effect may be an effect involving only the display of the effect image on the performance image display device 31. Also, the battle revival effect may be an effect that involves only the output of audio from the audio output device 32.

(10) In the first embodiment, before the tilt of the second movable accessory 330b in the challenge effect (FIGS. 17A and 17B), the image imitating the effect button 35, the effect button 35 An indicator image indicating the progress of the operation reception valid period and an operation guide image (an image of “Press!”) Prompting the operation of the effect button 35 appear, and the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception effective period indicated by the indicator image. Alternatively, the second movable accessory 330b may be tilted when the operation acceptance valid period has passed without the effect button 35 being pressed. By doing in this way, it is good to make the challenge production itself which is a relief production into the production accompanied by operation of the production button 35.

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)

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;
Directing means including image display means and movable accessories;
Based on the determination result of the determining means, the image display means is configured to stop a plurality of types of effect symbols in a reach mode and then stop in a lost mode, and the plurality of types of effect symbols are likely to be determined in a lost mode. Relief effect with a first action of the movable accessory for notifying that it has been relieved from a certain state, and a specific notice effect with a second action of the movable accessory that suggests the possibility of executing the relief effect Effect control means for causing the effect means to execute one or more effects among a plurality of effects including:
In the case where the effect control means causes the losing reach effect and the relief effect to be executed during the display of the variation of the symbol, the specific notice effect can be executed after the losing reach effect ends. A gaming machine comprising: restriction means for restricting execution of the specific notice effect before the end of the effect.