JP2018134341A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the amusement of a game furthermore after a formation 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 unit 31. The main control board 110 of the game machine 1 controls the progress of a game. The performance control board 120 of the game machine 1 restricts that a specific notice performance suggesting a possibility of carrying out an operation performance is carried out immediately after a start of a variable display of a special pattern. The performance control board 120 of the game machine 1 allows that the operation performance is carried out immediately after the start of a variable display of a special pattern.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. Some pachinko machines execute a notice effect that notifies that the lottery result of the jackpot is a jackpot before the special symbol is stopped.
There is Patent Document 1 as a document disclosing a technique related to the production of this type of gaming machine.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-239952

  By the way, the notice effect of this type of gaming machine is merely an appearance of a character according to the reliability of the jackpot or a cut-in image according to the reliability of the jackpot. There was room for.

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

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides one or more effects among a plurality of effects including an operation effect that progresses in response to an operation and a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the operation effect. In the gaming machine to be executed by the effecting means as an effect during the variable display of the symbol display means, the main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and connected to the main control means, according to the signal from the main control means And an effect control means for controlling the effect means, and the effect control means comprises a restricting means for restricting execution of the specific notice effect immediately after the start of the variable display of the symbol display means. Then, the effect control means provides a gaming machine characterized in that the operation effect can be executed immediately after the symbol change display of the symbol display means is started.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the gaming machine.

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 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 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 effect effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect production execution determination table and final stage effect display mode determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect 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 execution timing 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 warning effect execution determination table and SPSP specific warning effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the serif operation effect operation result determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the speech speaker determination table and speech determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the dialogue operation specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table and the serif operation specific notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the surprise operation specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the shortening change notice effect execution determination table and the shortening change notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detachment notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detachment notice effect execution determination table and detachment notice effect execution timing determination table 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 stage change determination process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change execution determination table of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the new stage determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change timing determination table of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process during the design change of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process during the symbol stop of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round game effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 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 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 flowchart which shows the timer update process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table of the game machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the detachment notice 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 16R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. In each of the 16 round games, the first grand prize opening 16 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the first big prize opening 16 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses. The first grand prize opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the prize opening 16 is closed.

  When winning the jackpot, the gaming state related to the jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is low probability gaming state (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.

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

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

  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. 1st 8R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. In 8 round games, the second grand prize opening 17 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 17 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses. The second grand prize winning port 17 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the port 17 is closed. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

c1. The first 8R normal hit This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. 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.

d1. The first 2R probability variation This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, two round games of the first round to the second round are performed. In the two round games, the second grand prize opening 17 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 17 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 0.4 second elapses. The second big prize opening 17 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the big prize opening 17 is closed. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. 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.

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

g1. 2nd 8R probability variation This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

i1. 2nd 8R normal hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that per first 8R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. 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, the first 16R probability variation, the first 8R probability variation, the first 2R probability variation, the second 16R probability variation, and the second 8R probability variation are collectively referred to as “probability variation” as appropriate. . Further, the first 8R normal hit and the second 8R normal hit are collectively referred to as “normal hit” as appropriate. Further, per first 16R probability variation and second 16R probability variation are collectively referred to as “per 16R” as appropriate. The first per 8R probability variation, the first per 8R normal variation, the second per 8R probability variation, and the second per 8R normal variation are collectively referred to as “per 8R” as appropriate. The first 2R probability variation is appropriately referred to as “per 2R”.

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

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

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

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 performs a symbol variation effect in accordance with the symbol variation from the start to the stop of the variation of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 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 pattern 36Z has a 1st display mode, a 2nd display mode, and a 3rd 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” The circle display of the symbol is started, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts the circle display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the special symbol is stopped after a variation display for a predetermined variation time T, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are confirmed in a combination corresponding to the special symbol displayed in a stopped state ( Complete stop).

  If the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are jackpot combinations (hereinafter referred to as “winner mode”) in accordance with the stoppage of the special symbol. The jackpot notification effect that stops at is executed. If the lottery 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 in a combination mode of losing (hereinafter referred to as a “losing mode”) when the special symbol is stopped. Loss notification effect that stops at is executed. The jackpot type notified by the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the symbol variation effect always matches the jackpot type notified by the special symbol.

  FIG. 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 variation in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are either “333” or “777”, and the fourth symbol 36Z is the third display mode, Stop with the combination.

  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 second display mode.

  When winning the 8R regular in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the 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 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. For this reason, when the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) with the same symbol combination other than “777” and “333”, either the 8R probability variation or the 8R normal variation is won. I don't know. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) at “777” or “333”, it is easy to know that the winning symbol is 16R probability change at the time of confirmation.

  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”.

  The gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 includes a normal mode for digesting by left-handed (how to hit a game ball into the left region 6L aiming for a winning of the first starting port 14) and a right-handed (winning of the second starting port 15) There are three modes, a live mode and a special training mode, which are digested by hitting a game ball into the right region 6R.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the normal mode, the live mode, the special training mode, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. The normal mode is an effect mode between the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. The live mode is an effect mode between the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state. The special training mode is an effect mode between the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 starts a game in the normal mode. In the normal mode, the stage effects of the three stages of the marine stage, the savanna stage, and the cosmo stage are performed together with the symbol variation effect. As shown in FIG. 10A, in the stage effect of the savanna stage in the normal mode, an image showing an underwater state is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. . In the stage effect of the savanna stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the savanna is displayed as the background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. In the stage effect of the cosmo stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the universe is displayed as the background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. In the normal mode, there is a stage change at every predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the stop of the variable display) in the variable display with one or more variable displays in between. Will be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (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. 11 (b), when a 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 effect when winning normally, an animation image is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect indicating that the character is specially trained for live performance. . In the lower right corner of the background image, the remaining number of special training modes is displayed. This remaining number is counted down from 100 → 99 → 98... → 1 every 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. 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. The production after the special training mode end confirmation production is the production in the normal mode.

  In the game machine 1, in the symbol variation production, the reach production, the SP reach production, the SPSP reach production, the full rotation reach production, the re-lottery production, the challenge production, and the surprise operation based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the operation of the production button 35. One or a plurality of effects are selected from a plurality of types of effects including an effect, a shortened variation effect, a surprise operation effect, and a specific notice effect, and the selected one or more effects are displayed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting 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 a temporary stop effect (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 are temporarily lost. There is also a case of proceeding to an effect that stops (hereinafter referred to as “hasle reach effect” as appropriate). Here, the lost reach production of the present embodiment is an effect of progressing to the temporary stop in the lost mode after the temporary stop in the reach mode of the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design 36R, the left design 36L, It is not an effect until the middle symbol 36C and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the reach mode and then confirmed (completely stopped) in the lost mode.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, a notice-notice effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The off-line notice effect is that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z lose before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop in a losing manner. This is an effect of giving a notice of stopping in a mode. In the off-line notice effect, characters “hazurere” appear under the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the SP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The SP reach effect may be executed after the execution of the lose reach effect in the design fluctuation accompanying the establishment of the reach (hereinafter, referred to as “reach fluctuation” as appropriate). An SP reach effect is not executed in the case of a symbol variation (hereinafter, referred to as “normal variation” where appropriate) that stops only after a normal variation without reaching reach. The SP reach production is a development production that develops from the reach production. The SP reach effect is a resurrection effect indicating that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R have been restored from a state in which they are likely to be determined in a lost manner in normal fluctuation. Before the start of the SP reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop 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, an animation character video by a plurality of characters is displayed. 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 after 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. The SPSP reach effect is a resurgence effect that indicates that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are revived from a state in which they are likely to be determined in a lost manner in the SP reach effect. In the SP reach effect before the SPSP reach effect, 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 SPSP reach production, a recorded video of singing by all characters is displayed. 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 SP specific notice effect may be executed in combination with 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 a role of suggesting the possibility of developing into SP reach production. Here, since the SP reach effect is an effect that progresses from a temporary stop in a lossy manner of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the normal variation, the appearance of the mini character MC1 is the left symbol in the normal variation. 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are nothing but a notice of temporary stop in a lost manner.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, the SPSP specific notice effect may be executed together with 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 a role of suggesting the possibility of developing into SPSP reach production. Here, since the SPSP reach effect is an effect that progresses from a temporary stop in the manner of a loss of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the SP reach effect, the appearance of the mini character MC2 occurs in the SP reach effect. This is nothing but a notice that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner.

  As shown in FIG. 14, 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 the end of 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. 15A, FIG. 15B, and FIG. 15C, 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 the end of reach fluctuation. In normal fluctuation, the re-lottery effect is not executed.

  Before the start of the redrawing effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, and “999”. 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 after a temporary stop for a short time. 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. 15 (a), when winning per 16R 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 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 third display mode. ) 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. 15 (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. 15 (c), when winning per 8R normal, 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 determined in a stop mode per 8R normal.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, FIG. 16B, and FIG. 16C, a serif operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. Line operation effects may be executed from the beginning (before reach is established) to the end of normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation. In the dialogue production, a silhouette image and a balloon frame appear that repeat a round display of the silhouette of the character A → the silhouette of the character B → the silhouette of the character C → the silhouette of the character D → the silhouette of the character A. Slightly delayed from the appearance of the silhouette image and the balloon frame, an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the operation reception valid period, and an image of “Press!”) Production).

  When the effect button 35 is pressed during the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, the circular display of the silhouette stops and the characters A, B, C, or D appear, and the lines are displayed in the balloon frame. There are three types of lines that appear in the balloon frame: "...", "It's a chance", and "It's intense". The reliability of the jackpots of the three lines of production, “It ’s hot”, “It ’s a chance”, and “...” is “It ’s hot”> “It ’s a chance”> “…” It becomes higher in order. When “...” Appears in the dialogue operation effect, the fluctuation is not developed and is determined in a lost manner. The “...” serif notice effect is one of the lose notice notices for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in a losing manner.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (d), there may be a case where a serif operation specific notice effect is executed together with the serif operation effect. The serif operation specific notice effect is an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the serif operation effect. In the serif operation specific notice effect, the serif that is the operation result of the serif operation effect is displayed behind the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R (in the example of FIG. 16D, it is intense heat). The serif dejab image shown by appears.

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, a challenge effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The challenge production is executed after the loss reach production in the reach variation. 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, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in a lost manner. After the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, the screen is darkened (blacked out), and the second movable accessory 330b tilts after darkening over a predetermined period. After that, characters of “Maze Challenge”, an image of the castle, and an image of a guardian who protects the castle appear, and display of a video in which the character proceeds through the maze begins. An operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 after displaying the video over a predetermined period (an effect that causes an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the operation acceptance valid period, and an image of “Press!”) Is done.

  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. 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 FIGS. 18A and 18B, a battle effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The battle effect is executed after execution of the lose reach effect in the reach fluctuation. 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, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in a lost manner. In the battle effect, a left-hand My Character, another character of the right-hand battle partner, and an image of “VS” appear. Thereafter, an image of “Jan” and an image of “ken” appear in order, and an image indicating the result of the first battle is displayed. 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. 19A, a shortened variation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. Here, the shortened variation is a variation display that stops only without a normal variation without reaching reach, and is a variation display in which the variation time is shorter than that of the normal variation. The shortening variation occurs with a predetermined probability when the number of holds is a predetermined number (for example, two) or more. In the shortened variation effect, a shortened variation effect sound (a sound called “Gashan”) is output from the audio output device 32 in accordance with the variation stop of the variation.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, a shortened change notice effect may be executed together with the shortened change effect. The shortened fluctuation notice effect is an effect for notifying that the change of the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 becomes a shortened variation before the symbols of the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 are stopped and displayed. In the shortened change notice effect, a cymbal image that is the source of the sound “Gashan” appears on the change image 37 (0) at the bottom of the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, a surprise operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. The surprise operation effect may be executed after the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z during the reach change temporarily stop in a losing manner, or the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, It may be executed before the right symbol 36R and the fourth symbol 36Z are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. Also, the surprise operation effect may be executed during normal fluctuation or may be executed during shortening fluctuation. The surprise operation effect is one of relief effects for notifying that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

  In the surprise operation effect, the effect button 35 is in a protruding state, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (an image simulating the effect button 35 in the protruding state, an indicator image indicating an operation reception valid period, and “Press!” Production) is performed. 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 jackpot 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 jackpot notification effect sound is output from the audio output device 32. (Sound “Cucucucuine”) is output.

As shown in FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B, 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, when the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, the progress amount in the gauge image advances to the right in accordance with the hit. 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. 21A, 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. 21B, in the rank-up failure effect, 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) is performed after the special game ends after the special game ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (b), 10 (c), and 10 (d), a stage change notice effect may be executed before changing the stage in the normal mode variation display. As shown in FIG. 10B, in the stage change notice effect for notifying the stage change to the savanna stage, a mini character related to the savanna stage (an elephant mini character in the example of FIG. 10B) appears. As shown in FIG. 10C, in the stage change notice effect for notifying the stage change to the cosmo stage, a mini character related to the cosmo stage (a rocket mini character in the example of FIG. 10B) appears. As shown in FIG. 10C, in the stage change notice effect for notifying the stage change to the cosmo stage, a mini character related to the cosmo stage (a dolphin mini character in the example of FIG. 10C) appears. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the stage change notice effect may be performed immediately before the stop of the special symbol change display, or as shown in FIG. 10 (b), immediately after the stop of the special symbol change display. It may be performed or may be performed immediately after the start of the variable symbol display as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 may execute a prefetch effect 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 prefetch effect effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the hold due to the appearance of an effect image.

As shown in FIG. 22 (a) and FIG. 22 (b), a special symbol variation is suspended due to the start winning. In the example of FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), the start winning When a look-ahead effect effect is executed with the change corresponding to the generated first special symbol (4th hold) as the final change, each of the normal change or shortening change from the start winning prize to the change before the final change is performed. Time t _EF immediately after the start (in the example of FIGS. 22A and 22B, time t _EF (3) immediately after the start of the change three times before the final change, the change of the change two times before the final change At the time t _EF (2) immediately after the start, and at the time t _EF (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation just before the final fluctuation, an effect image (an image imitating lightning bolt) appears behind the effect design 36, A prefetch effect sound is output from the audio output device 32. In the look-ahead effect production, the reliability of the jackpot of the final fluctuation increases in the order of blue effect <green effect <red effect. The effect image and the look-ahead effect sound are different between the normal variation and the shortened variation. Under normal fluctuation, one lightning appears behind the middle symbol 36C, and a “pica” sound is output. In the shortened variation, two lightning bolts appear behind the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R, and a sound of “shiny” is output.

  Here, since the look-ahead effect effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the final fluctuation will be a big hit, the appearance of lightning immediately after the start of the fluctuation display in the normal fluctuation or the shortened fluctuation before the final fluctuation is lost. It is nothing but a notice that the display will stop with the symbol. In addition, since the pre-reading effect sound in the normal variation is “picker”, the pre-reading effect sound in the normal variation is “picker”, so the output of the sound “picker” immediately after the start of the variation display in the shortened variation is It is nothing but a notice that the change will become a shortened change.

  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 21 (each of which is a random number range of 0 to 99). Various kinds of random values including 21 random numbers with a) are updated within each random number range, and effects according to the progress of the game are controlled. Here, the random numbers for production 1 to 21 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. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by the start operation and a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110.

  In FIG. 23, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes a game control program from the main ROM 110b in response to power-on. In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a saves in the main RAM 110c in the on / off of the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back of the gaming machine 1 at the time of power-on and the power-off monitoring process (S20) at the previous power interruption. Based on the power-off occurrence information backed up and the contents of the checksum, the necessity of data recovery is determined. If it is determined that the recovery is not required, the main RAM 110c is cleared and the recovery is determined to be required. In this case, the data in the main RAM 110c is restored.

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 executes timer interrupt processing every 4 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse signal in the reset clock pulse generation circuit in the main control board 110.

  In FIG. 24, when a reset clock pulse signal is generated, the main CPU 110a saves the information in the register of the main CPU 110a at that time to the stack area (S100). Next, the main CPU 110a performs time control processing (S110). The time control process is a process for updating a counter used for measuring various times in the main RAM 110c. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a decrements the special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, and auxiliary game timer counter by one in the main RAM 110c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the input control process. In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If no detection signal is input, the process proceeds 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. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 26, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2 when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes). When the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

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

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

  FIG. 27A shows a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the special symbol reserved storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the change, the first special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. It has the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to reservation. Each of the first special symbol reserved storage area and the second special symbol reserved storage area includes a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third memory corresponding to the third hold. And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 27 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol hold storage unit can store a set of jackpot random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value. It has become.

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery. The pre-judgment table includes a jackpot random value, special symbol random value, gaming state (short-time gaming state or non-short-time gaming state), reach determination random value, special figure variation random value, winning information, and start winning designation command. What the pair refers to when the first special symbol start condition in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied, and what is referred to when the second special symbol start condition in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied It is memorized separately.

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

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 29, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special electricity processing data (S301). In the following step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special symbol special processing data, and if the special special symbol processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing (step S310). If special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). If special electric signal special processing data = 2, the process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S330). If it is 3, the process goes to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process goes to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 30, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, determines that the special symbol time counter is 0, and determines that the special symbol time counter is being displayed. If so, it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed. The main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process this time when the special symbol is being variably displayed (S310-1: Yes). When the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  More specifically, in the jackpot determination process, as shown in the example of FIG. 31 (flow chart showing details of the jackpot determination process), the main CPU 110a determines the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition. Is a jackpot or loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, determines whether or not the flag of the high probability game flag storage area is set at the time of execution of step S311-1 and stores 0th in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random number value stored in the section.

  FIG. 32A is a diagram showing a big hit lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in the jackpot lottery determination table, the combination of the jackpot random number value and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (jackpot or lose) and the high probability gaming state referred to when the pair is in the low probability gaming state. It is stored separately from what is referred to at the time.

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

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

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. In this jackpot symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and stops the stop symbol of the variation based on the special symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-8. The symbol data is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is stored in the stop symbol data storage area in the main RAM 110c. Here, the stop symbol data indicates a two-digit number (“00” to “07”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation.

  FIG. 33A is a diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a special symbol random number value, a special symbol type (a jackpot type), a stop symbol data, and a symbol designating command set include a start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Are stored separately as those that are referred to when the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied, and those that are referred to when the second special symbol starting condition is satisfied.

  The effect designating command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current gaming state (at the time of the jackpot lottery) based on the presence / absence of the flag set in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and obtains 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. 33B is a diagram showing a lost symbol determination table. In the lost symbol determination table, the special symbol type, the stop symbol data, and the symbol designating command set are referred to when the start condition for the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied. The two special symbol display devices 21 are stored separately from those to be referred to when the start condition of the second special symbol is established.

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

  Returning to the description of FIG. After execution of the jackpot determination process (S311), the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process (S312). In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table in the main ROM 110b, determines the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or lose) in step S311-1 and the time-short game flag storage area at the time of execution of step S312. Presence / absence of flag set, updated number of holds (U2) or (U1) in step S310-3 or step S310-6, jackpot random number value stored in 0th storage unit in step S310-7, reach determination random number value And 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. 34 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol varies. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the second special symbol varies.

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

  In the special symbol variation pattern determination table, when the 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 surprise operation 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. 34, a combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-time-saving gaming state, holding number 0 to 2, with reach (the reach determination random number 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 surprise operation 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.

  In addition, when the variation pattern determination table for the special symbol is compared with the prior determination table (FIG. 28) shown above, the prior determination table indicates that the number of changes to be retained (U1) for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The corresponding data in the table can be searched without referring to the fluctuation hold count (U2). On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost, the number of retained changes (U1) of the first special symbol and the number of retained changes (U2) of the second special symbol are not referred to. As long as the corresponding data in the table can not be searched. For this reason, 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. 30, the main CPU 110a generates a change start command corresponding to the change pattern determined in step S312, and sets the change start command in the effect transmission data storage area (S313).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter (S316). The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 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. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 36, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316, determines that the special symbol variation time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is zero, and the special symbol time counter is zero. If not, it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not yet passed. When determining that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol variation process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) to the special symbol time counter (S320-4). The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 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. 37 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop process. In FIG. 37, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time has elapsed (S330-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S320-4. If the special symbol time counter is 0, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol stop time has elapsed, and the special symbol time counter If it is not 0, it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not yet elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol stop time has elapsed (S330-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed (S330-1: No), the current special symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game end determination processing. In this time-short game end determination process, the main CPU 110a checks whether or not the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area. If the hour / short game flag is not set in the hour / short game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to 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. 38 shows a special game control table. FIG. 39A is a diagram showing a 16R winning prize opening opening / closing control table. FIG. 39B is a diagram showing an 8R winning prize opening opening / closing control table. FIG. 39 (c) is a diagram illustrating a 2R per prize winning opening / closing control table.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 40, 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. 41 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game end process. 41, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area in step S311-2 and the game information set in the game state buffer in step S311-4 (S350-1).

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

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a special game end setting table. In the special game end setting table, stop symbol data, data indicating the storage contents of the game state buffer, data indicating whether or not the short-time game state is necessary, data indicating the number of short-time game states, data indicating whether or not the high probability state is necessary, A data set indicating the number of high-probability games is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the details of the ordinary power transmission control process. In FIG. 43, the main CPU 110a loads the ordinary power transmission processing data (S401). In the following step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special signal special processing data, and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol memory determination processing. If data = 1, the process shifts to the normal symbol variation process, if the normal figure normal power processing data = 2, the process shifts to the normal symbol stop process, and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 3, the process proceeds to the auxiliary game process. Move processing.

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

  FIG. 32B is a diagram showing a normal symbol lottery determination table. The normal symbol lottery determination table is stored in the main ROM 110 b of the main control board 110. In the normal symbol lottery determination table, the combination of the normal symbol random value and the lottery result (winning or losing) of the normal symbol lottery is referred to in the non-short-time gaming state and to the reference in the time-short gaming state. It is memorized separately.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the main process of the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when a system reset occurs from the power supply board 170 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 by the activation operation.

  In FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing (S1000). In the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes various flags in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. After completion of the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a repeats the process (S1100) of updating the production random numbers 1 to 21 and the like. In addition to the update processing of the random number value, the sub CPU 120a executes timer interrupt processing every time the reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the effect control board 120. The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is shown in FIG. 45 every 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120, after the initialization process is completed and the game is possible. A series of processing is executed.

  In FIG. 45, 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. Details of the timer update process will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing (S1600). In the command analysis process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command in the reception buffer, and based on the analysis result, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive 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).

  46, 47, 48, and 49 are flowcharts showing details of the command analysis processing (step S1600 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not there is a command received from the main control board 110 in the reception buffer (S1601). If there is a command in the reception buffer (S1601: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1610. If there is no command in the reception buffer (S1601: No), the current command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special symbol reservation number update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the effects related to the appearance or erasure of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31 are displayed in the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33a. , 33b, 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. 27C shows the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the effect information storage area includes a 0th storage unit corresponding to the change, a first effect information storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and a hold of the second special symbol. It has a corresponding second effect information storage area. Each of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area includes a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, a third storage unit corresponding to the third hold, And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 27 (d), each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store the start winning designation command, the prefetch effect effect scenario data, and the stage data of the new stage after the change in the stage change. It has become.

  In FIG. 45, after execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch effect effect selection process (S1622). In the look-ahead effect effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a makes a look-ahead effect effect (refer to FIG. 22 (FIG. 22)) for the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, with the variation of the symbol corresponding to the start winning designation command as the final change. When determining whether or not execution of a) and FIG. 22 (b)) is performed and executing the prefetch effect production, a prefetch effect production scenario up to the final change is determined, and a prefetch effect production scenario showing this scenario Data is stored in a corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. Details of the prefetch effect effect selection processing will be described later.

  After execution of step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change determination processing (S1622). In the stage change determination process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute a stage change (FIG. 10 (a)). It is determined whether or not a stage change is to be performed, and a preparation process for performing a stage change is performed in accordance with the determined fluctuation. Details of the stage change determination process will be described later.

  In step S1624, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the stage change determination process is “execute” or “not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1624: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1624: No), the current command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S1625, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change notice effect selection processing. In the stage change notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change notice effect (FIG. 10B, FIG. 10C, FIG. 10D), and performs the stage change notice effect. In the case of execution, it is determined at which timing before stage change the stage change notice effect is to be performed, and preparation processing for executing the stage change notice effect is performed at the determined timing. Details of the stage change determination 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. 49).

  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 effect effect scenario data, stage data) stored in the 0th storage unit until then are deleted. When data is not stored in the second effect information storage area and data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the first effect information storage area, the first effect information storage area The data in the second to fourth storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the first effect information storage area is written to the zeroth storage unit. By writing data to the 0th storage unit, the data stored in the 0th storage unit until then is erased.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pre-read effect effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1642). If the pre-read effect effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. When the prefetch effect effect scenario data is not stored in the effect information storage area (S1642: No), the process proceeds to step S1646.

  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 effect effect scenario data in the effect information storage area, determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect effect in the change, and executes the prefetch effect effect in the change. Generates an effect pattern designating command for a prefetch effect effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designating command 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 an effect pattern designation command for a prefetch effect effect, the image control device 150, the sound output device 32, and the prefetch effect effect (FIGS. 21A and 21B) are displayed. The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1644). If the stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1644: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1645. If stage data is not stored in the 0th storage unit of the effect information storage area (S1644: No), the process proceeds to step S1646.

  In step S1645, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change control process. In the stage change control process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage data in the effect information storage area, and performs stage change in the variation when the stage data is stored in the 0th storage unit of the effect information storage area. Is generated, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing a stage change to the stage indicated by the stage data in the 0th storage unit is generated, and this effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the stage change 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 a stage change effect pattern designation command, the image control board 150 and the lamp output board 32, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, and the effect are received according to the command. This is executed by the lighting device 34.

  In step S1646, 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. 50 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 and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 11 is as follows: serif operation effect → losleach effect (a series of effects such as reach effect → temporary stop in a lost manner) → SP reach effect → hit hit notification effect (per 16R). The flow of effects of the symbol variation effect pattern 12 is as follows: serif operation effect → hasle reach effect → battle performance (successful battle) → hit alert notification effect (per 16R). The flow of the production of the symbol variation production pattern 13 is: lose reach production → battle performance (battle failure) → surprise operation production → big hit notification production (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 14 is as follows: lose reach effect → SP reach effect → effect temporarily stopped in a winning manner → re-lottery effect → hit hit notification effect (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 flow of the design variation effect pattern 21 is as follows: serif operation effect → hasle reach effect → SP reach effect → SPSP reach effect → hit hit notification effect (per 16R). The flow of the design variation effect pattern 22 is as follows: serif operation effect → hasle reach effect → SP reach effect → SPSP reach effect → effect temporarily stopped in the hit mode → re-lottery effect → hit hit notification effect (per 16R) . The flow of the production of the symbol variation production pattern 23 is a lose reach production → SP reach production → SPSP reach production → line operation production → production temporarily stopped in a hit state → re-lottery production → big hit notification production (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 production of the pattern variation production pattern 41 is as follows: Hasleach production → darkening production → second movable actor tilt production → changing production → first movable actor descent production → success successful production → big hit notification production (per 2R) It has become.

  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 flow of the design variation effect pattern 01 is a line operation effect → losing reach effect → SP reach effect → losing notification effect. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 02 is a line operation effect → losing reach effect → battle performance (battle failure) → losing notification effect.

  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 production of the symbol variation production pattern 04 is: lose reach production → darkening production → second movable accessory tilt production → challenge production → changing failure production → losing notification production.

  There is a symbol variation effect pattern 07 as an option of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (loss, variation time 3000 ms (shortening variation)) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “07H”. The flow of the design variation effect pattern 04 is shortened variation effect → lost notification effect.

  Here, some of the symbol variation effect patterns in the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 50) execute a speech operation effect immediately after the symbol variation starts (symbol variation effect patterns 11, 12, 21, 22, 01). , 02, etc.) and those that execute a speech operation effect after the reach is established (design variation effect patterns 14, 23, etc.). With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 can execute the speech operation effect immediately after the start of the change of the symbol, and can also execute the speech operation effect after the reach is established.

  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 S1647 of FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes an SP reach effect (FIG. 13A). When the sub CPU 120a includes the SP reach effect (S1647: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1648. When the SP reach effect is not included (S1647: No), the process proceeds to step S1649.

  In step S1648, 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. 13C) needs to be executed, and when executing the SP specific notice effect, the execution timing of the SP specific notice effect is determined. An effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the SP specific notice effect at this timing 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 S1649, 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 (S1649: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650. When the SPSP reach effect is not included (S1649: No), the process proceeds to step S1651.

  In step S1650, 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. 13D) needs to be executed, and when executing the SPSP specific notice effect, the execution timing of the SPSP specific notice effect is determined. An effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the SPSP specific notice effect at this timing 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 S1651, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a serif operation effect (FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C). judge. If the sub CPU 120a includes a speech operation effect (S1651: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1652. When the dialogue operation effect is not included (S1651: No), the process proceeds to step S1656.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech operation effect operation result determination process. In the serif effect mode processing, the sub CPU 120a determines the serif speaker and the serif as the operation result of the serif operation effect, generates the effect pattern designation command of the serif operation effect according to this determination, and transmits the generated effect pattern designation command. Set to buffer. Details of the serif operation effect operation result determination process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the serif operation effect operation result determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800.

  In step S1653, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the serif operation effect, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation period of the reset clock pulse is stored in the serif of the sub RAM 120c. Set the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the operation effect. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation acceptance valid period of the speech operation effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the operation acceptance valid time end timer counter for the speech operation effect of the sub RAM 120c. Set to. 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 serif operation effect operation result standby flag in the serif operation effect operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1655. The serif operation effect operation result standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting to execute an effect that causes a serif to appear in the serif operation effect.

  In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech operation specific notice effect selection process. In the serif operation specific notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the serif operation specific notice effect (FIG. 16D) is necessary. Is generated, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the effect at this timing is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the speech operation specific notice effect selection processing will be described later.

  The commands set in the transmission buffer in the serif operation effect operation result determination process and the serif operation specific notice effect selection process are transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receipt of this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 generate a speech operation effect and a speech operation 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 lighting device 34.

  In step S1656, 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 (S1656: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1657. When the challenge effect is not included (S1656: No), the process proceeds to step S1661.

  In step S1657, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the challenge effect is a challenge failure or a challenge success. When the challenge effect is a success of the challenge (S1657: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1658. If the challenge effect is a challenge failure (S1657: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1661.

  In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the challenge effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation period of the reset clock pulse is the challenge effect of the sub RAM 120c. Set to the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter. In addition, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the challenge effect, and sets a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds in the operation reception effective period end timer counter for the challenge effect of the sub RAM 120c. To do. 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 S1659, 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 S1660. The challenge effect (success) standby flag is a flag indicating that the challenge success effect is waiting to be executed.

  In step S1660, 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 S1661. 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 S1661, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a surprise operation effect (FIG. 20). If the sub CPU 120a includes a surprise operation effect (S1661: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1662. When a surprise operation effect is not included (S1661: No), it progresses to step S1665.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the surprise operation effect, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse, is a surprise of the sub RAM 120c. Set the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the operation effect. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation acceptance valid period of the surprise operation effect, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is an operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the surprise operation effect of the sub RAM 120c. Set to. 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 S1663, the sub CPU 120a sets a surprise operation effect standby flag in the surprise operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1664. The surprise operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting to execute a surprise operation effect.

  In step S1664, 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 S1665.

  In step S1665 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 a shortened variation effect (FIG. 19A). If the sub CPU 120a includes a shortened variation effect (S1665: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666. When the shortening variation effect is not included (S1665: No), the process proceeds to step S1667.

  In step S1666, the sub CPU 120a performs a shortening change notice effect selection process. In the shortened change notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the shortened change notice effect (FIG. 19B) needs to be executed. An effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the effect at this timing is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the shortened change notice effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the shortening / change 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, according to the command, the shortening change notice effect is given to 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 S1668, the sub CPU 120a performs a mode effect control process. In the mode effect control process, if the sub CPU 120a is executing the special training mode effect (FIG. 11B), the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode needs to be ended in the change, and ends the special training mode effect. 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. 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 S1669, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change notice effect control processing during symbol variation. In the symbol change stage change notice effect control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice effect is to be executed immediately after the start of the current change display or immediately before the change display. When the sub CPU 120a is to execute the stage change notice effect immediately after the start of the variable display, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the stage change notice effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. . When the sub CPU 120a is to execute the stage change notice effect immediately before the change display is stopped, the sub CPU 120a calculates the remaining time until the timing immediately before the change display is stopped, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds. Set to the timer counter in the sub-RAM 120c immediately before the change stop. The timer counter immediately before the change stop is counted down every time the timer update process in step S1500 is executed, and becomes 0 at the timing immediately before the change display is stopped.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the stage change notice effect control process during symbol variation 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, in accordance with the command, the stage change notice effect is output to 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 S1670 of FIG. 49, 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 S1672, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change notice effect control process during symbol stop. In the symbol stop stage change notice effect control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change is to be performed immediately after the current variation display is stopped. If the sub CPU 120a is to change the stage immediately after the change display is stopped, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the stage change notice effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the stage stop notice effect control process during symbol stop 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, in accordance with the command, the stage change notice effect is output to 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 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 effect (FIG. 21 (a), FIG. 21 (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, 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 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. 51 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch effect effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 51, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area in which the start winning designation command is stored in the start winning designation command storage process as the prefetch determination target hold, and the fluctuation of the prefetch determination target hold develops. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation has an effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) (S1622-1). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-2 if the change has the development effect (S1622-1: Yes). When it is not the change which has an expansion effect (S1622-1: No), this prefetch effect 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 effect effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch effect effect execution determination process. In the prefetch effect 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-reading effect production execution determination table in the sub-ROM 120b, and pre-reads based on the combination of the pre-determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command reserved for pre-reading determination target and the production random number value 2. It is determined whether or not the effect production needs to be executed.

  FIG. 50A shows a prefetch effect effect execution determination table. In the pre-reading effect production execution determination table, the random number value for production 2 and the data set indicating whether or not to execute (“execute” and “do not execute”) are referred to when the pre-determination result is a big hit and lost 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 effect production is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) production use The random value 2 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch effect effect is not executed. With respect to the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 2 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch effect effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 2 are prefetched. It is associated with data indicating that the effect effect is not executed.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the prefetch effect 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. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1622-4: No), the current prefetch effect effect selection process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 50B is a diagram showing a final stage effect display mode determination table. In the final stage effect display mode determination table, when the random number value 3 for production and the data set indicating the final stage hold display mode (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) is a big hit, 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 effect effect scenario determination process. In the prefetch effect effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number value 4 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reading effect production scenario determination table in the sub-ROM 120b, and determines the pre-determination result (big hit or lose) indicated by the start winning designation command for pre-reading determination target hold, the hold display mode at the final stage, the hold number, and the production Based on the combination of the random number value 4, a prefetch effect effect scenario is determined.

  There are two types of look-ahead effect effect scenario determination tables, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a jackpot and one that is referred to when the result is lost. FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch effect effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a big hit. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a prefetch effect effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a loss.

  In the prefetch effect presentation scenario determination table, a set of production random number 4 and prefetch effect presentation scenario data is stored for each corresponding to the combination of the hold display mode and the number of holds at the final stage of the prefetch effect presentation. In the jackpot prefetch effect production scenario determination table (FIG. 51) and the lost prefetch effect production scenario determination table (FIG. 52), the random number value 4 for production to the production scenarios ER39 and ER49 of the prefetch effect production called “falling”. The assignment is different.

  More specifically, in this table, there is a prefetch effect effect scenario EB11 as an option corresponding to the combination of blue and one hold number. The prefetch effect effect scenario EB11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is blue in the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the prefetch effect effect scenario EB11. The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 2 include pre-read effect presentation scenarios EB21 and EB22. The prefetch effect effect scenarios EB21 and EB22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. The prefetch effect effect scenario EB21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 4, and the prefetch effect effect scenario EB22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 4. .

  Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings of 3 include prefetch effect effect scenarios EB31, EB32, and EB33. The prefetch effect effect scenarios EB31, EB32, and EB33 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. The pre-reading effect production scenarios EB31, EB32, and EB33 are associated with 20 to 50 production random numbers 4 respectively. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings of 4 include pre-read effect presentation scenarios EB41, EB42, EB43, and EB44. The prefetch effect effect scenarios EB41, EB42, EB43, and EB44 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. Pre-read effect production scenarios EB41, EB42, EB43, and EB44 are associated with 10 to 40 production random numbers 4, respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings is a prefetch effect effect scenario EG11. The prefetch effect effect scenario EG11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is made green by the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the prefetch effect effect scenario EG11. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings of two include prefetch effect effect scenarios EG21 and EG22. The prefetch effect effect scenarios EG21 and EG22 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 green are different. The prefetch effect effect scenario EG21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 4, and the prefetch effect effect scenario EG22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 4. .

  The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings of 3 include prefetch effect effect scenarios EG31 to EG38. The prefetch effect production scenarios EG31 to EG38 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 green are different. The pre-read effect effect scenarios EG31 to EG38 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random numbers 4, respectively. The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings of 4 include pre-read effect effect scenarios EG41 to EG48. The prefetch effect effect scenarios EG41 to EG48 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 is green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the green are different. The pre-read effect effect scenarios EG41 to EG48 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random number values 4 respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings is a prefetch effect production scenario ER11. The prefetch effect effect scenario ER11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is made red by the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the prefetch effect effect scenario ER11. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of reserved two are pre-read effect presentation scenarios ER21, ER22, ER23, and ER24. The prefetch effect production scenarios ER21, ER22, ER23, and ER24 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 red are different. 10 to 40 production random numbers 4 are associated with the prefetch effect production scenarios ER21, ER22, ER23, and ER24, respectively.

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 3 include pre-read effect production scenarios ER31 to ER39. The prefetch effect production scenarios ER31 to ER39 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 red are different. Here, the look-ahead effect production scenarios ER31 to ER38 are scenarios of “upward” that change to a hold display mode with higher reliability than that of the previous change, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER39 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 prefetch effect production scenarios ER31 to ER38, and one (99) production disturbance is associated with the prefetch effect production scenario ER39. The numerical value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the lose table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the prefetch effect production scenarios ER31 to ER38. Also, in the lose table, no pre-effect random number value 4 is associated with the prefetch effect production scenario ER39.

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of reservations of 4 include prefetch effect effect scenarios ER41 to ER49. The prefetch effect effect scenarios ER41 to ER49 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 red are different. Of the prefetch effect presentation scenarios ER41 to ER49, the prefetch effect presentation scenarios ER41 to ER48 are “rising” scenarios, and the prefetching effect presentation scenario ER49 is a “falling” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 51), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the prefetch effect production scenarios ER41 to ER48, and one (99) production disturbance is associated with the prefetch effect production scenario ER49. The numerical value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the lose table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 production random numbers 4 are associated with the prefetch effect production scenarios ER41 to ER48. Also, in the lose table, no pre-effect random number value 4 is associated with the prefetch effect production scenario ER49.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the “declining” look-ahead effect effect scenarios ER39 and ER49 can be selected only from the jackpot table for the combination of red and the number of holds of 3 and the combination of red and the number of holds of 4. It has become. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the “decreasing” look-ahead effect 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 effect effect scenario determined in the prefetch effect effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

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

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 55, 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. 56 is a flowchart showing details of the SP specific advance notice selection process (step S1648 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 56, the sub CPU 120a performs an SP specific notice effect execution determination process (S1648-1). 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 of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not it is necessary to execute the SP specific notice effect (FIG. 13C) based on the jackpot lottery result and the effect random number 5. To do.

  FIG. 57 (a) 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 jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. The jackpot lottery results are stored separately from those to be referred to when lost. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, five (0 to 4) production random numbers 5 indicate that the SP specific notice production is executed, and 95 (5 to 99) production. The random value 5 is associated with data indicating that the SP specific notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot lottery result is lost, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 5 are associated with data indicating that the SP specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1648-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms 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” (S1648-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1648-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1648-2: No), the SP specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1648-3, the sub CPU 120a performs SP specific notice effect execution timing determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1648-4. In the SP specific notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SP specific notice effect execution timing 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. 57B is a diagram showing an SP specific notice effect execution timing determination table. In the SP specific notice effect execution timing determination table, a set of effect random number 6 and SP specific notice effect timing data is stored.

  Specifically, there are SP specific notice effect timing data SPY11 and SPY12 as options in this table. The SP specific notice effect timing data SPY11 is for executing the SP specific notice effect immediately after the start of the fluctuation. The SP specific notice effect timing data SPY12 is for executing the SP specific notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the change.

  In this table, three (0 to 2) effect random number values 6 are associated with the SP specific notice effect timing data SPY11. 97 (3-99) effect random numbers 6 are associated with the SP specific notice effect timing data SPY12.

  In step S1648-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the SP specific notice effect at the timing determined in the SP specific notice effect execution timing determination process, and transmits the produced effect pattern designation command to the transmission buffer. Set to.

  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 execution timing of the SP specific notice effect specified by the command (immediately after the start of the change or during normal change) The SP specific notice 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.

  Here, the SP specific notice effect selection process is not executed when the SP reach effect is not executed in the variation (step S1647: No in FIG. 47). Further, in the table (FIG. 57 (a)) referred to in the SP specific notice effect execution determination process (S1648-1 in FIG. 56) in the SP specific notice effect selection process, the SP specific notice in the case where the jackpot lottery result is a big hit. The data selection rate indicating that the effect is to be executed is 5%, and the data selection rate indicating that the SP specific notice effect is to be executed when the jackpot lottery result is a loss is 0%. With such a processing flow and table configuration, the effect control board 120 displays the SP specific notice effect when the jackpot notification effect or the loss notification effect is executed after the loss reach effect during the special symbol variation display. Execution of the SP specific notice effect is made possible when the jackpot notification effect is executed after the execution of the SP reach effect after the loss reach effect.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing details of the SPSP specific notice effect selection processing (step S1650 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 58, the sub CPU 120a performs SPSP specific notice effect execution determination processing (S1650-1). 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 in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the SPSP specific notice effect (FIG. 13D) needs to be executed based on the jackpot lottery result and the effect random number 7. judge.

  FIG. 59 (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 necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. The jackpot lottery results are stored separately for reference. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, 5 (0 to 4) effect random numbers 7 indicate that the SPSP specific notice effect is executed and 95 (5 to 99) effect randomness. Numerical value 7 is associated with data indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot lottery result is lost, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 7 are associated with data indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1650-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the SPSP 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 SPSP specific notice effect selection processing is terminated.

  In step S1650-3, the sub CPU 120a performs SPSP specific notice effect execution timing determination processing, and then proceeds to step S1650-4. In the SPSP specific notice effect execution timing 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 execution timing 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. 59B is a diagram showing a SPSP specific notice effect execution timing determination table. In the SPSP specific notice effect execution timing determination table, a combination of the effect random number 8 and the effect pattern of the SPSP specific notice effect is stored.

  Specifically, the options of this table include SP specific notice effect timing data SPY21, SPY22, and SPY23. The SP specific notice effect timing data SPY21 is for executing the SP specific notice effect immediately after the start of the fluctuation. The SP specific notice effect timing data SPY22 is for executing the SPSP specific notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation. The SP specific notice effect timing data SPY23 is for executing the SPSP specific notice effect during the SP reach effect of the change.

  In this table, three (0 to 2) effect random number values 8 are associated with the SPSP specific notice effect timing data SPY22. 97 (3-99) effect random number values 8 are associated with the SPSP specific notice effect timing data SPY22. No SPSP specific notice effect timing data SPY23 is associated with any effect random value 8.

  In step S1650-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command for instructing execution of the SPSP specific notice effect at the timing determined in the SPSP specific notice effect execution timing determination process, and transmits the generated effect pattern specification command to the transmission buffer. Set to.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1650-4, the execution timing of the SPSP specific notice effect specified by the command (immediately after the start of the change, during normal change, or In SP reach production), the SPSP specific notice production is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the production drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the production illumination device 34.

  Here, the SPSP specific notice effect selection process is not executed when the SPSP reach effect is not executed in the variation (step S1649: No in FIG. 47). Further, in the table (FIG. 59 (a)) referred to in the SPSP specific notice effect execution determination process (S1650-1 in FIG. 58) in the SPSP specific notice effect selection process, the SPSP specific notice in the case where the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. The data selection rate indicating that the effect is to be executed is 5%, and the data selection rate indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is to be executed when the jackpot lottery result is a loss is 0%. Due to such processing flow and table configuration, the effect control board 120 displays the SPSP specific notice effect when the jackpot notification effect or the loss notification effect is executed after the lose reach effect during the special symbol variation display. Execution of the SPSP specific notice effect is enabled when the jackpot notification effect is executed through the execution of the SPSP reach effect after the lose reach effect.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing details of the serif operation effect operation result determination process (step S1652 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 60, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech speaker determination process (S1652-1). In the speech speaker determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 9 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the speech speaker determination table of the sub ROM 120b and determines a character to be a speech speaker based on the random number value 9 for production.

  FIG. 61A is a diagram showing a speech speaker determination table. A group of effect random numbers 9 and characters A, B, C, and D are stored. Specifically, each of the characters A, B, C, and D is associated with 25 production random numbers 9.

  In step S1652-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech determination process. In the serif determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the serif determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the serif based on the jackpot lottery result and the effect random number 10.

  FIG. 61 (b) is a diagram showing a speech determination table. In the serif concluding table, each set of the production random number 10 and the serif is stored separately for those that are referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a big win and those that are referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a loss. .

  Specifically, in the case where the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, 50 (0 to 49) production random numbers 10 for “It's intense heat” and 50 (50 to 99) for “Chance” The production random numbers 10 are associated with each other. “...” is not associated with any production random number 10. In the case where the jackpot lottery result is a loss, 34 (0 to 33) production random numbers 10 for “It's hot” and 33 (34 to 66) production random values for “Chance!” 10 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) production random numbers 10 for “...”, Respectively.

  In step S1652-3, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the operation result corresponding to the combination of the character determined in the speech speaker determination process and the line determined in the line determination process, and the generated effect pattern designation command is generated. Set to send buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1652-3, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 wait for the production button 36 to be operated in the speech operation production, and immediately after the production button 36 is operated. 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 the operation result specified by the command.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing details of the line operation specific advance notice selection process (step S1655 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a performs a speech operation specific notice effect execution determination process (S1655-1). In the serif operation specific notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 11 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the execution timing of the serif operation effect within the fluctuation and the random number value 11 for effect (FIG. 16D). ) Is determined to be necessary. Here, as described above, some of the symbol variation effect patterns in the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 50) execute the speech operation effect immediately after the symbol variation start (the symbol variation effect patterns 11, 12,. 21, 22, 01, 02, and the like) and those that execute a speech operation effect after the reach is established (such as symbol variation effect patterns 14, 23). When the symbol variation effect patterns 11, 12, 21, 22, 01, 02, etc. are determined in the variation effect pattern determination process (step 1646 in FIG. 47), the execution timing of the speech operation effect is immediately after the start of the variation, When the variation effect patterns 14 and 23 are determined, the execution timing of the speech operation effect is after reach establishment.

  FIG. 63A is a diagram showing a serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table. In the serif operation specific notice effect execution determination table, a random number for effect 11 and a data set indicating whether or not execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) immediately after the execution timing of the serif operation effect starts to fluctuate. It is stored separately for what is referred to at a certain time and what is referred to after a reach has been established. Specifically, immediately after the start of fluctuation, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 11 are associated with data indicating that the line operation specific notice effect is not executed. None of the effect random numbers 11 is associated with the data indicating that the speech operation specific notice effect is executed. After the reach is established, data indicating that 30 (0 to 29) effect random number values 11 execute the speech operation specific notice effect, and 70 (30 to 99) effect random number values 11 are the speech operation. Each of them is associated with data indicating that the specific notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1655-2, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the determination result of the speech operation specific notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1655-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1655-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1655-2: No), the current serif operation specific notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1655-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a serif operation specific notice effect execution timing determination process, and then proceeds to step S1655-4. In the serif operation specific notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 12 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the serif operation specific notice effect execution timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the serif determined in the serif determination processing (S1652-2 in FIG. 60) in the serif operation effect operation result determination processing, and the effect disturbance. Based on the numerical value 12, the production pattern of the speech operation specific notice effect is determined.

  FIG. 63 (b) is a diagram showing a serif operation specific notice effect execution timing determination table. In the serif operation specific notice effect execution timing determination table, when the combination of the random number for production 12 and the serif operation specific notice effect timing data is referred to when the line is “...”, “when it is a chance” It is divided into what is referred to, and what is referred to in the case of "It's intense heat".

  Specifically, the choices in this table include serif operation specific notice effect timing data SRY11, SRY12, and SRY13. The serif operation specific notice effect timing data SRY11 is for executing the serif operation specific notice effect immediately after the start of the fluctuation. The serif operation specific notice effect timing data SRY12 is for executing the serif operation specific notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation. The serif operation specific notice effect timing data SRY13 is for executing the serif operation specific notice effect after the reach of the change is established. As for “It is intense heat”, 40 random numbers 12 to 0 (0 to 39) for the line operation specific notice effect timing data SRY12 and 60 (40 to 99) for the line operation specific notice effect timing data SRY13. The effect random number values 12 are associated with each other. No single random number for effect 12 is associated with the line operation specific notice effect timing data SRY11. With regard to “Chance”, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 12 are provided in the speech operation specific advance notice timing data SRY12, and 50 (50 to 99) are provided in the line operation specific advance effect timing data SRY13. The production random number values 12 are associated with each other. No single random number for effect 12 is associated with the line operation specific notice effect timing data SRY11. As for “...”, 90 (0 to 89) effect random numbers 12 are provided in the speech operation specific notice effect timing timing data SRY12 and 10 (90 to 99) effects are provided in the line operation specific notice effect timing data SRY13. The random number values 12 for use are associated with each other. No single random number for effect 12 is associated with the line operation specific notice effect timing data SRY11.

  In step S1655-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the line operation specific notice effect at the timing determined in the line operation specific notice effect execution timing determination process, and the generated effect pattern designation command is generated. Set to send buffer.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1655-4, at the timing specified by the command, the line operation specific notice effect is displayed in the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16, the speech operation effect is an operation promotion effect (an effect imitating an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the operation reception valid period, and an image of “Press!”). , And an operation result effect (character A, B, C, or D appears and an effect in which a line is displayed in a balloon frame). In the table referred to in the specific notice effect execution determination process (S1665-1) in the line operation specific notice effect selection process, the line specific notice effect in the case where the execution timing of the word operation effect is immediately after the start of the variable symbol display is displayed. The selection rate of the data indicating execution is 0%, and the selection rate of data indicating execution of the speech specific notice effect when the execution timing of the speech operation effect is after reach is established is 30%. It has become. Further, in the table (FIG. 63A) referred to in the line operation specific notice effect execution timing determination process (S1655-5), when the line as the operation result is “...” Or “It is a chance” In addition, the selection rate of data in which the execution timing of the speech operation specific notice effect in the case of “It is extremely hot” is immediately after the start of the change is 0%. With such a processing flow and table configuration, the effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the speech operation specific notice effect immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display. The effect control board 120 can execute only the operation promotion effect without the notice operation specific notice effect immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display, and at the timing except immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display, Both the operation promotion effect with the notice effect and the operation promotion effect without the speech operation specific notice effect can be executed.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing details of the shortening change notice effect selection process (step S1666 in FIG. 48). In FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a performs a shortening change notice effect execution determination process (S1666-1). In the shortened fluctuation notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 13 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the shortened change notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the shortened change notice effect (FIG. 19B) needs to be executed based on the effect random number 13.

  Fig.65 (a) is a figure which shows the shortening fluctuation notice effect execution determination table. In the shortened change notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 13 and a set of data indicating necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, data indicating that 30 (0 to 29) effect random number values 13 execute the shortened change notice effect, and 70 (30 to 99) effect random number values 13 represent the shortened change notice effect. Is associated with data indicating that the process is not executed.

  In step S1666-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the shortening variation notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1666-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-3. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1666-2: No), the current shortened variation notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1666-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a shortening variation notice effect execution timing determination process, and then proceeds to step S1666-4. In the shortened fluctuation notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the shortened change notice effect execution timing determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the shortened change notice effect based on the effect random number 14.

  FIG. 65B is a diagram showing a shortened change notice effect execution timing determination table. In the shortened change notice effect execution timing determination table, a set of effect random number 14 and shortened change notice effect timing data is stored.

  Specifically, the options in this table include shortened fluctuation notice effect timing data TSY11, TSY12, and TSY13. The shortened change notice effect timing data TSY11 is for executing the shortened change notice effect immediately after the start of the change. The shortened change notice effect timing data TSY12 is for executing the shortened change notice effect during the change of the change (timing later than immediately after starting change and earlier than immediately before starting change). The shortened change notice effect timing data TSY13 is to execute the shortened change notice effect immediately before the change stop of the change. 90 (0 to 89) effect random number values 14 correspond to the shortened change notice effect timing data TSY12, and 10 (90 to 99) effect random numbers 14 correspond to the shortened change notice effect timing data TSY13. It is attached. None of the effect random numbers 14 is associated with the shortened change notice effect timing data TSY11.

  In step S1666-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the shortened change notice effect at the timing determined in the shortened change notice effect execution timing determination process, and the generated effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the transmission buffer. Set to.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1666-4, at the timing specified by the command, the shortened change notice effect is displayed in the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect. Drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and effect lighting device 34.

  Here, in the table (FIG. 65 (b)) referred to in the shortened change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1666-3) in the shortened change notice effect selection process, the execution timing of the shortened change notice effect is immediately after the start of the change. The data selection rate is 0%. With such a processing flow and table configuration, the effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the shortened change notice effect immediately after the start of the change display of the special symbol. The effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the shortened variation notice effect immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display, and causes the shortened variation notice effect to be executed at a timing other than immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing details of the missed notice effect selection process (step S1667 in FIG. 48). In FIG. 66, the sub CPU 120a performs a missed notice effect execution determination process (S1667-1). In the failure 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 detachment notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the detachment notice effect (FIG. 12C) needs to be executed based on the effect random number 15.

  FIG. 67 (a) is a diagram showing a loss notice effect execution determination table. In the outlier notice effect execution determination table, the random number value for effect 15 and a data set indicating whether or not the execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) are referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. It is stored separately from what is referred to at the time. Specifically, for the jackpot, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 15 are associated with data indicating that the notice effect is not executed. None of the effect random numbers 15 is associated with the data indicating that the off-notice effect is executed. As for the loss, the data indicating that 30 (0 to 29) production random values 15 are to be executed and the 70 (30 to 99) production random values 15 are not executed. Are associated with each other.

  In step S <b> 1667-2, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether the determination result of the missed notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1667-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1667-3. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1667-2: No), the current off-notice notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1667-3, the sub CPU 120 a performs a missed notice effect execution timing determination process, and then proceeds to step S <b> 1667-4. In the losing notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 16 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the outbreak notice effect execution timing determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the out notice effect based on the presence / absence of reach establishment in the change and the effect random number 16.

  FIG. 67 (b) is a diagram showing a loss notice effect execution timing determination table. In the outlier notice effect execution timing determination table, a combination of the effect random number 16 and the notice information effect timing data out of reference is referred to when the change is not reached (either normal change or shortened change), The changes are stored separately for reference when the reach is established.

  Specifically, the choices in this table include outlier notice effect timing data HZY11, HZY12, HZY13, and HZY14. The off-notice notice effect timing data HZY11 is for executing a notice of off notice effect immediately after the start of the fluctuation. The off-notice notice effect timing data HZY12 is for executing a notice of off notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation. The off-notice notice effect timing data HZY13 is for executing a notice of off notice effect after the reach of the fluctuation is established. The off-notice notice effect timing data HZY14 is for executing a notice of off notice effect immediately before the change of the fluctuation is stopped. With respect to the absence of reach, 90 (0 to 89) effect random number values 16 are included in the loss notice effect timing data HZY12, and 10 (90 to 99) effect random numbers 16 are included in the error notice effect timing data HZY14. Each is associated. The random announcement value 16 is not associated with the off-notice notice effect timing data HZY11 and HZY13. Regarding the reach establishment, two (0 to 1) effect random number values 16 are included in the loss notice effect timing data HZY12, and two (3 to 4) effect random values 16 are included in the loss notice effect timing data HZY13. 96 (5 to 99) effect random number values 16 are associated with the off-notice notice effect timing data HZY14. The random announcement value 16 is not associated with the off-notice notice effect timing data HZY11.

  In step S <b> 1667-4, the sub CPU 120 a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing execution of the miss notice effect at the timing determined in the miss notice effect execution timing determination process, and sets the produced effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. To do.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S 1667-4, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect display effect are displayed at the timing specified by the command. The driving devices 33a, 33b, and 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  Here, in the table (FIG. 67 (b)) referred to in the missed notice effect execution timing determination process (S1667-3) in the missed notice effect selection process, the selection of data with the execution timing of the missed notice effect as immediately after the start of the change The rate is 0%. With such a processing flow and the table configuration, the effect control board 120 regulates that the notice-of-shift effect is executed immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display. The effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the shortened change notice effect immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display, and causes the notice announcement effect to be executed at a timing other than immediately after the start of the special symbol change display.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing details of the mode effect control process (step S1668 in FIG. 48). In FIG. 68, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode execution flag is set in the special training mode execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1668-1). If the special training mode execution flag is set (S1668-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-2. If the special training mode execution flag is not set (S1668-1: No), the current mode effect control process is terminated. The special training mode execution flag is a flag indicating that the special training mode is being executed (FIG. 11B). The special training mode execution flag is set in step S1697-1 (FIG. 82) in the special training mode start control process (S1697 of FIG. 49) after the special game when the special winning mode is won.

  In step S1668-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode remaining number counter of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the special training mode remaining number counter is not 0 (S1668-2: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-3. If the special training mode remaining number counter is 0 (S1668-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1668-4. The special training mode remaining number counter is set to 100 in step S1697-3 (FIG. 82) in the special training mode start control process (S1697 in FIG. 49) after the special game when winning in the normal game.

  In step S1668-3, the sub CPU 120a updates the special training mode remaining number counter by -1. Thereafter, the current mode effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1668-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the special training mode end effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1668-5, the sub CPU 120a clears the special training mode execution flag in the special training mode execution flag storage area. 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 S1668-4, the special training mode end effect is transmitted to the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a and 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change determination process (step S1623 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 69, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current game mode is the normal mode (S1623-1). If the game state information in the game state storage area of the sub-RAM 120c is in the non-short game state and the low probability game state, the determination result in this step is “Yes”. When the current game mode is the normal mode (S1623-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1632-2. If the current game mode is either the special training mode or the live mode (S1623-1: No), the current stage change determination process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1623-2, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in the starting winning designation command storage process is for lost winning information. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3 when the start winning designation command is for lost winning information (S1623-2: Yes). If the start winning designation command is for jackpot winning information (S1623-2: No), the current stage change determination process is terminated.

  In step S1623-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby flag is set in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1623-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1623-4. If the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1623-3: No), the current stage change determination process is terminated. The stage change notice standby flag is a flag indicating that the stage change notice effect is awaiting execution.

  In step S <b> 1623-4, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not all the pending items are lost. If all the start winning designation commands in the storage unit of the effect information storage area are for lost winning information, the determination result in this step is “Yes”. If there is a jackpot winning information in the start winning designation command in the storage unit of the effect information storage area, the determination result of this step is “No”. If all of the pending items are lost (S1623-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-5. When there is a big hit in the hold (S1623-4: No), the sub CPU 120a ends the current stage change determination process.

  In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change execution determination processing. In the stage change execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 17 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not to execute the stage change (FIG. 10A) based on the number of changes from the previous stage change and the rendering random number value 17. Determine.

  FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a stage change execution determination table. In the stage change execution determination table, a set of data indicating the production random number 17 and the necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") has the number of fluctuations from the previous stage change 0 to 9 times. It is divided into what is sometimes referred to, what is referred to when the number of changes from the previous stage change is 10 to 19, and what is referred to when the number of changes from the previous stage change is 20 times or more. It is remembered. In this table, as the number of changes from the previous stage change increases, data indicating that the stage change is executed is more easily selected. Specifically, for 0 to 9 times, 20 (0 to 19) production random numbers 17 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is performed, and 80 (20 to 99). The effect random number is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed. For 10 to 19 times, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 17 are associated with data indicating that stage change is performed, and 50 (50 to 99) effect random number values 17 are associated with the data. Is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed. For 20 times or more, 80 (0 to 79) effect random values 17 are associated with data indicating that stage change is executed, and 20 (80 to 99) effect random values 17 are provided. It is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed.

  In step S1623-6, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the stage change effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1623-6: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-7. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1623-6: No), the current stage change determination process is terminated.

  In step S1623-7, the sub CPU 120a sets a stage change standby flag in the stage change standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1623-8.

  In step S1623-8, the sub CPU 120a performs a new stage determination process. In the new stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 18 updated in step S1100. In the new stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the new stage determination table in the sub ROM 120b and determines a new stage based on the rendering random value 18.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a new stage determination table. In the new stage determination table, each set of stage random numbers 18 and stage data indicating the new stage after the stage change is stored for each corresponding to the current stay stage.

  Specifically, when the current stage is the marine stage, there are savanna stage and cosmo stage. When the current stage is savanna stage, there are marine stage and cosmo stage. There are marine stage and savanna stage as options for the cosmo stage. Each option is associated with 50 production random numbers 18.

  In step S1623-9, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change timing determination processing. The stage change timing determination process is a process for determining whether the stage change is to be performed in the change or the change within the hold. The sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 19 updated in step S1100. In the stage change timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change timing determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the stage change timing based on the number of first special symbol changes on hold and the effect random number 19. .

  FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a stage change timing determination table. In the stage change timing determination table, a set of the production random number 19 and stage change timing data is stored for each of the numbers corresponding to the number of pending changes in the first special symbol.

  An option corresponding to the number of holds 0 is stage change timing data STC10. The stage change timing data STC10 indicates that a stage change is executed in the fluctuation. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 19 are associated with the stage change timing data STC10.

  The options corresponding to the number of holds are stage change timing data STC10 and STC11. The stage change timing data STC11 indicates that the stage change will be made after the fluctuation has progressed to the first pending change at the execution time of the stage change timing determination process (start winning prize time). The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 19, and the stage change timing data STC11 is associated with 50 (50 to 99) effect random number values 19. ing.

  The options corresponding to the number of holds 2 are stage change timing data STC10, STC11, and STC12. The stage change timing data STC12 indicates that the stage change will be made after the fluctuation has progressed to the second pending change at the execution time of the stage change timing determination process (start winning prize time). Stage change timing data STC10 includes 34 (0 to 33) effect random numbers 19 and stage change timing data STC11 includes 33 (34 to 66) effect random numbers 19 The STC 12 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) production random number values 19, respectively.

  The options corresponding to the number of holds 3 are stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, and STC13. The stage change timing data STC13 indicates that the stage change is made after the digestion order has progressed to the third pending change at the time of execution of the stage change timing determination process (starting winning time). The stage change timing data STC10 includes 25 (0 to 24) effect random numbers 19 and the stage change timing data STC11 includes 25 (25 to 49) effect random numbers 19 The STC 12 is associated with 25 (50 to 74) rendering random numbers 19 and the stage change timing data STC 13 is associated with 25 (75 to 99) rendering random numbers 19.

  The options corresponding to the number of holds 4 include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, STC13, and STC14. The stage change timing data STC14 indicates that the stage change will be made after the change is advanced to the fourth pending change at the execution time of the stage change timing determination process (start winning prize time). The stage change timing data STC10 includes 20 (0 to 19) effect random numbers 19 and the stage change timing data STC11 includes 20 (20 to 39) effect random numbers 19 The STC 12 includes 20 (40 to 59) effect random numbers 19, the stage change timing data STC 13 includes 20 (60 to 79) effect random values 19, and the stage change timing data STC 14 includes Twenty (80 to 99) production random numbers 19 are associated with each other.

  In step S1623-9, the sub CPU 120a generates stage data for the new stage according to the determinations of the new stage determination process and the stage change timing determination process, and stores the stage data in the corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a uses the 0th storage unit in the effect information storage area when the stage changes in the change, and the first storage unit in the first effect information storage area when the stage change occurs in the first hold change. When changing the stage in the second hold variation, the second storage unit of the first effect information storage area, and in changing the stage in the third hold change, the third storage unit of the first effect information storage region, In the case of stage change in the fourth pending change, the fourth storage unit of the first effect information storage area is set as the data storage destination, and the stage data of the new stage is stored in the storage unit of the data storage destination. Here, when the storage destination of the stage data is any one of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the effect information storage area, the stage data stored in the storage unit is stored in the storage area shift process (S1641 in FIG. 46). Each time, it is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  73, 74, and 75 are flowcharts showing details of the stage change notice effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 73, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to change the stage with the change in the stage change timing determination process (step S1623-9 in FIG. 69) or determines to change the stage with the change within the hold. Is confirmed (S1625-1). When the sub CPU 120a changes the stage due to the change (S1625-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a ends the stage change notice effect selection process. When the stage is changed due to the change within the hold (S1625-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-2.

  In step S1625-2, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change notice effect execution determination processing. In the stage change notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 20 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change notice effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the effect random number value 20, the stage change notice effect (FIG. 10 (b), FIG. 10 (c), FIG. 10 (d)). Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a stage change notice effect execution determination table. In the stage change notice effect execution determination table, a random number value for effect 20 and a data set indicating whether execution is necessary (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 20 are associated with data indicating that the stage change notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 20 are associated with the data. Is associated with data indicating that the stage change notice effect is not executed.

  In step S1625-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the stage change notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1625-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625-4. When the determination result is “do not execute” (S1625-3: No), the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1625-5. The stage change notice standby flag is a flag indicating that the stage change notice effect is awaiting execution.

  In step S1625-5, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change notice effect execution timing determination processing. The stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is a process for determining at what timing the stage change notice effect is performed. The sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 21 updated in step S1100. In the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and is determined in the stage change timing determination process (S1623-9 in FIG. 69) in the stage change determination process. The stage change timing is determined based on the stage change execution timing and the production random number 21.

  FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a stage change notice effect execution timing determination table. In the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table, a set of effect random number 21 and stage change notice effect execution timing data is stored for each item corresponding to the stage change execution timing.

  Options when the stage change execution timing is in the first pending variation display include stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, and SCY13. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the first hold variation display. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the first hold variation display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY13 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the first suspended change display is stopped. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 21 are associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 and SCY13 are not associated with any effect random number value 21.

  Options when the stage change execution timing is in the second hold variation display include stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, and SCY23. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY21 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the second hold variation display. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY22 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the second hold variation display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY23 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the second suspended change display is stopped. Stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 has 34 (0 to 33) effect random number values 21 and stage change notice effect execution time data SCY13 has 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 21. However, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY21 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random numbers 21 respectively. No stage random number 21 is associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23.

  Options when the stage change execution timing is in the third pending change display include stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY32, and SCY33. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY31 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the third hold variation display. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY32 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the third hold variation display. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY33 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the third suspended change display is stopped. Stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY22 includes 34 (0 to 33) effect random number values 21 and stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY23 includes 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 21. However, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY31 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random numbers 21 respectively. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 are not associated with any effect random number value 21.

  The options when the stage change execution timing is in the fourth pending change display include stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY32, SCY33, SCY41, SCY42, And SCY43. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY41 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the fourth hold variation display. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY42 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the fourth hold variation display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY43 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the stop of the fourth pending change display. Stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY32 includes 34 (0 to 33) effect random number values 21, and stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY33 includes 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 21. However, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY41 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random numbers 21 respectively. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43 are not associated with any single effect random value 21.

  Here, in this table, when the stage change is performed during the first hold variation display, the selection rate of the notice effect execution timing data SCY11 with the execution timing of the stage change notification effect immediately after the start of the first hold variation display as the execution timing. Is 100%, and the selection rates of the other notice effect execution timing data SCY12 and SCY13 are 0%.

  In addition, for the stage change during the second hold fluctuation display, the notice effect execution timing data SCY12 having the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately before the stop of the first hold change display in the previous digestion order, Preliminary effect execution timing data SCY13 in which the execution timing of the stage change notification effect is immediately after the stop of the first held variable display, and the preliminary announcement effect execution timing in which the execution timing of the stage change notification effect is immediately after the start of the second held variable display. The selection rate of the data SCY21 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rates of the other notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23 are 0%.

  In addition, for the stage change during the third hold variation display, the notice effect execution timing data SCY22 having the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately before the stop of the second hold change display in the previous digestion order, Preliminary effect execution timing data SCY23 in which the execution timing of the stage change notification effect is immediately after the stop of the second held variable display, and the preliminary announcement effect execution timing in which the execution timing of the stage change notification effect is immediately after the start of the third hold variable display. The selection rate of the data SCY31 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rates of the other notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 are 0%.

  In addition, in the case where the stage change is performed during the fourth hold variation display, the notice effect execution timing data SCY32 having the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately before the stoppage of the third hold variation display in the previous digestion order, Preliminary effect execution timing data SCY33 with the execution timing of the stage change notification effect immediately after the stop of the third held variable display, and the notification effect execution timing with the execution timing of the stage change notification effect immediately after the start of the fourth variable display with the change The selection rate of the data SCY41 is 33% to 34%, and the other notification effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43 are 0%.

  With such a configuration of the table, the stage control board 120 determines the execution of the stage change in the stage change execution determination process (S1623-5 in FIG. 69) in the stage change determination process triggered by the start winning, and then follows. When the execution of the stage change notice effect is determined in the stage change notice effect execution determination process (S1625-2 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice effect selection process, the change display in which the execution of the stay change is scheduled is performed. Immediately after the start of the previous variation display in the order of digestion, an effect suggesting that the stage change is changed in the next variation display of the variation display is restricted from being executed as a stage change notice effect. In this case, the stage control board 120 performs a stage change in the next variation display of the variation display immediately before or immediately after the stop display of the variation display whose digestion order is earlier than the variation display scheduled for execution of the stay change. An effect that suggests a change can be executed as a stage change notice effect.

  In step S1625-6, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the first hold variation display. If the timing data SCY11 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is immediately after the start of the variable display of the first hold (S1625-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-7. If it is not immediately after the start of the first hold variable display (S1625-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-9.

  In step S1625-7, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. The stage change notice standby counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of times of change display until the stage change notice effect is executed. In the next step S1625-8, the sub CPU 120a sets a timing flag immediately after the start of change in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of change in the sub RAM 120c. The timing flag immediately after the start of change is a flag indicating that the execution timing of the stage change notice effect is immediately after the start of the change display. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-9, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the first hold variation display. If the timing data SCY12 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is just before the first suspended change display is stopped (S1625-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-10. If it is not immediately before the first suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-12.

  In step S1625-10, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-11, the sub CPU 120a sets a timing flag immediately before a change stop in a change stop immediately before timing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The timing flag immediately before the change stop is a flag indicating that the execution timing of the stage change notice effect is immediately before the change display is stopped. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1625-12, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the first hold variation display. If the timing data SCY13 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the first suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-13. If it is not immediately after the first suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-12: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-6.

  In step S1625-13, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Then, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1625-14, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the second hold variation display. If the timing data SCY21 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the start of the second hold variable display (S1625-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-15. If it is not immediately after the start of the second pending variable display (S1625-14: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-17.

  In step S1625-15, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-16, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of change in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of change in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1625-17, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the second hold variation display. If the timing data SCY22 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately before the second hold variable display is stopped (S1625-17: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-18. If it is not immediately before the second hold variable display is stopped (S1625-17: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-20.

  In step S1625-18, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-19, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the change stop in the timing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1625-20, the sub CPU 120 a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after stopping the second hold variation display. If the timing data SCY23 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the second suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-20: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-21. If it is not immediately after the second suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-20: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-22 in FIG.

  In step S1625-21, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Then, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-22 of FIG. 75, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the third hold variation display. If the timing data SCY31 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the start of the third hold variable display (S1625-22: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-23. If it is not immediately after the start of the third hold variation display (S1625-22: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-25.

  In step S1625-23, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-24, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of change in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of change in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-25, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the third hold variation display. If the timing data SCY32 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately before the third hold variable display is stopped (S1625-25: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-26. If it is not immediately before the stop of the third hold variable display (S1625-25: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-28.

  In step S1625-26, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-27, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the change stop in the change flag immediately before change stop timing storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-28, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the third hold variation display. If the timing data SCY33 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the stop of the third pending variable display (S1625-28: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-29. If it is not immediately after the third suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-28: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-30.

  In step S1625-29, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Then, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-30, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the stage change notice effect timing determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the fourth hold variation display. If the timing data SCY41 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is immediately after the start of the fourth hold variation display (S1625-30: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-31. When it is not immediately after the start of the fourth hold variation display (S1625-30: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-33.

  In step S1625-31, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-32, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of change in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of change in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-33, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the fourth hold variation display. If the timing data SCY42 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately before the fourth hold variable display is stopped (S1625-33: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-34. If it is not immediately before the stop of the fourth hold variable display (S1625-33: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-36.

  In step S1625-34, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-35, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the change stop in the change flag immediately before change stop timing storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In step S1625-36, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the fourth hold variation display. If the timing data SCY43 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the stop of the fourth pending change display (S1625-36: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-37. If it is not immediately after the fourth suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-36: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-30.

  In step S1625-37, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Then, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is terminated.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change notice effect control process during symbol change (step S1669 in FIG. 48). In FIG. 78, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby flag is set in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1669-1). If the stage change notice standby flag is set in the stage change notice effect execution determination process (S1625-2 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice effect selection process, the determination result in this step is “Yes”. If the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1669-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1669-2. When the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1669-1: No), the current stage change notice effect control process during symbol variation is terminated.

  In step S1669-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby counter in the sub RAM 120c is 1 or more. If the stage change notice standby counter is 1 or more (S1669-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1669-3. When the stage change notice standby counter is 0 (S1669-2: No), the current stage change notice effect control process during symbol change is terminated.

  In step S1669-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately before change stop is set in the timing flag storage area immediately before change stop of the sub RAM 120c. In the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice effect selection process, if timing data SCY12, SCY22, SCY32, or SCY42 of the execution timing immediately before the change stop is selected, The determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the timing flag immediately before the change stop is set (S1669-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1669-8. If the timing flag immediately before the change stop is not set (S1669-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1669-4.

  In step S1669-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately after the start of change is set in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of change in the sub RAM 120c. In the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice effect selection process, if the timing data SCY11, SCY21, SCY31, or SCY41 of the execution timing immediately after the start of change is selected, The determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the timing data SCY13, SCY23, SCY33, or SCY43 of the execution timing immediately after the change stop is selected, the determination result of this step is “No”. If the timing flag is set immediately after the start of fluctuation (S1669-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1669-5. If the timing flag is not set immediately after the start of variation (S1669-4: No), the current symbol variation stage change notice effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1669-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains the new stage after the change in the stage change based on the stage data in the effect information storage area, sets the character related to the new stage as the appearance character, and causes the stage change to appear. An effect pattern designation command for the notice effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1669-6, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area. In the next step 1667-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation. Thereafter, the stage change notice effect control process during the current symbol variation is terminated.

  In step S1669-8, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until a predetermined timing immediately before the change display is stopped, and sets a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds in the timer counter immediately before the change stop of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the stage change notice effect control process during the current symbol variation is terminated. The timer counter immediately before the change stop is counted down in the timer update process (S1500 in FIG. 45), and becomes 0 at a predetermined timing immediately before the change display is stopped.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1669-8, immediately (immediately after the start of the variable display), the stage change notice effect is displayed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device. 32. The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change notice effect control process (step S1672 in FIG. 49) during symbol stop. In FIG. 79, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby flag is set in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1672-1). If the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1672-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1672-2. When the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1672-1: No), the current stage stop stage change notice effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1672-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby counter in the sub RAM 120c is 1 or more. If the stage change notice standby counter is 1 or more (S1672-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1672-3. When the stage change notice standby counter is 0 (S1672-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1672-4.

  In step S1672-3, the sub CPU 120a updates the stage change notice standby counter in the sub RAM 120c by -1. After that, the current stage stop stage change notice effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1672-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately before change stop is set in the timing flag storage area immediately before change stop of the sub RAM 120c. If the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set (S1672-4: Yes), the current symbol stop stage change notice effect control process is terminated. If the timing flag immediately before the change stop is not set (S1672-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1672-5.

  In step S1672-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately after the start of change is set in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of change in the sub RAM 120c. If the timing flag is set immediately after the start of variation (S1672-5: Yes), the current symbol variation stage change effect control process is terminated. If the timing flag is not set immediately after the start of fluctuation (S1672-5: No), the process proceeds to step S1672-6.

  In step S1672-6, the sub CPU 120a obtains a new stage after the change in the stage change, generates a character related to the new stage as an appearance character, and generates an effect pattern designation command for the stage change notice effect that causes the character to appear. The designated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1672-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area. 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 S1672-6, immediately after the stop of the variable display, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 send the stage change notice effect to the image display device 31 and the audio output device. 32. The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 80, 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. 81 is a flowchart showing details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 81, 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 obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period in the rank-up effect of the current round (fourth round), and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is sub RAM 120c. Set to the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the rank-up effect. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation acceptance valid period in the rank-up effect of the current round, and the operation acceptance valid for the rank-up effect of the sub RAM 120c is obtained by dividing the time by 2 milliseconds. Set to the period end timer counter. 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. 82 is a flowchart showing details of the special training mode start control process (step S1697 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 82, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode execution flag is set in the special training mode execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1697-1). If the special training mode execution flag is not set (S1697-1: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1697-2. When the special training mode execution flag is set (S1697-1: Yes), step S1697-2 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S1697-3.

  In step S1697-2, the sub CPU 120a sets a special training mode execution flag in the special training mode execution flag storage area. In the next step S1697-3, the sub CPU 120a sets 100 in the special training mode remaining number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1697-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for an effect in the special training mode, 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 S1697-4, the effects related to the display of the background image in the special training mode in the subsequent symbol variation effects (FIG. 11B). ) Is 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. 83 is a flowchart showing details of the live mode start control process (step S1698 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 83, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode execution flag is set in the special training mode execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1698-1). When the special training mode execution flag is not set (S1698-1: No), the sub CPU 120a ends the current live mode start control process. When the special training mode execution flag is set (S1698-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1697-2.

  In step S1698-2, the sub CPU 120a clears the special training mode execution flag in the special training mode execution flag storage area. In the next step S1698-3, the sub CPU 120a clears the special training mode remaining number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1698-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the effect in the live mode, 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 S1698-4, the effect related to the display of the background image in the special training mode in the subsequent symbol variation effect (FIG. 11A). ) Is 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.

  84, 85, and 86 are flowcharts showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 84, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation information storage area update process (S1701). 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. 87A shows an operation information storage area. FIG. 87B is a diagram showing an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 87A, 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. 87 (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 S <b> 1702, the sub CPU 120 a confirms whether the line operation effect operation result standby flag is set in the line operation effect operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120 c. When the line operation effect operation result standby flag is set (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. If the line operation effect operation result standby flag is not set (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1708 in FIG.

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

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the speech operation effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the speech operation effect, 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 speech operation effect. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1704: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1704: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1705: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1706. If 1 is not written (S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1710 in FIG.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command instructing progress to the operation result of the speech operation effect in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1707. In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a clears the dialogue operation effect operation result standby flag in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1706, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 produce the operation result of the serif operation effect (the speech speaker determination process in the serif operation effect operation result determination process (FIG. 60, the character determined in S1652-1) appears, and the speech determination process (the effect of speaking the speech determined in S1652-2 in FIG. 60) is performed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device. 33a, 33b, 33c and the lighting device for effect 34 are executed.

  In step S1708 of FIG. 85, 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 (S1708: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1709. When the challenge effect (success) standby flag is not set (S1708: No), the process proceeds to step S1716.

  In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for challenge effect is zero. After the start time of the operation reception valid period for the challenge effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1709: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1710. When the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1709: No), the process proceeds to step S1716.

  In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period end timer counter for 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 (S1710: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1711. When the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1710: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1712.

  In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1711: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1712. When 1 is not written (S1711: No), the process proceeds to step S1716.

  In step S1712, 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 S1713 when the first accessory descending standby flag is set (S1712: Yes). When the 1st accessory fall waiting flag is not set (S1712: No), it progresses to Step S1716.

  In step S1713, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command instructing progress to an operation result in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1714.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1713, the challenge recovery effect (the operation of the first movable accessory 330a, the display of the short hit notification effect image, and the short hit notification) 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 are executed.

  In step S1714, the sub CPU 120a clears the challenge effect (success) standby flag stored in the challenge effect (success) wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1715, 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 S1716.

  In step S1716, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether a surprise operation effect standby flag is set in the surprise operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the surprise operation effect standby flag is set (S1716: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1717. If the surprise operation effect standby flag is not set (S1716: No), the process proceeds to step S1724 in FIG.

  In step S1717, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the surprise operation effect is 0. After the start time of the operation reception valid period of the surprise operation effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1717: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1718. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1717: No), the process proceeds to step S1724 in FIG.

  In step S1718, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the surprise operation effect is zero. If it is within the operation reception valid period of the surprise operation 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 surprise operation effect. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1718: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1719. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1718: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1720.

  In step S1719, 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 (S1719: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1720. If 1 has not been written (S1719: No), the process proceeds to step S1724 in FIG.

  In step S1720, 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 (S1720: Yes), it progresses to Step S1721. If the first feature lowering standby flag is not set (S1720: No), the process proceeds to step S1724 in FIG.

  In step S1721, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command instructing progress to the operation result of the surprise operation effect in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1722.

  In step S1722, the sub CPU 120a clears the surprise operation effect standby flag in the surprise operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1723, 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 S1724 in FIG.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1721, the operation result of the surprise operation effect (the operation of the first movable accessory 330a, the display of the jackpot notification effect image, And an effect accompanied by the output of the jackpot notification effect sound) are 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 S1724 in FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation reception valid period start timer counter for rank-up effect is zero. The determination result of this step is “Yes” after the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hit effect in the rank-up effect. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1724: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1725. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1724: No), the process proceeds to step S1735.

  In step S1725, 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 (S1725: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1726. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1725: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1731.

  In step S1726, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The predetermined value in this step is a value obtained by dividing a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient to determine that the effect button 35 is continuously operated (pressed and held) by 2 milliseconds. To do. If the 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 section in the effect button on / off edge signal count storage area is less than the predetermined value (S1726: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1727. When the value of the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on / off edge signal number storage area is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S1726: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1735.

  In step S1727, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. If it is immediately after the production button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 is written (S1727: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1728. If 0 is written (S1727: No), the process proceeds to step S1735.

In step S 1728, 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 S1729.

In step S1729, 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 (S1729: No), the process proceeds to step S1730. If repeated pressing the number _{N RD} has reached 30 (S1729: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1731.

  In step S1730, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect progress designation command in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1734.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S <b> 1730, 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 S1731, 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 (S1731: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1732. If the rank-up success effect standby flag is not set (S1731: No), the process proceeds to step S1735.

  In step S1732, the sub CPU 120a 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 S1735.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1732, the rank-up failure effect is displayed as the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c. And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1733, 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 S1734.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1733, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the drive devices for production 33a, 33b, and 33c are displayed. And the effect lighting device 34.

  In step S1734, the sub CPU 120a clears the rank-up effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1735.

  In step S1735, 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 the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S <b> 1729, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39 </ b> E.

  FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing details of the timer update process (step S1500 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 88, the sub CPU 120a updates the timer counter of the sub RAM 120c by subtracting -1 if it is not 0 (S1501).

  In the next step S1502, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby counter in the sub RAM 120c is 1 or more. If the stage change notice standby counter is 1 or more (S1502: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1503. If the stage change notice standby counter is 0 (S1502: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

  In the next step S1503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately before change stop is set in the timing flag storage area immediately before change stop of the sub RAM 120c. The timing flag immediately before the change stop is the first hold, the second hold, and the third hold when the process is executed in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice effect selection process. Or, if the timing data SCY12, SCY22, SCY32, or SCY42 of the execution timing immediately before the change stop of the change of the fourth hold change is selected, the stage notice effect control during the change of the stage when the change digestion has progressed to the change It is set in the process (S1669-8 in FIG. 78). If the timing flag immediately before the change stop is set (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1504. If the timing flag immediately before the change stop is not set (S1503: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

  In the next step S1504, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timer counter immediately before change stop of the sub RAM 120c is zero. If the timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop is 0 (S1504: Yes), or if the imma counter is not 0 (S1504: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

  In the next step S1505, the sub CPU 120a obtains a new stage after the change in the stage change, sets a character related to the new stage as an appearance character, generates an effect pattern designation command for a stage change notice effect that causes the character to appear, and generates The designated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1506, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area. In the next step 1667-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the timing flag immediately before the start of change. Thereafter, the stage change notice effect control process during the current symbol variation is terminated.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1505, immediately (immediately before the change display is stopped), the stage change notice effect is displayed in the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, The effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 restricts execution of the notice-of-notice effect immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display, and immediately after the start of the special symbol variation display only when the pre-read effect effect is performed. It is possible to execute the notice of loss notice. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the interest of the game during execution of the prefetch effect effect can be further enhanced.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the effect control board 120 has the change display immediately before the stop of the change display immediately before the change display to change the stage, immediately after the stop, and the change display to change the stage. The stage change notice effect was executed at any timing immediately after the start of. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the stage control board 120 provides a stage change notice effect that suggests a stage change in the change display only at the timing immediately after the start of the change display that is to be staged. Enable execution.

  FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a stage change notice effect execution timing determination table referred to in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice effect selection process. In the table of FIG. 89, when the stage is changed during the first hold variation display, the selection rate of the timing data SCY12 and SCY13 other than the timing data SCY11 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the first hold variation display is 0. %It has become. For the stage change during the second hold variation display, the selection rate of timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY22, SCY23 other than the timing data SCY21 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the second hold variation display is 0. %It has become. For the stage change during the third hold variation display, timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY32, other than the timing data SCY31 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the third hold variation display, The selectivity of SCY33 is 0%. For the stage change during the fourth hold variation display, timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31 other than the timing data SCY41 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the fourth hold variation display, The selectivity of SCY32, SCY33, SCY42, and SCY43 is 0%.

  According to the present embodiment, the execution of the stage change notice effect at a timing other than the timing immediately after the start of the variable display for which the stage change is to be performed is restricted. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the interest of the production accompanied by the stage change can be further enhanced.

Although the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications may be added to such embodiments.
(1) In the first and second embodiments, the off-line notice effect (FIG. 12C) is executed with a predetermined probability only when the jackpot determination result is a loss (FIG. 67). (Refer to (a) Missed notice effect execution determination table). On the other hand, the off-line notice effect may be executed as part of a so-called contradiction effect. In this modified example, the lost reach production (the production in which the left design 36L, the middle design 36C, and the right design 36R are set in the reach mode and then temporarily stopped in the lost mode), the challenge failure production (FIG. 17B), the battle failure production ( Only when the jackpot notification effect is executed through the execution of the surprise operation effect (FIG. 20A) which is the revival effect after the effect that is likely to be confirmed in the manner of losing as shown in FIG. A loss notice effect may be executed.

  FIG. 90 is a diagram showing an outlier notice effect execution determination table referred to in an outlier notice effect execution determination process (S1667-1 in FIG. 66) in the outbreak notice effect selection process in this modification. In the table of FIG. 90, a set of data indicating the random number for performance 15 and the necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") is referred to when the big hit determination result is a big hit and a surprise operation effect is executed. Are stored separately for those to be referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the surprise operation effect is not executed, and those to be referred to when the jackpot determination result is lost.

  Specifically, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the surprise operation effect is executed, the two (0 to 1) effect random numbers 15 are associated with data indicating that the notice effect is to be executed. , 98 (2 to 99) effect random number values 15 are associated with data indicating that the announcement effect is not executed, and if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and no surprise operation effect is executed, 100 ( 0 to 99) is associated with data indicating that the announcement notice effect is not executed. None of the effect random numbers 15 is associated with the data indicating that the off-notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot determination result is lost, 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 15 are associated with data indicating that the notice effect is not executed. None of the effect random numbers 15 is associated with the data indicating that the off-notice effect is not executed.

  According to this modified example, even when a loss notice effect is executed, it may proceed to the jackpot notification effect via the surprise operation effect without proceeding to the loss notification effect as it is with a very low probability. Therefore, even when the deviation notice effect is executed, the game can be advanced without impairing the player's expectation.

(2) In the first and second embodiments described above, the line “...” Is not selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (see the table in FIG. 61B), and the operation is promoted. The effect that proceeds from the effect to the operation result of “...” Is a lose notice effect that notifies that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) in a lost manner. On the other hand, the loss notice effect that advances from the operation promotion effect to the line “...” May be executed as a part of the so-called contradiction effect. In this modification, after the loss notice advancement effect that advances from the operation promotion effect to the operation result of “...”, The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a losing manner. 17 (b)), a battle failure effect (FIG. 18 (b)), an effect that is likely to be confirmed in a lost manner, and then a surprise operation effect (FIG. 20 (a)), which is a revival effect, is a big hit Only when the notification effect is executed, the effect of proceeding from the operation promotion effect to the operation result “...” May be executed with a predetermined probability.

  According to this modification, even when an effect in which the line “...” Appears is executed, the process may proceed to the jackpot notification effect via the surprise operation effect without proceeding to the loss notification effect. Therefore, even when an effect in which a line “...” Appears is executed, the game can be advanced without impairing the player's expectation.

(3) In the first and second embodiments described above, the stop pattern before the determination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R during the symbol variation display is all temporary stop (stop while slightly shaking). there were. 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 confirmed during the symbol variation display 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.

(4) In the first to second 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.

(5) In the first to second embodiments, when it is determined that the stage change is to be executed in the change at the time of execution of the stage change execution determination process (at the time of start winning) (S1625-1 in FIG. 73; No), do not proceed to the stage change notice effect execution determination process. There was no stage change notice effect. However, even when a stage change is executed in the fluctuation, a stage change notice effect may be executed before that. In this case, only immediately after the start of the change, a stage change notice effect for notifying that the stage change is made in the change may be executed.

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)

One or more effects among a plurality of effects including an operation effect that progresses in response to an operation and a specific notice effect that suggests the possibility of execution of the operation effect is being displayed in a variable display of the symbol on the symbol display means. In a gaming machine that causes the production means to perform as production,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect control means connected to the main control means and controlling the effect means in response to a signal from the main control means, and
The production control means includes
Comprising regulation means for regulating execution of the specific notice effect immediately after the start of the variable display of the symbol of the symbol display means;
The production control means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation effect can be executed immediately after the symbol variation display of the symbol display means is started.