JP2019042289A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To further enhance an amusement of games in a game machine after a ready-to-win is established.SOLUTION: In a normal state less advantageous than an advantageous state, as a symbol variation presentation in a variable display where symbol display means stops with big win symbols, when causing execution of a presentation which progresses from a ready-to-win presentation to a symbol definite determination presentation via an operation presentation, a presentation control board 120 of a game machine 1 executes presentations at least a part of which are in a same presentation mode when the symbol definite determination presentation in the symbol definite determination presentation after execution of an operation presentation is a symbol variation presentation to become a first big win and a symbol definite determination presentation to become a second big win. In an advantageous state, as a symbol variation presentation in a variable display where the symbol display means stops with big win symbols, when causing execution of a presentation which progresses from a ready-to-win presentation to a symbol definite determination presentation via an operation presentation, the presentation control board 120 executes presentations in different presentation modes when the symbol definite determination presentation in the symbol definite determination presentation after execution of an operation presentation is a symbol variation presentation to become a first big win or a symbol definite determination presentation to become a second big win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

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. In some pachinko machines, winning a jackpot results in an advantageous state with a high probability of winning a jackpot after the end of the special game, and continues until the win is won again. There is Patent Document 1 as a document disclosing a technique related to the production of this type of gaming machine.

JP-A-2015-195798

  By the way, the production of this type of gaming machine is merely a reproduction of animation or video after the reach is established, and there is room for improvement in terms of the entertainment of the game.

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

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a symbol display means, a first jackpot that can continue to be in an advantageous state until a predetermined number of variable display times of the symbol display means after the special game, The winning jackpot is one of the second jackpots, which is a jackpot that can continue to be in an advantageous state until the number of variable display times of the symbol display means reaches a predetermined number, and the number of prize balls in the special game is larger than the first jackpot. A main control unit capable of controlling the symbol display unit based on the determination result and generating a plurality of types of commands including a command related to the variable display mode of the symbol display unit; Based on the command received from the operation means and the main control means, among a plurality of effects including a predetermined reach effect, an operation effect with operation of the operation means, and a symbol determination effect Or, the effect control means for causing the effect means to execute a plurality of effects, wherein the effect control means is a variable display symbol in which the symbol display means stops at the jackpot symbol in a normal state that is less advantageous than the advantageous state. As a variation effect, when an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect via the operation effect is executed, the symbol determination effect after execution of the operation effect in the symbol change effect is the first jackpot symbol determination A variation display in which at least a part of the effect of the same effect mode is executed in the advantageous state and the symbol display means stops at the jackpot symbol in the advantageous state and the second jackpot symbol finalization effect. In the case of executing the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation effect as the symbol change effect of Performing an effect of an effect mode different when the symbol finalizing effect after the execution of the operation effect is the first jackpot symbol finalizing effect and the second jackpot symbol finalizing effect. Providing a featured gaming machine.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 1st movable accessory 330a in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 descends. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 2nd movable accessory 330b in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 tilts. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 3rd movable accessory 330c in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 opens and closes. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the type of jackpot in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the reach production in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the game state of the normal mode and live mode of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the normal mode in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of production of the live mode in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the promotion effect in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the prefetch pending | holding change effect in 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 prefetch pending | holding change effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the prefetch hold display change effect execution determination table and final stage hold display mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect design determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for normal state jackpots of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation | change effect pattern determination table for normal state loses of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state jackpots of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine which is 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 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 flowchart which shows the main process of the image control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the drawing completion interruption process of the image control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows V blank interruption processing of the image 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 variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state jackpot of the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loses of the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state jackpot of the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loses of the gaming machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the housing of the gaming machine 1 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 advancing an operation effect (operation consisting of an operation guidance effect and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35) accompanied by an operation. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects that the effect button 35 has been pressed, the effect button detection switch 35a outputs an ON signal indicating that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the upper part of the game area 6, a decorative member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided. At the back of the decorative member 7 at the upper part of the game area 6 and at the right end of the game area 6, presentation drive devices 33 a and 33 b are provided. The effect drive devices 33a and 33b perform a game effect by the movement of the device itself under the control of the lamp control board 140. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect driving device 33a includes an annular first movable accessory 330a and an actuator that supports the upper edge thereof. When the effect driving device 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 five types of jackpots for the gaming machine 1 as follows.

a1. 1st Special Figure 16R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. In each of the 16 round games, the first grand prize opening 16 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the first big prize opening 16 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses. The first grand prize opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the prize opening 16 is closed.

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

  In addition, in the case of a gaming machine in which the winning probability setting can be changed by a special operation when the power is turned on, the low probability gaming state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is either 2/599, 2/549, 2/499) State) and a high-probability gaming state (a state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 20/599 common to all settings) becomes a high-probability gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

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

  In addition, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation when the power is turned on, the winning probability of the normal symbol and the opening time of the movable piece 15b are the same regardless of the setting.

  If you win this jackpot, after the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state through a special game, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will win the jackpot again or without winning the jackpot Continue until the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100. When the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state end, and the state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state.

b1. 1st Special Figure 4R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, four round games from the first round to the fourth round are performed. In the four 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 continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state end, and the state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state.

c1. 1st Special Figure 2R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, two round games of the first round to the second round are performed. In the two round games, the second grand prize opening 17 is opened until the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 17 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or 0.4 second elapses. The second big prize opening 17 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner in which the big prize opening 17 is closed. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state end, and the state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state. 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.

d1. 2nd special figure 16R probability variation per jackpot This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. The manner of opening and closing the first big prize opening 16 in the 16 round games is the same as that per first special figure 16R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state end, and the state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state.

e1. 2nd Special Figure 4R Probability Per Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, four round games from the first round to the fourth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big prize opening 17 in the four round games is the same as that per first special figure 4R 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 continue until the jackpot is won again or until the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the number of variable displays after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state end, and the state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state.

  In addition, even in the case of a gaming machine that can change the winning probability setting by a special operation at power-on, the number of rounds, the number of winning rules, the opening time of the big prize opening, the short-time gaming machine obtained by the jackpot of each special figure The number of states and the distribution of each jackpot symbol are the same regardless of the setting.

  In the following description, the first special figure 16R probability variation and the second special figure 16R probability variation are collectively referred to as “per 16R” as appropriate. Further, the first special figure 4R probability variation and the second special figure 4R probability variation are collectively referred to as “per 4R” as appropriate. The first special figure 2R probability variation is appropriately referred to as "per 2R".

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

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

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

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 performs a symbol variation effect in accordance with the symbol variation from the start to the stop of the variation of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the symbol variation effect, the image display device 31 includes a left symbol 36L, a middle symbol 36C, a right symbol 36R, and a fourth symbol 36Z (hereinafter, these symbols 36L, 36C, 36R). , 36Z is appropriately referred to as “effect design 36”. The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are changed in synchronization with the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21, and the first special symbol display device 20 and the second symbol 36Z. The same jackpot determination result as that indicated by the special symbol of the special symbol display device 21 is notified.

  The symbols displayed as the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R include “1” symbol, “2” symbol, “3” symbol, “4” symbol, “5” symbol, “6” symbol, “ There are “7” symbol, “8” symbol, and “9” symbol. Moreover, there are a first display mode and a second display mode in the display mode of the fourth symbol 36Z.

  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 first display mode. When the special symbol is stopped after a fluctuation display for a predetermined fluctuation time, 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 (completely Stop), and the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R, and fourth symbol 36Z have a big hit (hereinafter, left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R, and fourth symbol 36Z jackpot) If the stop mode is appropriately referred to as a “hit mode”), a special game is executed. The jackpot type notified by the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the symbol variation effect always matches the jackpot type notified by the special symbol.

  FIG. 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 winning 16R in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555”, “666”. ”,“ 777 ”,“ 888 ”, and“ 999 ”, the 4th symbol 36Z stops in the combination of the first display mode.

  When winning 4R in the big win lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, and “999”. ", The fourth symbol 36Z stops in the combination of the second display mode.

  When winning 2R 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, if the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are stopped with the same symbol combination other than “777” and “333”, it is not possible to know which of 16R or 4R is won. ing. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped at “777” or “333”, it is easily understood that the player has been won per 16R at the time of stopping.

  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”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the gaming machine 1 may execute a reach effect as a symbol variation effect during symbol variation. The reach effect may be executed after a normal variation over a predetermined time (a variation in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed in a circle). In the reach effect, one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the left symbol 36L in the example of FIG. 9A) is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, the other of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the right symbol 36R in the example of FIG. 9A) is temporarily stopped with the same type of symbols as previously stopped. 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). The reliability of the jackpot when the reach effect is executed is higher than when the reach effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the gaming machine 1 may execute an effect that advances from the reach effect to the development effect. When proceeding from the reach production to the development production, the middle symbol 36C starts to rotate at a high speed after it seems to stop at a different kind of symbol from the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R that have been temporarily stopped. The symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are separated from the left corner and the right corner. In the development effect, reproduction of the animation effect moving image in the center of the screen and reproduction of the live effect effect moving image are performed. The reliability of the jackpot when the development effect is executed is higher than when the development effect is not executed. Development effects include challenge effects, SP reach effects, and battle effects. Details will be described later.

  The gaming machine 1 has two game modes, a normal mode and a live mode. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the normal mode and the live mode and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. The normal mode is an effect mode in a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. The live mode is an effect mode of a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state. In the following description, the normal mode state (low probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state) is referred to as “normal state” as appropriate, and the live mode state (high probability gaming state and short time gaming state) advantageous to the player is appropriately determined. It is called “favorable state”.

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 starts a game in the normal mode. The normal mode is a mode that is less advantageous than the live 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. 11A, in the marine stage stage effect in the normal mode, an image showing the state in the sea 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 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 a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the change display is stopped) in the change display with one or more change displays in between, and the type of stage effect is changed in this stage change. become.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b), 11 (c), and 11 (d), a stage change notice effect may be executed before changing the stage in the normal mode variation display. As shown in FIG. 11B, 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. 11B) appears. As shown in FIG. 11C, 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. 11B) appears. As shown in FIG. 11C, 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. 11C) appears. As shown in FIG. 11A, the stage change notice effect may be performed immediately before the stop of the special symbol change display, or as shown in FIG. 11B, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the jackpot is won, regardless of the type of the jackpot that was won, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect of 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 remaining number of live modes is displayed in the lower right corner of the background image. 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 in which the remaining number of times is 1, an image of “live mode end” appears. The effect that the “live mode end” image appears is a live mode end confirmation effect informing that the end of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state has been confirmed. After the live mode end effect, the game state transitions from the high probability game state and the short-time game state to the low probability game state and the non-time-short game state, and the stage from the live mode production to the normal mode marine stage production. Changes after the change are made.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 may execute a prefetch hold display change effect when a special symbol change is suspended due to a start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The pre-read hold display change effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that there is a big hit in the hold due to a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37.

  As shown in FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B, the gaming machine 1 may execute a promotion effect as a special game effect during a special game. The promotion effect is an effect that clearly indicates which jackpot was won during the special game, without clearly indicating which of the 4R or more advantageous per 16R was won. The promotion effect may be executed during the fourth round of the special game. In the promotion performance, an image of “16R bonus if the Australian sword falls” appears. As shown in FIG. 13A, if the winning jackpot is 16R, the second movable accessory 330b falls down and an image of “Congratulations on 16R bonus” appears. The effect of tilting the second movable accessory 330b is a successful promotion effect indicating that promotion to 16R has been successful. As shown in FIG. 13B, if the winning jackpot is 4R, the second movable accessory 330b does not fall down and an image of “regular bonus” appears. The effect that the second movable accessory 330b ends without falling is a promotion failure effect indicating that the promotion to 16R has failed.

As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a special symbol variation is suspended due to the start winning, and the suspension (in the example of FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the first special When the pre-read hold display change effect is executed with the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol as the final change, the time t _HH immediately after the start of each change from the start winning prize to the final change (FIG. 14A) In the example of FIG. 14B, the time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the fluctuation two times before the final fluctuation, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation one time before the final fluctuation, and the final fluctuation. At time t _HH (0) immediately after the start of, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final change changes to one of blue, green, and red. In the prefetch hold display change effect, the jackpot reliability increases in the order of blue <green <red.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer, the sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, the sub CPU 120a ramps the corresponding command. The data is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. When the activation operation is performed, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. After the initialization process is finished and the game is possible, the production random numbers 1 to 9 (each of which is a random number range of 0 to 99). Various random numbers including the nine types of random numbers) having the above 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 9 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 the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals 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 plays a role of controlling the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 as the game progresses. 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 plays a role as effect movie reproduction control means for reproducing a game effect movie. The image control board 150 is connected to 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. 15 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. 15, 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. 16 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 executes timer interrupt processing every 4 milliseconds, which is the generation period of the reset clock pulse signal in the reset clock pulse generation circuit in the main control board 110.

  In FIG. 16, when the reset clock pulse signal is generated, the main CPU 110a saves the information in the register of the main CPU 110a at that time to the stack area (S100). Next, the main CPU 110a performs time control processing (S110). The time control process is a process for updating a counter used for measuring various times in the main RAM 110c. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a decrements the special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, and auxiliary game timer counter by one in the main RAM 110c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the input control process. In FIG. 17, 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 to step S230 as it is. 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 count 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. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 18, when there is an input of a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

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

  After execution of step S230-4, the main CPU 110a obtains a jackpot random number value, stores no data in the first to fourth storage sections of the first special symbol storage area of the special symbol storage area, and stores the largest 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. 19A shows a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 19 (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. 19B, each storage unit in the special symbol holding storage unit can store a set of jackpot random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value. It has become.

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 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. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 21, 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. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 22, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is in progress (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, determines that the special symbol time counter is 0, and determines that the special symbol time counter is being displayed. If so, it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed. The main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process this time when the special symbol is being variably displayed (S310-1: Yes). When the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  More specifically, in the jackpot determination process, the main CPU 110a, as shown in the example of FIG. 23 (flow chart showing details of the jackpot determination process), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition Is a jackpot or loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, determines whether or not the flag of the high probability game flag storage area is set at the time of execution of step S311-1 and stores 0th in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random number value stored in the section.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a big hit lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 24A, in the jackpot lottery determination table, a combination of a jackpot random number value and a lottery result (jackpot or lose) of the jackpot lottery is referred to when a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state. It is stored separately from what is referred to at the time.

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

  In addition, in the case of a gaming machine in which the winning probability setting can be changed by a special operation when the power is turned on, the random number range of the jackpot random number value is changed by setting, and is 0 to 598, 0 to 548, and 0 to 498. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state is either 2/599 (= 1 / 259.5), 2/549 (= 1 / 274.5), or 2/499 (= 1 / 249.5). The random number range in the high-probability gaming state is not changed by setting, and the winning probability of jackpot is 20/599 (= 1 / 29.9) regardless of the setting. It is also possible to change the jackpot winning probability in the low-probability gaming state by fixing the random number range at a low probability with a large numerical value (for example, 65536) and changing the number of jackpot random values by setting. In this case as well, it is desirable to fix the winning probability of jackpot in the high probability gaming state by fixing the number of jackpot random numbers in the high probability gaming state. If the winning probability of the high-probability gaming state is changed according to the setting, it becomes easy for the player to see which setting is set, and this has the effect of preventing it.

  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. 25A 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. 25B is a diagram showing a lose 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. 26 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol varies. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the second special symbol varies.

  In addition, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation at power-on, a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol changes and a variation that is referred to when the second special symbol changes The pattern determination table is common. Even when the variation pattern determination table to be referred to by each setting is different, the selection rate is made common to prevent the player from seeing which setting is changed due to the difference in the variation pattern selection rate I want to leave it.

  Thereby, regardless of the setting, the selection rate of each reach → development effect at the time of the big hit change is fixed, and the selection rate of each reach → development effect at the time of the fluctuation is also fixed. Therefore, since the common variation pattern selection rate is set for each setting, the overall appearance rate of reach → development effect can be increased as the winning probability setting is more advantageous to the player. Further, the more reliable the setting of the winning probability is for the player, the higher the overall reliability of the reach → development effect.

  However, the winning probability with a high probability is common to each setting, and the variation pattern determination table referred to when the first special symbol is varied and the variation pattern determination table referred to when the second special symbol is varied are also common. Therefore, at the time of high probability, the appearance rate and reliability of each reach → development effect does not change depending on the setting of the winning probability, so it is difficult for the player to see which setting is set.

  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, variation pattern options corresponding to special symbol 1 (per 16R) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26 include variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The variation time of the variation pattern 12 is T12 (for example, T12 = 20000 ms). The variation time of the variation pattern 13 is T13 (T13 = 22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 14 is T14 (T14 = 40000 ms). The variation time of the variation pattern 15 is T15 (T15 = 42000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 16 is T16 (T16 = 60000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 17 is T17 (T16 = 62000 ms). Of the fluctuation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the fluctuation patterns 16 and 17 are accompanied by a premium effect. In the premium effect, a rare character or a rare effect image appears before the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (the effect that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed as “777” or “333”). Is an effect to notify that it is a big hit. Details of the premium effect will be described later. Among the variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the four types of selection ratios excluding the variation patterns 16 and 17 accompanied by a premium effect are represented by variation pattern 12 <variation pattern 13 <variation pattern 14 <Fluctuation pattern 15 is shown.

  Variation patterns 22, 23, 24, and 25 are the variation pattern options corresponding to special symbol 2 (per 4R) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 22 is T12 (20000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 23 is T13 (22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 24 is T14 (40000 ms). The variation time of the variation pattern 25 is T15 (42000 ms). The selection pattern of the variation patterns 22, 23, 24 and 25 has a relationship of variation pattern 22 <variation pattern 23 <variation pattern 24 <variation pattern 25.

  The variation pattern 11 is a variation pattern option corresponding to the special symbol 3 (per 2R probability variation) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. The variation time of the variation pattern 11 is T11 (for example, T11 = 18000 ms).

  Combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-time-saving gaming state, number of holds 0 to 2, no reach (random number for reach determination is “0 to 69”) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. There is a variation pattern 59 as a variation pattern option corresponding to. The variation time of the variation pattern 59 is T9 (for example, T9 = 6000 ms).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26, a combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-short-time gaming state, holding number 0 to 2, and reach (random number for reach determination is “70 to 99”) There are variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 as the variation pattern choices corresponding to. The variation time of the variation pattern 60 is T10 (for example, T10 = 10000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 61 is the same length T11 (18000 ms) as that of the fluctuation pattern 11. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 62 is the same length T12 (20000 ms) as that of the fluctuation pattern 12. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 63 is the same length T13 (22000 ms) as that of the fluctuation pattern 13. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 64 is the same length T14 (40000 ms) as that of the fluctuation pattern 14. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 65 is the same length T15 (42000 ms) as that of the fluctuation pattern 15. The selection pattern of the variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65 has a relationship of variation pattern 60> variation pattern 61> variation pattern 62> variation pattern 63> variation pattern 64> variation pattern 65.

  In the first special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26, a combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-time-saving gaming state, number of holds 3 to 4, no reach (random number for reach determination is “0 to 89”) There is a variation pattern 58 as a variation pattern option corresponding to. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 58 is T8 shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern 59 (for example, T8 = 3000 ms).

  In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26, a combination of special symbol 0 (losing), short-time gaming state, hold number 0 to 2, reach (the reach determination random number is “70 to 99”) Corresponding variation pattern options include variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. The selection pattern of the variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65 has a relationship of variation pattern 60> variation pattern 61> variation pattern 62> variation pattern 63> variation pattern 64> variation pattern 65.

  Here, when the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol of FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 is compared with the above-described advance determination table (FIG. 20), in the advance determination table, the number of changes suspended in the first special symbol (U1) ) And the number of reserved changes (U2) of the second special symbol, the corresponding data in the table can be searched. 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”.

  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. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 28, 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. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop process. In FIG. 29, 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 of 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 for 4R Of the winning opening opening / closing control table and the 2R large winning opening opening / closing control table, a reference destination is determined.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a special game control table. FIG. 31 (a) is a diagram showing a 16R per prize winning opening / closing control table. FIG. 31B is a diagram showing a 4R per-use prize opening / closing control table. FIG. 30 (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 large winning opening / closing control table for 16R is 01, the table number of the large winning opening / closing control table for 4R is 02, and the table number of the large winning 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. In the 4R per winning prize opening / closing control table, data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to fourth rounds per 4R and the type of winning prize opening to be opened are stored. 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. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 32, 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 large winning opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, and determines the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning 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. 33 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game end process. 33, 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. 34 is a diagram showing a special game end setting table. The special game end setting table includes stop symbol data, data indicating the contents stored in the game state buffer, data indicating whether the short-time game state is necessary, data indicating the number of short-time games, and data indicating whether the high-probability game state is necessary. , And 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 to 05", a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and otherwise In some cases, the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area. In the present embodiment, since all jackpots are probable hits that result in a high probability game state after the end of the special game, the high probability game flag is always 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, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01 to 05”, 100 is set in the game number (X) storage area, and otherwise. In this case, 0 is set in the game count (X) storage area. In this embodiment, the jackpots are all probable hits, and when the number of changes in the special symbol after the end of the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state ends. Therefore, 100 times is always set in the game count (X) storage area.

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

  Specifically, in step S350-3, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01 to 05", 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 this step S350-4, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01 to 05”, 100 is set in the game number (J) storage area. In the present embodiment, the jackpot is a probability change in which the gaming state after the special game is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the special game is finished is not 100. When the number of times is reached, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are terminated. Therefore, 100 times is always 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. 35 is a flowchart showing the details of the ordinary power control process. In FIG. 34, 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. 24B 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 symbol 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 variation 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. 35 is a flowchart showing main processing 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. 36, 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 9 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. 37 is a flowchart showing the timer interruption process of the effect control board 120. The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is shown in FIG. 37 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. 37, the sub CPU 120a saves the information in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area (S1400).

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing (S1500). In the timer update process, the sub CPU 120a updates the various counters by −1 based on the time signal input from the RTC 120d.

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

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs effect input control processing (S1700). In the effect input control process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process according to the input signals of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the detection switches 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and 39e of the center key 39E. Details of the effect input control process will be described later.

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

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

  38 and 39 are flowcharts showing details of the command analysis processing (step S1600 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 38, the sub CPU 120a checks whether 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. 19C shows the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 19C, 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. 19 (d), each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store a start winning designation command and a prefetch hold display change effect scenario data.

  In FIG. 38, after execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch hold display change effect selection processing (S1622). In the pre-read hold display change effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the pre-read hold display change effect that uses the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621 as the final change in the symbol corresponding to the start winning designation command. (FIG. 14 (a)), FIG. 14 (b)) is determined whether or not execution is necessary, and when a prefetch hold display change effect is executed, a scenario of the hold display change effect until the final change is determined, Prefetch hold display change effect scenario data indicating this scenario is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. Details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process will be described later.

  After execution of step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change determination processing (S1623). In the stage change determination process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute a stage change (FIG. 11 (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 the stage change notice effect (FIGS. 11B, 11C, and 11D) needs to be executed, and executes the stage change notice effect. In this case, it is determined at which timing before the 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. 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 variation start command that is a command related to the symbol variation display mode. 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.

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

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1642). If the pre-read hold display change effect scenario data is stored (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. When the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data is not stored (S1642: No), the process proceeds to step S1644.

  In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch effect control process. In the prefetch effect control process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data in the effect information storage area, determines whether or not the display mode of the hold display image 37 is changed in the change, and holds the hold display in the change. When the display mode of the image 37 is changed, an effect pattern designation command for instructing a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37 is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the prefetch effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command for instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37, the image display device 31 and the audio output The device 32, the drive devices for production 33a, 33b, 33c, and the illumination device for production 34 are executed.

  In step S1644, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. The variation effect pattern determination process is a process of determining a symbol variation effect pattern that is a flow of effects related to the behavior of the effect symbol 36 and the movable actors 330a, 330b, and 330c in the variation. In the variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table of the sub ROM 120b, determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the variation start command in the reception buffer, and information on the determined symbol variation effect pattern. Are 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. Details of the variation effect pattern determination process will be described later.

  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 of the fluctuation, and the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, The driving devices 33a, 33b, and 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 (S1645). If the stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1645: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646. If stage data is not stored in the 0th storage unit of the effect information storage area (S1645: No), the process proceeds to step S1670.

  In step S1646, 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 S1647, 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. 39, 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.

  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, when the opening designation command is per 16R or per 4R, the sub CPU 120a executes the promotion effect in the fourth round, and the promotion effect is stored in the effect information storage area for each round in the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Promotion effect execution data indicating the contents of is stored. Details of the special game effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 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 a promotion effect execution round (fourth round per 16R or 4R). . 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.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 40, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area in which the start winning designation command is stored in the start winning designation command storing process as the prefetch determination target hold, and the fluctuation of the prefetch determination target hold develops. It is determined whether or not the change has a production (S1622-1). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-2 if the change has the development effect (S1622-1: Yes). When it is not the fluctuation | variation which has an expansion effect (S1622-1: No), this prefetch pending | holding display change effect selection process is complete | finished.

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

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process. In the prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 1 which is one of the random number values updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read hold display change effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the pre-determined result (big hit or lose) indicated by the pre-read determination target hold start winning designation command and the effect random number 1 The necessity of execution of the prefetch hold display change effect is determined.

  FIG. 41A shows a prefetch hold display change effect execution determination table. In the pre-read hold display change effect execution determination table, the data set indicating the effect random number 1 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) is referred to when the pre-determination result is a big hit And are stored separately for reference. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) production random numbers 1 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change production is executed, and 45 (55 to 99). The effect random number 1 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is not executed. As for the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 1 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 1 Is associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is not executed.

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

  In step S1622-5, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch hold display change final stage determination processing. In the prefetch hold display change final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains an effect random number 2 that is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage hold display mode determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the pre-determined result (big hit or miss) indicated by the start winning designation target hold for the prefetch determination target hold and the production random number value 2, The display mode of the hold display image 37 at the final stage in the prefetch hold display change effect is determined.

  FIG. 41 (b) is a diagram showing a final stage hold display mode determination table. In the final stage hold display mode determination table, when the pre-determined result is a big hit, a set of data indicating the production random number 2 and the final stage hold display mode ("blue", "green", and "red") Are stored separately for those to be referred to and those to be referred to when lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) production random numbers 2 are associated with data indicating the on-hold display mode of “blue”, and 30 (10 to 39) production are used. Random number 2 is associated with data indicating “green” on-hold display mode, and 60 (40 to 99) production random numbers 2 are associated with data indicating “red” on-hold display mode. Yes. As for the loss, 60 (0 to 59) effect random number values 2 are associated with data indicating the hold display mode of “blue”, and 30 (60 to 89) effect random number values 2 are “ 10 (90 to 99) production random number values 2 are associated with data indicating the “red” on-hold display mode.

  In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process. In the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 3, which is one of the random number values updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the pre-determined result (big hit or miss) indicated by the start winning determination target hold pre-emption target command, the final stage hold display mode, the number of holds, and Based on the combination of the production random number value 3, the prefetch hold display change production scenario is determined.

  There are two types of pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination tables, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a jackpot and one that is referred to when it is a loss. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a big hit. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the prior determination result is a loss.

  In the pre-read hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of effect random number 3 and pre-read hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the hold number at the final stage of the pre-read hold display change effect. Is remembered. In the jackpot look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 42) and the lost look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 43), the turn display change effect effect scenario HR39 and HR49 called “falling” is produced. Whether or not the random number value 3 is assigned is different.

  More specifically, in this table, the option corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 1 is a holding display change effect scenario HB11. The on-hold display change effect scenario HB11 is a scenario in which the on-hold display image 37 is blue in the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HB11. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 2 are holding display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22. The hold display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. 70 (0 to 69) effect random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HB21, and 30 (70 to 99) effect random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HB22. ing.

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

  An option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings 1 is a holding display change effect scenario HG11. The on-hold display change effect scenario HG11 is a scenario in which the on-hold display image 37 is made green by the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG11. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 2 are the hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22. The hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. 70 (0 to 69) production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG21, and 30 (70 to 99) production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG22. ing.

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

  An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 1 is a holding display change effect scenario HR11. The on-hold display change effect scenario HR11 is a scenario in which the on-hold display image 37 is made red by the final change. 100 (0 to 99) production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change production scenario HR11. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 2 include a holding display change effect scenario HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24. The on-hold display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24 are scenarios in which the time at which the on-hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of changes to blue and green before reaching that are different. 10 to 40 production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24, respectively.

  Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 3 are holding display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39. The hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes red and the presence or absence of changes to blue and green before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. Here, the hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR38 is a scenario of “rising” that changes to a hold display mode with higher reliability than that of the previous change, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the hold display change effect scenario HR39 is a “decline” scenario in which the subsequent change changes to a hold display mode with lower reliability than that of the previous change, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38, and one (99) effect is provided with the hold display change effect scenario HR39. The random number value 3 is associated. On the other hand, in the lost table (FIG. 43), 5 to 20 production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HR31 to HR38. Further, in the lose table, no on-display random number value 3 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR39.

  Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 4 include holding display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49. The hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes red and the presence or absence of changes to blue and green before reaching the hold display image 37 are different. Among the on-hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49, the on-hold display change effect scenario HR41 to 48 is a “rising” scenario, and the on-hold display change effect scenario HR49 is a “down” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and one (99) effect is provided with the hold display change effect scenario HR49. The random number value 3 is associated. On the other hand, in the lost table (FIG. 43), 5 to 20 production random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change production scenarios HR41 to HR48. Also, in the lose table, no on-display random number value 3 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49.

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

  In step S1622-7 in FIG. 40, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determined in the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change stops at 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. 45 is a flowchart showing details of the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the gaming state related to the current jackpot lottery is a low probability gaming state (S1644-1). When the sub CPU 120a is in the low probability gaming state (S1644-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-2. When it is a high probability gaming state (S1644-1: No), it progresses to Step S1644-5.

  In step S1644-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change stops at a special jackpot symbol. When it is to stop at the special symbol of jackpot (S1644-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-3. When it stops with the special symbol of losing (S1644-2: No), it progresses to step S1644-4.

  In step S1644-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the normal state big hit variation effect pattern determination table of the sub RAM 120c, determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the variation start command in the reception buffer, and determines the determined symbol variation effect. A pattern production pattern designation command is generated, and the produced production pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a normal state big hit variation effect pattern determination table. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the combination of the symbol variation effect pattern and the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the low-probability gaming state is “hit” It is stored for each item corresponding to the change start command.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T11, with reach, per 2R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “11H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 111. It has been. As shown in FIG. 47, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the design variation production pattern 111 is a challenge introduction production (production in which characters of “maze challenge”, a castle image, and an image of a guardian protecting the castle appear). → Operation guidance effect (effect button image, indicator image of remaining time of operation acceptance valid period, and effect of prompting operation by causing the characters “Press!” To appear) → Challenge success effect (first movable accessory 330a It is an effect that informs the success of the challenge by the descent, the appearance of the rose image in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound) → the winning symbol determination effect. In the winning symbol determination effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 111, the characters “Challenge Success!” Appear, and the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode of “135”.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T12, with reach, per 16R) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “12H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 112. As shown in FIG. 48, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 112 is: SP reach effect (effect that reproduces the live video of the character) → jackpot notification effect (descent of the first movable accessory 330a, the first 1) The effect of notifying that a big hit will be generated by the appearance of an annular effect image concentric with the ring of the movable object 330a and the output of the big hit notification sound) → the winning symbol determination effect. In the winning symbol finalizing effect, the characters “16R Bonus Congratulations” appear, the production symbol 36 stops in a combination of “333” or “777”, or the characters “16R Bonus Congratulations” do not appear. The symbol 36 stops in a combination mode of “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, or “999”. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 112 is a winning pattern per 16R, when the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777”, in the special game after the symbol determination effect, FIG. The promotion success effect shown in (a) (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T13, with reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “13H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 113. As shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is SP reach effect → operation guidance effect → hit notification effect → hit symbol confirmation effect. Yes. In the symbol variation effect pattern 113, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 49 (a)), the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period without operating the effect button 35. When the period elapses (FIG. 49B), the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is the one at the time of winning per 16R, if the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777” in the winning symbol determination effect, a special after the winning symbol determination effect In the game, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T14, with reach, per 16R) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “14H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 114. As shown in FIG. 50, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 114 is: SP reach effect → losing effect (by temporarily stopping the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in a losing manner, An effect that makes it appear that the loss is likely to be confirmed) → Revival reverberation effect (effect that revives reviving by opening / closing the third movable accessory 330c and the appearance of an effect image imitating the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) → Resurrection effect (Dropping of the first movable accessory 330a, the appearance of a ring effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound indicate that the loss is likely to be confirmed. Effect) → winning symbol determination effect. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 114 is a winning pattern per 16R, if the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777” in the winning symbol determination effect, a special after the winning symbol determination effect In the game, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T15, with reach, per 16R) in which MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “15H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 115. As shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 115 is SP reach effect → operation guidance effect → losing effect → resurrection resurrection effect → revival effect → hit It is a design finalization effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 115, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 51 (a)), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period is set without operating the effect button 35. If it has elapsed (FIG. 51 (b)), the process proceeds to a loss effect after the period has elapsed. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 115 is a winning pattern per 16R, when the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777” in the winning symbol determination effect, a special after the winning symbol determination effect In the game, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T16, with reach, per 16 probability change) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “16H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 116. As shown in FIG. 52, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 116 is as follows: SP reach effect → Premium character effect (effect in which a rare premium character appears) → 16 R per symbol determination effect (“16R bonus congratulations ”Appears and the effect design 36 is an effect that stops in a combination mode of“ 333 ”or“ 777 ”.

  In the table of FIG. 45, the change start command (change time T17, with reach, per 16R) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “17H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 117. As shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 117 is SP reach effect → premium character effect → operation guidance effect → premium cut-in effect (rare) The effect that all the character collective images appear) → The symbol determination effect per 16R. In the design variation effect pattern 117, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 53 (a)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect immediately after the operation, and the operation acceptance is valid without the effect button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 53 (b)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect after the period has elapsed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, a change start command (change time T12, with reach, per 4R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “22H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 122. As shown in FIG. 54, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is SP reach effect → big hit notification effect → hit symbol fixed effect. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is a winning pattern per 4R, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888” in the winning symbol determination effect. Alternatively, the combination is stopped in the combination mode of “999”, and the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without falling) is executed in the special game thereafter.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T13, with reach, per 4R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “23H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 123. As shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is SP reach effect → operation guidance effect → hit notification effect → hit symbol confirmation effect. Yes. In the symbol variation effect pattern 123, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 55 (a)), the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect immediately after the operation, and the operation acceptance valid period without the effect button 35 being operated. When the period elapses (FIG. 55B), the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is a winning pattern per 4R, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888” in the winning symbol determination effect. Alternatively, the combination is stopped in the combination mode of “999”, and the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without falling) is executed in the special game thereafter.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T14, with reach, per 4R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “24H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 124. As shown in FIG. 56, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 124 is SP reach effect → losing effect → revival resurrection effect → resurrection effect → winning symbol determination effect. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is a winning pattern per 4R, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888” in the winning symbol determination effect. Alternatively, the combination is stopped in the combination mode of “999”, and the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without falling) is executed in the special game thereafter.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (change time T15, reach is 4R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “25H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 125. As shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b), the flow of production after the reach is established in the design variation production pattern 125 is SP reach production → operation guidance production → lost production → revival resurrection production → revival production → winning It is a design finalization effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 125, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 57 (a)), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period is set without operating the effect button 35. When it has elapsed (FIG. 57 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the period has elapsed. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is a winning pattern per 4R, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888” in the winning symbol determination effect. Alternatively, the combination is stopped in the combination mode of “999”, and the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without falling) is executed in the special game thereafter.

  In step S1644-4 of FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table for normal state loss in the sub RAM 120c, and determines and determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the change start command in the reception buffer. An effect pattern designation command for the symbol variation effect pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for normal state loss. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a combination of the symbol variation effect pattern and the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the low probability gaming state is “losing” It is stored for each item corresponding to the change start command.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T8, no reach, lost) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “58H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 158. ing. As shown in FIG. 59, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 158 is as follows: normal variation → losing symbol determination effect (an effect in which the effect symbol 36 stops in a lost manner).

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T9, no reach, lost) whose MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “59H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 159. As shown in FIG. 60, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 159 is normal variation → losing symbol determination effect.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T10, reach, lost) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “60H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 160. As shown in FIG. 61, the flow of the design variation effect pattern 160 is as follows: normal variation → reach establishment → losing symbol determination effect.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T11, reach is lost) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “61H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 161. As shown in FIG. 62, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the design variation production pattern 161 is a challenge introduction production (production in which characters of “Maze Challenge”, a castle image, and an image of a guardian protecting the castle appear). → Operation guidance effect (effect button image, indicator image of remaining time of operation reception valid period, and an effect that prompts the operation by causing the characters “Press!” To appear) → Challenge failure effect (effect that the effect button image is scattered ) → Failure design finalization effect (production in which the production symbol 36 stops in a lost manner and the characters “failure” appear).

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T12, reach, lost) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “62H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 162. As shown in FIG. 63, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 162 is as follows: SP reach effect (effect that reproduces the live video of the character) → lose effect (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R) Is temporarily stopped in a losing manner, an effect that makes it appear that the losing is likely to be confirmed) → the losing symbol deciding effect.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T13, reach is lost) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “63H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 163. As shown in FIGS. 64 (a) and 64 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 163 is SP reach effect → operation guidance effect → losing effect → losing symbol finalizing effect. . In the symbol variation effect pattern 163, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 64 (a)), the process proceeds to the lost effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period remains without operating the effect button 35. If it has elapsed (FIG. 64 (b)), the process proceeds to a loss effect after the period has elapsed.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T14, reach is lost) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “64H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 164. As shown in FIG. 65, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 164 is: SP reach effect → losing effect → resurrection effect (opening / closing of the third movable accessory 330c and the first movable accessory 330a) With the appearance of an effect image that imitates a circle, it is an effect that revives the resurrection) → Lost effect → Lost symbol confirmation effect.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T15, reach, lost) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “65H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 165. 66 (a) and 66 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 165 is: SP reach effect → operation guidance effect → losing effect → resurrection effect → losing effect → losing It is a design finalization effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 165, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 66 (a)), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period is not operated and the effect button 35 is not operated. When the time has elapsed (FIG. 66 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the period has elapsed.

  In step S1644-6 in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a obtains an effect random number value 4 which is one of the random number values updated in step S1100. The symbol variation effect pattern is determined by referring to the advantageous effect jackpot variation effect pattern determination table of the sub-RAM 120c, based on the combination of the variation start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number 4, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern. The production pattern designation command is generated, and the produced production pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram showing an advantageous state big hit variation effect pattern determination table. In the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the combination of the effect random number 4, the symbol variation effect pattern, and the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state is " ”Is stored for each corresponding to the change start command that can be selected.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 67, the change start command (change time T12, with reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “12H” is “0 to 49”. The random number value 4 for use is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 212, and the random number value for effect 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 232.

  As shown in FIG. 68, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 212 is a battle (J) introduction effect (an effect in which characters on the left side, enemy character J on the right side, and “VS” appear). ) → Battle progress production (production that “Jan” and “Ken” characters appear in order) → Battle victory A production (a combination hand where the left ally character wins and the right enemy character loses) After that, an effect that the character of the ally character and “Win” appear) → Design confirmation effect per 16R (“Congratulations on the 16R bonus” appears, and the effect design 36 stops in a combination mode of “333” or “777”. Production).

  Here, as shown in the lower right table of FIG. 68, there are three types of enemy characters J, K, and L that appear in the symbol mode change effect in the live mode which is an advantageous state. The character J plays a role of notifying that the player wins 16R by winning the battle with the character J (the player does not win 4R even if the battle with the character J is won). The character K plays a role of notifying that it becomes either per 16R or per 4R due to the battle victory with the character K. The character L plays a role of notifying that the player wins 4R by winning the battle with the character L (the player does not win 16R even if the battle with the character L is won).

  As shown in FIG. 69, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 232 is a battle (K) introduction effect (an effect in which characters on the left side, enemy character K on the right side, and “VS” appear). ) → Battle progress production (production in which the characters “Jan” and “Ken” appear in order) → Defeat D production (a combination hand appears in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins, After that, the enemy character and the character “Lose” appear) → Relief effect (The development effect that develops from reach establishment has been relieved from the state that the development failure is likely to end due to the tilt of the second movable actor 330b) Notification effect) → Character confirmation effect per 16R ("Congratulations on 16R bonus" appears, and the effect symbol 36 is a combination of "333" or "777". It has become a director to stop).

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “13H” (change time T13, with reach, per 16R), the random number value 4 for production of “0 to 49” is the symbol. The random effect value 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 233 and is associated with the variation effect pattern 213.

  As shown in FIGS. 70 (a) and 70 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is the battle (J) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect (effect button image, The indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period and the effect of prompting the operation by appearing the characters “Press!” → Battle Victory B First mode effect (Descent of first movable accessory 330a, first movable After the appearance of the circular effect image concentric with the ring of the accessory 330a and the output of the jackpot notification sound, the teammate character and the character "Win" appear), or the battle victory B second mode effect (ally character) After the appearance of the cut-in image, the teammate character and the character “Win” appear) → The symbol determination effect per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 213, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 70 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 16R via the battle victory B first mode effect, When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without the button 35 being operated (FIG. 70 (b)), the operation acceptance valid period is advanced to 16R per symbol determination effect via the battle victory B second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of the operation.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is different from the symbol variation effect pattern 212 described above in that the symbol variation effect pattern 213 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 212 has no operation guidance effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 212 (FIG. 68) and 213 (FIG. 70) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 112 (FIG. 48) and 113 (FIG. 49) in the normal state jackpot table, The variation effect patterns 112 and 113 both have an end effect flow of proceeding to the symbol determination effect after the jackpot notification effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 68) proceeds to the symbol finalization effect through the battle victory A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) proceeds to the symbol victory effect B. The final stage of the flow is to proceed to finalization. The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 112 and 113 and the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, the effect control board 120 performs the operation guidance effect from the reach effect when executing the jackpot symbol change effect in the low probability gaming state. When you proceed to the jackpot symbol finalization effect through the reach and when you reach the jackpot symbol finalization effect from the reach production without going through the operation guidance effect, the effect of the same effect mode is executed, and in the high probability gaming state the jackpot symbol When changing production is performed, there is a production of production styles that differ between when reaching from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol finalizing effect via the operation guidance effect and when going from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol finalizing effect without passing the operation guidance effect. Run.

  71 (a) and 71 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. Mode effect (effect that mimics the resurrection by the appearance of an effect image that imitates the ring of the first movable character 330a, in which a combination hand in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins appears) or defeat E Second mode effect (an effect in which an enemy character and a character “LOSE” appear and revives by opening and closing the third movable accessory 330c) → Relief effect → Design determination effect per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 233, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 71 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 16R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 When the operation acceptance valid period elapses without being operated (FIG. 71 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol finalizing effect per 16R via the defeat E second mode effect, The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (change time T14, with reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “14H”, the production random number value 4 of “0 to 49” is a symbol. The random effect value 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 234 and is associated with the variation effect pattern 214.

  As shown in FIG. 72, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 214 is the battle (J) introduction production → the battle progress production → the defeat A production (the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins). With the appearance of the combination of hands, an effect that makes it appear that the loss is likely to be confirmed) → Resurrection A effect (the left ally character's hand changes to the winning one, and the ally character and "winning behind!" By the appearance of characters, it is an effect indicating that the loss has been revived from a state where it is likely to be confirmed.

  The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 234 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 232. As shown in FIG. 73, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 234 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the defeat D effect → the relief effect → the symbol determination effect per 16R.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (change time T15, with reach, per 16R) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “15H”, the production random number value “0” to “49” is 4 The effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 235.

  74 (a) and 74 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is the battle (J) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → defeat B 1 A mode effect (an effect that makes it appear that a loss is likely to be confirmed by the appearance of a combination hand in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins), or the defeat B second mode effect ("Lose" ”And the appearance of the image of the enemy character, an effect that makes it appear that the loss is likely to be confirmed) → Resurrection B First mode effect (Resurrection by the appearance of the effect image imitating the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) The first movable hand 330a is lowered, the appearance of the annular effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable hand 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound. The first movable combination after the rebirth is made by opening and closing the third movable combination 330c. It shows that the loss has been recovered from the state where the loss is likely to be confirmed by proceeding to the jackpot notification with the descending of the object 330a, the appearance of the annular effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound. Production) → Design determination production per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 215, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 74 (a)), the symbol is determined per 16R via the defeat B first mode effect and the resurrection B first mode effect. When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without the effect button 35 being operated (FIG. 74 (b)), the symbol confirmation effect per 16R is obtained via the defeat B second mode effect and the resurrection B second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence / absence of an operation within the operation reception valid period.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is different from the symbol variation effect pattern 214 described above in that the symbol variation effect pattern 215 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 214 has no operation guidance effect. When these two symbol variation effect patterns 214 (FIG. 72) and 215 (FIG. 74) are compared with the two symbol variation effect patterns 114 (FIG. 50) and 115 (FIG. 51) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation Both the production patterns 114 and 115 have a final production flow in which the game proceeds to the symbol determination production after the revival production accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, the symbol variation effect pattern 214 (FIG. 72) goes through the defeat A effect and the revival A effect to the winning symbol confirmation effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) becomes the defeat B effect. And the flow of the final stage of the stage of proceeding to the symbol finalization effect through the revival B production. The defeat A production and the defeat B production are completely different productions, and the revival A production and the revival B production are also completely different productions.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 114 and 115 and the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, the effect control board 120 performs the operation guidance effect from the reach effect when the effect including the revival effect is executed in the low probability gaming state. If the same effect mode is executed when the process proceeds to the resurrection effect without going through the operation guidance effect and the effect including the resurrection effect is executed in the high probability gaming state, the reach effect is performed. The operation of the production mode different from the time of proceeding to the revival effect without passing through the operation guidance effect is executed.

  The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 (FIG. 71). 75 (a) and 75 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → defeat E 1st. A mode effect or a defeat E second mode effect → relief effect → 16R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 235, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 75 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 16R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 When the operation acceptance valid period elapses without being operated (FIG. 75 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol finalizing effect per 16R via the defeat E second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In the table of FIG. 67, the variation start command (variation time T16, with reach, per 16-probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “16H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 216. As shown in FIG. 76, the flow of the production after reaching the reach in the symbol variation production pattern 216 is a premium battle introduction production (the left side character, the right side enemy character, the character “VS”, and the background of the teammate character). (Rainbow-colored effects appearing) → Battle progress effect → Battle victory A effect → 16R symbol determination effect.

  In the table of FIG. 67, the change start command (change time T17, with reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “17H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 217. As shown in FIGS. 77 (a) and 77 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is as follows: premium battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guidance effect → premium cut-in effect (rare) This is a design finalizing effect per 16R. In the design variation effect pattern 217, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 77 (a)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect immediately after the operation, and the operation acceptance is valid without the effect button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 77 (b)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect after the period has elapsed.

  Here, when the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is compared with the symbol variation effect pattern 213 described above, in the symbol variation effect pattern 217, either the case where the effect button 35 is operated or the case where the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation reception valid period. The operation result effect according to the presence or absence of the operation is a premium cut-in effect (FIG. 77). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect pattern 213, the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period is the battle victory B first aspect effect (FIG. 70 (a)), and within the operation acceptance valid period. The operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated is the battle victory B second mode effect (FIG. 70 (b)). The battle victory B first aspect effect and the battle victory B second aspect effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 217 and 213, the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the premium effect and when the effect button 35 is operated. When the effect button 35 is not operated, the effect of the same effect mode is executed, and the effect button 35 is operated when the effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the premium effect. Different effects are performed depending on when the effect button 35 is not operated.

  Also, the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is different from the symbol variation effect pattern 216 described above in that the symbol variation effect pattern 217 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 216 has no operation guidance effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 216 (FIG. 76) and 217 (FIG. 77) with the symbol variation effect patterns 212 (FIG. 68) and 213 (FIG. 70) without the premium effect, the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217 In both cases, the flow of the final stage effect is such that after execution of the premium effect, the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 16R (FIGS. 76 and 77). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, the symbol variation effect pattern 212 proceeds to the symbol finalization effect per 16R through the battle victory A effect (FIG. 68), and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 passes the battle victory B effect to the symbol per 16R. The final stage of the flow is to proceed to the finalized production (FIG. 70). The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions.

  Due to the difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213 and the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217, the effect control board 120 executes the operation guidance effect when executing the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the premium effect. When the effect of the same effect mode is executed when it is performed and when the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol determination effect without executing the premium effect is executed, when the operation guidance effect is executed and when it is not executed Different effects are produced in different ways.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (change time T12, reach is 4R per 4R) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “22H”, the production random number value 4 of “0 to 49” is the symbol. The random effect value 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 242 and is associated with the variation effect pattern 222.

  As shown in FIG. 78, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 222 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the battle victory A effect → the symbol determination effect per 4R (the effect symbol 36 is “111”). ”,“ 222 ”,“ 444 ”,“ 555 ”,“ 666 ”,“ 888 ”, or“ 999 ”.

  As shown in FIG. 79, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 242 is the battle (L) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the defeat D effect → the relief effect → the symbol determination effect per 4R.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (change time T13, reach is 4R) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “23H”, the random number value 4 for production of “0 to 49” is a symbol. The random effect value 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 243 and is associated with the variation effect pattern 223.

  As shown in FIGS. 80 (a) and 80 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → the battle victory B second. 1 mode effect or battle victory B 2nd mode effect → 4R symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 223, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 80 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 4R via the battle victory B first mode effect, and the effect button If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without 35 being operated (FIG. 80 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol finalization effect per 4R via the battle victory B second mode production, and within the operation acceptance valid period. The production route is divided depending on whether or not there is an operation.

  Here, when the symbol variation effect pattern 223 and the symbol variation effect pattern 123 in the normal state jackpot table are compared, in the symbol variation effect pattern 123, the operation is performed when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period. In any of the cases where the operation is not performed, the operation result effect according to the presence or absence of the operation becomes a jackpot notification effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a (FIG. 55). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect pattern 223, the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period is the battle victory B first aspect effect (FIG. 80 (a)), and within the operation acceptance valid period. The operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated is the battle victory B second mode effect (FIG. 80B). The battle victory B first aspect effect and the battle victory B second aspect effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 223, the effect control board 120 performs an operation when the effect button 35 is operated in the low probability game state in the case of causing the effect to proceed from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. When the result effect and the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in the same effect mode, and the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect is executed in the high probability gaming state, the effect button 35 is operated. The operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated and the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in different effect modes.

  In addition, the symbol variation effect pattern 233 and the above-described symbol variation effect pattern 223 are that the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the one when 4R is won and the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is the one when the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is won per 16R. Is different. These two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 80) and 233 (FIG. 71) and two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 55) and 113 (FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 49 (b) in the normal state big hit table. )), The design variation production patterns 123 and 113 are both in the final stage of the flow of operation guidance production, and then proceed to the symbol design production after the fall of the accessory 330a by the jackpot notification production. ing. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 233, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 has a final effect flow of progressing to the symbol finalization effect per 4R through the battle victory B effect (FIG. 80). 233 is the final stage of the flow of progressing to the symbol determination effect per 16R through the defeat E effect and the relief effect (FIG. 71). The battle victory B production, the defeat B production, and the relief production are completely different productions.

  Due to the difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 113 and the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 233, the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol finalizing effect through the operation guidance effect in the low probability gaming state. In the case of performing, the operation result effect when the symbol determination effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the symbol determination effect per 4R and the operation result effect when the symbol determination effect per 16R is executed in the same effect mode. In the high-probability gaming state, when the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect via the operation guidance effect is executed, the operation result effect when the symbol determination effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the symbol determination effect per 4R And the operation result effect at the time of the symbol determination effect per 16R are executed in different effect modes.

  As shown in FIGS. 81 (a) and 81 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 243 is the battle (L) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. Mode effect or defeat E second mode effect-> relief effect-> 4R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 243, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 81 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 4R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 81 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol finalizing effect per 4R via the defeat E second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (change time T14, reach is 4R per) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “24H”, the random number value 4 for production of “0 to 49” is the symbol. The effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 244.

  As shown in FIG. 82, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the defeat A effect → the revival A effect → the symbol determination effect per 4R. .

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is different from the symbol variation effect pattern 222 described above in that the symbol variation effect pattern 224 has a revival effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 222 has no revival effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 222 (FIG. 78) and 224 (FIG. 82) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 122 (FIG. 54) and 124 (FIG. 56) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation The production patterns 122 and 124 both have a final production flow in which the winning symbol decision production proceeds after the fall of the accessory 330a by the jackpot notification production. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, the symbol variation effect pattern 222 proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 4R through the battle victory A effect (FIG. 78), and the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is the defeat A effect and the revival A effect. After that, the flow of the final stage of 4R progresses to the symbol finalization effect (FIG. 82). The battle victory A production, the defeat A production, and the resurrection A production are completely different productions.

  Due to the difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 and the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low probability gaming state, the effect control board 120 performs the revival effect from the reach effect. After that, when the game proceeds to the jackpot symbol finalization effect and when the game proceeds from the reach production to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the revival effect, the effect of the same effect mode is executed. In the case of executing, the effect of the production mode that is different between when reaching the jackpot symbol determination effect from the reach effect through the revival effect and when proceeding from the reach effect without the revival effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 83, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 244 is the battle (L) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the defeat D effect → the relief effect → the symbol determination effect per 4R.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (change time T15, with reach, per 4R) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “25H”, the rendering random number value “0” to “49” is 4 The random effect value 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 245 and is associated with the variation effect pattern 225.

  As shown in FIGS. 84 (a) and 84 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → the defeat B first. Mode effect or defeat B 1st mode effect → Resurrection B 2nd mode effect or Resurrection B 2nd mode effect → 4R symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 225, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 84A), the symbol is determined per 4R via the defeat B first mode effect and the revival B first mode effect. If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without the effect button 35 being operated (FIG. 84 (b)), the symbol confirmation effect per 4R is obtained via the defeat B second mode effect and the resurrection B second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence / absence of an operation within the operation reception valid period.

  Here, when the symbol variation effect pattern 225 and the symbol variation effect pattern 125 in the normal state jackpot table are compared, in the symbol variation effect pattern 125, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the operation is performed. In any of the cases where the operation is not performed, the operation result effect according to the presence or absence of the operation is the loss effect → resurrection effect → resurrection effect (FIG. 57). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect pattern 225, the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period is the defeat B first mode effect → resurrection B first mode effect (FIG. 84 (a)). The operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation reception valid period is the defeat B second mode effect → resurrection B second mode effect (FIG. 84 (b)). The defeat B first aspect effect and the defeat B second aspect effect are completely different effects, and the revival B first aspect effect and the revival B second aspect effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the design variation effect patterns 125 and 225, the effect control board 120 is operated when the effect button 35 is operated in the low-probability gaming state in order to execute the effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect. If the production when the production button 35 is not operated and the production when the production button 35 is not operated are executed in the same production mode, and the production is executed from the reach production to the revival production through the operation guidance production in the high-probability gaming state, The effect when the button 35 is operated and the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in different effect modes.

  Further, the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is different from the symbol variation effect pattern 223 described above in that the symbol variation effect pattern 225 has a revival effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 223 has no revival effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 80) and 225 (FIG. 84) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 55) and 125 (FIG. 57) in the normal state jackpot table, The production patterns 123 and 125 both have a final production flow in which the winning design decision production proceeds after the fall of the accessory 330a through the jackpot notification production. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 4R through the battle victory B effect (FIG. 80), and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 undergoes the defeat B effect and the resurrection B effect. The flow of the final stage is that the process proceeds to the symbol finalization per 4R (FIG. 84). The battle victory B production, the defeat B production, and the resurrection B production are completely different productions.

  Due to the difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225 and the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low probability gaming state, the operation guidance effect is changed from the reach effect. When the operation guide effect is executed and the revival effect is followed by the jackpot symbol confirmation effect, the reach effect is followed by the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, the revival effect is not performed and the jackpot symbol confirmation effect is obtained. When the effect of the same effect mode is executed at the time of advancement, and the jackpot symbol variation effect is executed in the high probability gaming state, the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, the bonus effect is obtained. When proceeding to the symbol finalization effect, proceed from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after executing the operation guide effect, In between it travels on the symbol determined rendition of jackpots, it executes the effect of different representation embodiment.

  85 (a) and 85 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 245 is the battle (L) introduction effect → the battle progress effect and the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. Mode effect or defeat E second mode effect-> relief effect-> 4R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 245, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 85 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect per 4R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 85 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol finalization effect per 4R via the defeat E second mode effect, The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In step S1644-7 in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a obtains an effect random number value 4 which is one of the random number values updated in step S1100. With reference to the advantageous state loss variation effect pattern determination table of the sub RAM 120c, the symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on the combination of the variation start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number value 4, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is determined. The production pattern designation command is generated, and the produced production pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 86 is a diagram showing an advantageous state loss changing effect pattern determination table. In the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a combination of variation start command, symbol variation effect pattern, and effect pattern designation command of symbol variation effect pattern, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state is “losing” It is stored for each corresponding to a change start command that may be selected from time to time.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 86, the change start command (change time T8, no reach, lost) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “58H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 258. ing. As shown in FIG. 87, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 258 is normal variation → losing symbol determination effect (the effect that the effect symbol 36 stops in a losing manner).

  In the table of FIG. 86, the change start command (change time T9, no reach, lost) whose MODE data is “E7H” and DATA data is “59H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 259. As shown in FIG. 88, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 259 is normal variation → losing symbol determination effect.

  In the table of FIG. 86, the change start command (change time T10, reach is lost) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “60H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 260. As shown in FIG. 89, the flow of effects of the symbol variation effect pattern 260 is as follows: normal variation → reach establishment → losing symbol determination effect.

  In the table of FIG. 86, for the change start command (change time T12, reach and lost) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “62H”, the production random number value “0” to “32” is the symbol change. The effect random number value 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the design variation effect pattern 272, and the effect random number value 4 of “66 to 99” is associated with the effect pattern 262. 282.

  As shown in FIG. 90, the flow of effects after reaching reach in the symbol variation effect pattern 262 is a battle (J) introduction effect (an effect in which characters on the left side, enemy character J on the right side, and “VS” appear). ) → Battle progress production (production in which the characters “Jan” and “Ken” appear in order) → Defeat D production (a combination hand appears in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins, After that, the enemy character and the character “Lose” appear) → the lost symbol determination effect.

  As shown in FIG. 91, the flow of effects after reaching reach in the symbol variation effect pattern 272 is a battle (K) introduction effect (an effect in which the characters on the left side, the enemy character K on the right side, and “VS” appear). ) → Battle progress effect → Defeat D effect → Lost symbol confirmation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 92, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 282 is a battle (L) introduction effect (an effect in which characters on the left side, enemy character L on the right side, and “VS” appear). ) → Battle progress effect → Defeat D effect → Lost symbol confirmation effect.

  In the table of FIG. 86, for the change start command (change time T13, reach and lost) where the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “63H”, the production random number value “0” to “32” is design variation. The effect random number value 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the effect variation pattern 273, and the effect random number value 4 of “66 to 99” is associated with the effect variation pattern 263. 283.

  93 (a) and 93 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 263 is as follows: battle (J) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guidance effect (effect button image, An indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period and an effect of prompting an operation by appearing characters of “Press!” → Defeat E first mode effect (left ally character loses and right enemy character wins) A combination of hands appears, and an effect image imitating the ring of the first movable accessory 330a appears, or a defeat E second mode effect (enemy character and “LOSE” characters appear) In addition, it is an effect of encouraging the revival by opening and closing the third movable accessory 330c) → the lost symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 263, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 93 (a)), the process proceeds to the lose symbol final effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 is If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 93 (b)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol finalization effect via the defeat E second mode effect, and the presence / absence of an operation within the operation acceptance valid period. The production route is divided accordingly.

  94 (a) and 94 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 273 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. It is an aspect effect or a defeat E second aspect effect → losing symbol confirmation effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 273, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 94 (a)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol final effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 is When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 94 (b)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol finalization effect via the defeat E second mode effect, and the presence / absence of an operation within the operation acceptance valid period. The production route is divided accordingly.

  95 (a) and 95 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 283 is as follows: battle (L) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guidance effect → defeat E 1st It is an aspect effect or a defeat E second aspect effect → losing symbol confirmation effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 283, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 95 (a)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol final effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 is If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 95 (b)), the operation proceeds to the lost symbol finalization effect via the defeat E second mode effect, and the presence / absence of an operation within the operation acceptance valid period. The production route is divided accordingly.

  In the table of FIG. 86, for the change start command (change time T14, reach and lose) where the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “64H”, the effect random number 4 is “0 to 32”. The effect random number value 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the pattern variation effect pattern 274, and the effect random number value 4 of “66 to 99” is associated with the pattern 264. Is associated.

  As shown in FIG. 96, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 264 is battle (J) introduction effect → battle progress effect → defeat D effect → losing symbol confirmation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 97, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 274 is a battle (K) introduction effect → battle progress effect → defeat D effect → losing symbol confirmation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 98, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 274 is battle (L) introduction effect → battle progress effect → defeat D effect → losing symbol confirmation effect.

  In the table of FIG. 86, for the change start command (change time T15, reach and lost) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “65H”, the random number value 4 for the effect is “0 to 32”. The effect random number value 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the pattern variation effect pattern 275, and the effect random number value 4 of “66 to 99” is associated with the pattern 265. Is associated.

  As shown in FIGS. 99 (a) and 99 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is the battle (J) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. It is an aspect effect or a defeat E second aspect effect → losing symbol confirmation effect.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 265 and the symbol variation effect pattern 215 described above are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is the one when the big hit is won, and the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is the one when the loss occurs. ing. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 215 (FIG. 74) and 265 (FIG. 99) with the symbol variation effect patterns 115 (FIG. 51) and 165 (FIG. 66) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation effect Both patterns 115 and 165 have a flow of proceeding to a loss effect after execution of the operation guidance effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 215 and 265, the symbol variation effect pattern 215 proceeds to the defeat B effect after execution of the operation guidance effect (FIG. 74), and the symbol variation effect pattern 265 proceeds to the defeat E effect after execution of the operation guidance effect. (FIG. 99). The defeat B production and the defeat E production are completely different productions.

  Due to the difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 115 and 165 and the symbol variation effect patterns 215 and 265, the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol finalizing effect through the operation effect effect in the low probability gaming state. When performing the operation, the operation result effect when the symbol finalizing effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol finalizing effect and the operation result effect when the symbol finalizing effect is a losing symbol finalizing effect are executed in the same effect mode. In the probabilistic gaming state, when executing the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation guidance effect, the operation result effect and the lost result when the symbol determination effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the jackpot symbol determination effect The operation result effect at the time of the symbol determination effect is executed in a different effect mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 100 (a) and 100 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 275 is the battle (K) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. It is an aspect effect or a defeat E second aspect effect → losing symbol confirmation effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 101 (a) and 101 (b), the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 285 is the battle (L) introduction effect → the battle progress effect → the operation guidance effect → the defeat E first. It is an aspect effect or a defeat E second aspect effect → losing symbol confirmation effect.

  In step S1644-8 of FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the symbol variation effect pattern determined in step S1644-3, S1644-4, S1644-6, or S1644-7, and the generated effect pattern Set the specified command in the send buffer.

  In step S1644-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in step S1644-3, S1644-4, S1644-6, or S1644-7 includes an operation guidance effect. When the sub CPU 120a includes an operation guidance effect (S1644-9: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-10. When the operation guidance effect is not included (S1644-9: No), the current variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

  In step S1644-10, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception effective period of the operation guidance effect, and a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds that is the generation period of the reset clock pulse is sub RAM 120c. Set to the operation reception valid period start timer counter. In the next step S1644-11, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation acceptance valid period of the operation guidance effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the operation acceptance valid period end timer of the sub RAM 120c. Set to the 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 of FIG. 37 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 S1644-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation result effect after the operation guidance effect is accompanied by the drop of the first movable accessory 330a. When it is accompanied by the fall of the 1st movable object 330a (S1644-12: Yes), it progresses to Step S1644-13. When it is not accompanied by the fall of the 1st movable object 330a (S1644-12: Yes), it progresses to Step S1644-13.

  In step S1644-12, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation result standby flag in the operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The operation result standby flag is a flag indicating that the operation result effect is waiting to be executed.

  FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change determination process (step S1623 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 102, 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. When the current game mode is 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 5 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. 11A) based on the number of changes from the previous stage change and the production random number 5. Determine.

  FIG. 103 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 5 and necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") has a variation count of 0-9 times from the previous stage change. 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 5 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 5 are associated with data indicating that stage change is executed, and 50 (50 to 99) effect random number values 5 Is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed. For 20 times or more, 80 (0 to 79) effect random number values 5 are associated with data indicating that stage change is executed, and 20 (80 to 99) effect random number values 5 are included. 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 6 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 production random number value 6.

  FIG. 104 is a diagram showing a new stage determination table. In the new stage determination table, each set of stage random numbers 6 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 6.

  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 value 7 updated in step S1100. In the stage change timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the stage change timing based on the number of changes in the first special symbol variation and the rendering random number 7. .

  FIG. 105 is a diagram showing a stage change timing determination table. In the stage change timing determination table, a set of the production random number 7 and the 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. The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7.

  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 numbers 7 and the stage change timing data STC11 is associated with 50 (50 to 99) effect random numbers 7. 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 contains 34 (0 to 33) production random numbers 7 and stage change timing data STC11 contains 33 (34 to 66) production random numbers 7 The STC 12 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) production random number values 7, 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). Stage change timing data STC10 includes 25 (0 to 24) effect random number values 7, and stage change timing data STC11 includes 25 (25 to 49) effect random number values 7 The STC 12 is associated with 25 (50 to 74) effect random numbers 7 and the stage change timing data STC 13 is associated with 25 (75 to 99) effect random values 7.

  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). Stage change timing data STC10 includes 20 (0 to 19) effect random numbers 7 and stage change timing data STC11 includes 20 (20 to 39) effect random numbers 7 STC12 has 20 (40 to 59) effect random number values 7, stage change timing data STC13 has 20 (60 to 79) effect random number values 7, and stage change timing data STC14 has Twenty (80 to 99) production random numbers 7 are associated with each other.

  In step S1623-10, the sub CPU 120a generates stage data of a new stage according to the determination of the new stage determination process and the stage change timing determination process, and stores this 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 (step S1641 in FIG. 38). ) Is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  106, 107, and 108 are flowcharts showing details of the stage change notice effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 106, the sub CPU 120a decides to change the stage with the change in the stage change timing determination process (step S1623-9 in FIG. 102), or decides 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 8 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 8, the stage change notice effect (FIG. 11 (b), FIG. 11 (c), FIG. 11 (d)). Determine whether or not to execute

  FIG. 109 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 8 and a set of data indicating necessity of execution (“execute” and “not execute”) are stored. Specifically, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 8 are associated with data indicating that the stage change notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 8 are associated. 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 9 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. 102) in the stage change determination process. The stage change timing is determined based on the stage change execution timing and the production random number value 9.

  FIG. 110 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 9 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. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9. No stage random number value 9 is associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 and SCY13.

  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 9, and stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY13 has 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 9. However, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY21 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random number values 9 respectively. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23 are not associated with any effect random number 9.

  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 9, and stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY23 includes 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 9. However, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY31 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random number values 9 respectively. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 are not associated with any effect random value 9.

  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 9, and stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY33 includes 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 9. However, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY41 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random number values 9 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 9.

  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. 102) 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. 106) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 110) 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. 111 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change notice effect control process (step S1647 of FIG. 38) during symbol variation. In FIG. 111, 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 (S1647-1). 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 (S1647-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1647-2. When the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1647-1: No), the current symbol change stage change notice effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1647-2, 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 (S1647-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1647-3. If the stage change notice standby counter is 0 (S1647-2: No), the current stage change notice effect control process during symbol change is terminated.

  In step S1647-3, 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. 106) in the stage change notice effect selection process, if the 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 (S1647-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1647-8. If the timing flag immediately before the change stop is not set (S1647-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1647-4.

  In step S1647-4, 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. 106) 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”. When the timing flag immediately after the start of change is set (S1647-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1647-5. If the timing flag is not set immediately after the start of variation (S1647-4: No), the current symbol variation stage change notice effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1647-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains a 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 S1647-6, 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 S1647-8, the sub CPU 120a obtains a 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 a timer counter immediately before the change stop in 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. 37), 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 S1647-8, 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. 112 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change notice effect control process during symbol stop (step S1672 in FIG. 39). In FIG. 112, 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. 113 is a flowchart showing details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 39). In FIG. 113, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is 2R (S1691-1). When the type of jackpot is per 2R (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. When it is not per 2R (S1691-1: No), the process proceeds 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 jackpot type that triggered the special game this time is 16R. When the type of jackpot is per 16R (S1691-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-4. If not 16R (S1691-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-8.

  In step S1691-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current gaming state related to the big win lottery is a normal gaming state (a low probability gaming state and a non-temporal gaming state). When the gaming state is the normal gaming state (S1691-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-5. When it is not in the normal gaming state ((S1691-4: No)), the process proceeds to step S1691-7.

  In step S1691-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in a combination mode of “333” or “777”. When it has stopped in the combination mode of “333” or “777” (S1691-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-7. When it is stopped at “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, or “999” (S1691-5: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-6.

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

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

  In step S1691-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the gaming state related to the current big hit lottery is the normal gaming state. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state (S1691-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-9. When it is not in the normal gaming state ((S1691-8: No)), the process proceeds to step S1691-10.

  In step S1691-9, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the promotion failure effect, and stores promotion effect execution data indicating that the promotion failure effect is executed in the round-specific effect information storage area of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. To do. In step S1691-10, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform an opening effect per 4R, and stores information on the opening effect pattern per 4R in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-11, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the opening effect determined in step S1691-2, S1691-7, or S1691-10 in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the current special game selection process is terminated.

  FIG. 114 is a flowchart showing details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 39). In FIG. 114, 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 current round effect control process is terminated.

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

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

  In step S1693-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for a successful promotion effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the promotion failure effect and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Sub CPU120a complete | finishes this round effect control process after execution of step S1693-4 or step S1693-5.

  FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 115, 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. 116A shows an operation information storage area. FIG. 116B is a diagram showing an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 116 (a), the operation information storage area includes an up cursor key sampling signal storage area, a down cursor key sampling signal storage area, a left cursor key sampling signal storage area, a right cursor key sampling signal storage area, 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. 116B, if the input signal of the detection switch 35a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area, and the detection switch 35a. If the input signal is OFF, 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section of the effect button sampling signal storage area. If the pre-sampling signal storage part of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 0 and the latest sampling storage part is 1, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage part of the effect button on-edge signal storage area, and other combinations If the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 1, the previous sampling signal is 0 → the latest sampling signal is 0, or the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 0, the effect button on-edge signal storage area 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section.

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

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

  In step S1702 of FIG. 115, it is determined whether the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is zero. After the start time of the operation reception valid period of the operation guidance effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. If the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1702: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is zero. If it is within the operation reception effective period of the operation guidance 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 operation guidance effect. If the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1703: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1704. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1703: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1705.

  In step S1704, 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 (S1704: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. If 1 is not written (S1704: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the operation result standby flag is set in the operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the operation result standby flag is set (S1705: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1706. If the operation result standby flag is not set (S1705: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command indicating that the effect button 35 has been operated in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the current effect input control process ends.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1707, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the drive device for the effect are displayed with the move of the movable accessory 330a. 33a, 33b, 33c and the lighting device for effect 34 are executed.

  FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing details of the timer update process (step S1500 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 117, 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. 106) 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 (S1647-8 in FIG. 111). 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.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1507, 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.

  FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing main processing of the image control board 150 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when a system reset occurs from the power supply board 170 to the CPU of the image control board 150 by the start operation.

  In FIG. 118, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization process, the CPU of the image control board 150 reads the activation program from the ROM of the image control board 150 and instructs the initial setting of various modules and VDP of the image control board 150 in response to power-on. More specifically, the CPU of the image control board 150 outputs an instruction for creating a video signal and outputs an initial value display list for drawing initial value image data (such as a character image “powering on”). To do.

  In the next step S2020, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs a drawing execution start process. In the drawing execution start process, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets drawing execution start data in the drawing register in order to instruct the VDP to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output.

  In step S2030, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is confirmed whether or not the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 120 is in the reception buffer. If there is an effect pattern designation command, a series of effect movies corresponding to the command is made. Determine the anime pattern.

  In step S2040, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs animation control processing. In the animation control process, the CPU of the image control board 150 determines the addresses of various animation scenes based on the scene switching counter, the wait frame, the frame counter updated in step S2210 described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S2030. Update.

  In step S2050, the CPU of the image control board 150 displays the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. To generate a display list and output the generated display list to the VDP.

  In step S2060, the CPU of the image control board 150 determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01. The FB switching flag becomes FB switching flag = 01 if drawing of the previous display list is completed in the V blank interruption every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).

  If the FB switching flag = 01 (S2060: Yes), the CPU of the image control board 150 proceeds to step S2070. If the FB switching flag = 00 (S2060: No), the CPU waits until the FB switching flag = 01. To do.

  In step S2070, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S2020. Thereafter, the processing from step S2020 to step S2070 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 20 occurs.

  FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. The VDP 154 of the image control board 150 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the CPU of the image control board 150 when drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is finished. When a drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP, the CPU of the image control board 150 executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets a drawing end flag = 01 (step S2110). Thereafter, the current drawing end interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 120 is a flowchart showing the V blank interruption process of the image control board 150. The VDP of the image control board 150 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the CPU of the image control board 150 every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). When the V blank interrupt signal is input from the VDP, the CPU of the image control board 150 executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S2210, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs processing for updating various counters such as a scene switching counter, a wait frame, and a frame counter.

  In step S2220, the CPU of the image control board 150 determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. The drawing end flag is 01 when drawing of a frame of a predetermined unit has ended.

  If the drawing end flag is “01” (S2220; Yes), the CPU of the image control board 150 proceeds to step S2230. When the drawing end flag is 01 (S2220; No), the current V blank interrupt processing is ended.

  In step S2230, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off). In step S <b> 2240, the CPU of the image control board 150 gives an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” to the VDP memory controller.

  In step S2250, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. The VDP of the image control board 150, when there is an instruction to create a video signal from the CPU of the image control board 150, is RGB indicating image data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the display frame buffer of the VRAM. A signal (analog signal) is generated, and the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 are output to the image display device 31. Then, the current V blank interrupt process is terminated.

  Of the series of processes of the image control board 150 described above, the contents of the command analysis process in step S2030 of FIG. 118 depend on the description contents of the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 120. For example, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 112 (FIG. 48) or the symbol variation effect pattern 113 (FIG. 49) is: It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The design variation effect pattern 112 does not perform the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 113 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. They are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage production of the variation production patterns 112 and 113 is the production accompanying the fall of the accessory 330a → the winning symbol determination production. Therefore, when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect through the operation guide effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect, and from the reach effect without the operation guide effect. The same effect movie is played when the game proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation commands of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 68) and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) are: It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 213 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 is the battle victory A effect → the symbol finalization effect per 16R (FIG. 68), and the final phase of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is the battle victory B Effect → Design determination effect per 16R (FIG. 70). The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol variation effect is executed in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 does not pass the reach effect from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect and the reach effect without the operation guide effect. The effect movie of the effect mode different from the time of proceeding to the jackpot symbol finalizing effect is reproduced.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect including a resurrection effect in the low probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 114 (FIG. 50) or the symbol variation effect pattern 115 (FIG. 51) is effect control. The image is transmitted from the substrate 120 to the image control substrate 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 114 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 115 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. They are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage effects of the symbol variation effect patterns 114 and 115 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → the winning symbol determination effect. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes an effect including the revival effect in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the revival effect through the operation guide effect and when it proceeds to the revival effect without performing the operation guide effect. Play the same production movie.

  On the other hand, when the production control board 120 executes the production including the revival production in the high probability gaming state, the production pattern designation command of the design variation production pattern 214 (FIG. 72) or the design variation production pattern 215 (FIG. 74) It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 214 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 215 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation production pattern 214 is the defeat A production → the resurrection A production → the symbol finalization effect per 16R (FIG. 72). Defeat B production → Resurrection B production → 16R per symbol determination production (FIG. 74). The defeat A production and the defeat B performance are completely different productions, and the revival A production and the revival B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the case of executing an effect including a revival effect in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the revival effect through the operation guide effect and when proceeding to the revival effect without passing through the operation guide effect. Play different production movies.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) is image controlled from the effect control substrate 120. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is the premium cut-in effect → the symbol determined per 16R, regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation reception valid period. This is an effect (FIGS. 77 (a) and 77 (b)). Therefore, the image control board 130 is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated in the case of executing the effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the premium symbol determination effect through the premium effect. Play the production movie.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) 120 is transmitted to the image control board 130. When the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is the battle victory B first mode effect → the symbol determination effect per 16R (FIG. 70 (a )), When the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle victory B second mode effect → 16R symbol determination effect (FIG. 70 (b)). The battle victory B first aspect effect and the battle victory B second aspect effect are completely different effects. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the premium effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. To play different production movies.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol finalizing effect through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 216 (FIG. 76) or the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) The image is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 216 does not execute the operation effect after development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 217 executes the operation effect after development from the reach effect. They are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage effects of the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217 are both the premium effect → the symbol determination effect per 16R (FIGS. 76 and 77). Therefore, the image control board 130 reproduces the same effect movie when the operation effect is executed and when it is not executed when the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the premium effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 68) or the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) is specified. A command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation effect after development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 executes the operation effect after development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 is the battle victory A effect → the symbol finalization effect per 16R (FIG. 68), and the final phase of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is the battle victory B Effect → Design determination effect per 16R (FIG. 70). The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions. Therefore, the image control board 130 reproduces different effect movies when the operation effect is executed and when it is not executed when the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol determination effect is executed without going through the premium effect.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect in the low probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 55) is sent from the effect control board 120 to the image control board. 130. The flow of the production after the operation guidance production of the symbol variation production pattern 123 is the production accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a regardless of whether the production button 35 is operated or not operated during the operation reception valid period. It is a symbol determination effect per 4R (FIGS. 55A and 55B). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated when executing the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. Play the production movie of the operation result production.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image. It is transmitted to the control board 130. When the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the flow of the effect after the operation variation effect 223 of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 becomes a battle victory B first mode effect → 4R symbol determination effect (FIG. 80 ( a)) When the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle victory B second mode effect → 4R symbol determination effect is obtained (FIG. 80 (b)). The battle victory B first aspect effect and the battle victory B second aspect effect are completely different effects. Therefore, the image control board 130 is different in operation when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated when executing the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect in the high probability game state. Play the result movie.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the symbol variation effect per 4R in the low probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 122 (FIG. 54) and the symbol variation effect pattern 124 (FIG. 56) is the effect. The image is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 122 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 124 executes the revival effect after the development from the reach effect. They are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage effects of the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 is an effect that accompanies the fall of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol determination effect (FIGS. 54 and 56). Therefore, when the jackpot symbol variation effect is executed in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 wins the jackpot symbol determination effect from the reach effect through the resurrection effect and the jackpot without the resurrection effect from the reach effect. The same effect movie is played when the process proceeds to the symbol determination effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the symbol variation effect per 4R in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 222 (FIG. 78) or the symbol variation effect pattern 224 (FIG. 82) is The image is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 222 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 224 executes the revival effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 222 is the battle victory A effect → the symbol finalization effect per 4R (FIG. 78), and the final phase of the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is the defeat B effect. → Resurrection B effect → Design determination effect per 4R (FIGS. 82A and 82B). The battle victory A production, the defeat B production, and the resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol variation effect is executed in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 wins the jackpot symbol determination effect from the reach effect through the resurrection effect and from the reach effect without the resurrection effect. A different production movie is reproduced when proceeding to the symbol finalization production.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the revival effect through the operation guidance effect in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 125 (FIG. 57) is the effect control board 120. To the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 125 is a loss effect → resurrection effect → resurrection effect, regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not during the operation reception valid period. → The winning symbol determination effect is obtained (FIGS. 57A and 57B). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 performs an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the revival effect through the operation guidance effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play the same production movie.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the revival effect through the operation guide effect in the high probability game state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 84) is effect control. The image is transmitted from the substrate 120 to the image control substrate 130. When the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the flow of the effect after the operation variation effect 225 of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is determined as a defeat B first mode effect → resurrection B first mode effect → 4R symbol determination When the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the defeat B second mode effect → resurrection B second mode effect → 4R symbol determination effect (FIG. 84 (a)). 84 (b)). The defeat B first mode effect and the defeat B second mode effect are completely different effects, and the defeat B second mode effect and the resurrection B second mode effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high probability gaming state, the image control board 130 performs an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the revival effect through the operation guidance effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play different production movies.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the symbol variation effect per 4R in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 55) or the symbol variation effect pattern 125 (FIG. 57) The image is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 123 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 125 executes the revival effect after the development from the reach effect. They are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage effects of the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125 is an effect that accompanies the fall of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol determination effect (FIGS. 55 and 57). Therefore, when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after executing the operation guide effect, proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the revival effect. The same effect movie is played back when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, the process proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the revival effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the symbol variation effect per 4R in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) or the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 84) is The image is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 223 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 executes the revival effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the battle victory B effect → the symbol finalization effect per 4R (FIG. 80), and the final phase of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is the defeat B effect. → Resurrection B effect → Design determination effect per 4R (FIG. 84). The battle victory B production, the defeat B production, and the resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect in the high probability gaming state, and proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect via the revival effect after the operation guide effect is executed. A different effect movie is played back when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, the process proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the revival effect.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 55) and the symbol variation effect pattern 113 (FIG. 49). Any effect pattern designation command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the development after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 and the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol determination effect (FIGS. 55 and 49). Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 reproduces the same operation result effect effect movie when the symbol determination effect after the operation effect is a symbol determination effect per 4R and when the symbol determination effect per 16R. To do.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation effect in the high probability gaming state, the symbol change effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) or the symbol change effect pattern 233 (FIG. 71). ) Effect pattern designation command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the development after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the battle victory B effect → the symbol determination effect per 4R (FIG. 80), and the flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is the operation guidance effect. → Defeat E production → Relief production → 16R per symbol determination production (FIG. 71). The battle victory B production, the defeat E production, and the relief production are completely different productions. Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 reproduces the effect movie of the operation result effect different between when the symbol determination effect after the operation effect is the symbol determination effect per 4R and when the symbol determination effect per 16R. .

  In the case where the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation of determining the symbol through the operation guidance effect in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 115 (FIG. 51) is a big hit. An effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 165 (FIG. 66) is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130 if it is a loss. In both of the symbol variation effect patterns 115 and 165, the effect before proceeding to the symbol confirmation effect is a loss effect (FIGS. 51 and 66). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determining effect via the operation guidance effect, the symbol determining effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol determining effect. An effect movie with the same operation result effect is played at a certain time and when it is a lost symbol determination effect.

  On the other hand, in the case where the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation guide effect in the high probability gaming state, if the effect is specified, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) A command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130, and if it is lost, an effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 265 (FIG. 99) is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. In the symbol variation effect pattern 215, the effect before proceeding to the symbol determination effect is the defeat B effect (FIG. 74), and in the symbol variation effect pattern 265, the effect before proceeding to the symbol determination effect is the defeat E effect. (FIG. 99). The defeat B production and the defeat E production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation guidance effect in the high probability gaming state, the symbol determination effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol determination effect. An effect movie of an operation result effect that is different depending on whether it is a losing symbol determination effect is played.

The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
First, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 is in the low probability gaming state when the change start command transmitted from the main control board 110 is per 16R and when it is per 4R. After development, the same effect mode is executed, and in a high-probability gaming state, the change start command transmitted from the main control board 110 differs depending on whether it is per 16R or per 4R. The effect of the effect mode is executed. Here, during the low-probability gaming state, the player has a strong interest in whether or not to win the jackpot, and during the high-probability gaming state, the player has a strong interest in whether or not the jackpot is around 16R. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the low-probability gaming state, it is clear whether or not the player has won the jackpot by making the effect at the time of 16R and the effect at the time of 4R the same. In the high-probability gaming state, it is possible to tell the player whether or not it will be around 16R by differentiating the effect when it is around 16R and the effect when it is around 4R. Can do. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the symbol variation effect at the time of winning the jackpot in each of the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

  Secondly, in the present embodiment, in the low probability gaming state, when the symbol is stopped, it is not clearly indicated whether it is won per 16R or 4R, but it is clearly indicated by the promotion effect during the special game. In the high-probability gaming state, instead of the promotion effect during the special game, it is clearly indicated whether the winning is per 16R or 4R when the symbol is stopped. Therefore, during the low-probability gaming state, the symbol variation effect at the time of winning per 16R and the symbol variation effect at the time of winning per 4R are made the same, and it is understood whether or not the winning is per 16R for the first time by the promotion effect during the special game. It is possible to create a flow of effects from the symbol variation effect to the special game effect, which can further enhance the interest of the game in the low probability game state.

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. 121 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. 106) in the stage change notice effect selection process. In the table of FIG. 121, 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 second 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 a stage change is to be performed is restricted. Therefore, the interest of the production accompanied by the stage change can be further enhanced.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, in the advantageous state big hit variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 67) and the advantageous state loss variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 86), the enemy of battle effect is determined for the change start command having the same variation time. Random number 4 was assigned so that the probability that the character would be character J, the probability that the enemy character in the battle effect would be character K, and the probability that the enemy character in the battle effect would be character L were the same. . On the other hand, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the battle with the characters J, K, and L is such that the probability of winning the character J <the probability of winning the character K <the probability of winning the character L. The allocation of the effect random number value 4 is set in the advantageous effect big hit variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 67) and the advantageous state loss change effect pattern determination table (FIG. 86).

  FIG. 122 is a diagram showing an advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table in the present embodiment. FIG. 123 is a diagram illustrating a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss in the present embodiment. In FIG. 122, in the change start command per 16R, the selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern in which the character J appears is 20%, and the selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern in which the character K appears is 80%. Yes. In the change start command per 4R, the selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern in which the character K appears is 20%, and the selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern in which the character L appears is 80%. In FIG. 123, the selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern in which the character J appears is 50%, the selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern in which the character K appears is 40%, and the character L appears. The selection rate of the symbol variation effect pattern to be performed is 10%.

  With this configuration of the table, in the present embodiment, the direction for the character K notifying that the winning rate is 16R or 4R per winning, rather than the winning rate for the character J notifying that winning is per 16R. The win rate of the character L that notifies that 4R is achieved by winning is higher than the win rate of the character K. Therefore, in this embodiment, as the remaining number of high-probability gaming states (live mode) decreases, the player's psychology starts from “I want you to appear in the character J that will be confirmed per 16R by battle victory” It is changed to "I want you to appear in a character L with a high win rate because it is acceptable even per 4R". Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of gaming in a model in which the number of games in the high probability gaming state is limited.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the above embodiment, three types of characters J, K, and L have appeared as enemy characters for battle effects. However, in this embodiment, only one type of character J appears as an enemy character for battle production. FIG. 124 is a diagram showing an advantageous state big hit variation effect pattern determination table in the present embodiment. FIG. 125 is a diagram illustrating a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss in the present embodiment. 124 and 125, the variation start command is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern on a one-to-one basis, and the corresponding symbol variation effect pattern can be specified without obtaining the effect random number 4. Yes. This embodiment can also enhance the interest of the game.

  The first to fourth embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the following modifications may be added to such embodiments.

(1) In the first to fourth embodiments, the promotion effect is an effect informing the presence / absence of promotion from around 4R to around 16R during the special game. However, the promotion effect may be an effect informing the presence / absence of the promotion from the normal hit to the probable change during the special game.

(2) In the first to fourth embodiments, even if the change start command has the same change time, the change start command and the second special symbol in the change pattern determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 26) are used. The mode DATA is different from the variation start command in the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 27) (the mode DATA of the variation start command in the table in FIG. 26 is “E6H”, and the variation start command in the table in FIG. 27). Mode DATA is “E7H”). However, the command data DATA of the same variation time in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 26) and the variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 27) may be the same. In this case, when receiving the change start command from the main control board 110, the effect control board 120 refers to the game state information storage area at that time, and based on the reference result, FIGS. 47 to 57 and FIGS. It is preferable to determine whether to execute the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern of FIG. 66 or to execute the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern of FIGS. 68 to 85 and FIGS. 87 to 101.

(3) In the first to fourth embodiments, the symbol variation effect pattern 117 (FIG. 53) and the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) have a premium effect once before and after the operation guidance effect during the development effect. It was to be executed one by one. However, the number of executions of the premium effect may be one. In addition, the premium effect does not need to cause a rainbow-colored aura to appear or a collective cut-in to appear. The premium performance need only be a rare one and a jackpot notification.

(4) In the said 1st-4th embodiment, there existed the thing with the same effect aspect of the effect after development in the design fluctuation effect pattern of a low probability game state. However, in these symbol variation effect patterns, the effect modes of all the effects from the start of change to the stop of change may be the same. In short, it is sufficient that at least some of the effects are in the same effect mode.

(5) In the above first to fourth embodiments, when winning a jackpot, the advantageous state (high probability gaming state and short-time gaming state) is won again for the jackpot or after the special game without winning the jackpot This was continued until the number of variable display was 100 times. However, the number of variable display times that the advantageous state can continue may not be 100 times. It is only necessary that the advantageous state can be continued until the number of variable displays of the symbol display means (special symbol display device 20 and second special symbol display device 21) after the special game reaches a predetermined number.

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)

Design display means;
The first jackpot where the advantageous state can continue until the number of times of the variable display of the symbol display means after the special game reaches a predetermined number of times, and the advantageous state until the number of times of the variable display of the symbol display means after the special game reaches the predetermined number of times It is determined whether one of the second jackpots that is a big jackpot that can be continued and the number of prize balls in the special game is larger than the first jackpot is won, and the symbol display is based on the determination result Main control means capable of generating a plurality of types of commands including commands related to the variable display mode of the symbol display means,
Directing means;
Operation means;
Based on the command received from the main control means, one or more effects among a plurality of effects including a predetermined reach effect, an operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation means, and a symbol determination effect Production control means to be executed,
The production control means includes
In a normal state that is less advantageous than the advantageous state, as a symbol variation effect of the variable display in which the symbol display means stops at the jackpot symbol, when performing the effect to advance from the reach effect to the symbol fixed effect through the operation effect, At least a part is the same when the symbol finalizing effect after execution of the operation effect in the symbol variation effect is the first jackpot symbol finalizing effect and the second jackpot symbol finalizing effect. Perform the production of the production mode,
In the advantageous state, in the case where the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation effect as the symbol change effect of the variable display in which the symbol display means stops at the jackpot symbol, An effect of an effect mode that is different depending on whether the symbol finalizing effect after execution of the operation effect is the first jackpot symbol determining effect or the second jackpot symbol determining effect is executed. To play.