JP6668301B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a resilient 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 effect of the game through the control of the liquid crystal display and the accessories on the game board. In some pachinko gaming machines, if a jackpot is won, after the special game ends, a jackpot winning probability becomes high, and the state continues until the jackpot is won again. Patent Document 1 discloses a technique relating to the production of this type of gaming machine.

JP 2015-195798 A

  By the way, the effect of this type of gaming machine is merely to reproduce animations and videos after the reach is established, and there is room for improvement in the interest of gaming.

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

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides an operation unit, a rendering unit, a first jackpot in which an advantageous state can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the symbol display unit after the special game reaches a predetermined number, A jackpot in which the advantageous state can be continued until the number of times of subsequent variable display of the symbol display means reaches a predetermined number, and the number of prize balls during a special game is one of a second jackpot that is larger than the first jackpot. Determining means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred, based on the determination result of the determining means, after the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol display means, a symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result, When the determination unit determines that the jackpot is won, after the symbol display control unit stops displaying the symbol, a special game execution unit that executes a special game corresponding to the won jackpot. Based on the determination result of the determination means, a predetermined reach effect, an operation effect involving the operation of the operation means, and one or a plurality of effects out of a plurality of effects including a symbol confirmation effect of the symbol display means The effect control means to be performed by the effect means as a symbol change effect during the change display, and effect movie playback control means for playing an effect movie of the effect in the symbol change effect, the effect movie playback control means, In a normal state that is not more advantageous than the advantageous state, when the symbol display means stops at a big hit symbol as a symbol variation effect of a variation display, an effect is performed from the reach effect to the symbol confirmation effect through the operation effect to be executed. The symbol determination effect after the execution of the operation effect in the symbol fluctuation effect is the first jackpot symbol determination effect and the second symbol determination effect. At least a part of the same effect movie is played when the winning symbol confirmation effect is performed, and in the advantageous state, the symbol display means stops at the big hit symbol as a symbol variation effect of the variation display, from the reach effect to the symbol effect. When an effect that proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect via an operation effect is executed, the symbol confirmation effect after the execution of the operation effect in the symbol fluctuation effect is the first jackpot symbol confirmation effect and the second event. The present invention provides a game machine characterized by reproducing a different effect movie when the symbol is a jackpot design effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the entertainment after the reach establishment of a gaming machine can be raised.

It is a front view of the game machine which is a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a first movable auditorium 330a in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 descends. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a state in which a second movable role object 330b in the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1 is tilted. FIG. 2 is a view showing a state where a third movable auditorium 330c in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 opens and closes. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the effect of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the kind of jackpot in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the combination of left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R, and fourth symbol 36Z. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a reach effect in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a gaming state of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 in a normal mode and a live mode. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating an effect example of a normal mode in the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a live mode effect in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a promotion effect in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect of a prefetch pending change effect in the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing main processing of a main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of a main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an input control process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a first starting port detection switch input process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a special symbol holding storage area of a main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and an effect information storage area of an effect control board. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a preliminary determination table of the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a special figure special power control process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a normal symbol lottery determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a special game control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a special winning opening opening / closing control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game end process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a special game end time setting table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose general-purpose control process of the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing main processing of an effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of an effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead hold change effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a look-ahead reservation display change presentation execution determination table and a final stage suspension display mode determination table of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a hold display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a hold display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol determination processing of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a variable effect pattern determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a variation effect pattern determination table for a normal state loss on the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a variation effect pattern determination table for an advantageous state big hit of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a variable effect pattern determination table for an advantage state loss of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of production of a fluctuation production pattern of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a stage change determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a stage change execution determination table of an effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a new stage determination table of an effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a stage change timing determination table of an effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 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. FIG. 2 is a view showing a stage change announcement effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a stage change announcement effect selection process during a change in the effect of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process during the stop of the design of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game effect selection processing of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round game effect control processing of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control processing of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing contents of an operation information storage area of an effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and an example of updating the contents. 2 is a flowchart showing a timer updating process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing main processing of an image control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process of an image control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a V blank interrupt process of the image control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing a stage change announcement effect execution timing decision table of the gaming machine which is the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the big hit of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the advantage state loss of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the big hit of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the advantage state loss of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention.

<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to a 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 illustrating a configuration of the entire gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the housing of the gaming machine 1 has a rectangular outer frame 60 and a glass door 50 that covers the game area 6 of the outer frame 60 so as to be visible.

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

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

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a result of a lottery lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 of the game area 6 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “start winning prize”). It is. The second special symbol display device 21 informs of a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 15 of the game area 6 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “start winning”). is there. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 variably display a plurality of types of special symbols each of which can be identified. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are configured by 7-segment LEDs. In the following description, a special symbol that is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 is appropriately referred to as a “first special symbol”, and a special symbol that is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 is appropriately referred to as a “second special symbol”. Design ".

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

  Here, the suspension of the change of the first special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition for executing the change of the first special symbol by the start winning of the first opening 14, but the satisfaction of the previously established start condition. Occurs when the change of 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 change of the second special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition for executing the change of the second special symbol by the start winning of the second start opening 15, but the satisfaction of the previously established start condition. Occurs when the change of 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 reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24 is composed of two left and right LEDs. The display mode of the number of reservations on the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24 will be specifically described. In the first special symbol reservation display 23, the number of reservations of the change of the first special symbol is changed. In the case of one LED, the left LED is turned on. When the number of pending changes of the first special symbol is two, the right LED is turned on. When the number of pending changes of the first special symbol is three, the left LED blinks and the right LED lights. If the number of pending changes of the first special symbol is four, the left and right two LEDs blink. The display mode of the number of reservations on the second special symbol reservation display 24 is the same as that of the first special symbol reservation display 23.

  The ordinary symbol display device 22 notifies the result of the ordinary symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13. The ordinary symbol display device 22 variably displays a plurality of types of ordinary symbols that can be identified. The normal symbol hold display 25 displays the number of hold of the change of the normal symbol. The normal symbol hold display 25 is composed of two left and right LEDs. The display mode of the number of reserves on the ordinary symbol hold display 25 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold display 23 and the second special symbol hold display 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 of the center in the left-right direction and a right area 6R on the right side. At the left end of the left region 6L, there are provided rails 5a and 5b extending in an arc shape with a slightly wider interval than the game ball therebetween. A ball return preventing piece 5c is provided at the upper end of the inner rail 5b among these rails 5a and 5b.

  An effect button 35 is provided below a portion of the glass door 50 that covers the game area 6. The effect button 35 is used to advance an operation effect involving an operation (an effect including an operation guide effect and an operation result effect according to the operation of the effect button 35). 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, it outputs an ON signal indicating that fact.

  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 detecting that the up cursor key 39A has been pressed, the cross key detection switch 39a outputs an ON signal indicating this. When detecting that the down cursor key 39B has been pressed, the cross key detection switch 39b outputs an ON signal indicating this. When detecting that the left cursor key 39C has been pressed, the cross key detection switch 39c outputs an ON signal indicating that. When detecting that the right cursor key 39D has been pressed, the cross key detection switch 39d outputs an ON signal indicating that. When detecting that the center key 39E has been pressed, the center key detection switch 39e outputs an ON signal indicating this.

  On the glass door 50, on the back side of the effect button 35, a saucer for storing game balls is provided. The 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 gripping the operation handle 3 with his / her right hand and turning it clockwise.

  A touch sensor 3a is provided in the operation handle 3. The touch sensor 3a is configured by a capacitance-type proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance due to a contact of the player with the operation handle 3. The tray of the glass door 50 is provided with a ball feed solenoid 4b. The ball feed solenoid 4b is constituted by a straight-moving solenoid. A firing volume 3b and a firing solenoid 4a are provided near the rotating portion of the operation handle 3. The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor. The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid.

  These units 3a, 3b, 4a, and 4b perform operations related to the launch of the game balls in the saucer 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 that 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.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b feeds the game balls in the receiving tray one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a by controlling the energization of the firing control board 160. The firing solenoid 4a rotates the driving member. The game ball sent out from the tray toward the striking member is struck between the rails 5a and 5b by the rotation of the striking member, and is guided upward by the rails 5a and 5b. The game ball that has risen between the rails 5a and 5b reaches the game area 6 through the ball return preventing piece 5c, and falls in the game area 6 in an unpredictable manner.

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

  At the upper part of the game area 6, there is provided a decorative member 7 which affects the flow of the game ball. At the upper part of the game area 6 behind the decorative member 7 and at the right end of the game area 6, effect driving devices 33a and 33b are provided. The effect driving devices 33a and 33b effect a game 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 role 330a and an actuator that supports the upper edge thereof. When the effect driving device 33a receives a signal instructing the driving of the first movable accessory 330a from the lamp control board 140, the effect driving device 33a is at a position on the back side of the decorative member 7 above the game area 6 (the position shown in FIG. 1). The first movable role 330a is lowered to the center position of the game area 6 (the position shown in FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 5, the effect driving device 33b has a stick-shaped second movable role 330b and an actuator supporting the lower end thereof. When receiving a signal instructing driving of the second movable role 330b from the lamp control board 140, the effect driving device 33b moves the second movable role 330b from the right end position of the game area 6 (the position shown in FIG. 1). The game area 6 is inclined toward the center position (the position shown in FIG. 5).

  At a position slightly inside the left and right corners of the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1, an effect driving device 33c is provided. Each of the left and right effect drive devices 33c contains three effect lighting devices (lamp) 34. The effect drive device 33c and the effect lighting device 34 perform an effect of a game 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 members 330c and actuators that support the side ends thereof. When receiving a signal instructing the driving of the third movable role 330c from the lamp control board 140, the performance driving device 33c moves the third movable role 330c to a position that covers the performance lighting device 34 (the position illustrated in FIG. 1). ) And the position to be exposed (the position shown in FIG. 6). Further, the effect lighting device 34 blinks when receiving a drive signal from the lamp control board 140.

  An audio output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the left and right effect driving devices 33c above the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. Under the control of the image control board 150, the sound output device 32 performs a game effect by sound (output of various background music (BGM) and output of a sound effect).

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

  A first special winning opening 16 is provided below the right area 6R in the gaming area 6. The first special winning opening 16 has a horizontally long rectangular shape. The first special winning opening 16 is provided with a first special winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting the entry of a game ball in the first special winning opening 16. When the first special winning opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls is paid out.

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

  While the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, game balls falling from above the first special winning opening 16 pass through the front of the first special winning opening 16 as they are. Therefore, while the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the first special winning opening 16. On the other hand, while the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the first special winning opening 16 are directed above the first special winning opening / closing door 16b. It hits the receiving surface and is guided to the first big winning opening 16 side. For this reason, while the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, the game balls can easily enter the first special winning opening 16.

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

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

  While the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the closed state, game balls falling from diagonally above and to the left of the second special winning opening 17 pass directly in front of the second special winning opening 17. I do. For this reason, while the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the second special winning opening 17. On the other hand, while the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the second special winning opening 17 are directed upward of the second special winning opening / closing door 17b. It hits the receiving surface and is guided to the side of the second big winning opening 17. For this reason, while the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the open state, the game balls can easily enter the second special winning opening 17.

  A first starting port 14 and a second starting port 15 are provided above the second big winning port 17 at the lower center of the game area 6. The first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 are arranged vertically. The first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting the passage of a game ball at the first starting port 14. When the first starting port detection switch 14a detects the passage of the game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

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

  The second starting port 15 is provided with a pair of movable pieces 15b. These movable pieces 15b can be switched between open and closed states by a starting port opening and closing solenoid 15c. When the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned off, the pair of movable pieces 15b enter a closed state in which each of the movable pieces 15b stands upright. When the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 15b enter an open state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are inclined in an inverted C shape. The movable piece 15b forms an electric tulip (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an "electric tuy") as an ordinary electric accessory. While the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, most of the game balls falling toward the second starting port 15 from diagonally above and below the second starting port 15 hit the outer surface of the movable piece 15b and rebound. For this reason, while the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting port 15. On the other hand, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling toward the second starting port 15 from diagonally above and below the second starting port 15 are guided to the inner surface of the movable piece 15b. The second starting 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 above the first special winning opening 16 in the right area 6R of the gaming area 6. The ordinary symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of a game ball in the ordinary symbol gate 13.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, a jackpot is established when the start condition of the first special symbol is established by the winning start of the first opening 14 and the start condition of the second special symbol is established by the winning start of the second opening 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 a symbol corresponding to the type of the jackpot through a variable display for a predetermined period, and the stop symbol indicates. A special game according to the type of jackpot is executed. In the special game, the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 until the winning number of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 reaches the specified number or the opening time reaches the specified time. Is a round game of one round, and this round game is repeated a plurality of times. There are five types of jackpots of the gaming machine 1 as follows.

a1. The first special map 16R certain change winning This big hit is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the special game when the big hit is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. In each of the 16 round games, the first large winning opening 16 is opened until the winning number of the first large winning opening 16 reaches a specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapse → the first large winning opening for 2 seconds. The first winning opening 16 is opened and closed in a manner of opening and closing the winning opening 16.

  When this jackpot is won, the gaming state relating to the jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is a low-probability gaming state (a state in which the jackpot lottery winning probability is 2/599) and a high-probability gaming state (the jackpot lottery winning probability). Is 20/599), which is a high-probability gaming state advantageous to the player.

  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, a low-probability gaming state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is one of 2/599, 2/549, and 2/499). State) and a high-probability game state (a state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 20/599 common to all settings), which is a high-probability game state advantageous to the player.

  When the jackpot is won, the game state related to the ordinary electric auditors (movable piece 15b) after the end of the special game is changed to the electric chew support state (movable piece 15b is frequently opened for a long time and the second starting port 15 is opened). Of the two states of the starting winning prize state and the non-electric chewing support state (the movable piece 15b is hard to be opened), the electric chewing support state is advantageous to the player, and the gaming state related to the special symbol is time. Of two states, a shortened state (a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively short) and a non-time shortened state (a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long), the time shortened state is advantageous to the player. . The state relating to the ordinary electric accessory and the state relating to the special symbol depend on 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 reduction state. In the following description, a state in which the state related to the ordinary electric auditorium is the electric chew support state and the state relating to the special symbol is the time shortening state is referred to as a “time reduction game state”, and the state relating to the ordinary electric auditorium is non-operational. The state in which the electric chew support state and the state relating to the special symbol are the non-time shortening state is referred to as a "non-time saving gaming state".

  During the non-time-saving game state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is 1/65536, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is 29 seconds, and the opening of the movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 per election of the ordinary symbol lottery is performed. The time is 0.2 seconds. During the time-saving gaming state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is 65535/65536, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is 3 seconds, and the movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 per election of the ordinary symbol lottery is won. The opening time is 3.5 seconds.

  Also, 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 ordinary symbol and the opening time of the movable piece 15b are common regardless of the setting.

  If this jackpot is won, after the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-short gaming state through a special game, the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state win the jackpot again or without winning the jackpot The process is continued until the number of variable display after the special game reaches 100. When the variable display count after the special game reaches 100 without winning a jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are ended, and the state shifts to the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state.

b1. The first special map 4R certain change winning This big hit is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the special game when the big hit is won, four round games of a first round to a fourth round are performed. In the four round games, the second large winning opening 17 is opened until the winning number of the second large winning opening 17 reaches a specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapse → the second big winning for 2 seconds. The second big winning opening 17 is opened and closed in the opening and closing mode of closing the opening 17. When this big hit is won, the game state after the end of the special game is a high probability game state and a time reduction game state. The high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the number of variable display after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the variable display count after the special game reaches 100 without winning a jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are ended, and the state shifts to the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state.

c1. The first special map 2R probability change jackpot This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game in which this jackpot is won, two round games of a first round and a second round are performed. In the two round games, the second large winning opening 17 is opened until the winning number of the second large winning opening 17 reaches a specified number (for example, nine) or 0.4 seconds elapse → the second second winning for 2 seconds. The second special winning opening 17 is opened and closed in an opening and closing manner of closing the special winning opening 17. When this big hit is won, the game state after the end of the special game is a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state. The high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the number of variable display after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the variable display count after the special game reaches 100 without winning a jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are ended, and the state shifts to the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. Here, the time required for the special game when the jackpot is won (total opening time of the special winning opening) is compared with the time required for the special game when the other jackpot is won (the total opening time of the special winning port). short. Therefore, the number of acquired game balls increases when the other jackpot is won than when the jackpot is won. The first special map 2R probability change hit is also referred to as a "short hit" or a "rapid hit" in the sense of a big hit that becomes a high-probability gaming state through a short hit.

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

e1. The second special map 4R certain change winning This big hit is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a big hit. In the special game when the big hit is won, four round games of a first round to a fourth round are performed. The manner of opening and closing the second special winning opening 17 in the four round games is the same as that of the first special figure 4R probability change. When this big hit is won, the game state after the end of the special game is a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state. The high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the number of variable display after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot. When the variable display count after the special game reaches 100 without winning a jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are ended, and the state shifts to the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state.

  In addition, even if the gaming machine can change the setting of winning probability by special operation at the time of turning on the power, the number of rounds, the number of winning rules, the opening time of the big winning opening, the time reduction gaming machine obtained by the jackpot of each special map The number of states and the distribution of each big hit symbol are common in any setting.

  In the following description, the first special map 16R probability change hit and the second special figure 16R certain change hit are collectively referred to as “16R hit”. In addition, the first special map 4R certain change hit and the second special figure 4R certain change hit are collectively referred to as “4R hit”. The first special map 2R certain change hit is appropriately called “2R hit”.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not a normal symbol hits or not is executed in response to establishment of a normal symbol starting condition by passing a game ball through the normal symbol gate 13, and a win in this normal symbol lottery is performed. In this case, the movable piece 15b, which is usually an 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 starting port 15, so that the starting condition of the second special symbol is easily satisfied.

  At the center of the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 11 is provided. Game balls that reach the bottom of the game area 6 without entering any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17. Is discharged through the outlet 11.

  An image display device 31 is fitted between the decoration member 7 and the first starting port 14 in the game area 6. The image display device 31 performs a game effect by displaying images 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 displays a left symbol 36L, a middle symbol 36C, a right symbol 36R, and a fourth symbol 36Z (hereinafter, these symbols 36L, 36C, 36R). , 36Z are 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 caused to change 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 symbol 36Z. The same big hit 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" symbols, "8" symbols, and "9" symbols. In addition, there are a first display mode and a second display mode in the display mode of the fourth symbol 36Z.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the change display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 starts, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed. Each is "1" design-> "2" design-> "3" design-> "4" design-> "5" design-> "6" design-> "7" design-> "8" design-> "9" design-> "1" design The first symbol 36Z starts a one-cycle display, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts a one-cycle display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the first display mode. When the special symbol stops 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 determined in a combination corresponding to the stopped and displayed special symbol (completely). Stop), the stop pattern of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z is a big hit (hereinafter, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z big hit) If the stop mode is appropriately referred to as “hit mode”), the special game is executed. The jackpot type reported 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 reported by the special symbol.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the types of big hits and combinations of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. In the gaming machine 1, when a winning is won per 16R in a 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 fourth symbol 36Z stops in the combination of the first display mode.

  When the winner is won per 4R in the jackpot 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.

  In the case of winning in 2R in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in a combination of "135" and the fourth symbol 36Z in the first display mode.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop in a mode other than the above combination (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a "losing mode").

  Here, the display size of the fourth symbol 36Z is extremely small as compared with the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. For this reason, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in the same symbol combination other than “777” and “333”, it becomes impossible to know which one of the 16Rs or the 4Rs has been won. ing. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at "777" or "333", it is easily understood that at the time of the stop, the winning is achieved per 16R.

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

As shown in FIG. 7B, an image 37 (0) _{0 of the} fluctuation is displayed at the lower center in the image display device 31. When the change of the first special symbol is suspended, an image 37 ₁ of the first suspension (the first order in the variation order) of the first special symbol is displayed on the left side of the image 37 (0) of the variation on the image display device 31. (1) The image 37 ₁ (2) of the second hold (the change order is the second hold), the image 37 ₁ (3) of the third hold (the change order is the third hold), and the fourth hold (the change) Up to four images 37 ₁ (4) in the order (fourth hold) are displayed.

When the change of the second special symbol is suspended, the image of the first suspension (the first order in the variation order) of the second special symbol is displayed on the right side of the image 37 (0) of the variation on the image display device 31. 37 ₂ (1), second hold image ₃₇ 2 (2) of the (variation order is second hold), the third hold image ₃₇ 2 (3) of the (variation order is third hold), and a fourth hold Up to four images 37 ₂ (4) in the (fourth order of change) are displayed. Here, FIG. 7B shows only images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) for simplicity.

When the number of reserved displays on the first special symbol pending display 23 increases, the images 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) according to the retained number after the increase are displayed. Appear. When the number of reserved displays on the second special symbol reserve display 24 increases, the image 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) according to the retained number after the increase is displayed. Appear.

Image ₃₇ 1 ₍₁₎ corresponding to the hold display speed of the first special symbol reservation display 23, 37 1 (2), ₃₇ 1 (3), or ₃₇ 1 (4) display in the one of the special symbols Each time the change is completed, the image 37 (0) of the change disappears, the image 37 ₁ (1) of the first hold is moved to the position of the change image 37 (0) of the change, and the images after the second hold 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) move to the position to the right of each.

One image of the special symbol is displayed while the image 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) corresponding to the number of held displays on the second special symbol hold display 24 is displayed. Each time the change of the change is finished, the image 37 (0) of the change disappears, the image 37 ₂ (1) of the first reservation moves to the position of the fluctuation image 37 (0) of the change, and the images after the second reservation 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) move to the position to the left of each.

In the following description, the image _{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 “suspended display image 37”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the gaming machine 1 may execute a reach effect as a symbol change effect during a symbol change. The reach effect may be executed after a normal change (a change in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed in a single cycle) over a predetermined period of time. 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) temporarily stops. 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 at the same type of symbol as the one stopped earlier. In the reach effect, by temporarily stopping the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are in the reach mode (the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are the same symbol while the middle symbol 36C is changed). (Temporary stop in combination). 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 proceeds from a reach effect to an advanced effect. When proceeding from the reach effect to the advanced effect, the middle symbol 36C starts rotating at a high speed after it is likely to stop at a symbol of a different type from the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R that have been temporarily stopped first, and The symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R move away from the left corner and the right corner. In the advanced effect, the reproduction of the animation effect image in the center of the screen and the reproduction of the effect image of the live-action image are performed. The reliability of the jackpot when the advanced effect is executed is higher than when the advanced effect is not executed. Advanced productions include challenge productions, SP reach productions, and battle productions. 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 game state and a non-time saving game state. The live mode is an effect mode in a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the following description, the state of the normal mode (the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state) is appropriately referred to as the “normal state”, and the live mode state (high-probability game state and the time-saving game state) that is advantageous to the player is appropriately set. It is called "advantageous 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, a stage effect of three stages of a marine stage, a savannah stage, and a cosmo stage is performed in addition to the symbol change effect. As shown in FIG. 11A, in the stage effect of the marine stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the sea is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. . In the stage effect of the savannah stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the savanna is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. In the stage effect of the cosmo stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the universe is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. In the normal mode, there is a stage change at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display) in the fluctuation display sandwiching one or more fluctuation displays, and in this stage change, the type of the stage effect is changed. become.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, FIG. 11C, and FIG. 11D, a stage change announcement effect may be executed before a stage change in the fluctuation display of the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the stage change announcement effect for announcing the stage change to the savannah stage, a mini-character related to the savannah stage (in the example of FIG. 11 (b), an elephant mini-character) appears. As shown in FIG. 11C, in the stage change announcement effect for notifying a stage change to the cosmo stage, a mini-character (a rocket mini-character in the example of FIG. 11B) related to the cosmo stage appears. As shown in FIG. 11C, in the stage change announcement effect of notifying a stage change to the cosmo stage, a mini-character (a dolphin mini-character in the example of FIG. 11C) associated with the cosmo stage appears. The stage change announcement effect may be performed immediately before the stop of the special symbol change display as shown in FIG. 11A, or immediately after the stop of the special symbol change display as shown in FIG. 11B. It may be performed, or as shown in FIG. 11B, immediately after the start of the variable display of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when a jackpot is won, the effect after the end of the special game becomes the effect in the live mode regardless of the type of the jackpot that has been won. In the effect in the live mode, 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. In the lower right corner of the background image, the remaining number of times of the live mode is displayed. Each time the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are determined (completely stopped) in a losing manner, the remaining number is counted down from 100 → 99 → 98. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in a lost pattern in the symbol variation effect of the variation in which the remaining number is 1, an image of “live mode end” appears. The effect in which the image of “live mode end” appears is a live mode end determination effect that informs that the end of the high-probability game state and the time saving game state has been determined. After the live mode end confirmation effect, the game state shifts from the high-probability game state and time-saving game state to the low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state, and the stage changes from the live mode effect to the normal mode marine stage effect. Changes after the change are performed.

  In addition, when a special symbol change is suspended due to a winning start of the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the gaming machine 1 may execute a look-ahead reserved display change effect. The look-ahead hold display change effect is an effect that suggests a possibility of a jackpot in the hold due to a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 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 specifies which jackpot has been won in the middle of a special game, without explicitly indicating whether the winning is per 4R or 16R, which is more advantageous. The promotion effect may be executed during the fourth round of the special game. In the promotion effect, an image of "If the powerful sword falls, it is a 16R bonus" appears. As shown in FIG. 13A, if the won big hit is 16R, the second movable role 330b falls down, and an image of “congratulations to 16R bonus” appears. The effect in which the second movable auditorium 330b tilts is a promotion success effect indicating that the promotion to 16R has been successful. As shown in FIG. 13B, if the won big hit is 4R, the image of the “regular bonus” appears without the second movable role 330b falling down. The effect that ends without the second movable role 330b falling down is a promotion failure effect indicating that promotion to 16R has failed.

As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a change in the special symbol is suspended due to the start winning, and the suspension (in the example of FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the first special In the case where a look-ahead hold display change effect in which the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol is the final change is executed, 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 change immediately before the final change, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the change immediately before the final change, the final change At the time t _HH (0)) immediately after the start of the display, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final change changes to any of blue, green, and red. In the look-ahead hold display change effect, the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of blue <green <red.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, a power plug 171 and a power switch (not shown) ), A RAM clear switch (not shown), and the like. When a start 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 started.

  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 ports of the main control board 110 include 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 winning opening detecting switch. 16a, a second winning opening detection switch 17a, a door opening switch 18a, a magnetic detection sensor 18b, and a vibration detection sensor 18c are connected.

  The output ports of the main control board 110 include a payout control board 130, a starting opening / closing solenoid 15c, a first winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second winning opening / closing solenoid 17c, a first special symbol display device 20, and a second special The symbol display device 21, the ordinary symbol display device 22, the first special symbol reservation display 23, the second special symbol reservation display 24, the ordinary symbol reservation display 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 plate 30 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like 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 an input signal from each detection switch and a timer, and performs arithmetic processing. In addition, the main CPU 110a directly controls the display devices 20 to 22 and the display devices 23 to 25, and transmits a command to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing. When the start operation is performed, the main CPU 110a executes an initialization process, and after the initialization process is completed and a game is ready to be played, a jackpot random number value (a random number value in a random number range of 0 to 599), Special symbol random number (random number in the range of 0 to 99), reach determination random number (random number in the range of 0 to 99), special figure variation random number (random value in the range of 0 to 99) , While updating various random values including the normal symbol random value (a random number in the random number range of 0 to 65535) within each random number range, the variation of the special symbol, the variation of the ordinary symbol, and the game such as the special game. Control progress.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores data such as a game control program. The main ROM 110b has a jackpot determination table for the special symbol display devices 20 and 21, a hit determination table for the ordinary symbol display device 22, a symbol determination table, a variation pattern determination table, a preliminary determination table, a special game control table, a special winning 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 work area for data during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a. In the main RAM 110c, a special symbol hold storage area, a special figure special power processing data storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol normal power process data storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a number of rounds (R ) Storage area, large winning opening ball entry number (C) storage area, high-probability game flag storage area, time saving game flag storage area, game state buffer, first special symbol reserved number counter, second special symbol reserved number counter, ordinary Various types such as symbol holding number counter, high probability game number (X) counter, time saving number (J) counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, ordinary symbol time counter, auxiliary game timer counter, transmission data storage area for effects, etc. A storage area is provided. Here, at the time of power failure, the data in the used area of the main RAM 110c is backed up by a backup power supply after adding a checksum, and at the time of power restoration, the data backed up by the backup power supply is restored through a data check by the checksum. I am getting it.

  The power supply board 170 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and supplies a power cutoff 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 composed of a capacitor. The power supply board 170 sets the disconnection detection signal to a high level while the power supply voltage is higher than a predetermined value, and sets the disconnection detection signal to a low level when the power supply voltage becomes lower than the predetermined value.

  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, an image display executed in the image display device 31, a sound output executed in the audio output device 32, a drive for effect. The operation performed in the devices 33a, 33b, and 33c, or the blink performed in the lighting device for staging 34 is controlled. Describing in more detail, 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 supply mounted on the power supply board 170 when the gaming machine 1 is powered off.

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer, performs the arithmetic processing, and, based on the processing, writes the corresponding command on the ramp. The data is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. When the start operation is performed, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing, and after the initialization processing is completed and the game is ready to be played, the effect random number values 1 to 9 (each having a random number range of 0 to 99). While the various random number values including the nine random number values having the above are updated within the respective random number ranges, the effect according to the progress of the game is controlled. Here, the effect random number values 1 to 9 are configured such that the same random number value is not obtained at the same time.

  The sub-ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores data such as effect control programs. Various tables such as a fluctuation 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 work area for data 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 fluctuation effect pattern storage area, a game state storage area, and an effect pattern storage area.

  The payout control board 130 controls payout of game balls. The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. 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 to perform arithmetic processing, and, based on the processing, sends a corresponding command to the main control board 110. Send. An output side of the payout control board 130 is connected to a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage section of the game balls. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 to perform 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 work area for data during 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 in accordance with the progress of the game. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device. The lamp control board 140 controls energization of drive sources such as solenoids and motors for operating the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, and controls the light in the effect lighting device 34. , And drive control of a motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  The image control board 150 plays a role as an effect movie playback control means for playing an effect movie of a game. 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 able to communicate bidirectionally. The image control board 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VDP, and a sound 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 a 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 audio DSP, thereby controlling the operations of the VDP and the audio DSP.

  The VDP of the image control board 150 includes an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating an image, a drawing engine for executing image drawing processing, and an output for outputting an image drawn by the drawing engine to the image display device 31. Circuit. The drawing engine draws an image in a 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 sound DSP of the image control board 150 is connected to a sound ROM for storing various sound data related to music, sound, sound effects, and the like, and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the sound DSP. The sound DSP reads sound data corresponding to a control signal from the CPU from the sound ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and amplifies a 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, an operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1. The main processing is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by a 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 turns on / off the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back of the gaming machine 1 at the time of power-on, and saves the main CPU 110a in the main RAM 110c in the power-off monitoring process (S20) at the last power-off. Based on the back-up information and the contents of the checksum that have been backed up, it is determined whether or not data recovery is necessary. If it is determined that recovery is not required, the main RAM 110c is cleared and 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 power-off of the gaming machine 1 has occurred, and when the power-off has occurred, the firing mechanism (the touch sensor 3a, the firing volume 3b, the firing solenoid 4a, And stopping the firing of the game ball by the ball feed solenoid 4b), clearing the output port, stopping the payout of the game ball by the payout device, creating and storing the checksum in each storage area of the main RAM 110c, and information on the occurrence of power interruption. After performing a series of the processing of setting, the access to the main RAM 110c is set to be prohibited to prepare for power-off.

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 executes a timer interrupt process every 4 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse signal in the reset clock pulse generation circuit in the main control board 110.

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process (S120). In the random number updating process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot random number value, the ordinary symbol random number value, and the special symbol random number value. More specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number counter by +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is reset 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 an initial random value update process (S130). In the initial random value updating process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot initial random value, the ordinary symbol initial random value, and the special symbol initial random value.

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

  After the execution of step S200, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process (S300). In the special figure special power control processing, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the special figure special power processing data provided in the main RAM 110c according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, and performs the special symbol storage determination processing (the special figure special power processing). Data = 0), special symbol variation processing (special special processing data = 1), special symbol stop processing (special special processing data = 2), big hit game processing (special One of the five processes of the figure special power processing data = 3) and the jackpot game end processing (the processing of special figure special power processing data = 4) is selected and executed. The details of the special figure special power control process will be described later.

  After the execution of step S300, the main CPU 110a performs an ordinary power control process (S400). In the ordinary figure ordinary power control processing, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the ordinary figure ordinary electric power processing data provided in the main RAM 110c according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, and performs the ordinary symbol storage determination processing (the ordinary figure ordinary A process when the general-purpose process data = 0, a normal symbol variation process (a process when the general-purpose process data = 1), a normal symbol stop process (a process when the general-purpose process data = 2), And one of the four processes of the auxiliary game process (the process when the general-purpose general-purpose process data = 3) is selected and executed. The details of the procedure of the general-purpose control process will be described later.

  After the 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 balls.

  After the execution of step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a data generation process (S600). In the data generation process, the main CPU 110a outputs the external output data, the starting opening / closing solenoid data, the first winning opening / closing solenoid data, the second winning opening / closing solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, and the ordinary symbol display device data. Generate.

  After the execution of step S600, the main CPU 110a performs an output control process (S700). In the output control process, the main CPU 110a outputs the signals of the external output data, the starting opening / closing solenoid data, the first winning opening / closing solenoid data, and the second winning opening / closing solenoid data generated in the data generation process of step S600. Perform port output processing to be performed. In addition, in order to turn on each LED of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 22, the special symbol display device data created in the data generation process of S600 and the ordinary symbol display are used. A display device output process for outputting display device data is performed. Further, a command transmission process of transmitting a 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 illustrating 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 processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of the detection signal, the process directly proceeds to step S220. When the 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 special winning opening detection switch input processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a. The main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230 if no detection signal is input from any of the first special winning opening detection switch 16a and the second special winning opening detection switch 17a. When a detection signal is input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) is added to the special winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c. Then, the number of winning balls (C) in the special winning opening (C) storage area in the main RAM 110c is updated by adding +1.

  After the execution of step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting port detection switch input process (S230). In the first starting port detection switch input processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 14a. When there is no input of the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S240. When a detection signal is input from the first starting port detection switch 14a, the prize ball counter is updated, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol holding number (U1) is less than 4, and the first special symbol holding is performed. Updating the first special symbol holding number (U1) when the number (U1) is less than 4, storing a random number value in the special symbol holding storage area, preliminarily determining a jackpot lottery, and specifying a start winning prize according to the determination result A series of processes such as a set of commands, a set of special symbol holding number designation commands according to the first special symbol holding number (U1), and the like are performed. The details of the procedure of the first starting port detection switch input processing will be described later.

  After the execution of step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting port detection switch input process (S240). In the second starting port detection switch input processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting port detection switch 15a. When there is no input of the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S250. When a detection signal is input from the second starting port detection switch 15a, the prize ball counter is updated, a determination is made as to whether or not the second special symbol holding number (U2) is less than 4, and the second special symbol holding is performed. Updating the second special symbol holding number (U2) when the number (U2) is less than 4, storing a random number value in the special symbol holding storage area, preliminarily determining a jackpot lottery, and specifying a start winning prize according to the determination result A series of processes, such as a command set, a special symbol reserved number designation command according to the reserved number (U2) in the second special symbol reserved number (U2), and the like are performed. The procedure of the second starting port detection switch input processing and the procedure of the first starting port detection switch input processing are the same except for the difference in the data write destination.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process (S250). In the gate detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 13a. When there is no input of the detection signal from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a ends the current input control process. 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. Also, in this case, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the ordinary symbol holding number counter for counting the ordinary symbol holding number (G) is less than 4. When the count value (G) of the ordinary symbol holding number counter is less than 4, the count value (G) is updated by adding +1 and the ordinary symbol random value is acquired. It is stored in the symbol hold storage area.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the first starting port detection switch input processing. In FIG. 18, when the detection signal is input from the first starting port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2. If the detection signal has not been input from the first starting port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first starting port detection switch input processing ends.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a updates the starting opening prize ball counter by adding a predetermined number (for example, three) to the starting opening prize ball counter (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 first start-up opening detection switch input process this time. When the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter is less than 4 (S230-3: Yes), the count value (U1) is updated by adding +1 (S230-4).

  After the execution of step S230-4, the main CPU 110a acquires the jackpot random number value, and stores the data not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special symbol holding storage area of the special symbol holding storage area and the most significant number. The small storage unit is set as a data storage destination, and the obtained jackpot random number value is stored in the storage unit of the data storage destination (S230-5).

  FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a special symbol holding storage area. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), the special symbol holding storage area includes a 0th storage unit corresponding to the change, a first special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the holding of the first special symbol, and a second special symbol holding storage area. It has a second special symbol holding storage area corresponding to holding. Each of the first special symbol holding storage area and the second special symbol holding storage area is a first memory corresponding to the first holding, a second memory corresponding to the second holding, and a third memory corresponding to the third holding. And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 19 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol holding storage unit can store a set of a jackpot random number value, a special symbol random value, a reach determination random value, and a special figure variation random value. It has become.

  After the execution of step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a 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 holding storage area (S230-6). .

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

  After execution of step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process (S230-8). In this preliminary determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the preliminary determination table of the main ROM 110b, and sets the flag in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time reduction 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, the special symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure change random number stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area in steps S230-5 to S230-7. Based on this combination, the winning information of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol this time is determined.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a pre-judgment table for judging a jackpot lottery result in advance. The prior determination table includes a jackpot random number value, a special symbol random number value, a game state (a time saving game state or a non-time saving game state), a reach determination random number value, a special figure change random number value, winning information, and a start winning designation command. The set refers to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied, and refers to when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied. And are stored 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 preliminary determination processing of step S230-8, and sets the start winning designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect. (S230-9). Thereafter, the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter, generates a special symbol reservation number designation command indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and designates this special symbol reservation number designation. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S230-10).

  The start winning designation command and the special symbol reservation number designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area are transmitted to the effect control board 120 in the output control process (S700) of the timer interrupt process. The effect control board 120 determines the content of the effect prior to the change of the special symbol based on the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol this time, based on the description content of the start winning designation command, and specifies the determined content of the effect. The command to be transmitted is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Here, the procedure of the second start-up opening detection switch input processing (S240) is such that the reference number of the reserved number in steps S230-3 and S230-4 is the second special symbol reserved number counter, and steps S230-5 to S230. -7, the storage destination of the random value is the second special symbol storage area, the reference of the random value in step S230-8 is the second special symbol storage area, and the number of reservations in step S230-10. Is the same as that of the first start-up opening detection switch input processing (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 power control process. In FIG. 21, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special power processing data (S301). In the subsequent step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special power processing data, and if the special figure special power processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310). If the special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol fluctuation processing (step S320), and if the special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330), and the special power processing data = If it is 3, the process proceeds to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special power processing data = 4, the process proceeds to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol storage determination process. In FIG. 22, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed and displayed (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, and if the special symbol time counter is not 0, determines that the special symbol is being changed and displayed, and sets the special symbol time counter to 0. If so, it is determined that the special symbol is not being changed and displayed. When the special symbol is being changed and displayed (S310-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a terminates the current special symbol storage determination process. If the special symbol is not being changed (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 reservation number counter in the main RAM 110c, and determines whether the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. When the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more (S310-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a updates the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter by -1 (S310-). 3). Here, the gaming machine 1 is a model that uses the suspension of the change of the second special symbol in preference to the suspension of the change of the first special symbol. In these types of gaming machines, prior determination is not performed during the time-saving gaming state even if the start condition of the first special symbol is satisfied.

  When the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation 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 reservation number counter and performs the first special symbol reservation. It is determined whether the number of symbol reservations (U1) is 1 or more (S310-4).

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

  When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more (S310-4: Yes), the main CPU 110a updates the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter by -1 (S310-). 6). After executing step S310-3 or S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a storage area shift process (S310-7). In this storage area shift processing, the main CPU 110a determines which one of the first special symbol holding storage area and the second special symbol holding storage area corresponds to the symbol to which the number of holdings has been 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, the main CPU 110a stores the data in the second to fourth storage units of the second special symbol reservation storage area for each one. The data is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is written to the 0th storage unit that is the determination storage area. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the random numbers (the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure variation random number) stored in the 0th storage unit up to that point are erased. Is done.

  When the main CPU 110a has subtracted 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. The data in the first storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area is written to the 0th storage unit. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the random numbers (the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure variation random number) stored in the 0th storage unit up to that point are erased. Is done.

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

  After the 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 (jackpot or loss) of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition, and determines the type of jackpot if the jackpot is determined. Is generated and set in the effect transmission data storage area. If it is a loss, a design specification command for the loss is generated and set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  More specifically, as shown in an example of FIG. 23 (a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process), the main CPU 110a determines in the jackpot determination process that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition is used. Is a jackpot or a loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table in the main ROM 110b, determines whether or not a flag has been set in the high-probability game flag storage area at the time of execution of step S311-1, and determines whether or not the flag has been set to 0 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 the jackpot lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 24A, in the jackpot lottery determination table, a set of a jackpot random number value and a lottery result (jackpot or loss) of the jackpot lottery is referred to in a low probability game state and a high probability game state. Are stored separately for those that are referred to at the time of.

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

  In the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation at the time of turning on the power, the random number range of the jackpot random value is changed by setting, and the range 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 / 299.5), 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 jackpot winning probability is 20/599 (= 1 / 29.9) regardless of the setting. By fixing the random number range at the time of low probability to a large numerical value (for example, 65536) and changing the number of jackpot random numbers by setting, it is also possible to change the jackpot winning probability at the time of the low probability gaming state. Also in this case, it is desirable to fix the number of the jackpot random numbers in the high-probability gaming state to fix the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state. If the winning probability in the high-probability gaming state is changed by the setting, the player can easily find out which setting is being set, which is effective in preventing the setting.

  When the determination result in step S311-1 is a big hit (S311-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S311-2, and when the determination result in step S311-1 is a loss (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 the big hit symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the big hit symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and based on the special symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-8, stops the stop symbol of the change. 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 the change.

  FIG. 25 (a) is a diagram showing a big hit symbol determination table. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a set of a special symbol random number, a type of special symbol (type of jackpot), stop symbol data, and a symbol designating command is a condition for starting the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Are stored when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied.

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

  The stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area in this step S311-2 is used when determining the big hit symbol in the special symbol stop process, when determining the operation mode of the big winning opening in the big hit game process, and in the big hit game end process. It is referred to when determining the gaming state. Details will be described later.

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

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

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a performs a lost symbol determination process. In the losing symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the losing symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b to determine the stop symbol data of the losing stop symbol, and stores the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

  FIG. 25 (b) is a diagram showing a lost symbol determination table. In the losing symbol determination table, a set of a special symbol type, stop symbol data, and a symbol designating command is referred to when a first special symbol display condition in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied and a second symbol. The second special symbol display device 21 stores the second special symbol separately for reference when the start condition is satisfied.

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

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

  There are two types of variation pattern determination tables, one that refers when the first special symbol fluctuates and one that refers when the second special symbol fluctuates. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern determination table referred to when the first special symbol varies. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern determination table referred to when the second special symbol varies.

  Further, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation at the time of turning on the power, a fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when the first special symbol changes, and a fluctuation pattern referred to when the second special symbol changes. The pattern determination table is common. Even if the variation pattern determination table to be referred to for each setting is different, a common selection rate is used in order to prevent the player from being informed of the setting due to the difference in the selection rate of the variation pattern. I want to keep it.

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

  However, the winning probability of the high probability is common to each setting, and the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when the first special symbol fluctuates and the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when the second special symbol fluctuates must also be common. Therefore, at the time of the high probability, the setting of the winning probability does not change the appearance rate and reliability of each reach → development effect, so that it is difficult for the player to know which setting is being set.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination table includes the special symbol type (big hit type), the game state (time saving game state or non-time saving game state), the number of holds, the random number value for reach determination, the random number value for special figure change, A set of the type of the fluctuation pattern of the symbol, the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation start command is stored. The change start command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the type of the change pattern.

  In the special pattern change pattern determination table, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, a change pattern with a long change time is easily selected. Conversely, in the special pattern change pattern determination table, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, a change pattern with a short change time is easily selected.

  For example, the variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 1 (per 16R) in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26 include variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12 is T12 (for example, T12 = 20,000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 13 is T13 (T13 = 22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 14 is T14 (T14 = 40000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation 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). Among the fluctuation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the fluctuation patterns 16 and 17 are associated with a premium effect. In the premium effect, rare characters and rare effect images appear before the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (the effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are determined to be "777" or "333"). This is a production that informs you of a jackpot. Details of the premium production will be described later. Among the variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the magnitude relation of the four types of selectivity excluding the variation patterns 16 and 17 accompanied by the premium effect is as follows: variation pattern 12 <variation pattern 13 <variation pattern 14 <Variation pattern 15 is obtained.

  In the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26, variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 2 (per 4R) include variation patterns 22, 23, 24, and 25. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 22 is T12 (20,000 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 fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 25 is T15 (42000 ms). The magnitude relation of the selectivity of the variation patterns 22, 23, 24, and 25 is such that the variation pattern 22 <the variation pattern 23 <the variation pattern 24 <the variation pattern 25.

  A variation pattern 11 is a variation pattern option corresponding to the special symbol 3 (2R probability variation hit) in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation 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, and no reach (the reach determination random number is "0 to 69") in the first special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern options corresponding to and include a variation pattern 59. The variation time of the variation pattern 59 is T9 (for example, T9 = 6000 ms).

  Combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-saving time game state, number of holds 0 to 2, and reach (the reach determination random number is “70 to 99”) in the first special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern options corresponding to and include variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation 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 variation time of the variation pattern 62 is the same length T12 (20,000 ms) as that of the variation 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 magnitude relation of the selectivity of the variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 is as follows: variation pattern 60> variation pattern 61> variation pattern 62> variation pattern 63> variation pattern 64> variation pattern 65.

  Combination of special symbol 0 (losing), non-time saving gaming state, number of holds 3 to 4, and no reach (the reach determination random number is "0 to 89") in the first special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern options corresponding to and include a variation pattern 58. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 58 is T8 (for example, T8 = 3000 ms) shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern 59.

  In the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26, a combination of the special symbol 0 (losing), the time saving game state, the number of holds 0 to 2, and the reach (the random number for reach determination is "70 to 99") Corresponding variation pattern options include variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. The magnitude relation of the selectivity of the variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 is as follows: variation pattern 60> variation pattern 61> variation pattern 62> variation pattern 63> variation pattern 64> variation pattern 65.

  Here, a comparison between the special pattern change pattern determination tables of FIGS. 26 and 27 and the pre-determination table (FIG. 20) described above shows that the pre-determination table shows that the number of suspensions of the change of the first special symbol (U1 ) And the number of pending changes (U2) in the second special symbol can be searched for in the table. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the fluctuation pattern determination table does not refer to the number of fluctuations reserved for the first special symbol (U1) or the number of fluctuations reserved for the second special symbol (U2). As long as the corresponding data in the table can not be searched. For this reason, in the advance determination table, it is possible to determine the type of the effect of the development destination after the reach effect, but not to determine the “normal variation” and the “short variation”.

  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 determines the current game state based on the presence or absence of the flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time saving game flag storage area, and generates a game state designation command corresponding to the determined game 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 display of the special symbol (S315). More specifically, the main CPU 110a stores, in a predetermined processing area, variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform a variable display (LED blinking) of the special symbol. set. When the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special power processing data = 1 (S317), and ends the current special symbol storage determination processing. In the special figure special power control processing thereafter, the processing shifts to the special symbol change processing in step S302, and the special symbol change processing is performed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol changing process. In FIG. 28, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316, and if the special symbol time counter is 0, determines that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed. If not, it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the special symbol fluctuation time has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol fluctuation process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process for stopping the change display of the special symbol. More specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S315 and displays the special symbol set in step S311-2 or S311-5 on the first special symbol display device 20 or the first special symbol display device. (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 the fluctuation stop command in the effect transmission data storage area (S320-3).

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special figure special power processing data (S320-5), and terminates the current special symbol change processing. In the special figure special power control processing thereafter, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing in step S302, and the special symbol stop processing is performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop processing. In FIG. 29, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S330-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S320-4, and if the special symbol time counter is 0, determines that the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed. If it is not 0, it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not yet elapsed. When determining 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 processing is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game end determination process. In this time saving game end determination processing, the main CPU 110a checks whether the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. If the time saving game flag is not set in the time saving 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 number of time savings (J) in the number of time savings (J) storage area is updated by −1, and the updated time savings number (J) is 0. Determine whether or not. As a result, if the number of time savings (J) is 0, the time saving game flag set in the time saving game flag storage area is cleared, and then the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the number of time savings (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-3 with the time savings game flag set in the time savings game flag storage area.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process. In the high-probability game end determination processing, the main CPU 110a checks whether the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to 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 game count is updated. It is determined whether the number of games (X) is 0 or not. 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 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 game state based on the presence / absence of the flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time reduction game flag storage area, and issues a game state designation command corresponding to the determined game state. Generated and set this gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the stopped symbol data in the stopped symbol data storage area is a big hit or a lost one (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 electric process data (S330-6), and stops the special symbol this time. The process ends. In the subsequent special figure special power control processing, the process proceeds to the special symbol storage determination processing in step S302, and the special symbol storage determination processing 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 in the special figure special electric processing data (S330-10). Next, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state, the number of high-probability games (X), and the number of reductions in time (J) at that time (S330-11). More 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. . When the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a clears the data in the time saving game flag storage area and the number of time savings (J) storage area.

  After execution of step S330-11, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process (S330-12). In the jackpot start preparation setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game control table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area, the 16R winning large winning opening opening / closing control table and the 4R winning coin. The winning destination opening / closing control table and the 2R winning special winning opening / closing control table are determined as reference targets.

  FIG. 30 shows a special game control table. FIG. 31A is a diagram showing a 16R winning big winning opening opening / closing control table. FIG. 31B is a diagram showing a 4R winning big winning opening opening / closing control table. FIG. 30C is a diagram showing a 2R winning big winning opening opening / closing control table.

  In the special game control table, sets of stop symbol data, opening time, table number of the reference winning opening / closing control table, and ending time are stored for each type of big hit. Here, the table number of the 16R winning big win opening / closing control table is 01, the table number of the 4R winning winning opening / closing control table is 02, and the table number of the 2R winning winning opening / closing control table is 03.

  The 16R-per-winning winning opening / closing control table stores data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to 16th rounds per 16R and the type of the winning opening to be opened. In the 4R winning special winning opening opening / closing control table, data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to fourth rounds per 4R and the type of the winning winning opening to be opened are stored. In the 2R winning special winning opening opening / closing control table, data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first round and the second round per 2R, and the type of the winning winning opening to be opened are stored.

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

  The main CPU 110a determines the start interval time according to the type of the jackpot based on the special winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, and sets the start interval time in the special symbol time counter (S330-14). ), The special symbol stop processing of this time is ended. In the special figure special power control process thereafter, the process proceeds to the big hit game process in step S302, and the big hit game process is performed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 32, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening is currently being performed (S340-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the number of rounds (R) in the number-of-rounds (R) storage area, and if the number of rounds (R) is 0, determines that the opening is in progress, and determines the number of rounds (R). If it is not 0, it is determined that the opening is not being performed. When the main CPU 110a is opening (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If the opening is not being performed (S340-1: No), the process proceeds to step S340-6.

  In step S340-2, 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, and if the special symbol time counter is 0, determines that the start interval time has elapsed, and 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 present big hit game process is ended.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, the main CPU 110a updates the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area by +1. Here, when the start interval time has elapsed, no operation has been performed yet, and the number of rounds (R) in the number-of-rounds (R) storage area is zero. Therefore, the number of rounds (R) after the update in step S340-3 is one.

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

  After executing Step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a round start command transmission determination process (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 number of rounds (R) storage area, and sets the round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. This ends the big hit game processing.

  In step S340-6, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game is currently ending. When it is determined that the ending is not being performed (S340-6: No), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-7. If it is determined that the ending is being performed (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, the main CPU 110a determines that the energization data (the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening / closing solenoid 17c) is not set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. When it is determined that the winning opening is closed, and when the energization data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, it is determined that the winning opening is not closed. When the special winning opening is closed (S340-7: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-8. When the special winning opening is not closed (S340-7: No), the process proceeds to step S340-9.

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

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening condition of the special winning opening has been satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 110a opens when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the special winning opening number of balls (C) storage area reaches a specified number (9) or when the opening time elapses. It is determined that the termination condition has been satisfied. In addition, the main CPU 110a determines that the number (C) of winning holes in the special winning opening (C) storage area has not reached the specified number (9) and that 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 has been satisfied (S340-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S340-9: No), the current big hit game process ends.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the main CPU 110a closes the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b so as to close the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid. The energization data for energizing 17c is stopped. Further, the main CPU 110a refers to the special winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, and determines the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 based on the current round number (R). The closing time is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning 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 executes one round game when the number of winning balls (C) in the special winning opening (C) storage area reaches the specified number (9). It is determined that the process has been completed. Further, the main CPU 110a ends one round game when the number of winning balls (C) in the special winning opening (C) storage area does not reach the specified number (9). It is determined that it has not been done. When determining 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 been completed (S340-11: No), the current big hit game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process. In the round data initialization process, the main CPU 110a resets the number of winning balls (C) in the special winning opening (C) storage area to zero.

  After execution of step S340-12, the main CPU 110a determines that the number of rounds (R) in the number-of-rounds (R) storage area is the maximum value (specifically, the final number of the special winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12). (The number of rounds) (S340-13).

  When it is determined that the number of rounds (R) is not the maximum value (S340-13: No), the main CPU 110a updates the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area by +1 (S340). -14), the big hit game process ends.

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

  After the execution of step S340-15, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the jackpot based on the special winning opening opening / closing control table determined in the above step S330-12, and generates an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the jackpot, The 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 the jackpot, and sets the end interval time in a special game timer counter (S340-17).

  After execution of step S340-17, or when it is determined that the ending is being performed in step S340-6 (S340-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a determines whether the end interval time has elapsed (S340-). 18). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game timer counter set in step S340-17, and if the special game timer counter is 0, determines that the end interval time has elapsed. 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 big hit game process.

  When determining that the end interval time has elapsed (S340-18: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special power processing data (S340-19), and ends the current big hit game processing. In the special figure special power control process thereafter, the process proceeds to the big hit game end process in step S302, and the big hit game end process is performed.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game end processing. In FIG. 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 the game information loaded in step S350-1, sets the high probability at the end of the special game. The necessity of setting the game flag is determined.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a special game end time setting table. In the special game end setting table, stop symbol data, data indicating the storage contents of the game state buffer, data indicating the necessity of the time saving game state, data indicating the number of time saving games, data indicating the necessity of the high probability game state , And a set of data indicating the number of high-probability games.

  Specifically, in step S350-1, if the stopped symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01-05”, a high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, and otherwise, If there is, the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area. In the present embodiment, all the big hits are probable hits in which a high-probability game state is set after the end of the special game, so that 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 a high-probability game number setting process (S350-3). In the high-probability game state setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end time setting table in the main ROM 110b, and based on the stopped symbol data and the game information loaded in step S350-1, at the time of the end of the special game, X) The number of remaining fluctuations (X) to be stored in the storage area is determined.

  Specifically, in step S350-2, if the stopped symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is “01-05”, 100 is set in the number-of-games (X) storage area, and otherwise. In this case, 0 is set in the number-of-games (X) storage area. In the present embodiment, all jackpots are probable hits. If the number of times the special symbol changes after the end of the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state ends. Therefore, 100 times must be set in the number-of-games (X) storage area without fail.

  After execution of step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game flag setting process (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 the game information loaded in step S350-1, the time-saving game flag at the time of ending the special game. Is determined.

  Specifically, in step S350-3, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-05", a time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area.

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

  Specifically, in this step S350-4, if the stopped symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-05", 100 is set in the number-of-games (J) storage area. In the present embodiment, all the jackpots are probable changes in which the gaming state after the special game is a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. When the number of times is reached, the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state end. Therefore, 100 times must be set in the number-of-games (J) storage area without fail.

  After execution of step S350-5, the main CPU 110a obtains the current game state based on the presence / absence of the flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time-short game flag storage area, and specifies the game state corresponding to the current game state. A command is generated, and this game 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 power processing data (S350-7), and ends the big hit game end processing. In the subsequent special figure special power control processing, the process proceeds to the special symbol storage determination processing in step S302, and the special symbol storage determination processing is performed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the details of the general-purpose power control process. In FIG. 34, the main CPU 110a loads general-purpose general-purpose processing data (S401). In the subsequent step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special power processing data, and if the general figure general processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the normal symbol storage determination processing. If the data = 1, the process is shifted to the normal symbol variation process. If the general data process data = 2, the process is shifted to the normal symbol stop process. If the general data process data = 3, the process is the auxiliary game process. Transfer processing.

  The outline of the ordinary symbol storage determination process, the ordinary symbol variation process, the ordinary symbol stop process, and the auxiliary game process is as follows. In the ordinary symbol storage determination process (the process of the ordinary symbol ordinary power process data = 0), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the ordinary symbol pending number counter is 1 or more. When the count value (G) of the ordinary symbol holding number counter is 0, the ordinary symbol storage determination process of this time is ended. When the count value (G) of the ordinary symbol holding number counter is 1 or more, the count value (G) of the ordinary symbol holding number counter is updated by −1, and then the second to second symbols in the ordinary symbol holding storage area are updated. The data in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit is written to the zeroth storage unit. At this time, the ordinary symbol random number value already written in the 0th storage section of the ordinary symbol hold storage area is deleted. Thereafter, the main CPU 110a refers to the ordinary symbol lottery determination table in the main ROM 110b, and based on a combination of the presence or absence of a flag in the time saving game flag storage area and the ordinary symbol random number value in the 0th storage unit of the ordinary symbol holding storage area. And determine the lottery result (hit or loss) of the normal symbol lottery, and set the normal symbol fluctuation time (29 seconds in the non-hours-saving gaming state, 0.2 seconds in the time-saving gaming state) according to the lottery result. 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 110b of the main control board 110. In the ordinary symbol lottery determination table, a set of the ordinary symbol random number value and the ordinary symbol lottery lottery result (hit or loss) is referred to in the non-time-saving gaming state and in the time-saving gaming state. It is stored separately.

  Comparing the number of normal symbol determination random numbers in the non-time saving game state and the number of ordinary symbol determination random values in the time reduction game state in the normal symbol lottery determination table, While the normal symbol determination random number is only one (0), the normal symbol determination random number per hit in the time-saving gaming state is 65535 (0 to 65534). Usually, the random number range of the random number value for symbol determination is 0 to 65535. Therefore, the winning probability in the non-time-saving gaming state is 1/65536, and the winning probability in the time-saving gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  After determining the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary symbol variation time in the ordinary symbol time counter, starts the variation of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 22, and sets the ordinary symbol data to 1 Is set.

  In the normal symbol variation process (the process when the general symbol 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 determines whether the ordinary symbol variation has occurred. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the ordinary symbol variation process of this time is ended. If it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 22 is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the ordinary symbol lottery result, and a predetermined ordinary symbol stop time is set in the ordinary symbol time counter. 2 is set to the figure general processing data.

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

  In the auxiliary game process (the process when the general-purpose data processing data = 3), the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the second starting port 15 (0.2 seconds in the non-time-saving game state, and 0.2 seconds in the time-saving game state). (3.5 seconds), the second start-up port 15 is set to the open state over this open time, and thereafter, the second start-up port 15 is set to the closed state, and 0 is set to the general-purpose general-purpose processing data.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a main process of the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when a system reset is generated from the power supply board 170 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 by a start operation.

  In FIG. 36, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads the startup program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes various flags in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. After the end of the initialization processing, the sub CPU 120a repeats the processing (S1100) of updating the effect random number values 1 to 9 and the like. In addition to the random number updating process, the sub CPU 120a executes a timer interrupt process each time a reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing of the effect control board 120. After the initialization process is completed and the game is enabled, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is shown in FIG. Execute a series of processing.

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

  Next, the sub CPU 120a performs a command analysis process (S1600). In the command analysis process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes a command in the reception buffer, and based on the analysis result, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device. Then, the content of the effect by the effector 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 an effect input control process (S1700). In the effect input control process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process according to 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. The details of the effect input control process will be described later.

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

  FIGS. 38 and 39 are flowcharts showing the details of the command analysis processing (step S1600 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 38, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not there is a command received from the main control board 110 in the reception buffer (S1601). If there is a command in the reception buffer (S1601: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1610. If there is no command in the reception buffer (S1601: No), the current command analysis processing ends.

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

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a special symbol reservation number update process. In the special symbol hold number update process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol hold number designation command, determines the number of hold display images 37 to be displayed on the image display device 31, and determines the number of hold display images 37 to be displayed. The corresponding special figure display number designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special symbol reservation number update processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 display effects relating to the appearance or erasure of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31 on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33a. , 33b, 33c, and the lighting device 34 for production.

  In step S1620, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. When the command in the receiving buffer is the 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 a start winning designation command storage process. In the start prize designation command storage process, the sub CPU 120a selects the one corresponding to the start prize 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. In the first to fourth storage units of the selected effect information storage area, the storage unit having no data and the smallest number is set as the data storage destination, and the start winning designation command in the reception buffer is stored as the data storage destination storage unit. To memorize.

  FIG. 19C is a diagram illustrating the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 19 (c), the effect information storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the change, the first effect information storage area corresponding to the suspension of the first special symbol, and the suspension 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 reservation, a second storage unit corresponding to the second reservation, a third storage unit corresponding to the third reservation, 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 is capable of storing a start winning designation command and a look-ahead suspension display change effect scenario data.

  In FIG. 38, after execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a pre-reading hold display change effect selection process (S1622). In the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a sets the start-award winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621 to a look-ahead hold display change effect in which the change in the symbol corresponding to the start-award winning designation command is the final change. (A) of FIG. 14 and (b) of FIG. 14 are determined to be necessary or not, and when a pre-reading pending display change effect is executed, a scenario of a pending display change effect up to the final change is determined. The pre-reading 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 look-ahead hold display change effect selection process will be described later.

  After the execution of step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change determination process (S1623). In the stage change determination process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change (FIG. 11A). When performing the stage change, the sub CPU 120a selects any of the fluctuation and the fluctuation in the hold at the time of the start winning. It is determined whether or not to perform a stage change, and a preparation process for performing a stage change is performed for the determined fluctuation. The 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”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1624: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625. When the result of the determination is “do not execute” (S1624: No), the current command analysis processing ends.

  In step S1625, sub CPU 120a performs a stage change announcement effect selection process. In the stage change announcement effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change announcement effect (FIGS. 11B, 11C, and 11D), and executes the stage change announcement effect. In such a case, it is determined at which timing before the stage change the stage change announcement effect is to be performed, and preparation processing for executing the stage change announcement effect is performed at the determined timing. The details of the stage change determination process will be described later.

  In step S1630, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a symbol designation command. When the command in the reception buffer is a symbol designating command (S1630: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631. If the command in the reception buffer is not a symbol designating 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 designation command, determines the stop symbol number of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z, and determines the determined stop symbol number as the sub symbol. A stop symbol designation command is stored in the effect symbol storage area in the RAM 120c to notify the stop symbol number to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the generated stop symbol designation command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the effect symbol determination process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol determination processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 determine a symbol combination at the time of stopping the fluctuation in the fluctuation.

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

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs a storage area shift process. 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 storage areas of the second effect information storage area. The data in the unit is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the second effect information storage area is written to the 0th storage unit. By writing the data in the 0th storage unit, the data (startup winning designation command, look-ahead suspension display change effect scenario data) stored in the 0th storage unit up to that point are erased. 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 data in the second to fourth storage units is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit in the first effect information storage area is written to the zero storage unit. By writing the data in the 0th storage unit, the data stored in the 0th storage unit up to that point is erased.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prefetch pending display change effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1642). When the prefetch pending display change effect scenario data is stored (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. If the pre-reading 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 look-ahead effect control process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data in the effect information storage area, determines whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37 in the change, and performs the hold display in the change. When changing the display mode of the image 37, an effect pattern specifying command for instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37 is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the prefetch effect control processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37, the image display device 31 outputs the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display image 37, and outputs the sound. The device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

  In step S1644, sub CPU 120a performs a variable effect pattern determination process. The variation effect pattern determination process is a process of determining a design variation effect pattern which is a flow of an effect relating to the behavior of the effect symbol 36 and the movable auditors 330a, 330b, 330c in the variation. In the variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table in the sub ROM 120b, determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the variation start command in the reception buffer, and determines the information of the determined symbol variation effect pattern. Is stored in the symbol variation effect pattern storage area in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command of the determined symbol variation effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern specifying command in the transmission buffer. Details of the variable effect pattern determination processing will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the variable effect pattern determination processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform a series of effects according to the command from the start to the end of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation, on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the The driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the lighting device for effect 34 are executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1645). When the stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1645: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646. When the 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, 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 the stage change in the fluctuation when the stage data is stored in the 0th storage unit of the effect information storage area. Is determined, and 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 processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the stage change effect pattern designation command, the image control device 150, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect are displayed in accordance with the command. The lighting device 34 for use.

  In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change announcement effect control process during the symbol change. In the symbol change stage change announcement effect control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the start or immediately before the stop of the current change display. When the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the start of the fluctuation display, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the stage change announcement effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. . If the stage change notice effect is to be executed immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds. It is set in the timer counter immediately before the stop of the fluctuation in the sub RAM 120c. The timer counter immediately before the stop of the fluctuation is counted down every time the timer updating process is executed in step S1500, and becomes 0 at the timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the symbol change stage change announcement effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 display a stage change announcement effect on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device according to the command. 34.

  In step S1670 of FIG. 39, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a fluctuation stop command. When the command in the reception buffer is the fluctuation stop command (S1670: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1671. If the command in the reception buffer is not the fluctuation 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 design stop processing, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop designation command for stopping the effect design 36, and sets the generated stop designation command in the transmission buffer.

  The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol stop processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing 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 effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect related to the stop of the effect symbol 36 are received according to the command. The effect lighting device 34 is executed.

  In step S1672, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change notice effect production control process during the symbol stop. In the symbol change stage change announcement effect control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change is to be performed immediately after the stop of the current fluctuation display. When the stage change is to be performed immediately after the stoppage of the fluctuation display, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designating command for a stage change announcement effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designating command in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the symbol change stage change announcement 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 display a stage change announcement effect on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device according to the command. 34.

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

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

  In step S1690, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. When the command in the reception buffer is the opening designation command (S1690: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1691. If the command in the reception buffer is not the opening designation command (S1690: No), the process proceeds to step S1692.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game effect selection process. 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 of the determined opening effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the opening designation command is per 16R or 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 of the fourth round in the sub RAM 120c. Is stored. The 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 processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, according to the command, the opening effect of the special game is displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting. The program is executed by the device 34.

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

  In step S1693, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect control process. In the round effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the round start command in the reception buffer and determines whether or not the current round is the execution round of the promotion effect (the fourth round per 16R or 4R). . The sub CPU 120a determines an effect pattern of the current round based on the determination result, stores information of the determined effect pattern in an effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and generates an effect pattern designation command of the effect pattern. Then, the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the round effect control process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the round effect control processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, according to the command, the special game round effect is displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting. The program is executed by the device 34.

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

  In step S1695, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game end effect control process, 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 of the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command of the determined effect pattern, and sets the effect pattern specifying command in the transmission buffer. The sub CPU 120a clears any flags set during the special game, if any.

  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, according to the command, the special game ending effect is displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting. The program is executed by the device 34.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing details of the look-ahead suspension 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 storage processing as the look-ahead determination target hold, and the fluctuation of the look-ahead determination target hold is developed It is determined whether or not the variation has an effect (S1622-1). If the change has the development effect (S1622-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-2. If it is not a change having an advanced effect (S1622-1: No), the current look-ahead suspension display change effect selection process ends.

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

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch pending display change effect execution determination process. In the pre-reading hold display change effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires an effect random number value 1 which is one of the random number values updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table in the sub-ROM 120b, and based on a combination of the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the look-ahead determination target hold and the random number value 1 for effect. Then, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to execute the prefetch display change effect.

  FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram illustrating a look-ahead suspension display change effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead pending display change effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 1 and the necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") is referred to when the preliminary judgment result is a big hit. And what is referred to at the time of loss. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random number values 1 are associated with data indicating that a prefetch hold display change effect is to be executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effect numbers The effect random number value 1 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch pending 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 a prefetch pending display change effect is to be executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 1 are provided. Is associated with data indicating that the pre-reading hold display change effect is not executed.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the prefetch pending 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 look-ahead suspension display change effect selection process ends.

  In step S1622-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch pending display change final stage determination process. In the pre-reading hold display change final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 2 which is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage suspension display mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and, based on a combination of the preliminary determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning prize designation command of the prefetch determination target suspension and the random number for effect 2, The display mode of the hold display image 37 at the final stage in the look-ahead hold display change effect is determined.

  FIG. 41B is a diagram showing the final stage suspension display mode determination table. In the final stage suspension display mode determination table, a set of data indicating the random number for effect 2 and the suspension display mode of the final stage (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) is obtained when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. Are stored separately for those to be referred to when the game is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) effect random number values 2 are associated with data indicating the suspended display mode of “blue”, and 30 (10 to 39) effect random numbers 2 The random value 2 is associated with the data indicating the “green” hold display mode, and the 60 (40 to 99) effect random number values 2 are associated with the data indicating the “red” hold display mode. I have. As for the loss, 60 (0 to 59) effect random number values 2 are associated with data indicating the suspended display mode of “blue”, and 30 (60 to 89) effect random number values 2 are “ The “green” hold display mode is associated with the data, and ten (90 to 99) effect random number values 2 are associated with the data indicating the “red” hold display mode.

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

  There are two types of look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination tables: one to refer to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit, and one to refer to when a loss occurs. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a look-ahead suspension display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the result of the preliminary determination is a jackpot. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a look-ahead suspension display change effect scenario determination table that is referred to when the pre-determination result is a loss.

  In the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of the effect random number 3 and the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the number of hold in the final stage of the look-ahead hold display change effect. Is stored in In the jackpot jackpot look-ahead display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 42) and the loss look-ahead look-ahead display change effect scenario determination table (FIG. 43), the effect on the hold scenarios HR39 and HR49 of the hold display change effect called “falling”. The presence / absence of assignment of the random number 3 for use is different.

  More specifically, in this table, the option corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of hold 1 is a hold display change effect scenario HB11. The suspended display change effect scenario HB11 is a scenario in which the suspended display image 37 is turned blue at the last change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change effect scenario HB11. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 2 include hold display change rendering scenarios HB21 and HB22. The suspended display change rendering scenarios HB21 and HB22 are scenarios in which the suspended display image 37 turns blue at different times. 70 (0-69) effect random number values 3 for the hold display change effect scenario HB21 and 30 (70-99) effect random number values 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 include hold display change rendering scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33. The suspension display change rendering scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33 are scenarios in which the suspension display image 37 turns blue at different times. Twenty to fifty effect random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33, respectively. The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of hold 4 include the hold display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44. The suspended display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44 are scenarios in which the suspended display image 37 turns blue at different times. Ten to forty production random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change production scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44, respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of hold 1 is a hold display change effect scenario HG11. The suspended display change effect scenario HG11 is a scenario in which the suspended display image 37 is turned green at the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change effect scenario HG11. The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 2 include hold display change rendering scenarios HG21 and HG22. The suspended display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22 are scenarios in which the time when the suspended display image 37 turns green and the presence / absence of a change to blue before reaching the position are different. 70 (0-69) effect random number values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HG21, and 30 (70-99) effect random number values 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 include hold display change rendering scenarios HG31 to HG38. The suspension display change rendering scenarios HG31 to HG38 are scenarios in which the time when the suspension display image 37 turns green and the presence / absence of the change to blue before reaching the time are different. 5 to 20 effect random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38, respectively. The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 4 include hold display change rendering scenarios HG41 to HG48. The suspended display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48 are scenarios in which the time when the suspended display image 37 turns green and the presence / absence of a change to blue before reaching the time are different. Five to twenty effect random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48, respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of hold 1 is a hold display change effect scenario HR11. The suspension display change rendering scenario HR11 is a scenario in which the suspension display image 37 is turned red at the last change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 3 are associated with the suspended display change effect scenario HR11. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 2 include hold display change rendering scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24. The suspended display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24 are scenarios in which the time at which the suspended display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of a change to blue and green before reaching it are different. Ten to forty effect random numbers 3 for effect are respectively associated with the suspended display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24.

  Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 3 include hold display change rendering scenarios HR31 to HR39. The suspended display change rendering scenarios HR31 to HR39 are scenarios in which the time when the suspended display image 37 turns red and the presence / absence of a change to blue and green before reaching it are different. Here, the hold display change rendering scenarios HR31 to HR38 are “rise-up” scenarios, such as blue → green → red, which change to a hold display mode having a higher degree of reliability in a later change than in the previous change. On the other hand, the hold display change rendering scenario HR39 is a “falling down” scenario in which the subsequent change changes to a hold display mode with lower reliability than the previous change, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 effect random number values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38, and one (99) effect is applied to the hold display change effect scenario HR39. The random number 3 for use is associated therewith. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 43), 5 to 20 effect random number values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38. Also, in the loss table, no effect random number value 3 is associated with the suspended display change effect scenario HR39.

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of hold 4 include the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49. The suspended display change rendering scenarios HR41 to HR49 are scenarios in which the time when the suspended display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of a change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Among the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49, the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48 are “rise” scenarios, and the hold display change effect scenario HR49 is a “fall” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 effect random numbers 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and one (99) effect is assigned to the hold display change effect scenario HR49. The random number 3 for use is associated therewith. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 43), 5 to 20 effect random number values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48. Also, in the loss table, no effect random number value 3 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, with respect to the combination of red and the number of holdings of 3 and the combination of red and the number of holdings of 4, the “falling” hold display change rendering scenarios HR39 and HR49 can be selected only from the jackpot table. ing. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the look-ahead suspension display change effect of “falling down” is a final change jackpot confirmation effect (an effect of notifying that the final change becomes a jackpot before the final change symbol stops).

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

  Here, in the pre-reading hold display change effect selection process, when there is an advanced effect in the pre-read determination target hold and there is no advanced effect in the previous change in the change order (S1622-1: Yes → S1622-2: No). Then, a pre-reading hold display change effect execution determination process is performed. According to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the look-ahead 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 look-ahead hold display change effect, and The development effect is restricted from being performed as the 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 fluctuation stops at the symbol with a big hit (S1631-1). When the fluctuation stops at the symbol with the big hit (S1631-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631-2. When the fluctuation does not stop at the symbol of the big hit (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 type of the winning jackpot, and in the selected symbol combination. Four stop symbol numbers of a left symbol 36L, a middle symbol 36C, a right symbol 36R, and a fourth symbol 36Z are determined.

  In step S1631-3, the sub CPU 120a selects a 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 selects the left symbol 36L in the selected symbol combination. The 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 stopped 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 designation command for notifying the determined four stop symbol numbers, and sets the generated stop symbol designation command in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing details of the variable effect pattern determination process (step S1644 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a refers to the game state information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the current game state related to the jackpot lottery is the low-probability game state (S1644-1). When the low-probability gaming state is set (S1644-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-2. When the game is in the high-probability gaming state (S1644-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1644-5.

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

  In step S1644-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table in 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. An effect pattern designating command for the pattern is generated, and the generated effect pattern designating command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a set of a symbol variation effect pattern and an 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 “big hit”. It is stored for each command corresponding to the change start command.

  In more detail, in the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (MODE 11 "H" and MODE data "E6H" and data data "11H") is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 111. Have been. As shown in FIG. 47, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 111 after the reach is established is a challenge introduction effect (an effect in which characters of “Maze Lab Challenge”, an image of a castle, and an image of a guardian protecting the castle appear). → Operation guide effect (effect button image, indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period, and effect of prompting the operation by making the characters “press!”) → Successful challenge effect (for the first movable role 330a) The effect of informing the success of the challenge by the descent, the appearance of the image of the rose in the ring of the first movable auditorium 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound) → the winning symbol confirmation effect. In the winning symbol confirmation effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 111, the character “Challenge Success!” Appears, and the effect symbol 36 stops in the 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 the effect in the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 112 after the reach is established is SP reach effect (effect of reproducing a live video of the character) → big hit notification effect (descent of the first movable role 330a, The appearance of a ring effect image that forms a concentric circle with the ring of the one movable auditorium 330a and the output of the jackpot notification sound informs that a jackpot has been achieved) → the winning symbol confirmation effect. In the winning symbol confirmation effect, the character of “congratulations on 16R bonus” appears, and the effect symbol 36 stops in the combination mode of “333” or “777”, or the character “congratulations on 16R bonus” does not appear. The symbol 36 stops in a combination mode of “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, or “999”. Since the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 112 is the one at the time of winning per 16R, when the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777”, in the special game after the hit symbol confirmation effect, FIG. The promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable role 220b falls down) shown in (a) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the fluctuation start command (the fluctuation time T13, with reach, per 16R) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “13H” is associated with the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 113. As shown in FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 49 (b), the flow of the effect in the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 113 after the reach is established is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → big hit information effect → hit symbol finalizing effect. I have. In the symbol variation effect pattern 113, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation accepting validity period (FIG. 49A), the operation proceeds to the jackpot notification effect immediately after the operation, and the operation accepting validity period is maintained without operating the effecting button 35. Has elapsed (FIG. 49 (b)), the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol fluctuation 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 hit symbol finalizing effect, the special after the winning symbol finalizing effect is performed. In the game, a successful promotion effect (effect in which the second movable role 220b falls down) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, a change start command (change time T14, reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “14H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 114. As shown in FIG. 50, the flow of the effect 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, Direction that makes it seem that the loss is likely to be determined) → Resurrection fanning effect (opening and closing of the third movable role 330c and appearance of the effect image imitating the ring of the first movable role 330a, directing the resurrection) → The resurrection effect (the descent of the first movable auditorium 330a, the appearance of a ring effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable auditorium 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound indicate that the loss has been restored from a state where loss is likely to be determined. (Showing effect) → winning design confirmation effect. Since the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 114 is the one at the time of winning per 16R, in the case of the winning symbol confirmation effect, when the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777”, the special after the winning symbol confirmation effect In the game, a successful promotion effect (effect in which the second movable role 220b falls down) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “15H” is associated with the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 115. As shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b), the flow of the production after the reach in the symbol variation production pattern 115 is SP reach production → operation guidance production → losing production → resurrection production production → revival production → winning It is a design confirmation effect. In the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 115, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 51 (a)), the process immediately proceeds to the losing effect after the operation, and the operation acceptance effective period is changed without the operation button 35 being operated. If the time has elapsed (FIG. 51 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 115 is the one at the time of winning per 16R, in the winning symbol confirmation effect, when the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777”, the special after the winning symbol confirmation effect In the game, a successful promotion effect (effect in which the second movable role 220b falls down) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (MODE 16 “H”) and DATA data “16H” (variation time T16, reach, per 16 change) is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 116. As shown in FIG. 52, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 116 after the reach is established is SP reach effect → premium character effect (effect where a rare premium character appears) → symbol fixed effect per 16R (“Congratulations to the 16R Bonus”). Character appears, and the effect design 36 stops in the combination mode of “333” or “777”).

  In the table of FIG. 45, the change start command (change time T17, reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “17H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 117. As shown in FIG. 53 (a) and FIG. 53 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 117 is SP reach effect → premium character effect → operation guide effect → premium cut-in effect (rare cut) An effect in which all character group images appear) → A design effect for each 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 117, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 53 (a)), the operation proceeds to the premium cut-in effect immediately after the operation, and the operation acceptance is effective without the effect button 35 being operated. If 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 (MODE of “E6H” and DATA data of “22H”) (corresponding to the change time T12, reach, and 4R) is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 122. As shown in FIG. 54, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 122 after the reach is established is SP reach effect → big hit notification effect → hit symbol confirmation effect. Since the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 122 is the one at the time of winning per 4R, in the winning symbol confirmation effect, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. Alternatively, in the special game after stopping in the combination mode of “999”, a promotion failure effect (an effect in which the second movable role 220b ends without falling down) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the change start command (MODE is “E6H” and DATA is “23H”) (variation time T13, reach, per 4R) is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 123. As shown in FIG. 55 (a) and FIG. 55 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 123 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → big hit information effect → hit symbol finalizing effect. I have. In the symbol variation effect pattern 123, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation accepting validity period (FIG. 55 (a)), the operation proceeds to the jackpot notification effect immediately after the operation, and the operation accepting validity period is maintained without operating the effecting button 35. Has elapsed (FIG. 55 (b)), the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 122 is the one at the time of winning per 4R, in the winning symbol confirmation effect, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. Alternatively, in the special game after stopping in the combination mode of “999”, a promotion failure effect (an effect in which the second movable role 220b ends without falling down) is executed.

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

  In the table of FIG. 46, a change start command (MODE of “E6H” and DATA data of “25H” (variation time T15, reach, per 4R) is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 125. As shown in FIG. 57 (a) and FIG. 57 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 125 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → losing effect → resurrection humor effect → resurrection effect → hit It is a design confirmation effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 125, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 57 (a)), the process immediately proceeds to the losing effect after the operation, and the operation acceptance effective period is changed without the operation button 35 being operated. If the time has elapsed (FIG. 57 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 122 is the one at the time of winning per 4R, in the winning symbol confirmation effect, the effect symbol 36 is “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”. Alternatively, in the special game after stopping in the combination mode of “999”, a promotion failure effect (an effect in which the second movable role 220b ends without falling down) is executed.

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

  FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a normal state losing variation effect pattern determination table. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a combination of a symbol variation effect pattern and an effect pattern designating 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 command corresponding to the change start command.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T8, no reach, loss) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “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 a normal variation → a lost symbol finalized effect (an effect in which the effect symbol 36 stops in a loss mode).

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T9, no reach, loss) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “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 finalized effect”.

  In the table of FIG. 58, a change start command (change time T10, reach, loss) 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 effect of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 160 is normal fluctuation → reach established → losing symbol finalized effect.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T11, reach, loss) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “61H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 161. As shown in FIG. 62, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 161 after the reach is established is a challenge-introducing effect (an effect in which the characters “Labyrinth Challenge”, an image of a castle, and an image of a guardian protecting the castle appear). → Operation guidance effect (effect button image, indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period, and the effect of prompting the operation by making the character “Press!”) → Challenge failure effect (effect button image is scattered) ) → Failed symbol confirmation effect (effect in which the effect symbol 36 stops in a losing manner and a character of “failure” appears).

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T12, reach, loss) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “62H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 162. As shown in FIG. 63, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 162 after the reach is established is SP reach effect (effect of reproducing a live video of the character) → loss effect (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R). Is temporarily stopped in a losing manner, so that the losing appears to be in a state in which the losing is likely to be determined) → losing design confirmation effect.

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

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T14, reach, loss) 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 the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 164 after the reach is established is SP reach effect → losing effect → resurrection fanning effect (opening / closing of the third movable accessory 330c and opening and closing of the first movable accessory 330a). With the appearance of an effect image that imitates a ring, it is a production that stimulates resurrection) → Loss production → Loss design confirmation production.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the change start command (change time T15, reach, loss) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “65H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 165. As shown in FIGS. 66 (a) and 66 (b), the flow of the production after the reach in the symbol variation production pattern 165 is SP reach production → operation guidance production → losing production → resurrection fanning production → losing production → losing. It is a design confirmation effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 165, if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 66 (a)), the process immediately proceeds to the losing effect after the operation, and the operation acceptance effective period is changed without the operation button 35 being operated. If the time has elapsed (FIG. 66 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the elapse of the period.

  In step S1644-6 of FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 4 which is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. The symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on a combination of the variation start command and the effect random number value 4 in the reception buffer with reference to the advantage state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table of the sub RAM 120c, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is determined. Is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a fluctuation effect pattern determination table for an advantageous state jackpot. In the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the set of the effect random number 4, the symbol variation effect pattern, and the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern are displayed in the high probability game state. Is stored for each command corresponding to the change start command that can be selected in the case of "."

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

  As shown in FIG. 68, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 212 is a battle (J) introduction effect (an effect in which the characters of the left ally character, the right enemy character J, and the character “VS” appear). ) → Battle progression effect (effect in which “Jan” character and “Ken” character appear in order) → Battle victory A effect (combination hand in which left ally character wins and right enemy character loses appears After that, an effect in which the ally character and the character of “Win” appear) → a symbol-determined effect per 16R (the character of “16R bonus congratulations” appears, and the effect pattern 36 stops in the combination mode of “333” or “777”) To produce).

  Here, as shown in the table on the lower right of FIG. 68, there are three types of enemy characters appearing in the symbol variation effect in the live mode, which is an advantageous state, of characters J, K, and L. The character J plays a role of notifying that the player wins a battle with the character J and wins 16R (even if the player wins the battle with the character J does not win 4R). The character K plays a role of notifying that a battle victory with the character K results in one of 16R and 4R. The character L plays a role of notifying that the player wins a battle with the character L and wins 4R (even if the player wins a battle with the character L does not win 16R).

  As shown in FIG. 69, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 232 after the reach is established is a battle (K) introduction effect (an effect in which the characters of the left ally character, the right enemy character K, and the character “VS” appear). ) → Battle progression effect (effect in which the characters “Jan” and “Ken” appear in order) → Defeat D effect (A 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 (tilting of the second movable role 330b indicates that the development effect that evolves from reaching reach has been rescued from a state in which development has failed. The effect to notify) → 16R per symbol design confirmation effect (character of “16R bonus congratulations” appears, and the effect design 36 is “333” or “777” in a combined mode. It has become a director to stop).

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (MODE T = 13H) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “13H”, the effect random number 4 of “0-49” is a symbol. It is associated with the variation effect pattern 213, and the effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 233.

  As shown in FIG. 70 (a) and FIG. 70 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is as follows: Battle (J) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect (effect button image, An indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period, and an effect that prompts the operation by displaying the character of “press!” → Battle victory B first mode effect (drop of the first movable role 330a, first movable) After the appearance of the ring effect image concentric with the ring of the accessory 330a and the output of the jackpot notification sound, an effect in which the ally character and the character "Win" appear, or the battle victory B second mode effect (the ally character) (The effect in which the ally character and the character of “Win” appear after the appearance of the cut-in image of (1)) → design effect of design 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, and the effect is performed. If the operation acceptance valid period has elapsed without the button 35 being operated (FIG. 70 (b)), the operation acceptance valid period proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R via the battle victory B second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of the operation inside.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 213 differs 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, Each of the variable effect patterns 112 and 113 has a flow of an end stage effect of proceeding to a symbol finalizing effect after the jackpot information 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 confirmation effect via the battle victory A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) passes through the battle victory B effect. It is a late stage production flow that proceeds to a fixed production. Battle victory A production and 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, in the low-probability game state, when the symbol variation effect of the big hit is executed, the effect effect is changed from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. When the process proceeds to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect via the jackpot and when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect without passing through the operation guidance effect, the same effect is performed. In the case of performing the variable production, when the stage proceeds from the reach production to the jackpot design confirmation production via the operation guidance production, and the stage proceeds from the reach production to the jackpot design confirmation production without passing the operation guidance production, the production of different production modes is performed. Execute.

  As shown in FIG. 71 (a) and FIG. 71 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is as follows: Battle (K) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Defeat E 1st A mode effect (an effect in which a combination hand in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins appears, and an effect image that stimulates the resurrection by the appearance of an effect image imitating the ring of the first movable role 330a) or defeat E The second mode effect (the effect in which the enemy character and the character of "LOSE" appear and the third movable role 330c is opened and closed to stimulate the resurrection) → the rescue effect → a symbol-determined 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 confirmation effect per 16R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 If the operation acceptance valid period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 71 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

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

  As shown in FIG. 72, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 214 after the reach is established is: Battle (J) introduction effect → Battle progression effect → Defeat A effect (the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins) With the appearance of the hand with the combination of, the effect that makes it seem that the loss is likely to be confirmed) → the resurrection A effect (the left ally character's hand changes to the winning one, and the ally character and the victory later! The appearance of the character indicates that the loss has been restored from a state in which the loss is likely to be determined) → a symbol-determined effect per 16R.

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

  In the table of FIG. 67, the random number 4 for the effect of “0 to 49” for the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, per 16R) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “15H” It is associated with the variation effect pattern 215, and the effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 235.

  As shown in FIG. 74 (a) and FIG. 74 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach in the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is: Battle (J) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Defeat B 1st A mode effect (an effect that makes it appear that the loss is likely to be determined by the appearance of a hand of a combination in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins) or a defeat B second mode effect (“Lose And the appearance of the image of the enemy character, the loss appears to be in a state where the loss is likely to be determined) → Resurrection B 1st mode effect (recovered by the appearance of an effect image imitating the ring of the first movable role 330a) , The first movable role 330a descends, an annular effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable role 330a appears, and a hit with a jackpot notification sound is output. By proceeding to the notification, an effect indicating that the loss has been restored from a state where the loss is likely to be determined), or a resurrection B second mode effect (after opening and closing the third movable member 330c to incite the resurrection, then the first movable combination) By moving down to the object 330a, the appearance of the ring effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable role 330a, and proceeding to the jackpot notification with the output of the jackpot notification sound, it indicates that the loss has been restored from the state where the loss is likely to be determined Direction) → It is a symbol-determined effect 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 proceeds to the effect and the operation reception validity period has elapsed without the effect button 35 being operated (FIG. 74 (b)), the symbol confirmation effect per 16R is performed via the defeat B second mode effect and the resurrection B second mode effect. For example, the effect route is divided depending on whether or not there is an operation within the operation acceptance valid period.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 215 and the above-described symbol variation effect pattern 214 are different 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. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 214 (FIG. 72) and 215 (FIG. 74) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 114 (FIG. 50) and 115 (FIG. 51) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation Each of the effect patterns 114 and 115 has an end stage flow of a final stage in which after the resurrection effect accompanied by the drop of the accessory 330a, the process proceeds to a winning symbol effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, the symbol variation effect pattern 214 (FIG. 72) proceeds to the winning symbol confirmation effect via the defeat A effect and the resurrection A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) results in the defeat B effect. And, after the resurrection B effect, the process of the final stage is that the process proceeds to the winning design effect. The defeat A production and the defeat B production are completely different productions, and the resurrection A production and the resurrection B production are 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, when the effect including the resurrection effect is executed in the low-probability game state, the effect control board 120 performs the operation guidance effect from the reach effect. When performing a rendition effect after passing through and performing a rendition effect without passing through the operation guidance effect, in a high-probability gaming state, when performing a rendition effect including a rendition effect, From the time when the process proceeds to the resurrection effect via the operation guide effect, and the process when the process proceeds to the resurrection effect without the operation guide effect, different effects are performed.

  The flow of the effect of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 235 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 233 (FIG. 71). As shown in FIG. 75 (a) and FIG. 75 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is as follows: Battle (K) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Defeat E 1st Aspect effect or defeat E 2nd aspect effect → Rescue effect → Symbol fixed effect per 16R. 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 confirmation effect per 16R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 When the operation reception validity period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 75 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In the table of FIG. 67, the change start command (MODE T = 16H) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “16H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 216. As shown in FIG. 76, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 216 after the reach is established is the premium battle introduction effect (the left ally character, the right enemy character, the characters “VS”, and the background of the ally character). An effect in which a colorful rainbow effect appears) → Battle progression effect → Battle victory A effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 16R.

  In the table of FIG. 67, the fluctuation start command (the fluctuation time T17, with reach, per 16R) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “17H” is associated with the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 217. As shown in FIG. 77 (a) and FIG. 77 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 217 is as follows: Premium battle introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Premium cut-in effect (rare) (A production in which a perfect all-character set image appears) → a design confirmation production per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 217, when the effect button 35 is operated during the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 77 (a)), the operation proceeds to the premium cut-in effect immediately after the operation, and the operation acceptance is enabled without the effect button 35 being operated. If 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 above-described symbol variation effect pattern 213, the symbol variation effect pattern 217 indicates that the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is operated when the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation acceptance validity period. Also, 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 reception valid period is a battle victory B first mode effect (FIG. 70 (a)), and the operation result effect is within the operation reception valid period. An operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated is a battle victory B second mode effect (FIG. 70 (b)). The battle victory B first mode effect and the battle victory B second mode 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 finalizing effect through the premium effect, when the effect button 35 is operated. When the effect of the same effect mode is performed when the effect button 35 is not operated, and when the effect of proceeding from the operation guide effect to the jackpot design confirmation effect without passing through the premium effect is performed, the effect button 35 is operated. When the effect button 35 is not operated, an effect in a different effect mode is executed.

  The symbol variation effect pattern 217 is different from the above-described symbol variation effect pattern 216 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 are obtained. Are the final stages of the effect flow, in which, after the execution of the premium effect, the process proceeds to the symbol finalizing 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 confirmation effect per 16R through the battle victory A effect (FIG. 68), and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 passes through the battle victory B effect to the symbol per 16R. The flow of the final stage is that the stage proceeds to the final stage (FIG. 70). Battle victory A production and battle victory B production are completely different productions.

  Due to such a 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 performing the effect of proceeding to the jackpot design confirmation effect via the premium effect. When the effect of the same effect mode is executed when it is performed and when it is not executed, and when the effect that proceeds to the jackpot design confirmation effect without performing the premium effect is executed, when the operation guide effect is executed and when it is not executed And the effect of the different effect mode is executed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 78, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 222 after the reach is established is as follows: Battle (K) introduction effect → Battle progression effect → Battle victory A effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 4R (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: battle (L) introduction effect → battle progress effect → defeat D effect → rescue effect → symbol confirmation effect per 4R.

  In the table of FIG. 67, for the change start command (MODE 13), DATA data is "23H" and DATA data is "23H" (the fluctuation time T13, with reach, per 4R), the effect random number 4 of "0-49" is a symbol. It is associated with the variation effect pattern 223, and the effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 243.

  As shown in FIG. 80 (a) and FIG. 80 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is as follows: Battle (K) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Battle victory B 1 mode effect or battle victory B 2nd mode effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 4R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 223, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 80 (a)), the game proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R via the battle victory B first mode effect, and the effect button. If the operation reception validity period has elapsed without the operation of 35 (FIG. 80 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R via the battle victory B second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of the operation.

  Here, when the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is compared with the symbol variation effect pattern 123 in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is different from the case where the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period. In either case, the operation result effect according to the presence or absence of the operation is a jackpot notification effect accompanied by a drop 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 reception valid period is a battle victory B first mode effect (FIG. 80 (a)), and the operation result effect is within the operation reception valid period. An operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated is a battle victory B second mode effect (FIG. 80 (b)). The battle victory B first mode effect and the battle victory B second mode 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 when executing an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect in the low-probability gaming state. 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 in the high-probability game state, the effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect is executed, the effect button 35 is operated. The operation result production when the operation is performed and the operation result production when the production button 35 is not operated are executed in different production modes.

  In addition, the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 233 and the above-described symbol fluctuation effect pattern 223 are such that the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 223 is obtained when winning per 4R, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 233 is obtained when winning per 16R. Are different. These two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 80) and 233 (FIG. 71) and the two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 55) and 113 (FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 49 (b) in the normal state jackpot table. )), The symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 113 both have an operation guide effect, and after the drop of the character 330a due to the jackpot notification effect, proceed to a hit symbol finalizing effect. ing. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 233, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 has a final stage flow in which the game proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R after the battle victory B effect (FIG. 80). 233 is an end-stage production flow in which a defeat E production and a rescue production are performed, and then the process proceeds to a symbol finalization production per 16R (FIG. 71). Battle victory B production and defeat B production and rescue production are completely different productions.

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

  As shown in FIG. 81 (a) and FIG. 81 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach in the symbol variation effect pattern 243 is: battle (L) introduction effect → battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → defeat E 1st Mode effect or defeat E 2nd mode effect → Rescue effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 4R. 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 confirmation effect per 4R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 If the operation reception valid period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 81 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In the table shown in FIG. 67, the random number 4 for the effect of “0 to 49” for the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, reach, per 4R) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “24H” is used. It is associated with the fluctuation effect pattern 224, and the effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 244.

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

  Here, the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 224 is different from the above-described symbol fluctuation effect pattern 222 in that the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 224 has a resurrection effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 222 does not have a resurrection 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 Each of the effect patterns 122 and 124 is a flow of the effect of the end stage in which, after the accessory 330a is dropped by the jackpot notification effect, the process proceeds to the hit symbol determination effect. On the other hand, in the symbol fluctuation effect patterns 222 and 224, the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 222 proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R after the battle victory A effect (FIG. 78), and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 224 includes the defeat A effect and the resurrection A effect. , The process proceeds to a symbol finalizing effect per 4R (FIG. 82). The battle victory A production is completely different from the defeat A production and the resurrection A production.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 and the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, the effect control board 120 performs the resurrection effect from the reach effect when performing the jackpot symbol change effect in the low-probability gaming state. When the stage proceeds to the jackpot symbol finalizing stage, and when the process proceeds from the reach stage to the jackpot symbol finalizing stage without going through the resurrection stage, the same stage effect is executed. Is performed, a different effect is performed when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot design confirmation effect via the resurrection effect, and when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot design confirmation effect without the resurrection effect.

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

  In the table of FIG. 67, the random number 4 for the effect of “0 to 49” is set 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”. It is associated with the variation effect pattern 225, and the effect random number 4 of “50 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 245.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (a) and FIG. 84 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is: Battle (K) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Defeat B 1st Mode effect or defeat B 1st mode effect → Resurrection B 2nd mode effect or Resurrection B 2nd mode effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 4R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 225, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 84 (a)), the symbol is determined per 4R via the defeat B first mode effect and the resurrection B first mode effect. When the operation proceeds to the effect and the operation reception valid period has elapsed without the operation of the effect button 35 (FIG. 84 (b)), the symbol is determined to be a 4R-per-Round effect via the defeat B second mode effect and the revival B second mode effect. For example, the effect route is divided depending on whether or not there is an operation within the operation acceptance valid period.

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

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 125 and 225, the effect control board 120 operates the effect button 35 when performing the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the resurrection effect through the operation guide effect in the low-probability gaming state. When the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated and the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in the same effect mode, and in the high-probability game state, the effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the resurrection effect via the operation guide effect is executed, 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 fluctuation effect pattern 225 is different from the above-described symbol fluctuation effect pattern 223 in that the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 225 has a resurrection effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 223 does not have a resurrection 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, Each of the effect patterns 123 and 125 has a flow of an end stage effect in which after the drop of the accessory 330a by the jackpot notification effect, the process proceeds to a winning symbol determination effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 progresses to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R through the battle victory B effect (FIG. 80), and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 passes through the defeat B effect and the resurrection B effect. The flow of the final stage is that the process proceeds to a symbol finalizing effect per 4R (FIG. 84). The battle victory B production is completely different from the defeat B production and the resurrection B production.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225 and the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125, the effect control board 120 performs the operation guide from the reach effect to the operation effect when the symbol change effect of the jackpot is executed in the low-probability game state. Go to the jackpot design confirmation effect via the resurrection effect after the execution of the operation guidance effect, and to the operation guidance effect from the reach effect, and to the jackpot design confirmation effect without the resurrection effect after the operation guidance effect execution When performing the effect of the same effect mode as when proceeding, in the high-probability gaming state, when performing a jackpot design fluctuation effect, proceed from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the execution of the operation guide effect, return to the jackpot When proceeding to the symbol confirmation production, and from the reach production to the operation guidance production, after the execution of the operation guidance production, the resurrection production In between it travels on the symbol determined rendition of jackpots, executes the effect of different representation embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 85 (a) and FIG. 85 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 245 is as follows: Battle (L) introduction effect → Battle progression effect and operation guidance effect → Defeat E 1st Mode effect or defeat E 2nd mode effect → Rescue effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 4R. In the symbol fluctuation 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 confirmation effect per 4R via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 When the operation reception valid period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 85 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In step S1644-7 in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number value 4, which is one of the random number values updated in step S1100. 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 4 with reference to the advantageous state loss variation effect pattern determination table of the sub RAM 120c, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is determined. Is generated, and the generated effect pattern specifying command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a fluctuation effect pattern determination table for advantage state loss. In the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the set of the variation start command, 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 "losing" It is stored for each of the fluctuation start commands that can be selected at times.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 86, a change start command (change time T8, no reach, loss) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “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 a normal variation → a lost symbol finalized effect (an effect in which the effect symbol 36 stops in the loss mode).

  In the table of FIG. 86, the change start command (change time T9, no reach, loss) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “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 finalized effect”.

  In the table of FIG. 86, a change start command (change time T10, reach, loss) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “60H” is associated with the symbol change effect pattern 260. As shown in FIG. 89, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 260 is a normal variation → reach established → losing symbol finalized effect.

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

  As shown in FIG. 90, the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 262 after the reach is established is a battle (J) introduction effect (an effect in which the characters of the left ally character, the right enemy character J, and the character “VS” appear). ) → Battle progression effect (effect in which the characters “Jan” and “Ken” appear in order) → Defeat D effect (A 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 confirmation effect.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 93 (a) and FIG. 93 (b), the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 263 after the reach is established is: battle (J) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect (effect button image, An indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period and an effect prompting the operation by appearing a character of “press!” → Defeat E first mode effect (left ally character loses and right enemy character wins) And the effect of stimulating the resurrection by the appearance of an effect image imitating the ring of the first movable auditorium 330a) or the defeat E second mode effect (the enemy character and the letters "LOSE" appear) Then, the opening / closing of the third movable auditorium 330c is an effect that stimulates the resurrection) → the lost symbol confirmation effect. In the design 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 lost symbol confirmation effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 is pressed. If the operation reception validity period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 93 (b)), the process proceeds to a lost symbol confirmation effect via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 94 (a) and FIG. 94 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 273 is as follows: Battle (K) introduction effect → Battle progression effect → Operation guidance effect → Defeat E 1st Aspect effect or defeat E 2nd aspect effect → Lost 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 confirmation effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 is pressed. If the operation reception validity period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 94 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss design confirmation effect via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 95 (a) and FIG. 95 (b), the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 283 after the reach is established is: battle (L) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect → defeat E 1st Aspect effect or defeat E 2nd aspect effect → Lost 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 confirmation effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 is pressed. If the operation reception validity period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 95 (b)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol confirmation effect via the defeat E second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided accordingly.

  In the table of FIG. 86, the fluctuation start command (MODE fluctuation time T14, reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “64H” is the effect random number 4 of “0 to 32” for the pattern fluctuation effect. The effect random number 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 274, and the effect random number 4 of “66 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 284. Is associated with.

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

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

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

  In the table of FIG. 86, the fluctuation start command (MODE fluctuation time T15, reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “65H” is the effect random number 4 of “0 to 32” for the design fluctuation effect. The effect random number 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 275, and the effect random number 4 of “66 to 99” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 285. Is associated with.

  As shown in FIG. 99 (a) and FIG. 99 (b), the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 265 after the reach is established is: Battle (J) introduction effect → Battle progression effect → Operation guidance effect → Defeat E 1st Aspect effect or defeat E 2nd aspect effect → Lost symbol confirmation effect.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is different from the above-described symbol variation effect pattern 215 in that the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is the one at the time of the winning, and the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is the one at the time of the loss. 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 is obtained. Each of the patterns 115 and 165 has a flow of proceeding to the loss effect after the execution of the operation guide effect. On the other hand, in the symbol fluctuation effect patterns 215 and 265, the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 215 proceeds to the defeat B effect after the execution of the operation guide effect (FIG. 74), and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 265 proceeds to the defeat E effect after the execution of the operation guide effect. (FIG. 99). The defeat B production and the defeat E production are completely different productions.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 115 and 165 and the symbol variation effect patterns 215 and 265, in the low-probability game state, the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the symbol confirmation effect via the operation guide effect. In this case, the operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the jackpot symbol confirmation effect and the operation result effect when the losing symbol confirmation effect is executed are executed in the same effect. In the probability game state, when performing an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the design confirmation effect via the operation guide effect, the operation result effect and the loss of the operation result when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the jackpot symbol confirmation effect are performed. The operation result effect at the time of the symbol confirmation effect is executed in a different effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 100 (a) and FIG. 100 (b), the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 275 after the reach is established is: battle (K) introduction effect → battle progression effect → operation guide effect → defeat E 1st Aspect effect or defeat E 2nd aspect effect → Lost symbol confirmation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 101 (a) and FIG. 101 (b), the flow of the effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 285 after the reach is established is: battle (L) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect → defeat E 1st Aspect effect or defeat E 2nd aspect effect → Lost symbol confirmation effect.

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

  In step S1644-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol fluctuation effect pattern determined in step S1644-3, S1644-4, S1644-6, or S1644-7 includes an operation guide effect. When the sub CPU 120a includes the operation guide 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 processing ends.

  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 divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, to obtain a value obtained by sub-RAM 120c. Is set in 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 reception effective period of the operation guidance effect, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds to obtain the operation reception effective period end timer of the sub RAM 120c. Set to counter. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are decremented each time the timer update process of step S1500 in FIG. 37 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

  In step S1644-22, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation result effect after the operation guide effect is accompanied by the drop of the first movable role 330a. If the first movable auditory 330a is to be dropped (S1644-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-13. If the first movable role 330a does not fall (S164-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S164-13.

  In step S1644-2, 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 waiting 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 gaming state information in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 120c is that of the non-time saving gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When the current game mode is the normal mode (S1623-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1632-2. If the current game mode is the live mode (S1623-1: No), the current stage change determination process ends.

  In step S1623-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in the start winning designation command storage processing is the loss winning information. When the start winning designation command is for the loss winning information (S1623-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3. When the start winning designation command is that of the jackpot winning information (S1623-2: No), the current stage change determination process ends.

  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. If the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1623-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1623-4. If the stage change notice waiting flag has not been set (S1623-3: No), the current stage change determination process ends. The stage change notice waiting flag is a flag indicating that the stage change notice effect is waiting to be executed.

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

  In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change execution determination process. In the stage change execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the random number value for effect 5 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not to execute the stage change (FIG. 11A) based on the number of changes since the previous stage change and the effect random number value 5. Is determined.

  FIG. 103 is a diagram showing a stage change execution determination table. In the stage change execution determination table, a set of the effect random number 5 and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored in a table in which the number of changes from the previous stage change is 0 to 9 times. When the number of changes from the previous stage change is 10 to 19 times, it is referred to when the number of changes from the previous stage change is 20 or more. It is remembered. In this table, as the number of changes from the previous stage change is larger, data indicating that the stage change is to be performed is more easily selected. Specifically, for 0 to 9 times, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 5 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is performed, and 80 (20 to 99) The effect random number value is associated with data indicating that no stage change is performed. For 10 to 19 times, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 5 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is performed, and 50 (50 to 99) effect random number values 5 Is associated with data indicating that a stage change is not performed. For 20 or more times, 80 (0 to 79) effect random number values 5 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is performed, and 20 (80 to 99) effect random number values 5 It is associated with data indicating that a 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 “not execute”. When the determination result is “execute” (S1623-6: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-7. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S1623-6: No), the current stage change determination process ends.

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

  In step S1623-8, the sub CPU 120a performs a new stage determination process. In the new stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 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 random number value 6 for effect.

  FIG. 104 is a diagram showing a new stage determination table. In the new stage determination table, each set of the effect random number 6 and the stage data indicating the new stage after the change in the stage change is stored for each one corresponding to the current stay stage.

  Specifically, when the current stage is the marine stage, the options are the savannah stage and the cosmo stage. When the current stage is the savannah stage, the options are the marine stage and the cosmo stage. If the is a cosmo stage, the options are a marine stage and a savannah stage. Each option is associated with 50 effect random number values 6.

  In step S1623-9, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change timing determination process. The stage change timing determination process is a process of determining which of the fluctuation and the fluctuation in the suspension is to be changed. The sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 7 updated in step S1100. In the stage change timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change timing determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines the stage change timing based on the number of pending fluctuations of the first special symbol and the effect 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 effect random number 7 and the stage change timing data is stored for each one corresponding to each of the pending numbers of fluctuations of the first special symbol.

  The option corresponding to the number of suspensions of 0 is stage change timing data STC10. The stage change timing data STC10 indicates that a stage change is to be performed at the change. The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 100 (0-99) effect random numbers 7.

  Options corresponding to one pending number include stage change timing data STC10 and STC11. The stage change timing data STC11 indicates that the stage change is performed after the fluctuations have progressed to the first suspension change at the time of executing the stage change timing determination processing (start winning prize). The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with fifty (0-49) effect random numbers 7, and the stage change timing data STC11 is associated with fifty (50-99) effect random numbers 7, respectively. ing.

  Options corresponding to the number of suspensions of two include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, and STC12. The stage change timing data STC12 indicates that the stage change is performed after the variable consumption has progressed to the change of the second hold at the time of execution of the stage change timing determination process (start winning prize). The stage change timing data STC10 includes 34 (0-33) effect random numbers 7 for the stage change, and the stage change timing data STC11 includes 33 (34-66) effect random numbers 7 for the stage change timing data. The STC 12 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random number values 7, respectively.

  Options corresponding to the number of suspensions of three include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, and STC13. The stage change timing data STC13 indicates that the stage change is performed after the order of digestion progresses until the change of the third suspension at the time of execution of the stage change timing determination processing (at the time of start winning). The stage change timing data STC10 includes 25 (0 to 24) effect random numbers 7 and the stage change timing data STC11 includes 25 (25 to 49) effect random numbers 7 and tage change timing data. 25 (50 to 74) effect random number values 7 are associated with the STC 12, and 25 (75 to 99) effect random number values 7 are associated with the stage change timing data STC13.

  Options corresponding to the number of suspensions of four include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, STC13, and STC14. The stage change timing data STC14 indicates that the stage change is performed after the fluctuations have progressed to the change of the fourth hold at the time of executing the stage change timing determination process (start winning prize). The stage change timing data STC10 includes 20 (0 to 19) effect random numbers 7 for the stage change, and the stage change timing data STC11 includes 20 (20 to 39) effect random numbers 7 for the stage change timing data. The STC 12 has 20 (40-59) effect random numbers 7, the stage change timing data STC 13 has 20 (60-79) effect random numbers 7, and the stage change timing data STC 14 has Twenty (80 to 99) effect random number values 7 are associated with each other.

  In step S1623-10, the sub CPU 120a generates the stage data of the new stage according to the determination of the new stage determination process and the stage change timing determination process, and stores the stage data in the corresponding storage unit of the effect information storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a stores the 0th storage unit of the effect information storage area when the stage is changed in the change, and the first storage unit in the first effect information storage area when the stage is changed in the first suspension change. When the stage is changed in the second holding change, the second storage unit of the first effect information storage area is changed. When the stage is changed in the third holding change, the third storage unit of the first effect information storage area is changed. When the stage is changed due to the change of the fourth suspension, the fourth storage unit of the first effect information storage area is used as a 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 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 subjected to the storage area shift processing (step S1641 in FIG. 38). Each time is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit.

  FIGS. 106, 107, and 108 are flowcharts showing details of the stage change announcement effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 106, in the stage change timing determination process (step S1623-9 in FIG. 102), the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the stage change due to the fluctuation or the stage change due to the fluctuation in the suspension. Is confirmed (S1625-1). When the stage is changed due to the change (S1625-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a ends the current stage change announcement effect selection process. When the stage is changed due to the fluctuation within the suspension (S1625-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-2.

  In step S1625-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change announcement effect execution determination process. In the stage change announcement effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 8 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change announcement effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the effect random number 8, the stage change announcement effect (FIGS. 11 (b), 11 (c), 11 (d)). Is determined.

  FIG. 109 is a diagram showing a stage change announcement effect execution determination table. The stage change announcement effect execution determination table stores a set of effect random number 8 and data indicating whether execution is necessary ("execute" and "do not execute"). Specifically, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 8 are associated with data indicating that a stage change announcement effect is to be executed, and 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 8 Is associated with data indicating that the stage change announcement effect is not executed.

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

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

  In step S1625-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process. The stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is a process of determining at what timing the stage change announcement effect is to be performed. The sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 9 updated in step S1100. In the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b and determines 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 executed stage change execution timing and the effect random number 9.

  FIG. 110 is a diagram showing a stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table. In the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table, a set of the effect random number 9 and the stage change announcement effect execution timing data is stored for each item corresponding to the stage change execution timing.

  When the execution timing of the stage change is during the first hold variable display, there are stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, and SCY13. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the start of the first hold variation display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY12 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately before the stop of the first hold variation display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY13 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the stoppage of the first hold variation display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random numbers 9 for effect. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY12 and SCY13 have no associated random number value 9 for effect.

  The options when the execution timing of the stage change is in the variable display of the second hold include stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, and SCY23. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY21 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the start of the second hold variation display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY22 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately before the stop of the change display of the second hold. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY23 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the stoppage of the second hold change display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY12 has thirty-four (0-33) effect random numbers 9 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY13, and the thirty-four (34-66) effect random numbers 9 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY13. However, the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY21 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random numbers 9 for each effect. No stage random number value 9 is associated with the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23.

  When the execution timing of the stage change is in the fluctuation display of the third hold, options include stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY32, and SCY33. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY31 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the start of the third suspension change display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY32 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display of the third hold. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY33 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the stoppage of the fluctuation display of the third hold. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY22 has thirty-four (0-33) effect random numbers 9 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY23, and the thirty-four (34-66) effect random numbers 9 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY23. However, the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY31 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random numbers 9 for each effect. No stage random number value 9 is associated with the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33.

  When the execution timing of the stage change is in the fluctuation display of the fourth hold, the options include stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY32, SCY33, SCY41, SCY42, And SCY43. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY41 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the start of the fourth hold variation display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY42 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display of the fourth hold. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY43 indicates that the stage change announcement effect is to be executed immediately after the stoppage of the fourth hold variation display. The stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY32 has thirty-four (0-33) effect random numbers 9 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY33, and the thirty-four (34-66) effect random numbers 9 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY33. However, the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY41 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) effect random numbers 9 for each effect. No stage random number value 9 is associated with the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43.

  Here, in this table, in the case of performing a stage change during the first hold variation display, the selection rate of the notice effect execution timing data SCY11 is set as the stage change notice effect execution timing immediately after the start of the first hold variation display. Is 100%, and the selectivity of the other announcement effect execution timing data SCY12, SCY13 is 0%.

  Also, in the case of performing a stage change during the change display of the second hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY12, which is the stage change notice effect execution timing immediately before the stop of the change display of the first hold, which is immediately before the digestion order, is performed. Announcement effect execution timing data SCY13 that sets the stage change announcement effect immediately after the stop of the first suspension change display and the announcement effect execution timing that sets the stage change announcement effect immediately after the start of the second change display. The selectivity of the data SCY21 is 33% to 34%, and the selectivity of the other announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23 is 0%.

  Also, in the case of performing a stage change during the third hold variation display, the announcement effect execution timing data SCY22, which is the stage change announcement effect execution timing immediately before the stop of the second hold variation display preceding the digestion order, is performed. Announcement effect execution timing data SCY23 that sets the stage change announcement effect immediately after the stop of the second suspension change display and the announcement effect execution timing that sets the stage change announcement effect immediately after the start of the third change display. The selectivity of the data SCY31 is 33% to 34%, and the selectivity of the other announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 is 0%.

  Also, in the case of performing a stage change during the fourth hold variation display, the announcement effect execution timing data SCY32, which is the stage change announcement effect execution timing immediately before the stop of the third hold variation display preceding the digestion order, is performed. Announcement effect execution timing data SCY33 that sets the stage change announcement effect immediately after the stop of the third suspension change display and the announcement effect execution timing that sets the stage change announcement effect immediately after the start of the fourth change display. The selectivity of the data SCY41 is 33% to 34%, and the selectivity of the other announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43 is 0%.

  With such a configuration of the table, the effect 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 follows. When the execution of the stage change announcement effect is determined in the stage change announcement effect execution determination process (S1625-2 in FIG. 106) in the stage change announcement effect selection process, the change display in which the execution of the state change is scheduled is performed. Immediately after the start of the variable display in which the digestion order is previous, the effect indicating that the stage change is changed in the next variable display following the variable display is restricted from being executed as the stage change notice effect. In this case, the effect control board 120 determines whether the stage change is performed immediately before or after the stop display of the variable display in which the digestion order is earlier than the variable display in which the execution of the stage change is scheduled, in the next variable display of the variable display. An effect that suggests a change can be performed as a stage change announcement effect.

  In step S1625-6, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the first suspension variable display. If the timing data SCY11 in the stage change announcement 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 variable display of the first hold (S1625-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-7. When it is not immediately after the start of the variable display of the first hold (S1625-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-9.

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

  In step S1625-9, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the first suspension variable display. If the timing data SCY12 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately before the stop of the variable display of the first hold (S1625-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-10. If it is not immediately before the stop of the variable display of the first hold (S1625-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-12.

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

  In step S1625-12, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the first suspension variable display. If the timing data SCY13 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the stop of the first hold variable display (S1625- 12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625- 13. If it is not immediately after the stoppage of the first hold variable display (S1625- 12: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-6.

  In step S1625-13, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 to a stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, without setting any timing flag, the present stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-14, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the second hold variable display. If the timing data SCY21 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the start of the variable display of the second hold (S1625-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-15. If it is not immediately after the start of the variable display of the second hold (S1625- 14: No), the process proceeds to step S1625- 17.

  In step S1625-15, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to a 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 fluctuation in the timing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c immediately after the start of fluctuation. Thereafter, the stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-17, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the second hold variable display. If the timing data SCY22 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately before the stop of the change display of the second hold (S1625-17: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-18. If it is not immediately before the stop of the variable display of the second hold (S1625-17: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-20.

  In step S1625-18, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to a 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 fluctuation stop in the timing flag storage area immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-20, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stoppage of the second suspension variable display. If the timing data SCY23 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the stoppage of the variable display of the second hold (S1625-20: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-21. If it is not immediately after the stop of the change display of the second hold (S1625- 20: No), the process proceeds to step S1625- 22 in FIG.

  In step S1625-21, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to a stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, without setting any timing flag, the present stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-22 in FIG. 75, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the third hold variable display. If the timing data SCY31 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the start of the variable display of the third hold (S1625-22: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-23. If it is not immediately after the start of the variable display of the third hold (S1625-22: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-25.

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

  In step S1625-25, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the variable display of the third hold. If the timing data SCY32 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is immediately before the stop of the change display of the third hold (S1625-25: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-26. If it is not immediately before the stop of the change display of the third hold (S1625- 25: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-28.

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

  In step S1625-28, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the third suspension variable display. If the timing data SCY33 in the stage change announcement 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 variable display of the third hold (S1625-28: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-29. When it is not immediately after the stop of the change display of the third hold (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. Thereafter, without setting any timing flag, the present stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-30, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the fourth suspension variable display. If the timing data SCY41 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the start of the variable display of the fourth hold (S1625-30: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-31. When it is not immediately after the start of the fourth hold variable 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 the fluctuation in the timing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c immediately after the start of the fluctuation. Thereafter, the stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-33, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the fourth hold variable display. If the timing data SCY42 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is immediately before the stop of the change display of the fourth hold (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, sub CPU 120a sets 4 to the stage change notice standby counter of sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-35, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop in the timing flag storage area immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  In step S1625-36, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change announcement effect determined in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the fourth-hold variable display. If the timing data SCY43 in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) has been selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the stop of the fourth-hold variable display (S1625-36: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-37. When it is not immediately after the stoppage of the fourth hold variable display (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. Thereafter, without setting any timing flag, the present stage change announcement effect selection process ends.

  FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing the details of the stage change announcement effect control process (S1647 in FIG. 38) during the symbol change. 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). In the stage change announcement effect execution determination process (S1625-2 in FIG. 73) in the stage change announcement effect selection process, if the stage change announcement wait flag is set, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1647-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S16447-2. When the stage change notice waiting flag is not set (S1647-1: No), the stage change notice effect control processing during the current symbol change is ended.

  In step S1647-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c is 1 or more. When the stage change notice standby counter is 1 or more (S1647-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1647-3. When the stage change notice standby counter is 0 (S1647-2: No), the stage change notice effect control processing during the current symbol change is ended.

  In step S1647-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the immediately before fluctuation stop timing flag is set in the immediately before fluctuation stop timing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the timing data SCY12, SCY22, SCY32, or SCY42 of the execution timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation is selected in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) in the stage change announcement effect selection process, The determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set (S1647-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1647-8. If the timing flag just before the fluctuation stop is not set (S1647-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1647-4.

  In step S1647-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the timing flag immediately after the start of the change is set in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of the change in the sub RAM 120c. If the timing data SCY11, SCY21, SCY31, or SCY41 of the execution timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation is selected in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) in the stage change announcement effect selection process, The determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the timing data SCY13, SCY23, SCY33, or SCY43 of the execution timing immediately after the stop of the fluctuation is selected, the determination result of this step is “No”. If the timing flag is set immediately after the start of the change (S1647-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1647-5. If the timing flag has not been set immediately after the start of the change (S1647-4: No), the stage change announcement effect control process during the current symbol change is ended.

  In step S1647-5, 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 a character relating to the new stage as an appearance character, and performs a stage change in which this character appears. An effect pattern designating command for the notice effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern designating command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1647-6, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice waiting flag in the stage change notice waiting flag storage area. In the next step 1667-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the timing flag immediately after the start of the change. Thereafter, the stage change announcement effect control process during the current symbol change is ended.

  In step S1647-8, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time up to a predetermined timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display, and sets a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds in the timer counter of the sub RAM 120c just before the fluctuation stop. Thereafter, the stage change announcement effect control process during the current symbol change is ended. The timer counter immediately before the stop of the fluctuation is counted down in the timer updating process (S1500 in FIG. 37), and becomes 0 at a predetermined timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1647-8, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately after the start of the fluctuation display) display the stage change announcement effect on 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. 112 is a flow chart showing details of the symbol change stage change announcement effect control process (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 stage change notice effect control process during the current symbol stop is ended.

  In step S1672-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c is 1 or more. When the stage change notice standby counter is 1 or more (S1672-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1672-3. If 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 of the sub RAM 120c by -1. Then, the stage change notice effect control process during the current symbol stop is terminated.

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

  In step S1672-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the timing flag immediately after the start of the fluctuation is set in the timing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c immediately after the start of the fluctuation. When the timing flag is set immediately after the start of the change (S1672-5: Yes), the stage change effect control processing during the current symbol change is ended. If the timing flag has not been set immediately after the start of the change (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 relating to the new stage as an appearance character, and generates an effect pattern designation command of a stage change announcement effect in which the character appears, and generates the command. The effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1672-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice waiting flag in the stage change notice waiting flag storage area. After that, the current mode effect control process ends.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1672-6, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately after stopping the fluctuation display) display the stage change announcement effect on 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. 113 is a flowchart showing the 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 the jackpot that has triggered this special game is 2R (S1691-1). If the type of jackpot is 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 the opening effect per 2R, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 2R in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of the jackpot that has triggered this special game is 16R. If the type of the jackpot is 16R (S1691-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-4. If it is not per 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 jackpot lottery is the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state). When the gaming state is the normal gaming state (S1691-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-5. If it is not 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 have stopped in the combination mode of "333" or "777". When stopping in the combination mode of “333” or “777” (S1691-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-7. If the operation has 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 successful promotion effect, and stores the promotion effect execution data indicating that the successful promotion effect is to be executed in the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. I do.

  In step S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 16R, and stores the information of 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 current gaming state related to the jackpot 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. If it is not 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 the promotion effect execution data indicating that the promotion failure effect is to be performed in the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. I do. In step S1691-10, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 4R, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 4R in the effect pattern storage area.

  In step S1691-11, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designating command of the opening effect determined in step S1691-2, S1691-7 or S1691-10 in the transmission buffer. After that, the current special game selection process ends.

  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 for the fourth round (S1693-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-2. If it is a round other than the fourth round (S1693-1: No), the current round effect control process ends.

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

  In step S1693-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the promotion effect execution data in the round effect information storage area is for a promotion success effect or a promotion failure effect. If the promotion effect execution data is for a promotion success effect (S1693-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-4. If the promotion effect execution data is for a 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 specification command for a successful promotion effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designating command of the promotion failure effect, and sets the generated effect pattern designating command in the transmission buffer. After executing Step S1693-4 or Step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a ends the current round effect control process.

  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 processing is processing for updating information in the operation information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  FIG. 116A shows the operation information storage area. FIG. 116B is a diagram illustrating an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 116 (a), the operation information storage area includes an upper cursor key sampling signal storage area, a lower cursor key sampling signal storage area, a left cursor key sampling signal storage area, a right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and a center key. It has 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 each include information on the latest sampling timing. And a pre-sampling storage unit for storing information on the immediately preceding (two milliseconds before) sampling timing.

  In the operation information storage area update processing, 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, based on the input signal of the detection switch 39b of the down cursor key 39B, the down cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated. 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. Also, 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. Also, 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, based on the input signal of the detection switch 35a of the effect button 35, 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. I do.

  More specifically, at the sampling timing every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area if the input signal of the detection switch 39a is ON, and turns off the input signal of the detection switch 39a. If it is, 0 is written to the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39b is ON, 1 is written to the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39b is OFF, 0 is written to 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 to the right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39d is OFF, 0 is written to 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 the information of the latest sampling storage unit of 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 previous sampling storage unit. Copy each one. Then, as shown in the update example of FIG. 116 (b), if the input signal of the detection switch 35a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage section of the effect button sampling signal storage area, and the detection switch 35a If the input signal is OFF, 0 is written to the latest sampling storage section of the effect button sampling signal storage area. If the previous sampling signal storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 0 and the latest sampling storage unit is 1, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit 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 Is written to the latest sampling storage unit of.

  If the previous sampling signal storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 1 and the latest sampling storage unit is 0, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit 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, the effect button off-edge signal storage area Is written to the latest sampling storage unit of.

  If the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage section of the production button sampling signal storage area, the sub CPU 120a rewrites the number of the latest sampling storage section of the production button on-off edge signal number storage area to a value obtained by adding +1 to the production button sampling signal. When 0 is written to the latest sampling storage section of the signal storage area, the latest sampling storage section of 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 0. After the start time of the operation acceptance effective 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 reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1702: No), the current effect input control process ends.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0. If it is within the operation reception validity period of the operation guidance effect, the determination result of this step is “No”, and at the end time of the operation reception validity period of the operation guidance effect, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1703: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1704. If 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 of the effect button on-edge storage area. If immediately after the effect button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If 1 has been written (S1704: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. If 1 has not been written (S1704: No), the current effect input control process ends.

  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 has not been set (S1705: No), the current effect input control process ends.

  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. After that, the present effect input control process ends.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1707, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform an effect accompanied by the drop of the movable accessory 330a on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device. 33a, 33b, 33c, and the lighting device 34 for production.

  FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing details of the timer update process (step S1500 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 117, if there is a non-zero timer counter in the sub RAM 120c, the sub CPU 120a updates it by decrementing it by one (S1501).

  In the next step S1502, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby counter of sub RAM 120c is 1 or more. When 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 ends.

  In the next step S1503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set in the timing flag storage area immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. In the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) in the stage change announcement effect selection process, the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set to the first hold, the second hold, and the third hold during execution of the process. Or, when the timing data SCY12, SCY22, SCY32, or SCY42 of the execution timing immediately before the stop of the change of the fourth hold change is selected, the stage announcement effect control during the symbol change when the change is completed up to the change. It is set in the processing (S1647-8 in FIG. 111). If the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1504. If the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is not set (S1503: No), the current timer update process ends.

  In the next step S1504, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timer counter just before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c is 0. If the timer counter just before the fluctuation stop is 0 (S1504: Yes), and if the Ima counter is not 0 (S1504: No), the current timer update process ends.

  In the next step S1505, the sub CPU 120a obtains a new stage after the change in the stage change, generates a character relating to the new stage as an appearance character, and generates an effect pattern designation command of a stage change announcement effect in which this character appears, and generates The effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1506, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice waiting flag in the stage change notice waiting flag storage area.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1507, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately before stopping the fluctuation display) display the stage change announcement effect on 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 is generated from the power supply board 170 to the CPU of the image control board 150 by a start operation.

  In FIG. 118, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization processing, the CPU of the image control board 150 reads a startup program from the ROM of the image control board 150 in response to power-on, and instructs initial setting of various modules of the image control board 150 and VDP. More specifically, the CPU of the image control board 150 outputs an instruction to generate a video signal and an output of an initial value display list for drawing initial value image data (such as a character image of “powering on”). I 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 a drawing register in order to instruct the VDP to execute drawing on the display list already output.

  In step S2030, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs a command analysis process. In the command analysis process, it is checked whether or not the effect pattern designating command transmitted from the effect control board 120 is in the reception buffer. If there is an effect pattern designating command, a series of effect movie that forms the effect movie corresponding to the command is determined. Determine the animation pattern.

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

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

  In step S2060, the CPU of the image control board 150 determines whether or not the FB switching flag is 01. The FB switch flag is set to 01 if the previous display list drawing has been completed at the V blank interrupt every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms).

  When the FB switching flag is 01 (S2060: Yes), the CPU of the image control board 150 proceeds to step S2070, and when the FB switching flag is 00 (S2060: No), stands by until the FB switching flag becomes 01. I 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 of steps S2020 to S2070 is repeated until the predetermined interruption shown in FIG. 20 occurs.

  FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing the drawing end interrupt processing 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 of frame (one frame) is completed. The CPU of the image control board 150 executes a drawing end interrupt process when a drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP.

  In the drawing end interrupt processing, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets a drawing end flag = 01 (step S2110). After that, the current drawing end interrupt processing ends.

  FIG. 120 is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt processing 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 second (about 16.6 ms). When a 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 a process of updating various counters such as a scene switching counter, a weight 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 becomes 01 when the drawing of the frame of the predetermined unit is completed.

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

  In step S2230, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the drawing end flag = 00 (turns off the drawing end flag). In step S2240, the CPU of the image control board 150 gives the VDP memory controller an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”.

  In step S2250, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns the FB switching flag on), and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. The VDP of the image control board 150 receives RGB from the image data (digital signal) stored in the display frame buffer of the VRAM when the CPU of the image control board 150 issues a video signal creation instruction. A signal (analog signal) is generated, and a 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 processing ends.

  Of the series of processes of the image control board 150 described above, the content of the command analysis process in step S2030 in FIG. 118 depends on the description content of the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 120. For example, when the effect control board 120 executes the symbol change effect of the jackpot in the low-probability game state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol change effect pattern 112 (FIG. 48) and the symbol change effect pattern 113 (FIG. 49) It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 112 does not perform the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the fluctuation effect pattern 113 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. They differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage effects of the variable effect patterns 112 and 113 is an effect accompanied by the drop of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol determination effect. Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 does not pass the jackpot symbol variation effect from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect after the reach effect, and does not pass the operation guide effect from the reach effect. The same effect movie is played as when the game proceeds to the jackpot symbol confirmation 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 command of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 68) or the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the fluctuation effect pattern 213 executes the operation guidance effect after the evolution from the reach effect. Further, the flow of the final stage of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 212 is a battle victory A effect → a symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 68), and the final stage flow of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 213 is battle victory B The effect is a symbol-determined effect per 16R (FIG. 70). Battle victory A production and battle victory B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 does not pass the jackpot symbol change effect from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect via the operation guide effect and the reach effect without performing the operation guide effect from the reach effect. Then, an effect movie of an effect mode different from that at the time of proceeding to the jackpot design confirmation effect is reproduced.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the effect including the resurrection effect in the low-probability game state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol changing effect pattern 114 (FIG. 50) or the symbol changing effect pattern 115 (FIG. 51) is applied to the effect control. The signal is transmitted from the board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 114 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 115 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. They differ in this respect. However, the flow of the effect at the end of the symbol variation effect patterns 114 and 115 is an effect accompanied by the drop of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol confirmation effect. Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 performs the effect including the resurrection effect, when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the resurrection effect via the operation guide effect, and when the process proceeds to the resurrection effect without the operation guide effect. Plays the same production movie.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 causes the effect including the resurrection effect to be executed in the high-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol change effect pattern 214 (FIG. 72) or the symbol change effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The pattern fluctuation effect pattern 214 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the fluctuation effect pattern 215 executes the operation guidance effect after the evolution from the reach effect. Further, the flow of the final stage of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 214 is a defeat A stage → a resurrection A stage → a symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 72), and the end stage flow of the symbol fluctuation stage pattern 215 is as follows. Defeat B production → resurrection B production → design confirmation effect per 16R (Fig. 74). The defeat A production and the defeat B production are completely different productions, and the resurrection A production and the resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the image control board 130 performs the effect including the resurrection effect, when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the resurrection effect via the operation guide effect, and when the process proceeds to the resurrection effect without the operation guide effect. And play different production movies.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the operation guide effect to the jackpot design confirmation effect through the premium effect, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) is transmitted from the effect control substrate 120 to the image control. Sent to substrate 130. The operation flow after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is such that the premium cut-in effect → 16R per symbol is determined regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation acceptance valid period. An effect (FIG. 77 (a) and FIG. 77 (b)). Therefore, the image control board 130, when performing the effect of proceeding from the operation guide effect through the premium effect to the jackpot design confirmation effect, is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. To 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 design confirmation effect without passing through the premium effect, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guide effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is such that when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle victory B first mode effect → a symbol finalizing effect per 16R (FIG. 70 (a) )), If the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation reception validity period, the battle victory B second mode effect → a symbol-determined effect per 16R (FIG. 70 (b)). The battle victory B first mode effect and the battle victory B second mode effect are completely different effects. Therefore, when the image control board 130 is to perform the effect of proceeding to the jackpot design confirmation effect without passing the premium effect from the operation guide 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 an effect of proceeding to a jackpot design confirmation effect after a premium effect, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol change effect pattern 216 (FIG. 76) or the pattern change effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) is performed. It is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 216 does not execute the operation effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 217 executes the operation effect after the evolution from the reach effect. They differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage effects of the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217 are both a premium effect → a symbol-determined effect per 16R (FIGS. 76 and 77). Therefore, when the image control board 130 performs the effect of proceeding to the jackpot design confirmation effect after the premium effect, the image control board 130 reproduces the same effect movie when the operation effect is executed and when it is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 causes the effect to proceed to the jackpot design confirmation effect without going through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 68) and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70). A command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 213 executes the operation effect after the evolution from the reach effect. Further, the flow of the final stage of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 212 is a battle victory A effect → a symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 68), and the final stage flow of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 213 is battle victory B The effect is a symbol-determined effect per 16R (FIG. 70). Battle victory A production and battle victory B production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes an effect that proceeds to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect without passing through the premium effect, the image control board 130 reproduces different effect movies depending on whether the operation effect is executed or not.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect in the low-probability game state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 55) is transmitted from the effect control substrate 120 to the image control board. 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is the effect accompanied by the drop of the accessory 330a regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation acceptance valid period. It is a symbol confirmation effect per 4R (FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b)). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 performs the same effect when the effect button 35 is operated and the effect button 35 is not operated when performing the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. Play the effect movie of the operation result effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect in the high-probability game state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) is transmitted from the effect control substrate 120 to the image. Sent to control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is such that when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle victory B first mode effect → a symbol finalized effect per 4R (FIG. 80 ( a)) If the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance validity period, the battle victory B second mode effect → a symbol-determined effect per 4R (FIG. 80 (b)). The battle victory B first mode effect and the battle victory B second mode effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 performs different operations when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated, when the effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect is executed. Play the effect movie of the result effect.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the symbol fluctuation effect per 4R in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating commands of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 122 (FIG. 54) and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 124 (FIG. 56) are performed. It is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 122 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 124 executes the resurrection effect after the evolution from the reach effect. They differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 is an effect accompanied by the drop of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol confirmation effect (FIGS. 54 and 56). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 is configured to execute the jackpot symbol variation effect, when the game proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect via the resurrection effect, and when the hit effect is not performed from the reach effect to the jackpot effect. The same effect movie is played as when proceeding to the symbol confirmation effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the symbol fluctuation effect per 4R in the high-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 222 (FIG. 78) or the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 224 (FIG. 82) is issued. Is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 222 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 224 executes the resurrection effect after the evolution from the reach effect. Further, the flow of the final stage of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 222 is a battle victory A effect → a symbol confirmation effect per 4R (FIG. 78), and the final stage effect of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 224 is a defeat B effect. → Resurrection B effect → Symbol confirmation effect per 4R (FIGS. 82 (a) and 82 (b)). Battle victory A production, defeat B production, and resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 is configured to execute a jackpot symbol variation effect, when advancing from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect via the resurrection effect, and from the reach effect to the jackpot without the resurrection effect. A different production movie is played when proceeding to the symbol confirmation production.

  When the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the resurrection effect in the low-probability game state, the effect change design pattern 125 (FIG. 57) specifies the effect pattern designating command by the effect control substrate 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 performed in the case where the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation reception validity period, the loss effect → the resurrection inducing effect → the resurrection effect. → It is a winning symbol confirmation effect (FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b)). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 performs the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the resurrection effect through the operation guide effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Plays the same production movie.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the resurrection effect through the operation guide effect in the high-probability game state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 84) The signal is transmitted from the board 120 to the image control board 130. The operation flow after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is as follows. When the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the defeat B first mode effect → the resurrection B first mode effect → 4R symbols are determined. If the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance validity period, the defeat B second mode effect → the resurrection B second mode effect → a symbol finalizing effect per 4R (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 the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the resurrection effect through the operation guide effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. And play different production movies.

  When the effect control board 120 executes the symbol fluctuation effect per 4R in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 55) or the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 125 (FIG. 57) is performed. It is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 123 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 125 executes the resurrection effect after the evolution from the reach effect. They differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125 is an effect accompanied by the drop of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol confirmation effect (FIGS. 55 and 57). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect when performing the jackpot symbol change effect, and proceeds to the jackpot symbol finalizing effect via the resurrection effect after the operation guide effect is executed. The same effect movie is played at the time and when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and proceeds to the jackpot design confirmation effect without performing the resurrection effect after the execution of the operation guide effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 causes the symbol variation effect per 4R to be executed in the high-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) or the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 84) is issued. Is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol fluctuation effect pattern 223 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 225 executes the resurrection effect after the evolution from the reach effect. Further, the flow of the final stage of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 223 is a battle victory B effect → a symbol confirmation effect per 4R (FIG. 80), and the final stage flow of the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 225 is the defeat B effect. → Resurrection B production → Symbol confirmation production per 4R (Fig. 84). The battle victory B production is completely different from the defeat B production and the resurrection B production. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect when performing the jackpot symbol change effect, and proceeds to the jackpot symbol finalizing effect via the resurrection effect after the operation guide effect is executed. A different effect movie is played depending on when and when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the execution of the operation guide effect, the process proceeds to the jackpot design confirmation effect without passing through the resurrection effect.

  In the case where the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the design confirmation effect through the operation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the symbol change effect pattern 123 (FIG. 55) and the symbol change effect pattern 113 (FIG. 49) One of the effect pattern designation commands is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 and the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is both an effect involving the drop of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol determination effect (FIGS. 55 and 49). Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 reproduces the effect movie of the same operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation effect is the symbol confirmation effect per 4R and when the symbol confirmation effect is the symbol confirmation effect per 16R. I do.

  On the other hand, in the case where the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the symbol confirmation effect in the high-probability game state, the symbol change effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) and the symbol change effect pattern 233 (FIG. 71). ) Is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is a battle victory B effect → a symbol confirmation effect per 4R (FIG. 80). The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is an operation guide effect. → Defeat E production → Relief production → 16R pattern fixed production (Fig. 71). Battle victory B production and defeat E production and rescue production are completely different productions. Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 reproduces an effect movie of an operation result effect that is different when the symbol finalizing effect after the operation effecting is the symbol finalizing effect per 4R and when it is the symbol finalizing effect per 16R. .

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

  On the other hand, in the case where the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the design confirmation effect through the operation guide effect in the high-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) in the case of a big hit. The command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130, and if it is a loss, 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 fluctuation effect pattern 215, the effect before proceeding to the symbol confirmation effect is the defeat B effect (FIG. 74), and in the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 265, the effect before proceeding to the symbol confirmation effect is the defeat E effect. (FIG. 99). The defeat B production and the defeat E production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 performs a design proceeding from the reach production to the design confirmation production through the operation guidance production, and the design confirmation production after the operation of the production button 35 is a jackpot design confirmation production. An effect movie of a different operation result effect is reproduced at a certain time and at a time of a lost design confirmation effect.

The above is the details of the present embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
First, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 determines whether the change start command transmitted from the main control board 110 is per 16R or per 4R in the low-probability gaming state. After the development, the effect of the same production mode is executed, and in the high-probability game state, when the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control board 110 is for 16Rs and when it is for 4Rs, it differs after development. 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 in the high-probability gaming state, the player has a strong interest in whether or not the big hit becomes 16R. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the low-probability gaming state, by making the effect at the time of 16R and the effect at the time of 4R per game the same, it is clear to the player whether or not the big win has been won. In the high-probability gaming state, by making the effect at the time of 16R and the effect at the time of 4R different, it is suggested to the player whether or not the effect is 16R. Can be. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest in the symbol variation effect at the time of winning the big hit in each of the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

  Secondly, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability game state, when the symbol is stopped, it is not specified which of 16Rs or 4Rs has been won at the time of symbol stop, but it is made clear by promotion promotion during the special game. In the high-probability gaming state, there is no promotion effect during the special game, but instead, it is specified which of 16R and 4R has been won at the time of the symbol stop. Therefore, during the low-probability game state, the symbol fluctuation effect at the time of winning per 16R and the symbol fluctuation effect at the time of winning per 4R are made the same, and it is understood whether or not the player has won the first time per 16R by the promotion effect during the special game. It is possible to create an effect flow from a symbol variation effect to a special game effect, and to further enhance the interest of the game during 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 is configured to perform the change display immediately before and immediately after the stop of the change display immediately before the change display that is to perform the stage change, and the change display that is to perform the stage change. The stage change announcement effect is executed at any timing immediately after the start of the game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 performs the stage change announcement effect indicating that the stage change is to be performed in the variable display only at the timing immediately after the start of the variable display in which the stage change is to be performed. Enable execution.

  FIG. 121 is a diagram showing a stage change announcement effect execution timing determination table referred to in the stage change announcement effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) in the stage change announcement effect selection process. In the table of FIG. 121, when the stage change is performed during the first suspension variable display, the selectivity of the timing data SCY12 and SCY13 other than the timing data SCY11 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the first suspension variable display is 0. %It has become. In the case where the stage is changed during the fluctuation display of the second hold, the selectivity of the timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY22, and SCY23 other than the timing data SCY21 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the fluctuation display of the second hold is 0. %It has become. When the stage is changed during the third hold variation display, the timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY32 other than the timing data SCY31 having the execution timing immediately after the start of the third hold variation display are used. The selectivity of SCY33 is 0%. When the stage is changed during the fourth hold variation display, the 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 announcement effect at a timing other than the timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation display that is to be changed is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the enjoyment of the performance accompanying the stage change.

<Third embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, in the advantage state big hit variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 67) and the advantage state loss variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 86), the battle start command for the variation start command having the same variation time is used. The random number for effect 4 has been allocated so that the probability that the character becomes the character J, the probability that the enemy character of the battle effect becomes the character K, and the probability that the enemy character of the battle effect becomes the character L are the same. . In contrast, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the battle with the characters J, K, and L is set 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 4 in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the advantage state jackpot (FIG. 67) and the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the advantage state loss (FIG. 86) is set.

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

  With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the winning rate for the character J notifying that the victory is 16R or 4R is better than the winning rate for the character J notifying that the victory is 16R. Is higher, and the winning rate for the character L that reports that the winning is to be made per 4R is higher than the winning rate for the character K. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the number of remaining times in the high-probability game state (live mode) decreases, the psychology of the player is changed from "I want to appear in the character J who is determined to be 16R per battle victory". "I want the character L with a high winning rate to appear because it can be 4R". Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in a model in which the number of games in the high-probability game state is finite.

<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 in the battle effect. However, in this embodiment, only one type of character J appears as an enemy character in the battle effect. FIG. 124 is a diagram showing a fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the advantageous state jackpot in this embodiment. FIG. 125 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantage state loss in this embodiment. In FIG. 124 and FIG. 125, the variation start command is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern on a one-to-one basis, so that the corresponding symbol variation effect pattern can be specified without acquiring the random number value 4 for effect. I have. According to this embodiment, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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

(1) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, the promotion effect is an effect of notifying the presence or absence of promotion from 4R per 16R per special game. However, the promotion effect may be an effect of notifying the presence or absence of the promotion from the normal hit to the certain hit during the special game.

(2) In the first to fourth embodiments, even if the fluctuation start command has the same fluctuation time, the fluctuation start command and the fluctuation start command in the fluctuation 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 of FIG. 26 is “E6H” and the variation start command in the table of FIG. 27 is different). Is “E7H”. However, the data DATA of commands having the same fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 26) and the fluctuation pattern determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 27) may be the same. In this case, when the effect control board 120 receives 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, FIG. 47 to FIG. It is good to determine whether to perform 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 fluctuation effect pattern 117 (FIG. 53) and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) perform a premium effect once before and after the operation guide effect during the development effect. It was something to execute. However, the number of executions of the premium effect may be one. Also, the premium production need not be one that causes a rainbow-colored aura to appear or one that causes all-members cut-in to appear. The premium production only needs to be rare and inform a jackpot.

(4) In the first to fourth embodiments, the pattern variation effect patterns in the low-probability game state have the same effect mode of the effect after development. However, in these symbol fluctuation effect patterns, the effect form of all effects from the start of the change to the stop of the change may be the same. In short, it is only necessary that at least some of the effects have the same effect mode.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 14 ... First starting opening, 14a ... First starting opening detecting switch, 15 ... Second starting opening, 15a ... Second starting opening detecting switch, 16 ... First big winning opening, 16a: first big winning opening detection switch, 17: second big winning opening detection switch, 17a: second big winning opening detection switch, 20: first special symbol display device, 21: second special symbol display device, 31: image display Apparatus, 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)

Operating means;
Directing means,
The first jackpot in which the advantageous state can be continued until the number of variable display times of the symbol display means after the special game reaches a predetermined number, and the advantageous state until the number of variable display times of the symbol display means after the special game reaches the predetermined number of times. Determining means for determining whether any of the second jackpots, which is a jackpot that can be continued and the number of prize balls during the special game is larger than the first jackpot, is determined;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, after the symbol is variably displayed in the symbol display means, a symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result,
When the determination unit determines that the jackpot is won, after the symbol display control unit stops displaying the symbol, a special game execution unit that executes a special game corresponding to the won jackpot,
Based on a result of the determination by the determination means, a predetermined reach effect, an operation guidance effect prompting operation of the operation device, an operation result effect according to the presence or absence of operation of the operation device, and a plurality of symbols including a symbol confirmation effect Effect control means for causing the effect means to execute one or a plurality of effects among the effects as a symbol change effect during variable display of the symbol display means,
The reach effect, the operation guidance effect, the operation result effect, and effect movie playback control means for playing an effect movie of the symbol confirmation effect , comprising:
The effect movie playback control means,
In a normal state that is not more advantageous than the advantageous state, as the symbol variation effect of the variation display in which the symbol display means stops at the big hit symbol, an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the symbol confirmation effect via the operation guide effect is executed. In the case, when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the operation means in the operation guide effect is the first jackpot symbol confirmation effect and when the second jackpot symbol confirmation effect is the reach effect, The operation guide effect, and the operation result effect reproduces the same effect movie,
In the preferred state, as variable display symbol variation effect of said symbol display means stop in a bonus game symbol, the case where production which proceeds to the symbol confirm effect through the operation guidance effect from reach demonstration is executed, directing this operation guide The reach effect and the operation guide effect are the same when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the operation means in the first is the first jackpot symbol confirmation effect and the second jackpot symbol confirmation effect. A game machine for reproducing an effect movie having a different operation result effect .