JP6860975B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a bullet-type pachinko gaming machine.

The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control board that controls the progress of the game, and a production control board that controls the production of the game through the control of the liquid crystal display on the game board and the characters. The effect control board is adapted to perform various effects suggesting the possibility of winning a big hit between the start of fluctuation of the special symbol on the main control board and the stop of fluctuation. Patent Document 1 is a document that discloses a technique related to the production of this type of gaming machine.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-98143

By the way, many of the productions of this type of gaming machine merely reproduce moving images and animations that suggest the reliability of the jackpot, and there is room for improvement in terms of the interest of the game.

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 game machine.

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not a jackpot has been won based on the acquisition means for acquiring the determination information and the determination information acquired by the acquisition means when the start condition is satisfied. The special game determination means to be performed, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means variablely displays the symbol based on the determination result of the special game determination means, and the special game. When the determination means determines that the jackpot has been won, the symbol display control means stops and displays the symbol, and then the special game execution means for executing the special game corresponding to the winning jackpot and the acquisition means acquire the special game. Based on the determined determination information, the pre-determination means for determining in advance whether or not the jackpot has been won prior to the determination of the special game determination means and the determination information acquired by the acquisition means are reserved up to a predetermined upper limit number. The determination result of the special game determination means, the effect means including the hold storage means for storing the symbols, the effect symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of effect symbols in a variable manner and stopping and displaying them in synchronization with the symbol display means. And, based on at least one of the determination results of the prior determination means, the determination information of the jackpot is provided in the hold storage means by stopping and displaying the plurality of types of effect symbols in a combination mode of a predetermined chance eye. Select one or more specific effects including a look-ahead chance eye effect that suggests the possibility, and one or more specific effects that suggest the possibility of executing the specific effect, and select the selected effect. The effect control means to be executed by the effect means and the effect control means execute the look-ahead chance eye effect as the specific effect during one or more variation display of the variation display over a plurality of times of the symbol display means. In this case, as the specific advance notice effect in one of the variation display over a plurality of times, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the possibility that the look-ahead chance eye effect is executed in the variation display. It is provided with a regulatory means for regulating the execution of the effect suggesting the possibility that the look-ahead chance eye effect, which is more reliable than the one in the variable display, is executed in the variation display after the variation display. It is characterized by doing.

According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the state which lowered the movable accessory in the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the color of the effect symbol and the type of jackpot in the game machine shown in FIG. 1 and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the photo image and frame color of each stage in the step-up effect of the game machine shown in FIG. 1 and the reliability of a jackpot. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the game machine shown in FIG. 1 and the type of jackpot notified by each appearance. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the main control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of the main control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special symbol reservation storage area of the main control board of the game machine shown in FIG. 1 and the effect information storage area of an effect control board. This is an example of the pre-determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory determination process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the jackpot determination table and the ordinary symbol lottery determination table of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the design determination table of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a special game control table of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a large winning opening opening / closing control table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end processing of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the special game end setting table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the general control process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the variation effect pattern determination table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control process of the effect control board of the game 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 game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table and a final stage hold display mode determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a hold display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a hold display change effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead chance eye effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a look-ahead chance eye effect execution determination table and a final stage chance eye determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern determination process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination table and a look-ahead specific notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo-continuous specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect execution determination table and a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect mode determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a step-up effect execution determination table and a step-up effect final stage determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a step-up effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a step-up specific advance notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination table and a step-up specific advance notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the variation premium effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a variation premium effect execution determination table and a premium character determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a variation premium effect execution time determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the variation premium specific advance notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a premium specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the promotion effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game premium effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a special game premium effect execution determination table and a premium character determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a special game premium effect execution round determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the game machine shown in FIG. 1 and the type of jackpot notified by each appearance. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect control processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of the hold inner chain premium effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display image of the image display device of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead reach specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect selection table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. This is an example of a step-up specific advance notice execution determination table and a step-up specific advance notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG.

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FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear side of the game machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entire game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the housing of the game machine 1 has a substantially rectangular outer frame 60 and a glass door 50 that visually covers the game area 6 of the outer frame 60.

One end of the glass door 50 (on the left side facing the game machine 1) is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51. A lock mechanism is provided at the other end of the glass door 50 (on the right side facing the game machine 1). When the lock mechanism of the glass door 50 is unlocked with a dedicated key, the glass door 50 can be swung by the hinge mechanism portion 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.

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

The first special symbol display device 20 notifies the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 of the game area 6 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “starting prize”). Is. The second special symbol display device 21 notifies the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 of the game area 6 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “starting prize”). 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 that can be identified by each. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are composed of 7-segment LEDs. In the following description, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 is appropriately referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 is appropriately referred to as the "second special symbol". It is called "design".

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

Here, the suspension of the change of the first special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition that was established earlier, although the start condition for executing the change of the first special symbol was satisfied by the start winning of the first start port 14. It 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 that was established earlier, although the start condition for executing the change of the second special symbol was satisfied by the start winning of the second start port 15. It 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 hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is composed of two left and right LEDs. Specifically, the display mode of the number of holds on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 will be described. In the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the number of holds for changes in the first special symbol is In the case of one, the left LED lights up. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is two, the LED on the right lights up. When the number of pending changes of the first special symbol is 3, the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is 4, the two LEDs on the left and right blink. The display mode of the number of holds in the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold indicator 23.

The ordinary symbol display device 22 notifies the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13. The ordinary symbol display device 22 variablely displays a plurality of types of ordinary symbols that can be identified from each other. The ordinary symbol hold indicator 25 displays the number of pending changes in the ordinary symbol. The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is composed of two left and right LEDs. The display mode of the number of holds on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24.

The game area 6 of the game machine 1 has a substantially oval shape. The game area 6 is divided into a left area 6L on the left side and a right area 6R on the right side of the center in the left-right direction. At the left end of the left region 6L, rails 5a and 5b are provided between the rails 5a and 5b which extend in an arc shape with a space slightly wider than that of the game ball. Of these rails 5a and 5b, a ball return prevention piece 5c is provided at the upper end of the inner rail 5b.

Three left and right lighting devices (lamps) 34 are provided slightly inside the left and right corners of the upper part of the glass door 50 of the game machine 1. The effect lighting device 34 produces a game by emitting light under the control of the lamp control board 140.

Audio output devices 32 (speakers) are provided inside the three left and right lighting devices 34 for directing the upper part of the glass door 50 of the game machine 1. The audio output device 32 produces a game effect (output of various background music (BGM) and sound effects) by sound under the control of the image control board 150.

An effect button 35 is provided under the portion of the glass door 50 that covers the game area 6. The effect button 35 is for changing the effect mode by pressing. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects that the effect button 35 has been pressed, the effect button detection switch 35a outputs a signal indicating that fact.

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

A saucer for storing game balls is provided on the back side of the effect button 35 on the glass door 50. An operation handle 3 is provided at the lower right of the effect button 35 on the glass door 50. The player performs a firing operation, which is an operation of holding 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 composed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance due to contact with the operation handle 3 of the player. A ball feed solenoid 4b is provided on the saucer of the glass door 50. The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid. A firing volume 3b and a firing solenoid 4a are provided in the vicinity of 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.

Each of these parts 3a, 3b, 4a, and 4b performs an operation related to launching the game ball into the game area 6 in the saucer 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 3b outputs a voltage divided according to the amount of rotation of the operating handle 3 to the firing control board 160. The firing control board 160 controls 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 being supplied from the touch sensor 3a.

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

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

A decorative member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the upper part of the game area 6. A driving device 33 for directing is provided at the back of the decorative member 7. Under the control of the lamp control board 140, the effect drive device 33 produces the game by the movement of the device itself as the game progresses. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect driving device 33 has an annular movable accessory 33a and an arm that supports the upper edge thereof. When the effect driving device 33 receives a signal instructing the driving of the movable accessory 33a from the lamp control board 140, the effect driving device 33 is located at a position (position shown in FIG. 1) on the back side of the decorative member 7 above the game area 6. The object 33a is lowered to the central position (position shown in FIG. 4) of the game area 6.

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 the game balls, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out.

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

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

While the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball falling from above the first large winning opening 16 passes in front of the first large winning opening 16 as it is. Therefore, while the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the first large winning opening 16. On the other hand, while the first prize opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the first winning opening 16b face upward of the first winning opening opening / closing door 16b. It hits the saucer surface and is guided to the side of the first large winning opening 16. Therefore, while the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the first large winning opening 16.

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

The second special winning opening 17b is provided with a second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b, which is a special electric accessory, and a second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for switching the opening / closing of the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b. There is. The second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b has a rectangular plate shape having substantially the same dimensions as the second large winning opening 17. The lower edge of the second prize opening opening / closing door 17b is swingably pivotally attached to the lower edge of the second prize opening 17. When the second prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is turned off, the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b stands up substantially flush with the board surface of the game area 6 and closes the second winning opening 17. When the second prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is turned on, the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in an open state tilted forward with the lower edge of the second winning opening 17 as a fulcrum.

While the 2nd prize opening opening / closing door 17b is closed, the game balls falling from diagonally above the right and diagonally above the left of the 2nd prize opening 17 pass in front of the 2nd prize opening 17 as they are. To do. Therefore, while the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 17. On the other hand, while the 2nd big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the 2nd big winning opening 17b face the upper side of the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing door 17b. It hits the saucer surface and is guided to the side of the second large winning opening 17. Therefore, while the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the second large winning opening 17.

Above the second big winning opening 17 in the lower center of the game area 6, there are a first starting opening 14 and a second starting opening 15. The first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 are arranged in the vertical direction. The first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the passage of a game ball at the first start port 14. When the first start port detection switch 14a detects the passage of the game balls, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

The second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch 15a that detects the passage of the game ball at the second start port 15. When the second start port detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game balls, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

A pair of movable pieces 15b are provided at the second starting port 15. The open / closed state of these movable pieces 15b is switched by the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c. When the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned off, each of the pair of movable pieces 15b is in an upright closed state. When the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state tilted in an inverted C shape. The movable piece 15b constitutes an electric tulip (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "electric chew") as an ordinary electric accessory. While the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, most of the game balls that fall from the diagonally upper left and right of the second starting port 15 toward the second starting port 15 hit the outer surface of the movable piece 15b and bounce off. Therefore, 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 that fall from diagonally above the left and right of the second starting port 15 toward the second starting port 15 are guided to the inner surface of the movable piece 15b. It reaches the second starting port 15. Therefore, 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 upward from the first large winning opening 16 in the right region 6R of the game region 6. The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of a game ball at the normal symbol gate 13.

Here, in the game machine 1, a big hit is triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol by the starting prize of the first starting port 14, and the establishment of the starting condition of the second special symbol by the starting winning of the second starting port 15. When the lottery is executed and the jackpot is won, the corresponding one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol stops at the symbol according to the type of jackpot after the variable display for a predetermined period, and this stop symbol indicates. A special game is executed according to the type of jackpot. In the special game, the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 until the number of winnings of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 reaches the specified number or the opening time reaches the specified time. The opening of the game is regarded as a one-round round game, and this round game is repeated a plurality of times. There are the following seven types of jackpots for game machine 1.

a1. First 16R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the 1st round to the 16th round are performed. In the round games of the 1st to 8th rounds out of each of the 16 round games, the first big prize is until the number of prizes in the first big prize opening 16 reaches the specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds have passed. The first large winning opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing mode of opening the winning opening 16 → closing the first large winning opening 16 for 2 seconds. In the round games of the 9th to 16th rounds, the opening of the 2nd big winning opening 17 until the number of winnings of the 2nd big winning opening 17 reaches the specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses → 2 seconds The second big winning opening 17 is opened and closed in the opening and closing mode of closing the second big winning opening 17.

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

In addition, when this jackpot is won, the game state related to the ordinary electric accessory (movable piece 15b) after the end of the special game is changed to the electric chew support state (the movable piece 15b is frequently opened for a long time and the second starting port). Of the two states, the state in which 15 is easy to start winning and the non-electric chew support state (the state in which the movable piece 15b is difficult to open), the electric chew support state is advantageous to the player, and the gaming state related to the special symbol is changed. , Time shortened state (state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively short) and non-time shortened state (state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long), which is advantageous for the player. It becomes. The state related to the normal electric accessory and the state related to the special symbol are subordinate to each other, and when the state related to the ordinary electric accessory becomes the electric chew support state, the state related to the special symbol becomes the time shortened state. In the following description, the state related to the normal electric accessory is the electric chew support state, and the state related to the special symbol is the time shortened state is called the "time saving game state", and the state related to the ordinary electric accessory is not. The state in which the electric chew support state and the state related to the special symbol is the non-time shortening state is called the "non-time saving game state".

In the game machine 1, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/65536, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 29 seconds, and the second starting port 15 for each winning of the normal symbol lottery is performed during the non-time saving game state. The opening time of the movable piece 15b is 0.2 seconds. In addition, during the time-saving game state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 65535/65536, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 3 seconds, and the movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 per winning of the normal symbol lottery. The opening time is 3.5 seconds.

b1. First 8R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. In the eight round games, the first big winning opening 16 is opened until the number of winnings of the first big winning opening 16 reaches the specified number (for example, nine) or 29 seconds have passed → the first big winning for 2 seconds The first prize-winning opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing mode in which the opening 16 is closed. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game will be a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

c1. 1st 8R Normal Hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the 1st special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

d1. First 2R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, two round games, the first round and the second round, are performed. In the two round games, the first big winning opening 16 is opened until the number of winnings of the first big winning opening 16 reaches the specified number (for example, 9) or 0.4 seconds elapses → the first for 2 seconds. The first large winning opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening / closing mode in which the large winning opening 16 is closed. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

f1. Second 16R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the 1st round to the 16th round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the first prize opening 16 and the second prize opening 17 in the 16 round games is the same as that of the first 16R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

g1. Second 8R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

i1. Second 8R Normal Hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

In the following description, the first 16R probability variation, the first 8R probability variation, the first 2R probability variation, the second 16R probability variation, and the second 8R probability variation are collectively referred to as "probability variation" as appropriate. .. Further, the first 8R normal hit and the second 8R normal hit are collectively referred to as "normal hit" as appropriate. Further, the first 16R probability variation hit and the second 16R probability variation hit are collectively referred to as "per 16R probability" as appropriate. The first 8R probability variation hit, the first 8R normal hit, the second 8R probability variation hit, and the second 8R normal hit are collectively referred to as "8R per hit" as appropriate.

Further, in the game machine 1, a normal symbol lottery for determining the winning or not of the winning of the normal symbol is executed when the start condition of the normal symbol is satisfied by the passage of the game ball of the normal symbol gate 13, and the winning is won in this normal symbol lottery. In this case, the movable piece 15b, which is usually an electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined period of time. 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.

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

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

More specifically, the game machine 1 performs a symbol variation effect according to the symbol variation from the start to the stop of the special symbol variation. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the symbol variation effect, the image display device 31 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z (hereinafter, these symbols 36L, 36C, 36R). , 36Z is appropriately referred to as "directing symbol 36"). The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z have the first special symbol display device 20 and the second symbol display device 20 and the second symbol due to the fluctuation synchronized with the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. Notify the same jackpot lottery result as that indicated by the special symbol of the special symbol display device 21.

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, and "6" symbol. There are "7" symbols, "8" symbols, and "9" symbols. As shown in FIG. 6A, of these nine types, "3" and "7" are red symbols. "1", "5", and "9" are green symbols. "2", "4", "6", and "8" are blue symbols. Further, the display mode of the fourth symbol 36Z includes a first display mode, a second display mode, and a third display mode.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the variable 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 Each is displayed in a circle of "1" symbol → "2" symbol → "3" symbol → "4" symbol → "5" symbol → "6" symbol → "7" symbol → "8" symbol → "9" symbol. The fourth symbol 36Z starts a round display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the fluctuation of the special symbol stops after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop and stop in the combination corresponding to the special symbol displayed as stopped. If the combination of the displayed left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R, and fourth symbol 36Z is a big hit, the special game is executed. The type of jackpot notified by the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the symbol variation effect always matches the type of jackpot notified by the special symbol.

FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the relationship between the type of jackpot and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. In the game machine 1, when the 16R probability variation hit is won in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "333", "444", "555", " The fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in any of "666", "777", "888", and "999" in the combination of the third display mode.

If you win the 8R probability variation in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", "999". The fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in the combination of the second display mode. If you win the 8R normal hit in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", "999". The fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in the combination of the first display mode.

When the jackpot lottery wins the 2R probability variation, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "135" and the fourth symbol 36Z is the first display mode. If the jackpot lottery result is lost, it will stop in a combination that is neither of the above.

Here, the display size of the fourth symbol 36Z is extremely smaller than that of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. Therefore, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at the same symbol combination other than "777" and "333", at the time of stopping, the 16R probability variation, the 8R probability variation, and the 8R normal per It is not possible to know which one was won. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped by the symbol combination of "777" or "333", it is easy to know that the 16R probability variation is won at the time of the stop.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop at a combination of jackpots to perform a special game, a special game effect is produced according to the special game. I do. In the special game effect, the image display device 31 displays an image for guiding the right-handed hit, an image showing the number of rounds of the round game, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the image 37 (0) _{0 of the} fluctuation is displayed in the lower center of the image display device 31. If the first is pending variation of the special symbols, on the left side of the image of the variation in the image display device 31 37 (0), the image 37 of the _first hold the first special symbol (variation order is first hold) (1), image 37 ₁ (2) of the second hold (hold second in the order of change), image 37 ₁ (3) of the third hold (hold third in the order of change), and fourth hold (change) sequentially up to four images of an image 37 1 ₍₄₎ of the 4 th hold) is displayed.

Also, if there is a pending change of the second special symbol, to the right of the variation image 37 (0) in the image display device 31, an image 37 ₂ of the first hold in the second special symbol (variation order is first hold) (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 (variation sequentially up to four images of an image 37 2 ₍₄₎ of the 4 th hold) is displayed. Here, in FIG. 5B, only images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown for the sake of simplicity.

When the number of hold displays of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 increases, images 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the number of holds after the increase are displayed. Appear. When hold display number of the second special symbol reservation display 24 is increased, the image ₃₇ 2 corresponding to the number of pending after the increase _(1), 37 2 (2), ₃₇ 2 (3), or ₃₇ 2 (4) Appear.

_{While the image 37 1} (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the number of hold displays of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is being displayed, the special symbol is displayed once. Every time the fluctuation of the fluctuation is completed, the image 37 (0) of the fluctuation disappears, the image 37 ₁ (1) of the first hold moves to the position of the fluctuation image 37 (0) of the fluctuation, and the images after the second hold. 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) moves to the position to the right of each.

Image ₃₇ 2 corresponding to the hold display number of the second special symbol reservation display 24 _(1), 37 2 (2), ₃₇ 2 (3), or ₃₇ display in 2 (4), one of the special symbols Each time a change is completed, the image 37 (0) disappear in the variation, the first hold image 37 2 ₍₁₎ is moved to the position of the variation image 37 (0) of the variation, the second pending subsequent image 37 ₂ (2), ₃₇ 2 (3), or ₃₇ 2 (4) is moved to a 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) appropriately called "hold display image 37".

Further, in the symbol variation production, the game machine 1 is based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and is a jackpot advance notice production, normal reach production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, full rotation reach production, operation production, re-lottery production, pseudo. Select one or more effects among a plurality of types of specific effects including continuous effects and specific notice effects suggesting the possibility of executing those specific effects, and execute the selected effects. Further, in the special game production, the game machine 1 is one of a plurality of types of specific effects including a promotion effect and a specific advance notice effect suggesting the possibility of executing those specific effects based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Alternatively, a plurality of effects are selected and the selected effects are executed. The outline of each effect executed as a symbol variation effect or a special game effect is as follows.

As shown in FIG. 7A, a normal reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the normal reach effect is executed at a predetermined time t _NR within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol. In the normal reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are in a reach state in which the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are stopped while the middle symbol 36C is fluctuating.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the SP reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the SP reach effect is executed at _{the time t SP} after the time t _NR within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol. The SP reach production is one of the development productions that develops from the normal reach production. In the SP reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach state are displayed in the upper right corner of the image display device 31, and the animation character image by a plurality of characters is displayed in the center of the image display device 31. Will be done. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from the normal reach production to the SP reach production is higher than when it does not develop into the SP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 7C, the SPSP reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the SPSP reach effect is executed at _{the time t SPSP} after the time t _NR within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol. The SPSP reach production is one of the development productions. In the SPSP reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach state are displayed in the upper right corner of the image display device 31, and the recorded video of the singing by a plurality of characters is displayed in the center of the image display device 31. Is displayed. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from the normal reach production to the SPSP reach production is higher than when it does not develop into the SPSP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 7D, the full rotation reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the full rotation reach effect is executed at _{the time t ZKT} after the time t _NR within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol. Full rotation reach production is one of the development productions. Further, the full rotation reach effect is also one of the jackpot confirmation effects (the effect of notifying the effect symbol 36 before it stops in the combination of the jackpots). In the full rotation reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R fluctuate while being aligned with the combination of the same type of symbols.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, an operation effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. _{In this case, the operation effect is executed at the time t SS} slightly before the stop of the special symbol within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol. In the operation effect, an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image showing the elapsed status of the operation acceptance valid period of the effect button 35, and a character image of "press !!" prompting the operation of the effect button 35 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, if the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period, the movable accessory 33a is lowered. The effect of descending the movable accessory is one of the jackpot confirmation effects (the effect of notifying the effect symbol 36 before it stops in the combination of jackpots). As shown in FIG. 8B, when the jackpot is not won by the jackpot lottery, the movable accessory 33a does not descend regardless of whether or not the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period.

As shown in FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (d), the re-lottery effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. _{In this case, the re-lottery effect is executed at the time t SCHU} slightly before the stop of the special symbol within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol. In the re-lottery effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped (slightly swaying display mode) in a combination that is not a unique combination (either "333" or "777") per 16R. Stop at). After that, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R re-variate over a short period of time, temporarily stop again with the same or different symbol combination as before the temporary stop, and the temporary stop is performed when the special symbol is stopped. Keep up to.

As shown in FIG. 8 (c), when the special symbol is stopped, the winning of the 16R probability variation is notified by the symbol combination (any of "333" and "777") of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. If so, the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop before re-variation is any one of "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", and "999" (FIG. 8). In the example of (c), it becomes "222"), and the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after re-variation is either "333" or "777" ("777" in the example of FIG. 8 (c)). The effect in which the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after the re-variation is either "333" or "777" is a 16R probability variation hit confirmation effect (before the effect symbol 36 stops in a unique combination for the 16R probability variation hit). It is one of the effects of notifying.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the special symbol is stopped, the winning of the 16R probability variation is notified by the symbol combination (any of "333" and "777") of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. If not, the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop before and after the re-variation is one of "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", and "999" (FIG. 8). In the example of (d), it becomes "222").

As shown in FIGS. 9 (a), 9 (b), and 9 (c), a pseudo continuous effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the pseudo-variation including the temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R and the subsequent re-variation display is repeated up to three times. Pseudo-ream chances are "112", "445", "556", "889", and "991". The reliability of the jackpot in the pseudo-continuous production increases as the number of pseudo-variations increases. The third pseudo-variation in the pseudo-continuous effect in which the pseudo-variation is three times is one of the jackpot confirmation effects (the effect of notifying the effect symbol 36 before it stops at the combination of the jackpots).

When the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the first pseudo-variation is executed at the time t _GJ1 within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol, and the second pseudo-variation is executed more than the _{time t GJ1.} after a time _{t GJ2,} the pseudo variation the third is run is the time _{t GJ3} after time _{t GJ2.}

Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), 1 th pseudo continuous effect, second, or third time before the time t of the pseudo variation _'GJ1, t' _GJ2, or t _'GJ3 (Fig 9 (d ), It is suggested that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode at _{the time t'GJ2} ) before the second pseudo fluctuation. The effect to be performed may be executed as a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect. In the specific advance notice effect in this case, a pseudo-continuous chance eye deja vu image showing the three symbols of the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode appears in the lower left of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a step-up effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The step-up effect is a step-up effect from each stage within the normal stage up to 4 stages and a special stage that can proceed after passing the upper limit of the normal stage only when the jackpot is confirmed, to the stage designated as the final stage. Is a production that develops. In the step production of each stage from the normal stage 1 to the special stage, a photo image of a girl peculiar to each stage is superimposed on the photo image of the previous stage to appear. There are three color frames of the photo image appearing in the step effect of each step of the step-up effect: blue, green, and red. There is a development turning point between the stages before and after the step-up effect, and the frame color of the photo image is divided into a plurality of development destinations at the development turning point.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the photo image and frame color of each stage in the step-up effect and the reliability of the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 11, in the step-up effect, the higher the stage, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. Also, for photo images at the same stage, the green frame has higher jackpot reliability than the blue frame, and the red frame has higher jackpot reliability than the green frame. In the step effect of the special stage, the background color in the frame in the photo image of the normal stage 4 becomes gold. This special stage step effect is one of the jackpot confirmation effects (effects that notify the effect symbol 36 before it stops at the combination of jackpots).

When the step-up effect is executed, the step effect of the normal stage 1 is usually executed at the time t _SUP1 within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol, and the step effect of the normal stage 2 is executed at the time t _SUP1. It is the time t _SUP2 after the time t SUP2, and the step effect of the normal stage 3 is executed at the time t _SUP3 after the time t _SUP2 , and the step effect of the normal stage 4 is executed at the time t _SUP3. It is the time t _SUP4 after the time t SUP4, and the step effect of the special stage is executed at the time t _SUPS after the time t _SUP4 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d), _{the time of the development branch point t'SUP2} before the development to the normal stage 2 and the time of the development branch point before the development to the normal stage 3 in the step-up effect. At _t'SUP3 , or at the time of the development turning point before developing into the step effect of the normal stage 4, at _t'SUP4 , an effect suggesting which stage to reach in the step effect is executed as a step-up specific advance notice effect. In some cases. In the specific advance notice effect in this case, the arrival stage deja vu image in which the number of stages to be reached in the step effect is indicated by the translucent color of blue, which is a normal color, appears.

As shown in FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (b), and 12 (c), the variable premium effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The variable premium effect is an effect that implicitly informs the confirmation of the jackpot by the appearance of any of the premium characters A, B, and C.

FIG. 13A is a diagram showing the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C and the type of jackpot notified by their appearance. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the game machine 1, when the premium character A appears during the fluctuation of the special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot symbol stops in the fluctuation. When the premium character B appears during the fluctuation of the special symbol, it is determined that either the 16R probability variation hit or the 8R probability variation hit symbol stops in the variation. When the premium character C appears during the change of the special symbol, it is determined that the symbol per 16R probability variation is stopped in the change.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the variable premium effect that causes the premium character A to appear (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “premium effect A”) is executed, the premium character A appears for the variation time of the special symbol. _{Any one} of t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t HPLM5, and t _HPLM6 between immediately after the start of fluctuation and immediately before the stop of fluctuation in T _{(time t HPLM3 in} the example of FIG. 12A). Is. Here, among these, the time t _HPLM6 is longer than the temporary stop time after the re-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8 (c) and FIG. 8 (d)). It's a late time.

As shown in FIG. 12B, when the variable premium effect that causes the premium character B to appear (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “premium effect B”) is executed, the premium character B appears at time t _HPLM1 , t. _{One of HPLM2} , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 (time t _{HPLM4 in} the example of FIG. 12B).

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the variable premium effect that causes the premium character C to appear (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “premium effect C”) is executed, the premium character C appears at time t _HPLM1 , t. _{One of HPLM2} , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 (time t _{HPLM5 in} the example of FIG. 12C).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12D, as a part of the symbol variation effect, an effect suggesting the possibility of executing the variation premium effect may be executed as a premium specific advance notice effect. Change the premium announcement attraction is performed, the time t between the immediately after the start of fluctuation until just before fluctuation stopped in the change time of the special symbol _{T 'HPLM1, t' HPLM2,} t 'HPLM3, t' HPLM4, t 'HPLM5 , _{And t'HPLM6} . In the specific advance notice effect in this case, a premium character deja vu image showing the premium characters A, B, or C in a semi-transparent manner appears.

As shown in FIGS. 14 (a), 14 (b), and 14 (c), the promotion effect may be executed as a part of the special game effect during the special game. The promotion effect is stopped at the symbol combination of "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", or "999" for the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. In the special game that is performed with this as an opportunity, at the beginning of the execution of the special game, it is not specified which of the 16R probability variation hit, the 8R probability variation hit, and the 8R normal hit was won, and which big hit is in the middle of the special game. It is a production that clearly shows whether or not you won. In the promotion effect, one or a plurality of the following four types of effect pattern effects are executed in the rounds 1 to 8 of the special game.

a2. Production pattern G1 (Gase production)
This production pattern informs that the promotion was not successful. In this production pattern, the character carrying the treasure chest appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen and the treasure chest opens, but nothing appears from the treasure chest.

b2. Production pattern G2 (Gase production)
This production pattern informs that the promotion was not successful. In this production pattern, the character carrying the treasure chest appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure chest opens, and a skull mark appears from inside the treasure chest.

c2. Production pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmed production)
This effect pattern informs that either the 16R probability variation hit or the 8R probability variation hit is won. In this production pattern, the character carrying the treasure chest appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure chest opens, and the airplane mark appears from inside the treasure chest.

d2. Production pattern C (promotion confirmed production per 16R)
This effect pattern informs that the player has won the 16R probability variation. In this production pattern, the character carrying the treasure chest appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure chest opens, and a star mark appears from inside the treasure chest.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 16R probability _{variation , the time t S1R in the first round, the time t S2R} in the second round, and the time t in the third round. _S3R , time in the 4th round t _S4R , time in the 5th round t _S5R , time in the 6th round t _S6R , time in the 7th round t _S7R , and time in the 8th round t _S8R The effect of the effect pattern C is executed at the time of 1 ( _{time t S7R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a) _{), and one or more times before that (time t S1R} and t _{S4R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a)). The effect of the effect pattern G1, G2, or B is executed.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 8R probability _variation , the times t S1R, t _S2R , t _S3R , t _S4R , t _S5R , t _S6R , t _S7R , and t _{S8R. The effect of the effect pattern B is executed at one time (time t S7R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a)), and one or more times before that (time t _{S1R in the example of FIG. 14 (a)).} And t _S4R ), the effect of the effect pattern G1 or G2 is executed. The effect of the effect pattern C is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 8R normal, the times t _S1R , t _S2R , t _S3R , t _S4R , t _S5R , t _S6R , t _S7R , and t _S8R. The effect of the effect pattern G1 or G2 is executed at one or a plurality of times (in the example of FIG. 14A, the times t _S1R , t _S4R , and t _S7R). The effects of the effect patterns C and B are not executed.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b), the special game premium effect may be executed as a part of the special game effect during the special game. The special game premium effect is an effect that causes any of the premium characters B and C to appear.

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing the relationship between the premium characters B and C and the type of jackpot notified by their appearance. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the premium character B appears during the special game, it is determined that the winning jackpot is either a 16R probability variation hit or an 8R probability variation hit. When the premium character C appears during the special game, it is confirmed that the winning jackpot is a 16R probability variation hit.

As shown in FIG. 15A, when the special game premium effect that causes the premium character B to appear (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “special game premium effect B”) is executed, the premium character B appears only in the first time. Time in round t _TPLM1 , time in second round t _TPLM2 , time in third round t _TPLM3 , time in fourth round t _TPLM4 , time in fifth round t _TPLM5 , time in sixth round t _It is any one of _TPLM6 , time t TPLM7 in the seventh round, and time t TPLM8 in the eighth round _{(time t TPLM5} in the example of FIG. _15A).

As shown in FIG. 15B, when the special game premium effect that causes the premium character C to appear (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “special game premium effect C”) is executed, the premium character C appears at time t. _{It is any one of TPLM1} , t _TPLM2 , t _TPLM3 , t _TPLM4 , t _TPLM5 , t _TPLM6 , t _TPLM7 , and t _TPLM8 (time t _{TPLM6 in} the example of FIG. 15A).

Further, when the change of the special symbol is suspended due to the start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the game machine 1 performs a look-ahead continuous effect over a series of fluctuations with the reserved variation as the final variation. May be executed. There are two types of look-ahead continuous effects: look-ahead hold display change effect and look-ahead chance eye effect. The look-ahead hold display change effect is an effect that suggests that there may be a big hit in the hold due to a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37. The look-ahead chance eye effect is an effect that suggests that there may be a big hit in the hold due to the stoppage of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in any of the plurality of types of look-ahead chance eyes.

As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the start winning a prize causes a hold of the change of the special symbol, and the hold (in the examples of FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the first special When the look-ahead hold display change effect with the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol as 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. 16 (a)). In the example of FIG. 16B, the time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the fluctuation two before the final fluctuation, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation, and the final fluctuation. At the time t _HH (0)) immediately after the start of the above, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final variation 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 FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), the start winning a prize causes a hold of the change of the special symbol, and the hold (in the examples of FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), the first special If prefetching opportunities eye effect for a third hold) and corresponding variations in the pattern and the final variation is executed, change the stop time t _{CM (FIG.} 17 (a) and FIG each fluctuations from starting winning to the last change In the example of 17 (b), the fluctuation stop time t _CM (3) of the fluctuation three before the final fluctuation, the fluctuation stop time t _CM (2) of the fluctuation two before the final fluctuation, and one before the final fluctuation. At the fluctuation stop time t _CM (1)), the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at the same color symbol. In the look-ahead chance eye production, the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of the same color blue symbol <same color green symbol <same color red symbol.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), in the example of prefetch opportunities th in prefetching opportunities th effect before time t _'CM of stop time t _CM of (the same color pattern) _(FIG. 17 (c), the same color green symbol " 159 "of the stop time t _{CM (2)} before the time t _{'CM (2)),} directing suggests that prefetching opportunities th effect a presentation before the change and the strain in the variation is performed May be executed as a look-ahead specific notice effect. In the specific advance notice effect in this case, the look-ahead chance eye deja vu in which the same color symbols of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are shown in a semi-transparent manner at the lower right of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. An image appears.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the game machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, a power plug 171 and a power switch (not shown). ), RAM clear switch (not shown), etc. are provided. When the start operation is performed on the game 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 to start the boards 110, 120, and 130.

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b and performs arithmetic processing based on input signals from each detection switch and timer. Further, the main CPU 110a directly controls the display devices 20 to 22 and the displays 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 the game is ready for play, the jackpot random number value (random number value in the random number range of 0 to 599), Special symbol random number value (random number value in the random number range from 0 to 99), reach judgment random number value (random number value in the random number range from 0 to 99), random number value for special symbol variation (random number value in the random number range from 0 to 99) , While updating various random number values including the normal symbol random number value (random number value in the random number range of 0 to 65535) within each random number range, the fluctuation of the special symbol, the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the game such as the special game Control progress.

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

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a. The main RAM 110c includes a special symbol hold storage area, a special symbol special electric processing data storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol general electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, and a number of rounds (R). ) Storage area, number of balls entered in the large winning opening (C) Storage area, high-probability game flag storage area, time-saving game flag storage area, game state buffer, first special symbol hold number counter, second special symbol hold number counter, normal Various types of counters such as symbol hold count counter, high probability game count (X) counter, time reduction count (J) counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, auxiliary game timer counter, transmission data storage area for production, etc. A storage area is provided. Here, when the power is cut off, the data in the used area of the main RAM 110c is backed up by the backup power supply after adding a checksum, and when the power is restored, the data backed up by the backup power supply is restored through the data check by the checksum. I'm getting it.

The power supply board 170 supplies the power supply voltage to the game machine 1 and also supplies the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 with a power interruption detection signal indicating whether or not the power supply voltage has become a predetermined value or less. The power supply board 170 has a backup power supply including a capacitor. The power supply board 170 sets the power failure detection signal to a high level while the power supply voltage exceeds a predetermined value, and lowers the power failure detection signal to a low level when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value.

The effect control board 120 controls various effects. The effect control board 120 receives a command generated by the main control board 110, and based on the received command, an image display executed by the image display device 31, a sound output executed by the sound output device 32, and an effect drive. It controls the operation performed by the device 33 or the blinking performed by the effect lighting device 34. More specifically, the effect control board 120 is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 110 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 RTC120d outputs a time signal indicating the current date and time to the sub CPU 120a. The RTC 120d operates by the supplied power when the power is supplied to the game machine 1, and operates by the power of the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 170 when the power of the game machine 1 is turned off.

The sub CPU 120a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 120b and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer, and lamps the corresponding command based on the processing. It is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. When the start operation is performed, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process, and after the initialization process is completed and the game is ready for play, the random number values for production 1 to 26 (each in a random number range of 0 to 99). While updating various random number values including (26 kinds of random number values) and the like within each random number range, the effect according to the progress of the game is controlled.

Data such as an effect control program is stored in the sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120. Various tables such as a variation effect pattern determination table are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Details of these tables will be described later. The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a. The sub-RAM 120c is provided with various storage areas such as an effect information storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a symbol variation effect pattern storage area, a game state storage area, and an effect pattern storage area.

The payout control board 130 controls the payout of the game ball. The payout control board 130 is bidirectionally communicatively connected to the main control board 110. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout CPU reads the program stored in the payout ROM and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout ball counting switch 132 that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, the door open switch 133, and the input signal from the timer. At the same time, the corresponding command is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the process. A payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, the payout CPU reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out a predetermined game ball. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU.

The lamp control board 140 controls the effect driving device 33 and the effect lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 controls the energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect drive device 33, and controls the lighting of the light in the effect lighting device 34, based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. And the drive control of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

The image control board 150 controls the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. The image control board 150 is bidirectionally communicatively connected to the effect control board 120. The image control board 150 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, VDP, and an acoustic DSP (not shown). The CPU of the image control board 150 executes a program stored in the ROM while using the RAM as a work area. When a command is transmitted from the effect control board 120, the CPU controls the operation of the VDP and the acoustic DSP by generating a control signal according to the content of the command and outputting the control signal to the VDP and the acoustic DSP.

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

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

Next, the operation of the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110 of the game machine 1. The main process is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by the start-up operation and a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110.

In FIG. 18, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes the game control program from the main ROM 110b in response to the power being turned on. In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a is stored in the main RAM 110c in the ON / OFF of the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back surface of the game machine 1 at the time of power-on, and in the power-off monitoring process (S20) at the time of the previous power failure. Based on the power failure occurrence information and the contents of the checksum that are backed up, the necessity of data recovery is decided, and if it is decided that recovery is not necessary, the main RAM 110c is cleared and it is decided that recovery is necessary. In that case, the data in the main RAM 110c is restored.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a power cutoff monitoring process (S20). In the power-off monitoring process, the main CPU 110a monitors whether or not the power-off of the game machine 1 has occurred, and when the power-off occurs, the firing mechanism (touch sensor 3a, firing volume 3b, firing solenoid 4a, And the ball feed solenoid 4b) stops the launch of the game ball, clears the output port, stops the payout of the game ball by the payout device, creates and saves checksums in each storage area of the main RAM 110c, and information on the occurrence of power failure. After performing a series of processes for setting the above, access to the main RAM 110c is set to be prohibited to prepare for power failure.

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

After that, the main CPU 110a repeats the loop processing of steps S20 to S40. Further, in addition to this loop processing, the main CPU 110a executes timer interrupt processing every time a reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 executes the 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. 19, when the reset clock pulse signal is generated, the main CPU 110a saves the information in the register of the main CPU 110a at that time in the stack area (S100). Next, the main CPU 110a performs a time control process (S110). The time control process is a process of updating the counter used for timing various times in the main RAM 110c. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a subtracts 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 one by one.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process (S120). In the random number update process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot random number value, the normal symbol random number value, and the special symbol random number value. More specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number counter by +1. If 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 returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. ..

After the execution of step S120, the main CPU 110a performs the initial random number value update process (S130). In the initial random number value update process, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot initial random number value, the normal symbol initial random number value, and the special symbol initial random number 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 detection switch 12a, a first winning opening detection switch 16a, a second winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, and a second starting opening detection switch 15a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the gate detection switch 13a, and if there is an input, predetermined data is set. The details of the input control processing procedure will be described later.

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

After the execution of step S300, the main CPU 110a performs the normal drawing control process (S400). In the normal symbol memory control process, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the normal symbol processing data provided in the main RAM 110c according to the progress of the game in the game machine 1, and performs the normal symbol memory determination process (general diagram). Normal symbol processing data = 0 processing), normal symbol variation processing (processing when normal symbol processing data = 1), normal symbol stop processing (processing when normal symbol processing data = 2), And, one of the four processes of the auxiliary game process (process when the normal map and normal electric processing data = 3) is selected and executed. The details of the procedure of the Fuzu Fuden control process will be described later.

After executing 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 winning ball counter, and the second starting opening winning 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. When the payout control board 130 receives the payout number designation command, the payout control board 130 controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out the game ball.

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

After executing step S600, the main CPU 110a performs an output control process (S700). In the output control process, the main CPU 110a outputs signals of external output data, starting port opening / closing solenoid data, first winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and second winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in the data generation process of step S600. Perform port output processing. Further, in order to light each LED of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22, the special symbol display device data and the ordinary symbol created in the data generation process of S600 described above are used. Performs display device output processing that outputs display device data. Further, a command transmission process for 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 executing 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. 20 is a flowchart showing the details of the input control process. In FIG. 20, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of the detection signal, the process proceeds to the next step S220 as it is. 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 to update.

After executing step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process (S220). In the large winning opening detection switch input process, 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. If the detection signal is not input from either the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S230 as it is. When a detection signal is input from the first prize opening detection switch 16a or the second prize opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the prize ball counter for the prize opening in the main RAM 110c. The number of large winning opening balls (C) in the main RAM 110c is increased by +1 to update the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area.

After the execution of step S220, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process (S230). In the first start port detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S240 as it is. When the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the prize ball counter is updated, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4, and the first special symbol hold. Update the first special symbol hold number (U1) when the number (U1) is less than 4, store the random number value in the special symbol hold storage area, pre-judgment the jackpot lottery and specify the start prize according to the judgment result A series of processes such as a set of commands and a set of commands for specifying the number of special symbol reservations according to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) are performed. The details of the procedure for inputting the first start port detection switch will be described later.

After the execution of step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process (S240). In the second start port detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S250 as it is. When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the prize ball counter is updated, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is less than 4, and the second special symbol hold. Update the second special symbol hold number (U2) when the number (U2) is less than 4, store the random number value in the special symbol hold storage area, pre-judgment of the jackpot lottery and specify the start prize according to the judgment result A series of processing such as a set of commands and a set of commands for specifying the number of special symbol reservations according to the number of reservations (U2) in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is performed. The procedure of the second start port detection switch input process and the procedure of the first start port detection switch input process are the same except for the difference in the data writing 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 or not a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 13a. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a ends the current input control process as it is. When the 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 production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Further, in this case, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold number counter for counting the normal symbol hold number (G) is less than 4. Then, when the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold number counter is less than 4, the count value (G) is incremented by +1 and updated, the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random value is used as normal. Stores in the symbol hold storage area.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 21, when the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2. When there is no input of the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a adds a predetermined number (for example, 3) to the starting opening prize ball counter and updates it (S230-2). After that, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (U1) of the first special symbol hold number counter for counting the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4 (S230-3).

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

After the execution of step S230-4, the main CPU 110a acquires the jackpot random number value, and at the same time, the data is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special symbol hold storage area of the special symbol hold storage area, and the number is the highest. A small storage unit is used as a data storage destination, and the acquired jackpot random number value is stored in the data storage destination storage unit (S230-5).

FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the special symbol holding storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the fluctuation, the first special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the holding of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. It has a second special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the hold. Each of the first special symbol hold storage area and the second special symbol hold storage area has a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage corresponding to the third hold. It has a unit and a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 22B, each storage unit in the special symbol reservation storage unit can store a set of a jackpot random number value, a special symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a fluctuation pattern determination random number value. It has become.

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

After the execution of step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure variation random value and the reach determination random value, and stores the acquired special figure variation random value and reach determination random value in the first special symbol hold storage area. It is stored in the storage unit of the storage destination of the data in (S230-7).

After executing step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs a pre-determination process (S230-8). In this pre-determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table of the main ROM 110b, and flags of the high-probability game flag storage area and the time-saving game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S230-8 (when the start condition is satisfied). The presence or absence of the set and the jackpot random value, the special symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area in steps S230-5 to S230-7. Based on the combination with, 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. 23 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery. In the pre-judgment table, the jackpot random value, the special symbol random value, the game state (time-saving game state or non-time-saving game state), the reach judgment random value, the special figure variation random value, the winning information, and the start winning designation command What the set refers to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied and what is referred to when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied. It is memorized separately.

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

The start prize designation command and the special symbol hold number designation command set in the transmission data storage area for effect 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 start condition of the first special symbol this time based on the description content of the start prize designation command, and designates the content of the determined effect. The command to be executed is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 24, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data (S301). In the following step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special electric processing data, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310), and the special figure If the special electric processing data = 1, the processing is transferred to the special symbol variation processing (step S320), if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the processing is transferred to the special symbol stop processing (step S330), and the special symbol special electric processing data = If it is 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process is transferred to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, determines that if the special symbol time counter is not 0, it is in the process of displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the special symbol time counter is 0. If so, it is determined that the variable display of the special symbol is not in progress. When the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol storage determination process this time. If the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U2) of the second special symbol hold number counter of the main RAM 110c, and determines whether the second special symbol hold 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 game machine 1 is a model that preferentially digests the hold of the change of the second special symbol over the hold of the change of the first special symbol. In these types of gaming machines, even if the starting condition of the first special symbol is satisfied during the time-saving gaming state, the preliminary determination is not performed.

When the count value (U2) of the second special symbol hold number counter is not 1 or more (S310-2: No), the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U1) of the first special symbol hold number counter and makes the first special. It is determined whether the number of reserved symbols (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 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 process, the main CPU 110a uses the first special symbol reserved storage area and the second special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the symbol obtained by subtracting the reserved number in steps S310-3 or S310-6. The following processing is performed as the 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 data in the second to fourth storage units of the second special symbol reservation storage area is stored as 1 each. It shifts to the previous storage unit and writes the data in the first storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area to the 0th storage unit which is the determination storage area. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, special symbol fluctuation random value) stored in the 0th storage unit are deleted. Will be done.

Further, when the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-6, the main CPU 110a stores the data in the second to fourth storage units of the first special symbol reservation storage area, respectively. The data in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is written to the 0th storage unit by shifting to the storage unit immediately before the above. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, special symbol fluctuation random value) stored in the 0th storage unit are deleted. Will be done.

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

After executing 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 (big hit or loss) of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition this time, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and determines the jackpot. Generate a symbol specification command for big hits corresponding to the type of, and set it in the transmission data storage area for production. If it is lost, a symbol specification command for loss is generated and set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

More specifically, in this jackpot determination process, the main CPU 110a has a lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition this time, as shown in the example of FIG. 26 (flow chart showing the details of the jackpot determination process). Is a big hit or a loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, and the presence / absence of a flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S311-1 and the 0th storage in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random value stored in the section.

FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a jackpot lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), in the jackpot lottery determination table, the set of the jackpot random number value and the lottery result (big hit or loss) of the jackpot lottery is referred to in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. It is stored separately from the ones referred to at the time.

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

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

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. In this jackpot symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and stops the fluctuation stop symbol based on the special symbol random value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-8. The symbol data is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is stored in the stop symbol data storage area in the main RAM 110c. Here, the stop symbol data indicates a two-digit number (“00” to “09”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after the fluctuation.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for jackpots. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a set of a special symbol random value, a special symbol type (big hit type), a stop symbol data, and a symbol designation command is a starting condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Is stored separately for reference when the condition is satisfied and for reference when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied.

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

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

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

Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current game state (at the time of the jackpot lottery) 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 obtains the game state information indicating the obtained game state. Stored in the game 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" in the game state buffer as game state information. If the high-probability game flag is set and the time-saving game flag is not set, the data of "01H" is set in the game state buffer as game state information. If the high-probability game flag is not set and the time-saving game flag is set, the data of "02H" is set in the game state buffer as 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 game state information.

In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a performs a loss symbol determination process. In this lost symbol determination process, the main CPU 110a determines the stop symbol data of the lost stop symbol with reference to the loss symbol determination table of the main ROM 110b, and stores the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

FIG. 28B is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for loss. In the loss symbol determination table, the set of the special symbol type, the stop symbol data, and the symbol designation command is referred to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied. 2 The special symbol display device 21 is stored separately from the reference when the start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied.

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

Returning to the description of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process (S311), the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process (S312). In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the main ROM 110b, and the lottery result (big hit or loss) of the jackpot 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 flag set, number of pending updates (U2) or (U1) in step S310-3 or step S310-6, jackpot random value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-7, random value for reach determination , And the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation is determined based on the combination of the random values for the fluctuation of the special figure.

There are two types of fluctuation pattern determination tables, one that is referred to when the first special symbol is changed and the other that is referred to when the second special symbol is changed. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when the first special symbol is changed. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when the second special symbol is changed.

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

In the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, it is easy to select a variation pattern having a long variation time. For example, the options of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special symbol 1 (per 16R probability variation) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 29 are variation pattern 11, variation pattern 12, variation pattern 13, variation pattern 15, variation. There are seven types, pattern 16 and variation pattern 17.

The fluctuation pattern 11 develops into an SP reach effect without the pseudo-continuous effect (the number of pseudo-variations is 0), and the variation time is T1. The fluctuation pattern 12 develops into an SP reach effect through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T2 (T2> T1). The variation pattern 13 develops into an SP reach effect through two pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T3 (T3> T2).

The fluctuation pattern 14 develops into an SPSP reach effect without the pseudo-continuous effect (the number of pseudo-variations is 0), and the variation time is T4 (T4> T3). The fluctuation pattern 15 develops into an SPSP reach effect through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T5 (T5> T4). The variation pattern 16 develops into an SPSP reach effect through two pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T6 (T6> T5).

The fluctuation pattern 17 develops into a full rotation reach effect through three pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T7. Of these, the magnitude relationship of the six types of selectivity excluding the fluctuation pattern 17 that is the jackpot confirmation effect is as follows: fluctuation pattern 11 <variation pattern 12 <variation pattern 13 <variation pattern 14 <variation pattern 15 <variation pattern 16. There is.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, it is difficult to select the fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time. For example, in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 29, the variation corresponding to the combination of the special symbol 0 (loss), the non-time saving game state, and the reach (the random value for reach determination is "70 to 99"). There are seven pattern options: variation pattern 9, variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 3, variation pattern 4, variation pattern 5, and variation pattern 6.

The fluctuation pattern 9 is lost without developing after the normal reach effect, and the fluctuation time is T9 (T9 <T1).

The fluctuation pattern 1 develops into an SP reach effect without the pseudo-continuous effect (the number of pseudo-variations is 0), and the variation time is T1. The fluctuation pattern 2 develops into an SP reach effect through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T2. The fluctuation pattern 3 develops into an SP reach effect through two pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T3.

The fluctuation pattern 4 develops into an SPSP reach effect without the pseudo-continuous effect (the number of pseudo-variations is 0), and the variation time is T4. The fluctuation pattern 5 develops into an SPSP reach effect through one pseudo variation of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T5. The variation pattern 6 develops into an SPSP reach effect through two pseudo variations of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation time is T6.

The magnitude relation of these seven types of selectivity is variation pattern 9 <variation pattern 1 <variation pattern 2 <variation pattern 3 <variation pattern 4 <variation pattern 5 <variation pattern 6.

Further, comparing the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol with the pre-judgment table (FIG. 23) shown above, in the pre-judgment table, the number of pending changes of the first special symbol (U1) and the second special symbol It is possible to search the corresponding data in the table without referring to the number of pending fluctuations (U2). On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, if the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the number of holdings of fluctuations of the first special symbol (U1) and the number of holdings of fluctuations of the second special symbol (U2) are not referred to. As long as it is not possible to search the corresponding data in the table. Therefore, although the type of reach can be discriminated in the pre-judgment table, it is not possible to discriminate between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation".

In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a generates a fluctuation start command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S312, and sets this fluctuation start command in the production transmission data storage area (S313).

Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current game state based on the presence or absence of a 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 obtained game state. This game state designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area (S314).

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a process for starting the variable display of the special symbol (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 110a puts the variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to display the variation of the special symbol (blinking of the LED) in a predetermined processing area. 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, so that the first special symbol display device 20 Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

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

Next, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 (S317), and ends the special symbol storage determination process this time. In the special symbol special electric control process after this, the process shifts to the special symbol variation process in step S302, and the special symbol variation process is performed.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol variation processing. In FIG. 31, 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, determines that the special symbol variation time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is 0, and sets the special symbol time counter to 0. 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 fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process for stopping the variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the variation display data set in step S315, and sets the special symbol set in step S311-2 or S311-5 in the first special symbol display device 20 or the first special symbol display device 20 or. 2 The stop symbol data for causing the special symbol display device 21 to stop and display 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 the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter (S320-4). The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

Next, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data (S320-5), and ends the special symbol variation processing this time. In the special symbol special electric control process after this, the process shifts to the special symbol stop process in step S302, and the special symbol stop process is performed.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol stop processing. In FIG. 32, 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, it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed, and the special symbol time counter is set. If it is not 0, it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S330-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S330-1: No), the current special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game end determination process. In this time-saving game end determination process, the main CPU 110a confirms whether or not 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 proceeds to the next step S330-3 as it is. When the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area, the time saving number of times (J) in the storage area is updated by -1, and the updated time saving number of times (J) is 0. Judge whether or not. As a result, when the time saving number (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 the next step S330-3. If the number of time reductions (J) is not "0", the process proceeds to the next step S330-3 with the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process. In this high-probability game end determination process, the main CPU 110a confirms whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to the next step S330-4 as it is. High-probability game flag When the high-probability game flag is set in the 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 is high. It is determined whether or not the number of games (X) is 0. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is 0, the high-probability game flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area is cleared, and then the process proceeds to the next step S330-4. If the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S330-4 with the high-probability game flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a obtains the current game state based on the presence or absence of a flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time-saving game flag storage area, and issues a game state designation command corresponding to the obtained game state. Generate and set this game state specification command in the transmission data storage area for production.

Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the stop symbol data in the stop 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 in the special symbol special electric processing data (S330-6), and stops the special symbol this time. End the process. In the special symbol special electric control process after this, the process shifts to the special symbol memory determination process in step S302, and the special symbol memory determination process is performed.

When the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is a big hit (S330-5: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special symbol special electric processing data (S330-10). Next, the main CPU 110a resets the game state, the number of high-probability games (X), and the number of time reductions (J) at that time (S330-11). Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a clears the data in the high-probability game flag storage area and the high-probability game number (X) storage area. .. Further, 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 time-saving number of times (J) storage area.

After executing 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 of the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area, the jackpot opening / closing control table for 16R and the jackpot for 8R are large. The winning opening opening / closing control table and the large winning opening opening / closing control table for 2R are determined as reference destinations.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a special game control table. FIG. 34A is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening / closing control table for 16R. FIG. 34B is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening / closing control table for 8R. FIG. 34 (c) is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening / closing control table for 2R.

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

The opening / closing control table for the large winning opening for 16R stores data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to 16th rounds per 16R, and the type of the large winning opening to be opened. The opening / closing control table for the large winning opening for 8R stores data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to eighth rounds per 8R, and the type of the large winning opening to be opened. The opening / closing control table for the large winning opening for 2R stores data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to second rounds per 2R, and the type of the large winning opening to be opened.

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

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

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 35, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening (S340-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area, determines that the opening is in progress if the number of rounds (R) is 0, and determines that the number of rounds (R) is open. If is not 0, it is determined that the opening is not in progress. If the main CPU 110a is in the opening (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If the opening is not in progress (S340-1: No), the process proceeds to step S340-6.

In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S330-14 of the special symbol stop processing, and if the special symbol time counter is 0, it determines that the start interval time has elapsed, and specially. If the symbol time counter is not 0, it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the start interval time has elapsed (S340-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-3. If it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed (S340-2: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, the main CPU 110a updates the number of rounds (R) in the storage area by +1. Here, when the start interval time has elapsed, the operation has not been performed even once, and the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area is 0. Therefore, the number of rounds (R) after the update in this step S340-3 becomes 1.

After executing step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening opening process (S340-4). In this large winning opening opening / closing process, the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized in order to open the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Set the energization data to be made. Further, the main CPU 110a obtains the opening time of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 in the current number of rounds (R) with reference to the large winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12. , Set this opening time in the 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 according to the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area, and sets this round start command in the transmission data storage area for production. , Finish this jackpot game process.

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. If the main CPU 110a determines that the ending is not in progress (S340-6: No), the process proceeds to step S340-7. If it is determined that the ending is in progress (S340-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-18.

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

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time has elapsed. Here, the closing time is set in the special game timer counter in step S340-10 described later. When the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time has elapsed (S340-8: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to the large winning opening opening process in step S340-4, followed by the large winning opening opening process and the subsequent round start command transmission determination process (S340). -5) is performed, and the jackpot game process of this time is completed. When it is determined that the closing time has not elapsed (S340-8: No), the main CPU 110a ends the jackpot game process this time.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition of the large winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 110a is opened when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area reaches the specified number (9) or the opening time has elapsed. It is determined that the end condition is satisfied. Further, in the main CPU 110a, the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area has not reached the specified number (9), and the opening time has not elapsed. In this case, it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening end condition is satisfied (S340-9: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-10. Further, when it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S340-9: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening closing process. In the large winning opening closing process, the main CPU 110a closes the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b, so that the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid is used. The energization data for energizing 17c is stopped. Further, the main CPU 110a refers to the large winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, and based on the current number of rounds (R), the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening will be closed.

After executing step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has been completed (S340-11). Specifically, when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area reaches the specified number (9), the main CPU 110a plays one round game. Judge that it is finished. Further, the main CPU 110a ends one round game when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area does not reach the specified number (9). Judge that it is not. When the main CPU 110a determines that one round game has been completed (S340-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round game has not been completed (S340-11: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs the round data initialization process. In the round data initialization process, the main CPU 110a resets the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area to 0.

After the execution of step S340-12, the main CPU 110a has the maximum number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area (specifically, the maximum value of the large winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12). It is determined whether or not the number of round games has been reached (S340-13).

When it is determined that the number of rounds (R) has not reached 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 jackpot game process this time is completed.

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 executing step S340-15, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12, generates an ending designation command according to the type of jackpot, and generates an ending designation command according to the type of jackpot. This ending designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area (S340-16).

After executing step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the end interval time (for example, 2 seconds) according to the type of jackpot, and sets this end interval time in the special game timer counter (S340-17).

When the main CPU 110a determines that the ending is in progress after the execution of step S340-17 or in step S340-6 (S340-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not 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, determines that the end interval time has elapsed if the special game timer counter is 0, and sets the special game timer counter to 0. If not, it is determined that the end interval time has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has not yet elapsed (S340-18: No), the main CPU 110a ends the current jackpot game process.

When the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has elapsed (S340-18: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electric processing data (S340-19), and ends the special symbol variation processing this time. In the special figure special electric control process after this, the process shifts to the jackpot game end process in step S302, and the jackpot game end process is performed.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game end process. In FIG. 36, 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 executing 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 of the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and game information loaded in step S350-1, the high-probability at the end of the special game. Determine the necessity of setting the game flag.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a setting table at the end of the special game. In the special game end setting table, there are 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, and data indicating the necessity of the high-probability state. And a set of data indicating the number of high-probability games is stored.

Specifically, in step S350-1, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. If it is "03, 07" other than that, the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area.

After executing 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 of the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and the game information loaded in step S350-1, the number of games at the end of the special game ( X) The remaining number of fluctuations (X) to be stored in the storage area is determined.

Specifically, in step S350-2, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", 10000 times are set in the game count (X) storage area. If it is other than "03, 07", 0 times is set in the game count (X) storage area.

After the execution of step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs the 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 of 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 end of the special game. Determine the need for a set of.

Specifically, in step S350-3, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01 to 07", the 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 the time reduction number of times setting process (S350-5). In the time reduction number setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end time setting table of the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and the game information loaded in step S350-1, the game number (J) at the end of the special game. The remaining number of fluctuations (J) to be stored in the storage area is determined.

Specifically, in this step S350-4, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", 10000 times are set in the game count (J) storage area. If it is "03, 07" other than that, 100 times is set in the game count (J) storage area.

After the execution of step S350-5, the main CPU 110a obtains 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 specifies the game state corresponding to the current game state. A command is generated, and this game state specification command is set in the production transmission data storage area (S350-6).

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the details of the Fuzu Fuden control process. In FIG. 38, the main CPU 110a loads the normal-figure general-purpose processing data (S401). In the following step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special electric processing data, and if the normal symbol normal electric processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol storage determination processing, and the normal symbol general electric processing If the data = 1, the process is transferred to the normal symbol variation processing, if the data = 2, the processing is transferred to the normal symbol stop processing, and if the data = 3, the processing is transferred to the auxiliary game processing. Move the process.

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

FIG. 27B is a diagram showing a normal symbol lottery determination table. The ordinary symbol lottery determination table is stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110. In the normal symbol lottery judgment table, the set of the normal symbol random value and the lottery result (hit or loss) of the normal symbol lottery is referred to in the non-time saving game state and in the time saving game state. It is stored separately.

Comparing the number of normal symbol judgment random values that are hit in the non-time saving game state and the number of normal symbol judgment random values that are hit in the time saving game state in this normal symbol lottery judgment table, the hits in the non-time saving game state are compared. While the normal symbol determination random value is only one (0), the normal symbol determination random value per hit in the time-saving game state is 65535 (0 to 65534). The random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535. Therefore, the winning probability in the non-time-saving game state is 1/65536, and the winning probability in the time-saving game state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

After determining the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol fluctuation time in the normal symbol time counter and starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 22, and 1 in the normal symbol processing data. To set.

In the normal symbol fluctuation processing (processing when the normal symbol processing data = 1), the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (whether the normal symbol time counter has become 0), and the normal symbol fluctuation If it is determined that the time has not passed, the normal symbol change processing this time is terminated. When it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped and displayed with a symbol according to the normal symbol lottery result, and the predetermined normal symbol stop time is set in the normal symbol time counter. Figure Set 2 to the general electric processing data.

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

In the auxiliary game processing (processing when the normal drawing processing data = 3), the main CPU 110a has the opening time of the second start port 15 (0.2 seconds in the non-time saving game state, 0.2 seconds in the non-time saving game state). 3.5 seconds) is determined, the second starting port 15 is opened during this opening time, then the second starting port 15 is closed, and 0 is set in the normal power processing data.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the effect control board 120 of the game machine 1. The main process is started when a system reset occurs from the power supply board 170 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 by the start-up operation.

In FIG. 39, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads the start program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes various flags in the sub RAM 120c in response to the power being turned on. After the initialization process is completed, the sub CPU 120a repeats the process (S1100) of updating the effect random values 1 to 26 and the like. Further, in addition to the update processing of the random number value, the sub CPU 120a executes the timer interrupt processing every time the reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120. After the initialization process is completed and the game becomes possible, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 has a reset clock pulse generation cycle of the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120 every 2 milliseconds. A series of processes shown in FIG. 40 is executed.

In FIG. 40, the sub CPU 120a saves the information in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area (S1400).

Next, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer update process (S1500). In the timer update process, the sub CPU 120a updates various counters based on the time signal input from the RTC120d, and if there is a counter whose updated value becomes 0, the sub CPU 120a performs processing according to the counter. Details of the timer update process will be described later.

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

Next, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect input control process (S1700). In the effect input control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation signals of the effect buttons 35, the cross key 39, and the detection switches 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, 39e of the center key 39E have been input, and responds to the operation content. Perform processing.

Next, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing (S1800). In the data output process, the sub CPU 120a stores the commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the timer update process of step S1500, the command analysis process of step S1600, and the effect input control process of step S1700 in the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Send to.

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).

41, 42, and 43 are flowcharts showing the details of the command analysis process (step S1600 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 41, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not there is a command received from the main control board 110 in the reception buffer (S1601). When the sub CPU 120a has a command in the receive buffer (S1601: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1610. If there is no command in the receive buffer (S1601: No), the command analysis process this time is terminated.

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

In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a special symbol hold number update process. In the special symbol hold number update process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol hold number designation command to determine 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. Set the corresponding special figure display number specification command in the transmission buffer.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the special symbol hold number update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33 perform an effect related to the appearance or erasure of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31. , And the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a start winning designation command. When the command in the receive buffer is the start prize designation command (S1620: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1621. If the command in the receive buffer is not the start prize 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 and selects the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area of the effect information storage area corresponding to the start prize designation command in the receive buffer. The data is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the effect information storage area, and the storage unit having the smallest number is used as the data storage destination, and the start winning designation command in the reception buffer is stored in the storage unit of the data storage destination. ..

FIG. 22C is a diagram showing an effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), the effect information storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the fluctuation, the first effect information storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and the hold of the second special symbol. It has a corresponding second effect information storage area. Each of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area is a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage unit corresponding to the third hold. And has a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 22D, each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store a start winning designation command, a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data, and a look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data. ..

After the execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process (S1622). In the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a sets the change of the symbol corresponding to the start prize designation command as the final change for the start prize designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, and sets the look-ahead hold display change effect. When determining the necessity of execution and executing the look-ahead hold display change effect, the scenario of the hold display change effect up to the final fluctuation is determined, and the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data indicating this scenario is used as the effect information. It is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the storage area. The 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 the look-ahead chance eye effect selection process (S1623). In the look-ahead chance eye effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a executes the look-ahead chance eye effect for the start prize designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621 with the change of the symbol corresponding to the start prize designation command as the final change. When determining the necessity of the look-ahead chance eye effect and executing the look-ahead chance eye effect, the scenario of the chance eye effect up to the final fluctuation is determined, and the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data indicating this scenario is applicable in the effect information storage area. It is stored in the storage part of. The details of the look-ahead chance eye effect selection process will be described later.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a symbol designation command. When the command in the receive buffer is a symbol designation command (S1630: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631. If the command in the receive buffer is not a symbol specification command (S1630: No), the process proceeds to step S1640.

In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol determination process, and ends the command analysis process this time after executing the effect symbol determination process. In the effect symbol determination process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the symbol designation command to determine each stop symbol number of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and outputs the three stop symbol numbers in the sub RAM 120c. A stop symbol designation command for storing in the symbol storage area and notifying the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 of the three stop symbol numbers is generated, 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 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 determine the symbol combination at the time of stopping the fluctuation in the fluctuation.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a fluctuation start command. When the command in the receive buffer is the fluctuation start command (S1640: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1641. If the command in the receive buffer is not a fluctuation start command (S1640: No), the process proceeds to step S1670 (FIG. 43).

In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs the storage area shift process. In the storage area shift process, when the sub CPU 120a stores data 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 effects information storage areas. The data in the unit is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the second effect information storage area is written in the 0th storage unit. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the data stored in the 0th storage unit (start winning prize designation command, pre-reading hold display change effect scenario data, pre-reading chance eye effect scenario data) is deleted. When no data is stored in the second effect information storage area and data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the first effect information storage area, the first effect information storage area is the first. The data in the 2nd to 4th storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the 1st storage unit of the 1st effect information storage area is written in the 0th storage unit. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the data previously stored in the 0th storage unit is erased.

Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not one or both of the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data and the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data are stored in the effect information storage area (S1642). When one or both of the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data and the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data are stored (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. If neither the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data nor the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data is stored (S1642: No), the process proceeds to step S1645.

In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead 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 if the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area, and displays the display mode of the hold display image 37 in the change. When determining whether or not there is a change in the hold display image 37 and changing the hold display image 37 in the change, a production pattern specification command for instructing a change in the display mode of the hold display image 37 is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is transmitted to the transmission buffer. Set to. Further, if the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area, the sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data and determines whether or not the look-ahead chance eye (same color symbol) is stopped in the fluctuation. However, when the special symbol is stopped at the look-ahead chance eye (same color symbol) in the fluctuation, the effect pattern designation indicating the stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R at the look-ahead chance eye (same color symbol) is specified. Generate a command and set the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the look-ahead effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37, the look-ahead hold display change effect (FIGS. 16A and 16B). The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 are made to execute the look-ahead hold display change effect in accordance with the execution time (time t _{HH in FIG. 16).} When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command instructing to stop the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R at the look-ahead chance eye (same color symbol), the look-ahead chance eye effect (the look-ahead chance eye effect). _{According to the execution time (time t CM of} FIG. 17) of FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), the look-ahead chance eye effect is displayed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect. Let the lighting device 34 execute.

In step S1644, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process. In the look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of executing the look-ahead specific advance notice effect, and when executing the look-ahead specific advance notice effect, determines the advance notice mode of the look-ahead specific advance notice effect. Generates an effect pattern specification command that instructs the execution of the look-ahead specific advance notice effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. The details of the look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receives this command, the prefetch specific announcement attraction in accordance with the execution time (Fig. 17 (c)) (time t _'CM in FIG. _17), image read-ahead specific announcement attraction The display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 are made to execute the command.

In step S1645, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. The variation effect pattern determination process is a process of determining a symbol variation effect pattern, which is a flow of effects related to the effect symbol 36 in the variation. In the variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 1 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table of the sub ROM 120b, determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the combination of the variation start command in the reception buffer and the effect random number value 1, and determines the symbol variation effect pattern. Information is stored in the symbol variation effect pattern storage area in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command instructing the determined symbol variation effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table. In the variation effect pattern determination table, a set of an effect random number value 1, a symbol variation effect pattern, and an effect pattern designation command is stored for each command corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Among the plurality of symbol variation effect patterns corresponding to each variation pattern designation command, there are operation effects (FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b)) and re-lottery effects (FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (d)). )) Some include and some do not.

For example, as a choice of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specification command (16R probability variation, variation time T1, SP reach effect, pseudo variation 0 times) with MODE data "E6H" and DATA data "11H". , The symbol variation effect pattern 11, the symbol variation effect pattern 12, the symbol variation effect pattern 13, and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 11 is as follows: normal variation → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with character descent) → re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit notification). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 12 is as follows: normal variation → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with character descent). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 13 is normal variation → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit notification).

In addition, as a choice of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specification command (16R probability variation, variation time T2, SP reach effect, pseudo variation 1 time) with MODE data "E6H" and DATA data "12H". , The symbol variation effect pattern 21, the symbol variation effect pattern 22, the symbol variation effect pattern 23, and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 21 is as follows: normal variation → pseudo variation 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with character descent) → re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit notification). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 22 is as follows: normal variation → pseudo variation 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with character descent). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 23 is as follows: normal variation → pseudo variation 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit notification).

The command set in the transmission buffer in the variation effect pattern determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of 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 symbol variation effect pattern of this command by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect. Let the lighting device 34 execute.

In step S1646 of FIG. 41, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined by the variation effect pattern determination process includes the full rotation reach effect (FIG. 7D). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1647 when the symbol variation effect pattern includes a full rotation reach effect (S1646: Yes). If the full rotation reach effect is not included (S1646: No), the process proceeds to step S1649.

In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the full rotation reach effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Set in the full rotation reach timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The full rotation reach timer counter counts down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed.

In step S1648, the sub CPU 120a sets the full rotation reach flag standby flag in the full rotation reach standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The full rotation reach standby flag is a flag indicating that the full rotation reach effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1649, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes the operation effect (FIG. 8A) with the accessory descent. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650 when the operation effect with the accessory descent is included (S1649: Yes). If the operation effect with the accessory descent is not included (S1646: No), the process proceeds to step S1652.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. The value is set in the operation reception valid period start timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the operation effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Is set in the operation reception valid period end timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed.

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

In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a re-lottery effect (FIG. 8C) with 16R probability variation hit notification. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1653 when the symbol variation effect pattern includes a re-lottery effect with 16R probability variation hit notification (S1652: Yes). If the re-lottery effect with the 16R probability variation hit notification is not included (S1652: No), the process proceeds to step S1655.

In step S1653, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the re-lottery effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, as a sub. It is set in the re-lottery effect timer counter of the RAM 120c. The re-lottery effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed.

In step S1654, the sub CPU 120a sets the re-lottery effect standby flag in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The re-lottery effect waiting flag is a flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a pseudo continuous effect (FIGS. 9 (a), 9 (b), 9 (c)). judge. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1656 when the symbol variation effect pattern includes a pseudo continuous effect (S1655: Yes). If the pseudo continuous effect is not included (S1655: No), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1656, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of pseudo fluctuations of the pseudo continuous effect is three times. When the number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 (S1656: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1657. If the number of pseudo fluctuations is not 3 (S1656: No), the process proceeds to step S1659.

In step S1657, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the third pseudo fluctuation within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Is set in the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The pseudo-ream 3 timer counter counts down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed.

In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a sets the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag in the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The pseudo-ream 3 wait flag is a flag indicating that the third pseudo-variation is waiting to be executed.

In step S1659, the sub CPU 120a performs a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect selection process. In the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of executing the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect, and when executing the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect, determines the advance mode of the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect. An effect pattern specification command for instructing execution of the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect in this advance notice mode is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the pseudo-continuous identification advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receives this command, a pseudo continuous specific informational display in accordance with the (FIG. 9 (d)) the execution time of (time t _'GJ in Fig. _9), the pseudo communicating specific announcement attraction Is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a performs a step-up effect selection process. In the step-up effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the step-up effect (FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b)) needs to be executed based on the fluctuation start command in the receive buffer, and the step-up effect is selected. When executing, determine the scenario of the step-up effect up to the final stage, generate the effect pattern specification command instructing the execution of the effect according to this scenario, and put the generated variation pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. set. The details of the step-up effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the step-up effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, each step effect of the step-up effect is set according to the execution time of one or a plurality of step effects in the step-up effect (time t _{SUP in FIG. 10).} Is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the step-up effect is to be executed in the determination of the necessity of executing the step-up effect. When the sub CPU 120a decides to execute the step-up effect (S1661: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1662. If it is decided not to execute the step-up effect (S1661: No), the process proceeds to step S1666.

In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the scenario of the step-up effect determined in the step-up effect selection process develops into the step-up effect of the special stage (FIG. 10B). When developing into a step production of a special stage (S1662: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1663. If it does not develop into a step effect of a special stage (S1662: No), the process proceeds to step S1665.

In step S1663, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the step effect of the special stage within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Is set in the special stage timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The special stage timer counter counts down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed.

In step S1664, the sub CPU 120a sets the special stage standby flag in the special stage standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The special stage wait flag is a flag indicating that the special stage step effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1665, the sub CPU 120a performs a step-up specific advance notice effect selection process. In the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of executing the step-up specific advance notice effect, and when executing the step-up specific advance notice effect, determines the advance notice mode of the step-up specific advance notice effect. A step-up specific advance notice effect in this advance notice mode is generated to instruct execution of the effect pattern specification command, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the step-up specific advance notice effect selection 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 are set to the execution time (time t'SUP in} FIG. 10) of the step-up specific advance notice effect (FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d)). , The step-up specific advance notice effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1666, the sub CPU 120a performs a variable premium effect selection process. In the variable premium effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variable premium effect is to be executed, and when the variable premium effect is executed, the remaining time until the execution time of the variable premium effect within the variable time T of the variation. Is calculated, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is set in the variable premium effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The variable premium effect timer counter counts down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. Details of the variable premium effect selection process will be described later.

In step S1667, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the variable premium effect is to be executed in the determination of the necessity of executing the variable premium effect. When the sub CPU 120a decides to execute the variable premium effect (S1667: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668. When it is decided not to execute the variable premium effect (S1667: No), the command analysis process of this time is terminated.

In step S1668, the sub CPU 120a performs a variable premium specific advance notice effect selection process. In the variable premium specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific advance notice effect is to be executed, and when the premium specific advance notice effect is executed, the execution of the premium specific advance notice effect within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation. The remaining time until the time is obtained, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is set in the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specific advance notice effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The details of the variable premium specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a variable stop command. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1671 when the command in the receive buffer is a fluctuation stop command (S1670: Yes). If the command in the receive buffer is not a variable stop command (S1670: No), the process proceeds to step S1680.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol stop processing. In the effect symbol stop process, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol 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. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 execute the effect related to the stop of the effect symbol 36 on the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34. Let me.

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

In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs the 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, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is an opening designation command. When the command in the receive buffer is the opening designation command (S1690: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1691. If the command in the receive buffer is not the opening designation command (S1690: No), the process proceeds to step S1693.

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 the opening effect pattern based on the opening designation command in the reception buffer, and stores the determined opening effect pattern information in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for instructing an effect according to the determined opening effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Further, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the promotion effect (FIGS. 14 (a), 14 (b), and 14 (c)) needs to be executed, and when the promotion effect is executed, the execution round of the promotion effect is performed. It is determined, and the promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit of the first to 16th rounds in the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, which corresponds to the promotion effect execution round. Details of the special game effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute the opening effect of the special game.

In step S1692, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game premium effect selection process. In the special game premium effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special game premium effect (FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b)) needs to be executed, and when the special game premium effect is executed, the special game The execution round of the premium effect is determined, and the premium effect execution data is stored in the storage unit of the first to 16th rounds in the effect information storage area for each round, which corresponds to the execution round of the special game premium effect. Details of the special game premium production selection process will be described later.

In step S1693, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a round start command. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694 when the command in the receive buffer is a round start command (S1693: Yes). If the command in the receive buffer is not a round start command (S1693: No), the process proceeds to step S1695.

In step S1694, 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 refers to the storage unit of the current round in the effect information storage area for each round, and this round is a promotion effect and a special game premium effect. It is determined whether or not it is an execution round of any of the effects. Based on this determination result, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect pattern of the current round, stores the determined effect pattern information in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and generates an effect pattern designation command for this effect pattern. , Set the generated effect pattern specification command 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 process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute the round effect of the special game.

In step S1695, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is an ending designation command. When the command in the receive buffer is the ending designation command (S1695: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1696. If the command in the receive buffer is not the ending specification command (S1695: No), the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1696, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game end effect control process. In the special game end effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the ending designation command in the reception buffer, determines the ending effect pattern, and stores the determined effect pattern information in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the determined effect pattern, and sets this effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Further, the sub CPU 120a clears any flags set during the special game.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game end effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute the ending effect of the special game.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not any of the operation signals of the detection switches 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and 36e of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E has been input. (S1701). If any of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E is pressed, the judgment result of this step is "Yes", and if none of them is pressed, the judgment result of this step is "No". Become. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation signal has been input (S1701: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1702. When it is determined that the operation signal has not been input (S1701: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the input signal this time is from the effect button detection switch 35a of the effect button 35. If the effect button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is "Yes", and if the cross key 39 or the center key 39E is pressed, the determination result of this step is "No". When the input signal is from the effect button detection switch 35a (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. If the input signal is not from the effect button detection switch 35a (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation effect standby flag is set in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the operation effect standby flag is set (S1703: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1704. If the operation effect standby flag is not set (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0. When the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1704: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1704: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1705: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1706. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1705: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1709.

In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the descent of the movable accessory 33a in the operation effect has been executed. When the movable accessory 33a has not been lowered (S1706: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1707. When the movable accessory 33a has been lowered (S1706: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1709.

In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a generates an accessory drive designation command instructing the descent of the movable accessory 36a, and sets the generated command in the transmission buffer. After that, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag in the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1708).

In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a generates an operation designation command corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E, and sets the generated operation designation command in the transmission buffer.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the effect input control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the accessory drive designation command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the effect related to the descent of the movable accessory 33a in the operation effect (FIG. 8A) are displayed. The effect drive device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 are executed. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the operation designation command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, perform a predetermined effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39E. The effect drive device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 are executed.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the details of the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area that stores the finger introduction prize designation command in the start winning prize designation command storage process (step S1621 in FIG. 41) as the look-ahead determination target hold, and this look-ahead It is determined whether or not the variation of the determination target hold is a variation having a development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) (S1622-1). When the sub CPU 120a is a variation having a development effect (S1622-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1622-2. If it is not a variation having a development effect (S1622-1: No), the pre-reading hold display change effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1622-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a variation in the digestion order having a development effect in the hold prior to the look-ahead determination target hold. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-3 when there is no variation having a development effect (S1622-2: No). When there is a change having a development effect (S1622-2: Yes), the pre-reading hold display change effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination process. In the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 2 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and is based on the 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 effect random value value 2. , Determines the necessity of executing the look-ahead hold display change effect.

FIG. 47A is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead hold display change effect execution judgment table, a set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 2 and execution is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. It is memorized separately for what is referred to when it is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random value values 2 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effects. The effect random number value 2 is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random values 2 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random values 2 are associated with each other. Is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is not executed.

In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is "execute" (S1622-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-5. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1622-4: No), the pre-reading hold display change effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1622-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead hold display change final stage determination process. In the look-ahead hold display change final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 3 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage hold display mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and is based on the combination of the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the look-ahead judgment target hold and the effect random value value 3. The display mode of the hold display image 37 at the final stage in the look-ahead hold display change effect is determined.

FIG. 47 (b) is a diagram showing a final stage hold display mode determination table. In the final stage hold display mode determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random value 3 and the final stage hold display mode (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) is displayed when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. It is memorized separately for what is referred to in and what is referred to when it is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) production random values 3 are associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (10 to 39) productions are used. The random number value 3 is associated with the data indicating the “green” hold display mode, and 60 (40 to 99) production random number values 3 are associated with the data indicating the “red” hold display mode. There is. Regarding the loss, 60 (0 to 59) production random values 3 are associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (60 to 89) production random values 3 are " It is associated with the data indicating the "green" hold display mode, and 10 (90 to 99) effect random values 3 are associated with the data indicating the "red" hold display mode.

In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination process. In the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 4 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 the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the look-ahead judgment target hold, the hold display mode of the final stage, the number of holds, and Based on the combination of the effect random number values 4, the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario is determined.

There are two types of look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and the other that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is lost. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is lost.

In the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of the effect random value 4 and the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the number of holds at the final stage of the look-ahead hold display change effect. It is remembered in. In the jackpot look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (Fig. 48) and the loss look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (Fig. 49), the effect of the hold display change effect called "falling down" is directed to HR39 and HR49. Whether or not the random number value 4 is assigned is different.

More specifically, in this table, there is a hold display change effect scenario HB11 as an option corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 1. The hold display change effect scenario HB11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned blue in the final change. The hold display change effect scenario HB11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 4. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 2 include hold display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22. The hold display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22 are scenarios in which the times when the hold display image 37 turns blue are different. The hold display change effect scenario HB21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 4, and the hold display change effect scenario HB22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 4. ing.

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

An option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of hold 1 is the hold display change effect scenario HG11. The hold display change effect scenario HG11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned green at the final change. The hold display change effect scenario HG11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 4. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 2 include hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22. The hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the time are different. The hold display change effect scenario HG21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 4, and the hold display change effect scenario HG22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 4. ing.

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

An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of hold 1 is the hold display change effect scenario HR11. The hold display change effect scenario HR11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned red at the final change. The hold display change effect scenario HR11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 4. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 2 include hold display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24. The hold display change effect scenario HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. 10 to 40 effect random values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24, respectively.

Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 3 include hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39. The hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR39 is a scenario in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Here, the hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR38 is a “start-up” scenario in which the later change changes to a more reliable hold display mode than the previous change, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the hold display change effect scenario HR39 is a “fall-down” scenario in which the later change changes to a hold display mode with lower reliability than the previous change, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 48), 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38, and one (99) effect is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR39. Random value 4 is associated with it. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 49), 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38. Further, in the loss table, no effect random value 4 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR39.

The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 4 include the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49. The hold display change effect scenario HR41 to HR49 is a scenario in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Of the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49, the hold display change effect scenario HR41 to 48 is a “rise” scenario, and the hold display change effect scenario HR49 is a “fall” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 48), 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and one (99) effect is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49. Random value 4 is associated with it. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 49), 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48. Further, in the loss table, no effect random value 4 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49.

In this way, in the game machine 1, for the combination of red and the number of holds 3 and the combination of red and the number of holds 4, the hold display change effect scenarios HR39 and HR49 of "falling down" can be selected only from the jackpot table. ing. For this reason, in the game machine 1, the pre-reading hold display change effect of "falling down" is a final variation jackpot confirmation effect (an effect of notifying that the final variation will be a jackpot before the symbol of the final variation is stopped).

In step S1622-7 of FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determined in the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

Here, in the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process, when there is a development effect in the look-ahead determination target hold and there is no development effect in the previous hold in the digestion order (S1622-1: Yes → S1622-2: No). , The look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination process is performed. Due to such a flow of processing, when the effect pre-reading hold display change effect is executed, the effect control board 120 executes the development effect as the effect during the change display of the final variation of the pre-reading hold display change effect, and the pre-reading hold display change effect. It is regulated that the development effect is executed as the effect during the change display before the final change of the display change effect.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the details of the look-ahead chance eye effect selection process (step S1623 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 50, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation of the look-ahead determination target hold is a variation having a development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) (S1623-1). When the sub CPU 120a is a variation having a development effect (S1623-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1623-2. If it is not a variation having a development effect (S1623-1: No), the pre-reading chance eye effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1623-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a variation in the digestion order having a development effect in the hold prior to the look-ahead determination target hold. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3 when there is no variation having a development effect (S1623-2: No). When there is a change having a development effect (S1623-2: Yes), the pre-reading chance eye effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1623-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead chance eye effect execution determination process. In the look-ahead chance eye effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 5 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead chance eye effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and is based on the combination of the pre-determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command in the look-ahead determination target hold and the effect random value value 5. , Judge the necessity of executing the look-ahead chance eye effect.

FIG. 51 (a) is a diagram showing a look-ahead chance eye effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead chance eye effect execution judgment table, a set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 5 and execution is to be referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. It is memorized separately for what is referred to when it is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 60 (0 to 59) production random values 5 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead chance eye production is executed, and 40 (60 to 99) productions. The random number value 5 is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead chance eye effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 40 (0 to 39) effect random values 5 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead chance eye effect is executed, and 60 (40 to 99) effect random values 5 are associated with each other. It is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead chance eye effect is not executed.

In step S1623-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the look-ahead chance eye effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is "execute" (S1623-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-5. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1623-4: No), the pre-reading chance eye effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead chance eye final stage determination process. In the look-ahead chance eye final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage chance eye determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and pre-reads based on the combination of the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the pre-reading determination target hold and the production random number value 6. Chance eye Determine the final stage chance eye (same color pattern) in the production.

FIG. 51 (b) is a diagram showing a final stage chance item determination table. In the final stage chance eye determination table, a set of data indicating the final stage chance eye (same color blue symbol, same color green symbol, and same color red symbol) is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. It is memorized separately for what to do and what to refer to when losing. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) production random values 6 are associated with the data indicating the blue symbol, and 30 (10 to 39) production random values 6 are green. It is associated with the data indicating the symbol, and 60 (40 to 99) effect random values 6 are associated with the data indicating the red symbol. Regarding the loss, 60 (0 to 59) effect random values 6 are associated with the data indicating the blue symbol, and 30 (60 to 89) production random values 6 are associated with the data indicating the green symbol. It is associated, and 10 (90 to 99) effect random values 6 are associated with the data indicating the red symbol.

In step S1623-6, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination process. In the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 7 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and refers to the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start prize designation command of the look-ahead determination target hold, the chance eye effect of the final stage, the number of holds, and the effect. Based on the combination of the random values 7 for use, the look-ahead chance eye production scenario is determined.

There are two types of look-ahead chance eye production scenario determination table, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and the other that is referred to when the preliminary judgment result is lost. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is lost.

In the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination table, a set of the effect random value 4 and the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario data is stored for each corresponding combination of the chance eye and the number of holds in the final stage of the look-ahead chance eye effect. There is. In the jackpot look-ahead chance eye production scenario determination table (Fig. 52) and the loss look-ahead chance eye production scenario determination table (Fig. 53), the random values for production to the chance eye production production scenarios CR39 and CR49 called "falling down". Whether or not 7 is assigned is different.

More specifically, in this table, there is no option corresponding to the combination of the blue symbol and the number of hold 1. As an option corresponding to the combination of the blue symbol and the number of reservations 2, there is a chance eye production scenario CB21. The chance eye production scenario CB21 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color blue symbol in the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation. The chance eye effect scenario CB21 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 7.

There are chance eye production scenarios CB31 and CB32 as options corresponding to the combination of the blue symbol and the number of reservations 3. The chance eye production scenario CB31 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color blue symbol in the fluctuation two before the final fluctuation. The chance eye production scenario CB32 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color blue symbol in the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation. 70 (0 to 69) production random values 7 are associated with the chance eye production scenario CB31, and 30 (70 to 99) production random values 7 are associated with the chance eye production scenario CB32. There is. The options corresponding to the combination of the blue symbol and the number of reservations 4 include chance eye production scenarios CB41, CB42, and CB43. The chance eye production scenario CB41 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color blue symbol in the fluctuation three times before the final fluctuation. The chance eye production scenario CB42 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color blue symbol in the fluctuation two before the final fluctuation. The chance eye production scenario CB43 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color blue symbol in the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation. The chance eye production scenario CB41 has 40 (0 to 39) production random values 7 and the chance eye production scenario CB42 has 30 (40 to 69) production random values 7 in the chance eye production scenario CB43. Is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 7.

There is no option corresponding to the combination of the green symbol and the number of hold 1. As an option corresponding to the combination of the green symbol and the number of reservations 2, there is a chance eye production scenario CG21. The chance eye production scenario CG21 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color green symbol in the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation. The chance eye effect scenario CG21 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 7.

The options corresponding to the combination of the green symbol and the number of reservations 3 include the chance eye production scenarios CG31, CG32, and CG33. The chance eye production scenarios CG31, CG32, and CG33 are scenarios in which the time when the same color green symbol is stopped and the presence or absence of the same color blue symbol stop before reaching the stop time are different. The chance eye production scenario CG31 has 40 (0 to 39) production random values 7 and the chance eye production scenario CG32 has 30 (40 to 69) production random values 7 in the chance eye production scenario CG33. Is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 7. As an option corresponding to the combination of the green symbol and the number of reservations 4, there are chance eye production scenarios CG41 to CG46. The chance eye production scenarios CG41 to CG46 are scenarios in which the time when the same color green symbol is stopped and the presence or absence of the same color blue symbol stop before reaching the stop time are different. In the chance eye effect scenario CG41 to CG46, 10 to 20 effect random values 7 are associated with each other.

There is no option corresponding to the combination of the red symbol and the number of hold 1. As an option corresponding to the combination of the red symbol and the number of reservations 2, there is a chance eye production scenario CR21. The chance eye production scenario CR21 is a scenario in which the movement stops at the same color red symbol in the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation. The chance eye effect scenario CR21 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 7.

There are chance eye production scenarios CR31 to CR34 as options corresponding to the combination of the red symbol and the number of reservations 3. The chance eye production scenarios CR31 to CR34 are scenarios in which the time when the same color red symbol is stopped and the presence or absence of the same color blue symbol and the same color green symbol stop before reaching the stop time are different. In the chance eye effect scenarios CR31 to CR34, 10 to 30 effect random values 7 are associated with each other.

There are chance eye production scenarios CR41 to CR47 as options corresponding to the combination of the red symbol and the number of holds 4. Chance eye production scenarios CR41 to CR47 are scenarios in which the time when the same color red symbol is stopped and the presence or absence of the same color blue symbol and the same color green symbol stop before reaching the stop time are different. Here, among the chance eye production scenarios CR41 to CR47, the chance eye production scenarios CR41 to 46 are more reliable in the later fluctuation than those in the previous fluctuation, such as the same color blue symbol → the same color green symbol → the same color red symbol. In contrast to the "upstart" scenario, which has a high pre-reading chance eye, the chance eye production scenario CR47 has a higher reliability than the previous fluctuation in the later fluctuation, such as green symbol → red symbol → green symbol. This is a "downfall" scenario with a low look-ahead chance. In the jackpot table (FIG. 52), 10 to 19 production random values 7 are associated with the chance eye production scenarios CR41 to CR46, and one production random value 7 is associated with the chance eye production scenario CR47. It is associated. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 53), 10 to 20 effect random values 7 are associated with the chance eye effect scenarios CR41 to CR46. Further, in the lost table, no random number value 7 for effect is associated with the chance eye effect scenario CR47.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1, for the combination of the red symbol and the number of holdings 4, the chance eye production scenario CR47 of "falling down" can be selected only from the jackpot table. For this reason, in the game machine 1, the pre-reading chance eye effect of "falling down" is the final variation jackpot confirmation effect (the effect of notifying that the final variation will be a jackpot before the symbol of the final variation is stopped).

In step S1623-7 of FIG. 50, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determined in the look-ahead chance eye effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

Here, in the pre-reading chance eye effect selection process, when there is a development effect in the pre-reading determination target hold and there is no development effect in the previous hold in the digestion order (S1623-1: Yes → S1623-2: No), The look-ahead chance eye production determination process is performed. Due to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the look-ahead chance eye effect, the effect control board 120 executes the development effect as the effect during the variable display of the final variation of the look-ahead chance eye effect, and causes the look-ahead chance eye effect. It is regulated that the development effect is executed as the effect during the change display before the final change of.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 of FIG. 41). In FIG. 54, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes). When the fluctuation stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631-2. If the fluctuation does not stop at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1631-3.

In step S1631-2, the sub CPU 120a has a symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z corresponding to the winning jackpot type (FIG. 6 (b)). The four stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the selected symbol combination 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 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 stop symbol numbers in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1631-5, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop symbol designation command for notifying the four determined stop symbol numbers, and sets the generated stop symbol designation command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the details of the look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1644 of FIG. 41). In FIG. 55, in the sub CPU 120a, whether the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at the look-ahead chance eye (any of the same color blue symbol, the same color green symbol, and the same color red symbol) due to the fluctuation. It is determined whether or not (S1644-1). When stopping at the look-ahead chance (S1644-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-2. If it does not stop at the look-ahead chance (S1644-1: No), the look-ahead specific advance notice effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1644-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination process. In the look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 8 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead specific advance notice effect based on the effect random number value 8.

FIG. 56A is a diagram showing a look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination table. The look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination table stores a set of data indicating the effect random value 8 and the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of execution. Specifically, in this table, 20 (0 to 19) effect random value values 8 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead specific advance notice effect is executed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random value values 8 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead specific advance notice effect is not executed.

In step S1644-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the look-ahead specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1644-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-4. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1644-3: No), the pre-reading specific advance notice effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1644-4, the sub CPU 120a performs the advance notice mode pattern determination process. In the advance notice mode pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 9 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead specific advance notice mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the type of the look-ahead chance eye effect to be executed in the fluctuation and the effect random number value 9, the advance notice mode pattern of the look-ahead specific advance notice effect decide.

FIG. 56B is a diagram showing a look-ahead specific notice mode determination table. In the look-ahead specific advance notice mode determination table, a set of the effect random number value 9 and the advance notice mode pattern is stored for each item corresponding to the type of chance eye effect to be executed in the variation.

Specifically, the options corresponding to the red symbols in this table include the notice mode patterns F11, F12, F13, and F14. The notice mode pattern F11 suggests that the fluctuation may stop at the same color red symbol due to the appearance of the pre-reading chance eye deja vu image of the red symbol. The notice mode pattern F12 suggests that the fluctuation may stop at the same color green symbol due to the appearance of the pre-reading chance eye deja vu image of the green symbol. The notice mode pattern F13 suggests that the fluctuation may stop at the same color blue symbol due to the appearance of the pre-reading chance eye deja vu image of the blue symbol. The notice mode pattern F14 stops at the red symbol in the fluctuation due to the appearance of the deja vu image of the same color red symbol, the deja v image of the same color green symbol, and the deja vu image of >>> between them, and the next of the fluctuation. It suggests that the fluctuation may stop at the green symbol, which is less reliable than the red symbol. Of the four options of the notice mode patterns F11, F12, F13, and F14, the notice mode pattern F11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 9. None of the effect random values 9 is associated with the advance notice mode patterns F12, F13, and F14. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 executes a look-ahead chance eye effect that stops at the same color red symbol as an effect during the variation display of one of the variation displays over a plurality of fluctuations of the special symbol. In this case, as a pre-reading specific advance notice effect during one of the variation displays over a plurality of times, there is a possibility that a pre-reading chance eye effect, which is an effect of the same system as the variation, is executed in the next variation of the variation. Regulate the performance of the suggested production. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect suggesting the possibility of executing a look-ahead chance eye effect having a lower reliability than that of the variation is executed in the next variation of the variation. ..

In addition, options corresponding to the green symbol in this table include notice mode patterns F11, F12, F13, F15, and F16. The notice mode pattern F15 stops at the green symbol in the fluctuation due to the appearance of the deja vu image of the same color green symbol, the deja vu image of the same color red symbol, and the deja vu image of >>> between them, and the next of the fluctuation. It suggests the possibility of stopping at the red symbol, which is more reliable than the green symbol, in the fluctuation. The notice mode pattern F16 stops at the green symbol in the fluctuation due to the appearance of the deja vu image of the same color green symbol, the deja vu image of the same color blue symbol, and the >>> deja vu image between them, and the next of the fluctuation. It suggests that the fluctuation may stop at the blue symbol, which is less reliable than the green symbol.

Of the options of the notice mode patterns F11, F12, F13, F15, and F16, the notice mode pattern F12 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 9. No single random number value 9 for effect is associated with the advance notice mode patterns F11, F13, F15, and F16. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes a look-ahead chance eye effect that stops at the same color green symbol as an effect of one of the variation displays over a plurality of fluctuations of the special symbol. , Suggests that the look-ahead chance eye effect, which is the same type of effect as the change, may be executed in the next change of the change as the look-ahead specific advance notice effect in one of the change display over multiple times. Regulate that the production to be performed is performed. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect suggesting the possibility of executing a look-ahead chance eye effect having a higher reliability than that of the variation is executed in the next variation of the variation. .. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect suggesting the possibility of executing a look-ahead chance eye effect having a lower reliability than that of the variation is executed in the next variation of the variation. ..

In addition, the options corresponding to the blue symbols in this table include notice mode patterns F11, F12, F13, and F17. The notice mode pattern F17 stops at the blue symbol in the fluctuation due to the appearance of the deja vu image of the same color blue symbol, the deja vu image of the same color green symbol, and the >>> deja vu image between them, and the next of the fluctuation It suggests the possibility of stopping at the green symbol, which is more reliable than the blue symbol, in the fluctuation. Of the four options of the notice mode patterns F11, F12, F13, and F17, the notice mode pattern F13 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 9. None of the effect random values 9 is associated with the advance notice mode patterns F11, F12, and F17. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes a look-ahead chance eye effect that stops at the same color blue symbol as an effect of one of the variation displays over a plurality of fluctuations of the special symbol. , Suggests that the look-ahead chance eye effect, which is the same type of effect as the change, may be executed in the next change of the change as the look-ahead specific advance notice effect in one of the change display over multiple times. Regulate that the production to be performed is performed. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect suggesting the possibility of executing a look-ahead chance eye effect having a higher reliability than that of the variation is executed in the next variation of the variation. ..

In step S1644-5 of FIG. 55, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command instructing execution of the pre-reading specific advance notice effect of the determined advance notice mode pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the details of the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1659 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 57, the sub CPU 120a performs a pseudo-continuous identification advance notice effect execution determination process (S1659.1). In the pseudo-continuous identification advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number value 10.

FIG. 58A is a diagram showing a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random value 10 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored. Specifically, in this table, 20 (0 to 19) effect random value values 10 are associated with data indicating that the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect is executed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random value values 10 are associated with data indicating that the pseudo-series specific advance notice effect is not executed.

In step S1659-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the pseudo-continuous specification advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1659-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1659-3. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1659-2: No), the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1659-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the advance notice mode pattern determination process. In the advance notice mode pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 11 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the number of pseudo-variations in the pseudo-continuous effect of the variation and the random number value 11 for the effect, the notice of the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect. Determine the aspect pattern.

FIG. 58B is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous production specific notice mode determination table. In the pseudo-continuous effect specific advance notice mode determination table, a set of the effect random number value 11 and the advance notice mode pattern is stored for each corresponding number of pseudo-variations in the pseudo-continuous effect of the variation.

More specifically, there are notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, and GJ15 as options corresponding to one pseudo-variation number in this table. In the notice mode pattern GJ11, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja vu image of "112" before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo-variation. In the notice mode pattern GJ12, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja vu image of "445" before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo-variation. In the notice mode pattern GJ13, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja vu image of "556" before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo-variation. In the notice mode pattern GJ14, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja vu image of "889" before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo-variation. In the notice mode pattern GJ15, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja vu image of "991" before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance mode and entering the first pseudo-variation. Twenty production random number values 11 are associated with the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, and GJ15, respectively.

In addition, options corresponding to the number of pseudo fluctuations of 2 times in this table include advance notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ41, GJ51, G52 and the like. The notice mode pattern GJ21 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "112" during the first pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ22 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "445" during the first pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ23 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "556" during the first pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ24 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "889" during the first pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ25 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "991" during the first pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo-variation.

In the notice mode pattern GJ41, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja vu image of "112" before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. The appearance of the deja vu image of "112" during the first pseudo-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, suggesting the possibility of temporarily stopping in the consecutive chance eye mode and entering the first pseudo-variation. Therefore, it is suggested that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode and enter the second pseudo variation due to the pseudo variation.

The notice mode pattern GJ51 is a deja vu image of "112", a deja vu image of "445", and a deja vu image of → between them before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. With the appearance of, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode to enter the first pseudo fluctuation, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C are entered in the first pseudo fluctuation. This suggests that the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop again in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ52 is a deja vu image of "112", a deja vu image of "445", and a deja vu image of → between them during the first pseudo-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. With the appearance of, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C are entered in the second pseudo fluctuation. It suggests that the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop again in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode and enter the third pseudo-variation.

Among these options, the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, and GJ25 are associated with 10 effect random values 11, respectively. No one of the effect random values 11 is associated with anything other than the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, and GJ25. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the pseudo-ream effect of two pseudo-variations during the variation display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 serves as a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect during each pseudo-variation of the pseudo-series effects. , It is regulated that the effect suggesting the possibility that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode is executed by the pseudo fluctuation after the pseudo fluctuation.

In addition, the options corresponding to the number of pseudo fluctuations of 3 in this table include the advance notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, GJ35, There are GJ41, GJ51, GJ52 and the like. The notice mode pattern GJ31 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "112" during the second pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode and enter the third pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ32 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "445" during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode and enter the third pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ33 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "556" during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the third pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ34 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "889" during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the third pseudo-variation. The notice mode pattern GJ35 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36C due to the appearance of the deja vu image of "991" during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It suggests that the symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the third pseudo-variation.

Of these options, the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, and GJ35 have 6 to 7 directing disturbances. The numerical value 11 is associated with it. Notice mode pattern Notice mode pattern GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, and GJ35 are all supported by one random number value 11 for production. Not attached. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times of the pseudo-variation during the variation display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 serves as a pseudo-ream specific advance notice effect during each pseudo-variation of the pseudo-continuous effect. , It is regulated that the effect suggesting the possibility that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the pseudo-continuous chance eye mode is executed by the pseudo fluctuation after the pseudo fluctuation.

In step S1659-4 of FIG. 57, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command instructing execution of the pseudo-continuous specific advance notice effect of the determined advance notice mode pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the details of the step-up effect selection process (step S1660 of FIG. 42). In FIG. 59, the sub CPU 120a performs a step-up effect execution determination process (S1660-1). In the step-up effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 12 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the fluctuation start command in the reception buffer and the effect random value value 12, the step-up effect is produced. Judge the necessity of execution of.

FIG. 60A is a diagram showing a step-up effect execution determination table. In the step-up effect execution judgment table, the set of the effect random value 12 and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is different from the one to be referred to when the jackpot judgment result is a jackpot. It is stored separately for what is referred to at the time. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random values 12 are associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effects are used. The random number value 12 is associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random values 12 are associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random values 12 are stepped. It is associated with data indicating that the up effect is not executed.

In step S1660-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the step-up effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1660-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1660-3. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1660-2: No), the step-up effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1660-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the step-up effect final stage determination process. In the step-up effect final stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 13 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect final stage determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and steps up based on the combination of the jackpot determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the fluctuation start command in the reception buffer and the effect random value value 13. Determine the final stage of the production.

FIG. 60B is a diagram showing a step-up effect final stage determination table. In the step-up effect final stage determination table, a set of the effect random value 13 and data indicating the final stage is stored separately for reference when the jackpot judgment result is a jackpot and reference when the jackpot is lost. There is. Specifically, for the jackpot, the data indicating that the three (0 to 2) production random values 13 indicate "normal stage 1 (blue)" and the five (3 to 7) production random values 13 are Data indicating "normal stage 2 (blue)", data indicating that 7 (8 to 14) random values for production 13 indicate "normal stage 2 (green)", and 11 (15 to 25) production Data in which the random number value 13 indicates "normal stage 3 (blue)", data in which 12 (26 to 37) production random values 13 indicate "normal stage 3 (green)", and 13 data (38 to 51). ), The production random value 13 indicates "normal stage 3 (red)", and 14 (52 to 63) production random values 13 indicate "normal stage 4 (blue)", and 16 pieces. Data in which the production random value 13 of (64 to 80) indicates "normal stage 4 (green)" and data in which 18 (81 to 98) production random values 13 indicate "normal stage 4 (red)". And one (99) effect random value 13 is associated with the data indicating the "special stage", respectively.

Regarding the loss, 18 (0 to 17) production random values 13 indicate "normal stage 1 (blue)", and 16 (18 to 33) production random values 13 are "normal stage 2 (normal stage 2). The data indicating "blue)", the data indicating that 14 (34 to 47) production random values 13 are "normal stage 2 (green)", and the 13 (48 to 60) production random values 13 are " Data indicating "normal stage 3 (blue)", data indicating that 12 (61 to 72) production random values 13 indicate "normal stage 3 (green)", and 11 (73 to 83) production disturbances. Data indicating that the numerical value 13 is "normal stage 3 (red)", data indicating that 7 (84 to 90) production random numbers 13 are "normal stage 4 (blue)", and 5 (91 to 95). The production random value 13 corresponds to the data indicating "normal stage 4 (green)" and the four (96 to 99) production random values 13 correspond to the data indicating "normal stage 4 (red)", respectively. Has been done. Further, regarding the loss, none of the effect random values 13 is associated with the data indicating the "special stage".

In step S1660-4, the sub CPU 120a performs the step-up effect scenario determination process. In the step-up effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 14 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the step-up effect scenario based on the combination of the final stage determined in the previous step and the effect random value value 14.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a step-up effect scenario determination table. In the step-up effect scenario determination table, a set of the effect random number value 14 and the step-up effect scenario data is stored for each item corresponding to the final stage of the step-up effect.

More specifically, in this table, the option corresponding to the normal stage 1 (blue) is the step-up effect scenario GS11. The step-up effect scenario GS11 is a scenario only for the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 14.

The option corresponding to the normal stage 2 (blue) is the step-up effect scenario GS21. The step-up effect scenario GS21 is a scenario that develops from the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue) to the step effect of the normal stage 2 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS21 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 14.

The option corresponding to the normal stage 2 (green) is the step-up effect scenario GS22. The step-up effect scenario GS22 is a scenario that develops from the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue) to the step effect of the normal stage 2 (green). The step-up effect scenario GS22 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 14.

Options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (blue) include step-up effect scenarios GS31 and GS32. The step-up effect scenario GS31 is a scenario that develops from the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue) → the step effect of the normal stage 2 (blue) → the step effect of the normal stage 3 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS32 is a scenario that develops from the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue) → the step skipping → the step effect of the normal stage 3 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS31 is associated with 90 (0 to 89) effect random values 14, and the step-up effect scenario GS32 is associated with 10 (90 to 99) effect random values 14. ..

Options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (green) include step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35. The step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal stages 1 and 2 before reaching the normal stage 3 (green) and the presence or absence of skipping the step effect in the middle are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35 are associated with 10 to 45 effect random values 14, respectively.

Options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (red) include step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39. The step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal stages 1 and 2 before reaching the normal stage 3 (red) and the presence or absence of skipping the step effect in the middle are different. In the step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39, 10 to 30 effect random values 14 are associated with each other.

Options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (blue) include step-up effect scenarios GS41, GS42, and GS43. The step-up effect scenarios GS41, GS42, and GS43 are scenarios in which the presence or absence of skipping the step effect in the normal stages 1, 2, and 3 before reaching the normal stage 4 (blue) is different. The step-up effect scenarios GS41, GS42, and GS43 are associated with 5 to 90 effect random values 14, respectively.

Options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (green) include step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60. The step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal stages 1, 2 and 3 before reaching the normal stage 4 (green) and the presence or absence of skipping the step effect in the middle are different. In the step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60, 5 to 20 effect random values 14 are associated with each other.

Options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (red) include step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70. The step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal stages 1, 2 and 3 before reaching the normal stage 4 (red) and the presence or absence of skipping the step effect in the middle are different. In the step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70, 5 to 20 effect random values 14 are associated with each other.

Options corresponding to the special stage include step-up production scenarios GS81 to GS90. The step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 before reaching the special stage and the presence or absence of skipping the step effect in the middle are different. In the step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90, 5 to 20 effect random values 14 are associated with each other.

In step S1660-5 of FIG. 59, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the step-up effect scenario determined in the step-up effect scenario determination process in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the details of the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1665 of FIG. 42). In FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a performs a step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1665-1). In the step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 15 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the step-up specific advance notice effect is to be executed based on the effect random number value 15.

FIG. 63A is a diagram showing a step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random value 15 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored. Specifically, in this table, 20 (0 to 19) effect random values 15 are associated with data indicating that the step-up specific advance notice effect is executed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random values 15 are associated with data indicating that the step-up specific advance notice effect is not executed.

In step S1665-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the step-up specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1665-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1665-2. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1665-2: No), the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1665-3, in the sub CPU 120a, the step-up effect of the variation determined in the step-up effect selection process (step S1660 in FIG. 42) is the normal stage 3 or higher (normal stage 3, normal stage 4, or special stage). Judge whether or not it develops into. If it develops to the normal stage 3 or higher (S1665-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1665-4. If it does not develop to the normal stage 3 or higher (S1665-3: No), the step-up specific notice effect this time is ended.

In step S1665-4, the sub CPU 120a performs the advance notice mode pattern determination process. In the advance notice mode pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 16 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up effect specific advance notice mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the final stage of the step-up effect and the effect random number value 16 in the fluctuation, the advance notice mode pattern of the step-up specific advance notice effect. To determine.

FIG. 63 (b) is a diagram showing a step-up effect specific notice mode determination table. In the step-up effect specific advance notice mode determination table, a set of the effect random number value 16 and the advance notice mode pattern is stored for each item corresponding to the final stage of the step-up effect.

Specifically, there are notice mode patterns SS31, SS32, and SS33 as options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the normal stage 3. The notice mode pattern SS31 suggests that the final stage of the step-up effect is the normal stage 3 by the appearance of the dejab image of 3 during the step effect of the normal stage 3 which is the final stage of the step-up effect. Is. The notice mode pattern SS32 reaches the normal stage 3 in the later production by causing the deja vu images of 2 and 3 to appear during the step production of the normal stage 2 which is the stage immediately before the final stage of the step-up effect. It suggests what to do and the possibility that the final stage is usually stage 3. The notice effect pattern SS33 suggests the possibility of advancing to the next stage, the normal stage 4, by making the deja vu images of 3 and 4 appear during the effect of the normal stage 3, which is the final stage of the step-up effect. Is.

Of these three options, the advance notice mode pattern SS31 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 16. No single random number value 16 for effect is associated with the advance notice mode patterns SS32 and SS33. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the normal stage 3 is designated as the final stage during the variable display of the special symbol, the step of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect is performed. Step-up during production As a specific advance notice production, it is regulated that an production that suggests the number of steps in the final stage is executed. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 has an effect of suggesting which stage to reach in the step effect after the step effect as the step-up specific advance notice effect during the step effect of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect. Regulate what is done. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 suggests the possibility of proceeding to the next stage, the step effect of the normal stage 4, as the step-up notice effect during the execution of the step effect of the normal stage 3, which is the final stage. Regulate that is executed.

Further, there are notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44 as options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the normal stage 4. The notice mode pattern SS41 suggests that the final stage of the step-up effect is the normal stage 4 by the appearance of the deja vu image of 4 during the step effect of the normal stage 4, which is the final stage of the step-up effect. Is. The notice mode pattern SS42 reaches the normal stage 4 in the later production by causing the deja vu images of 3 and 4 to appear during the step production of the normal stage 3 which is the stage immediately before the final stage of the step-up effect. It suggests what to do and the possibility that the final stage is usually stage 4. The notice mode pattern SS43 causes the deja vu images of 2, 3 and 4 to appear during the step production of the normal stage 2, which is the stage two before the final stage of the step-up effect, so that the normal stage 4 is produced in the later production. It suggests the possibility of reaching and the final stage being the normal stage 4. In the notice mode pattern SS44, the step-up effect is performed in the normal stage by causing the deja vu image of 2 >>> 4 to appear during the step effect of the normal stage 2, which is two stages before the final stage of the step-up effect. It suggests the possibility of skipping 3 and developing to normal stage 4.

Of these four options, the advance notice mode pattern SS41 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 16. Thirty (70 to 99) effect random values 16 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS42. The notice mode patterns SS43 and SS44 are not associated with any effect random value 16. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the normal stage 4 is designated as the final stage during the variable display of the special symbol, the step of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect is performed. As a step-up specific notice effect during the effect, it is regulated that an effect suggesting which stage is reached in the step effect after the step effect is executed. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect suggesting the number of steps in the final stage is executed as a step-up specific advance notice effect during the step effect of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 may be an effect in which the step-up effect skips a part of the step-up effect as a step-up specific advance notice effect during the step effect of the normal stage 2 in the step-up effect. Regulate the performance of the suggested production.

There are notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44 as options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is a special stage. The number of effect random values 16 associated with each of the advance notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44 is the same as that of the step-up effect in which the final stage is the normal stage 4. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the special stage is designated as the final stage during the variable display of the special symbol, the content of the step effect of the final stage (the final stage is special). It regulates the execution of the production that suggests that it is a stage).

In step S1665-5 of FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command instructing execution of the step-up specific advance notice effect of the determined advance notice mode pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

Here, in the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process, when the step-up effect of the fluctuation develops into the normal stage 3 or higher (normal stage 3, normal stage 4, or special stage) (S1665-3: Yes), a notice is given. The aspect pattern determination process is performed. Due to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 normally executes the step-up effect designated as the final stage, regardless of which stage of the step effect is being executed. , It is regulated that the effect suggesting the content of the step effect in the final stage is executed as the step-up specific advance notice effect.

FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the details of the variable premium effect selection process (step S1666 of FIG. 43). In FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation stops at the jackpot symbol. When the fluctuation stops at the jackpot symbol (S1666-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666.2. If the fluctuation does not stop at the jackpot symbol (S1666-1: No), the current fluctuation premium effect selection process ends.

In step S1666-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a 2R probability variation hit. If the type of jackpot is not a 2R probability variation hit (S1666-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1666-3. If it is a 2R probability variation (S1666-2: Yes), the current variable premium effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1666-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the variable premium effect execution determination process. In the variable premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 17 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable premium effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the variable premium effect is to be executed based on the effect random number value 17.

FIG. 65A is a diagram showing a variable premium effect execution determination table. In the variable premium effect execution determination table, each pair of effect random value 17 and data indicating whether or not execution is necessary (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random value 17 is associated with data indicating that the variable premium effect is executed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random values 17 are associated with data indicating that the variable premium effect is not executed.

In step S1666-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the variable premium effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1666-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-5. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1666-5: No), the current variable premium effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1666-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a 16R probability variation hit. When the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation (S1666-5: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-6. If it is not a 16R probability variation (S1666-5: No), the process proceeds to step S1666-7.

In step S1666-6, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 18 updated in step S1100, refers to the 16R probability variation hit premium character determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and causes the sub CPU 120a to appear based on the effect random value 18. Determine the type of premium character.

FIG. 65B is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 16R probability variation. In the 16R probability variation hit premium character determination table, each pair of the effect random value 18 and the premium characters A, B, C and their combinations is stored.

Specifically, the options in this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, a combination of premium characters A and B, a combination of premium characters A and C, a combination of premium characters B and C, and a premium character. There are combinations of A, B, and C. Among these options, the premium character A is associated with 50 (0 to 49) effect random values 18. Twenty (50 to 69) effect random values 18 are associated with the premium character B. Twenty (70 to 89) effect random values 18 are associated with the premium character C. Five (90 to 94) effect random values 18 are associated with the combination of the premium characters A and B. Five (95 to 99) effect random values 18 are associated with the combination of the premium characters A and C. No effect random number value 18 is associated with the combination of the premium characters B and C and the combination of the premium characters A, B, and C. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which both the premium characters B and C appear in the special game effect per 16R probability variation. Further, in this case, the execution of the premium effect in which all of the premium characters A, B, and C appear is also restricted.

In step S1666-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot is an 8R probability variation hit. When the type of jackpot is 8R probability variation (S1666-7: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-8. If it is not an 8R probability variation (S1666-7: No), the process proceeds to step S1666-9.

In step S1666-8, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 18 updated in step S1100, refers to the 8R probability variation hit premium character determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and causes the sub CPU 120a to appear based on the effect random value 18. Determine the type of premium character.

FIG. 65 (c) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 8R probability variation. In the 8R probability variation hit premium character determination table, each pair of the effect random value 18 and the premium characters A, B, C and their combinations is stored.

Specifically, the options in this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, a combination of premium characters A and B, a combination of premium characters A and C, a combination of premium characters B and C, and a premium character. There are combinations of A, B, and C. Among these options, the premium character A is associated with 50 (0 to 49) effect random values 18. Forty-five (50 to 94) effect random values 18 are associated with the premium character B. Five (95 to 99) effect random values 18 are associated with the combination of the premium characters A and B. No effect random value 18 is associated with the premium character C, the combination of the premium characters A and C, the combination of the premium characters B and C, and the combination of the premium characters A, B, and C. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which the premium character C appears in the special game effect per 8R probability variation.

In step S1666-9, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 18 updated in step S1100, refers to the 8R normal hit premium character determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and causes the sub CPU 120a to appear based on the effect random value 18. Determine the type of premium character.

FIG. 65 (d) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 8R normal hit. In the 8R normal hit premium character determination table, each pair of the effect random value 18 and the premium characters A, B, C and their combinations is stored.

Specifically, the options in this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, a combination of premium characters A and B, a combination of premium characters A and C, a combination of premium characters B and C, and a premium character. There are combinations of A, B, and C. Of these options, the premium character A is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 18. Premium characters B, premium characters C, combinations of premium characters A and B, combinations of premium characters A and C, combinations of premium characters B and C, and combinations of premium characters A, B, and C include: None of the effect random values 18 are associated with each other. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which the premium character B appears and the premium effect in which the premium character C appears in the special game effect per 8R normal.

In step S1666-10, the sub CPU 120a performs the variable premium effect execution time determination process. In the variable premium effect execution time determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 19 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable premium effect execution time determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and combines one or more premium characters determined in steps S1666-6, S1666-8, or S1666-9 with the effect random value 19. Based on, it is determined at which time within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation the fluctuation premium effect is executed.

FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a variable premium effect execution time determination table. In the variable premium effect execution time determination table, a pair of the effect random value value 19 and the premium effect execution pattern data is stored for each of the premium characters A, B, C and their combinations. _{The premium effect execution pattern data includes time t HPLM1} , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation including the premium effect (FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (b), 12 (c)). It is data which shows the presence / absence of appearance of characters A, B, and C in _tHPLM5 and _tHPLM6.

Specifically, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character A include the effect execution patterns SJ11, SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16. The effect execution pattern SJ11 indicates the appearance of the premium character A at _{time t HPLM1.} Demonstration execution pattern SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16, respectively, shows the appearance of the time _{t HPLM2, t HPLM3, t HPLM4} , t HPLM5, and premium character A in _{t HPLM6.} Three to thirty effect random values 19 are associated with the effect execution patterns SJ11, SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16, respectively.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character B include the effect execution patterns SJ21, SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26. The effect execution pattern SJ21 indicates the appearance of the premium character B at _{time t HPLM1.} Demonstration execution pattern SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26, respectively, shows the appearance of premium character B at time _{t HPLM2, t HPLM3, t HPLM4} , t HPLM5, and _{t HPLM6.} The effect execution patterns SJ21, SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26 are associated with 3 to 30 effect random values 19.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character C include the effect execution patterns SJ31, SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36. The effect execution pattern SJ31 indicates the appearance of the premium character C at _{time t HPLM1.} Demonstration execution pattern SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36, respectively, shows the appearance of premium character C at time _{t HPLM2, t HPLM3, t HPLM4} , t HPLM5, and _{t HPLM6.} Three to thirty effect random values 19 are associated with the effect execution patterns SJ31, SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36, respectively.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the combination of the premium characters A and B include the effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, SJ45, SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55. Among these options, the effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, and SJ45 have their respective appearance times at time t _HPLM1 and t when the appearance order of the premier characters A and B is from premium character A to premium character B. _{It indicates any of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 . In the effect execution patterns SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55, when the appearance order of the premier characters A and B is from premium character B to premium character A, their appearance times are time t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , It indicates somewhere of _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6.

The effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, and SJ45 in which the appearances of the premium characters A and B are those of the premium characters A → B are associated with 5 to 30 effect random values 19 respectively. ing. No effect random value 19 is associated with the effect execution patterns SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55 in which the appearance of the premium characters A and B is that of the premium characters B → A. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes both the premium effect A for notifying the confirmation of the jackpot and the premium effect B for notifying the confirmation of the probability variation as the effect during the change of the special symbol, the premium effect It is regulated that the premium effect A is executed after the execution of B.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the combination of the premium characters A and C include the effect execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, SJ65, SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75. Among these options, the effect execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, and SJ65 have their respective appearance times at time t _HPLM1 and t when the appearance order of the premier characters A and C is from premium character A to premium character C. _{It indicates any of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 . In the effect execution patterns SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75, when the appearance order of the premier characters A and C is from premium character C to premium character A, their appearance times are time t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , It indicates somewhere of _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6.

The effect execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, and SJ65 in which the appearances of the premium characters A and C are those of the premium characters A → C are associated with 5 to 30 effect random values 19 respectively. ing. The effect execution patterns SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75 in which the appearances of the premium characters A and B are those of the premium characters C → A are not associated with any effect random value 19. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes both the premium effect A for notifying the confirmation of the jackpot and the premium effect C for notifying the confirmation of the 16R as the effect during the change of the special symbol, the premium effect It is regulated that the premium effect A is executed after the execution of C.

In step S1666-11 of FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the premium effect A timer counter, the premium effect B timer counter, and the premium effect C timer counter of the sub RAM 120c according to the determination content of the premium effect execution time determination process. To set.

Specifically, when the appearance of the premium character A is determined, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the appearance of the premium character A within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is used to generate the reset clock pulse. The value divided by the period of 2 milliseconds is set in the premium effect A timer counter. When the appearance of the premium character B is determined, the remaining time until the appearance of the premium character B within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation is obtained, and this time is divided by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Set the value in the premium effect B timer counter. When the appearance of the premium character C is determined, the remaining time until the appearance of the premium character C within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation is obtained, and this time is divided by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Set the value in the premium effect C timer counter.

In step S1666-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a flag in the corresponding area of the premium effect A standby flag storage area, the premium effect B standby flag storage area, and the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Specifically, when the appearance of the premium character A is determined, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium effect A standby flag in the premium effect A standby flag storage area. The premium effect A standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium effect A is waiting to be executed. If the appearance of the premium character B is determined, the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area. The premium effect B standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium effect B is waiting to be executed. If the appearance of the premium character C is determined, the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area. The premium effect C standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium effect C is waiting to be executed.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the details of the variable premium specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1668 of FIG. 43). In FIG. 67, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1668-1). In the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 20 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the premium specific advance notice effect is to be executed based on the effect random number value 20.

FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a premium specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the premium specific advance notice effect execution judgment table, a set of data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 20 and the premium characters A, B, C and their combinations It is stored for each corresponding item. Specifically, for the premium character B, 20 (0 to 19) effect random values 20 are associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99). The effect random value 20 is associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is not executed. For the premium character C, 20 (0 to 19) effect random values 20 are associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99) effect random values are associated with each other. 20 is associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is not executed. The number of premium characters A, combinations of premium characters A and B, combinations of premium characters A and C, combinations of premium characters B and C, and combinations of premium characters A, B, and C is 100 (0 to 0). The effect random value 20 of 99) is associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is not executed. Regarding these, no effect random number value 20 is associated with the data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is executed.

In step S1668-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the determination result of the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute the premium specific advance notice effect B". When the determination result is "execute the premium specific advance notice effect B" (S1668-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-3. If the determination result is not "execute premium specific advance notice effect B" (S1668-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1668-5.

In step S1668-3, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the premium specific advance notice effect (FIG. 12 (d)) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is used as the reset clock pulse of the sub RAM 120c. The value divided by the generation cycle of 2 milliseconds is set in the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1668-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag in the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect B is waiting to be executed.

In step S1668-5, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the determination result of the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute the premium specific advance notice effect C". When the determination result is "execute the premium specific advance notice effect C" (S1668-5: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-6. If the determination result is not "execute premium specific advance notice effect C" (S1668-5: No), the current variable premium specific advance notice effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1668-6, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the premium specific advance notice effect (FIG. 12 (d)) within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and this time is used as the reset clock pulse of the sub RAM 120c. The value divided by the generation cycle of 2 milliseconds is set in the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1668-7, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c in the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag storage area. The premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag is a flag indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect C is waiting to be executed.

FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 69, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is a 2R probability variation hit (S1691-1). If the type of jackpot is 2R probability variation (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. If it is not a 2R probability variation (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 probability variation, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 2R probability variation in the effect pattern storage area.

In step S1691-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is a 16R probability variation hit (S1691-3). If the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation (S1691-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-4. If it is not a 16R probability variation (S1691-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-8.

In step S1691-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped at a symbol combination (“777” or “333”) peculiar to the 16R probability variation. .. If the game is stopped at a symbol combination that is not unique to the 16R probability variation (S1691-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-5. If the game is stopped at a symbol combination peculiar to the 16R probability variation (S1691-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-7.

In step S1691-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the promotion effect scenario per 16R probability variation. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion effect scenario determination table for 16R probability variation of the sub ROM 120b, and executes the promotion effect in each round from the first round to the eighth round of this special game based on the effect random number value 21. Determine the necessity of and the type of promotion effect to be performed.

FIG. 70A is a diagram showing a promotion effect scenario determination table for 16R probability variation. In the promotion effect scenario determination table for 16R probability variation, a set of the effect random number value 21 and the promotion effect scenario data is stored. Specifically, the promotion effect scenario options in this table include promotion effect scenarios HS1 to HS20. In the promotion effect scenarios HS1 to HS20, the promotion effect (16R promotion confirmation) of the effect pattern C is executed in any of the first to eighth rounds, and the effect patterns G1 and G2 are executed in one or more rounds before the promotion effect pattern C. , Or the promotion effect of B is to be executed. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HS1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern C is executed in the seventh round. In the promotion effect scenarios HS1 to HS20, five effect random values 21 are associated with each other.

In step S1691-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the promotion effect in the first round to the eighth round according to the content of the determination process of the promotion effect scenario, and is promoted in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the effect execution round.

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

In step S1691-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is an 8R probability variation hit (S1691-8). If the type of jackpot is 8R probability variation (S1691-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-9. If it is not an 8R probability variation (S1691-8: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-12.

In step S1691-9, the sub CPU 120a determines the promotion effect scenario per 8R probability variation. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the promotion effect scenario determination table for 8R probability variation of the sub ROM 120b, and executes the promotion effect in each round from the first round to the eighth round of this special game based on the effect random number value 21. Determine the necessity of and the type of promotion effect to be performed.

FIG. 70B is a diagram showing a promotion effect scenario determination table for 8R probability variation. In the promotion effect scenario determination table for 8R probability variation, a set of the effect random number value 21 and the promotion effect scenario data is stored. Specifically, the promotion effect scenario options in this table include promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20. In the promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20, the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmed effect) is executed in any of the first to eighth rounds, and the effect pattern G1 is performed in one or more rounds before the promotion pattern B. Or, the promotion effect of G2 is executed. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HT1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern B is executed in the seventh round. Five effect random values 21 are associated with each of the promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20.

In step S1691-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the promotion effect in the first round to the eighth round according to the content of the determination process of the promotion effect scenario, and is promoted in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the effect execution round.

In step S1691-11, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 8R probability variation, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 8R probability variation in the effect pattern storage area.

In step S1691-12, the promotion effect scenario per 8R normal is determined. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 21 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the 8R normal hit promotion effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and executes the promotion effect in each round from the first round to the eighth round of this special game based on the effect random number value 21. Determine the necessity of and the type of promotion effect to be performed.

FIG. 70 (c) is a diagram showing a promotion effect scenario determination table for 8R normal hit. In the 8R normal hit promotion effect scenario determination table, a set of the effect random value 21 and the promotion effect scenario data is stored. Specifically, the promotion effect scenario options in this table include promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20. The promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20 execute the promotion effect (gase effect) of the effect pattern G2 in any of the first to eighth rounds, and promote the effect pattern G1 in one or more rounds before the promotion effect. Is supposed to execute. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HU1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 is executed in the seventh round. Five effect random values 21 are associated with each of the promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20.

In step S1691-13, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the promotion effect in the first round to the eighth round according to the content of the determination process of the promotion effect scenario, and is promoted in the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the effect execution round.

In step S1691-14, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 8R normal, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 8R normal in the effect pattern storage area.

In step S1691-15, the sub CPU 120a sets the opening effect pattern designation command determined in steps S1691-2, S1691-7, S1691-11, or S1691-14 in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing details of the special game premium effect selection process (step S1692 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 71, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered this special game is a 2R probability variation hit (S1692-1). If the type of jackpot is not a 2R probability variation hit (S1692-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1692-2. If it is a 2R probability variation (S1692-1: Yes), the special game premium effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1692-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered this special game is 8R normal hit. If the type of jackpot is not 8R normal hit (S1692-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1692-3. In the case of 8R normal hit (S1692-1: Yes), the special game premium effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the premium effect execution determination process. In the premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 22 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the special game premium effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the special game premium effect is to be executed based on the effect random number value 22.

FIG. 72A is a diagram showing a special game premium effect execution determination table. In the special game premium effect execution determination table, each pair of effect random value 22 and data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) are stored. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random value 22 is associated with data indicating that the premium effect is executed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random values 22 are associated with data indicating that the premium effect is not executed.

In step S1692-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the premium effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1692-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1692-5. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1692-5: No), the special game premium effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1692-5, the sub CPU 120a performs the premium character determination process. In the premium character determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 23 updated in step S1100, and of the 16R probability variation hit premium character determination table and the 8R probability variation hit premium character determination table of the sub ROM 120b, this special game The type of premium character to appear is determined based on the effect random value 23 with reference to the jackpot that triggered the above.

FIG. 72 (b) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 16R probability variation. In the 16R probability variation hit premium character determination table, each pair of the combination of the effect random value 23 and the premium characters B, C, B and C is stored. Specifically, in this table, 50 (0 to 49) effect random values 23 are associated with the premium character B. Further, 50 (50 to 99) effect random values 23 are associated with the premium character C. The combination of the premium characters B and C is not associated with any effect random value 23.

FIG. 72 (c) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 8R probability variation. In the 8R probability variation hit premium character determination table, a pair of the effect random value 23 and the premium character B is stored. Specifically, in this table, 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 23 are associated with the premium character B.

In step S1692-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium effect execution round determination process. In the premium effect execution round determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 24 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the special game premium effect execution round determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the premium character determined in step S1692-5 and the effect random number value 24, the special game in any round in the special game. Determine whether to execute the premium effect.

FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a special game premium effect execution round determination table. In the special game premium effect execution round determination table, a pair of the effect random number value 25 and the premium effect execution pattern data is stored for each of the premium characters B and C. The premium effect execution pattern data is data indicating whether or not the characters B and C appear in the first to eighth rounds of the special game.

Specifically, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character B include effect execution patterns TP21 to TP28. The effect execution pattern TP21 indicates the appearance of the premium character B in the first round. The effect execution patterns TP22 to TP28 indicate the appearance of the premium character B in the second round to the eighth round, respectively. The effect execution patterns TP21 to TP28 are associated with 3 to 20 effect random values 24.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character C include the effect execution patterns TP31 to TP38. The effect execution pattern TP31 indicates the appearance of the premium character C in the first round. The effect execution patterns TP32 to TP38 indicate the appearance of the premium character C in the second round to the eighth round, respectively. The effect execution patterns TP31 to TP38 are associated with 3 to 20 effect random values 24.

In step S1692-7, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution round of the special game premium effect in the first to eighth rounds according to the contents of the premium character determination process and the premium effect execution round determination process, and the effect information for each round. The premium effect execution data is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the execution round of the special game premium effect in the storage area.

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the details of the round effect control process (step S1694 of FIG. 43). In FIG. 74, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the receive buffer is any of the first round to the eighth round (S1694-1). When the round start command in the receive buffer is any of the first round to the eighth round (S1694-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-2. If it is neither of the first round to the eighth ound (S1694-1: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

In step S1694-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c, and whether or not the round to be started from now on is the execution round of the promotion effect (gase effect (FIG. 14)) of the effect pattern G1. To judge. When the sub CPU 120a is an execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 (S1694-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-3. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 (S1694-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-4.

In step S1694-3, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 in the transmission buffer.

In step S1694-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c, and whether or not the round to be started from now on is the execution round of the promotion effect (gase effect (FIG. 14)) of the effect pattern G2. To judge. When the sub CPU 120a is an execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 (S1694-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-5. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 (S1694-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-6.

In step S1694-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 in the transmission buffer.

In step S1694-6, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c, and the round to be started from now on is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability variation per promotion confirmed effect (FIG. 14)). Judge whether or not. When the sub CPU 120a is an execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (S1694-6: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-8. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (S1694-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-10.

In step S1694-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern B in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag in the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1694-10, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect information storage area for each round of the sub RAM 120c, and the round to be started from now on is the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmed effect per 16R (FIG. 14)). Judge whether or not. When the sub CPU 120a is an execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (S1694-10: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-12. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (S1694-10: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-14.

In step S1694-12, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern C in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag in the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1694-14, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started from now on is the execution round of the premium effect B. When the sub CPU 120a is the execution round of the premium effect B (S1694-14: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-15. If it is not the execution round of the premium effect B (S1694-14: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-18.

In step S1694-15, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag is set in the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-16 when the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag is not set (S1694-15: No). If the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag is set (S1694-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-17.

In step S1694-16, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the premium effect B in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-17, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium effect B executed flag in the premium effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (steps S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In step S1692-6) of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmed effect) and the execution of the premium effect B are determined respectively, and the execution round of the promotion effect becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the premium effect B. If so, the determination result in step S1694-15 after the execution of the promotion effect is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-17 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-16. According to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmation effect) and the premium effect B as the special game effect per 16R probability variation or 8R probability variation. It is restricted that the premium effect B is executed after the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmed effect) is executed.

In step S1694-18, the sub CPU 120a refers to the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started from now on is the execution round of the premium effect C. When the sub CPU 120a is the execution round of the premium effect C (S1694-18: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-19. If it is not the execution round of the premium effect C (S1694-18: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-22.

In step S1694-19, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag is set in the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the promotion confirmation effect C execution completed flag is not set (S1694-19: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-20. If the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag is set (S1694-19: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-21.

In step S1694-20, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the premium effect C in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-21, the sub CPU 120a sets the premium effect C executed flag in the premium effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (steps S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In step S1692-6) of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmed effect per 16R) and the execution of the premium effect C are decided respectively, and the execution round of the promotion effect becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the premium effect C. If so, the determination result in step S1694-19 after the execution of the promotion effect is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-21 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-20. Due to such a processing flow, when the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmed effect per 16R) and the premium effect C are executed as the special game effect per 16R probability variation, the effect control board 120 of the effect pattern C. It is restricted that the premium effect C is executed after the promotion effect (promotion confirmed effect per 16R) is executed.

In step S1694-22, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the receive buffer is for the ninth round. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-23 when the round start command in the receive buffer is for the ninth round (S1694-22: Yes). If it is not the 9th round (S1694-22: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

In step S1694-23, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the special game continuation notification effect (the effect of displaying the message "Congratulations on the continuation of the big hit") in the transmission buffer.

76, 77, and 78 are flowcharts showing the details of the timer update process (step S1500 of FIG. 40). In FIG. 76, the sub CPU 120a updates the timer counter of the sub RAM 120c by -1 (S1501). Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the full rotation reach standby flag is set in the full rotation reach standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1502). When the full rotation reach standby flag is set (S1502: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1503. If the full rotation reach standby flag is not set (S1502: No), the process proceeds to step S1506.

In step S1503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the full rotation reach timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the full rotation reach timer counter is 0 (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1504. If the full rotation reach timer counter is not 0 (S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1506.

In step S1504, the sub CPU 120a clears the full rotation reach standby flag in the full rotation reach standby flag storage area. In step S1505, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c to the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area.

In step S1506, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the re-lottery effect standby flag is set in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the re-lottery effect standby flag is set (S1506: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1507. If the re-lottery effect standby flag is not set (S1506: No), the process proceeds to step S1510.

In step S1507, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the re-lottery effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the re-lottery effect timer counter is 0 (S1507: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1508. If the re-lottery effect timer counter is not 0 (S1507: No), the process proceeds to step S1510.

In step S1508, the sub CPU 120a clears the re-lottery effect standby flag in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area. In step S1509, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c to the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area.

In step S1510, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag is set in the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag is set (S1510: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1511. If the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag is not set (S1510: No), the process proceeds to step S1514.

In step S1511, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter is 0 (S1511: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1512. If the pseudo-ream 3 timer counter is not 0 (S1511: No), the process proceeds to step S1514.

In step S1512, the sub CPU 120a clears the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag in the pseudo-ream 3 standby flag storage area. In step S1513, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c to the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area.

In step S1514, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special stage standby flag is set in the special stage standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the special stage standby flag is set (S1514: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1515. If the special stage wait flag is not set (S1514: No), the process proceeds to step S1518.

In step S1515, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special stage timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. If the special stage timer counter is 0 (S1515: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1516. If the special stage timer counter is not 0 (S1515: No), the process proceeds to step S1518.

In step S1516, the sub CPU 120a clears the special stage wait flag in the special stage wait flag storage area. In step S1517, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c to the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area.

In step S1518 of FIG. 77, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation effect standby flag is set in the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the operation effect standby flag is set (S1518: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1519. If the operation effect standby flag is not set (S1518: No), the process proceeds to step S1524.

In step S1519, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0. When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1519: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1520. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1519: No), the process proceeds to step S1524.

In step S1520, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation effect standby flag storage area of the operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In step S1521, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the descent of the movable accessory 33a in the operation effect has been executed. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1522 when the movable accessory 33a has not been lowered (S1521: No). When the movable accessory 33a has been lowered (S1521: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1524.

In step S1522, the sub CPU 120a generates an accessory drive designation command instructing the descent of the movable accessory 36a, and sets the generated command in the transmission buffer. In step S1523, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c to the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area.

In step S1524, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag is set in the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag is set (S1524: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1525. If the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag is not set (S1524: No), the process proceeds to step S1529.

In step S1525, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter is 0 (S1525: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1526. If the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter is not 0 (S1525: No), the process proceeds to step S1529.

In step S1526, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium effect B standby flag is cleared in step S1543, which will be described later, after the execution time of the premium effect B has passed. If the premium effect B has not been executed yet, the determination result in step S1526 is “Yes”. If the premium effect B has been executed, the determination result in step S1526 is "No". When the premium effect B standby flag is not set (S1526: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1527. If the premium effect B standby flag is set (S1526: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1528.

In step S1527, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium specific advance notice effect B, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In step S1528, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag in the premium specific advance notice effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the variable premium effect execution determination process in the variable premium effect selection process (step S1666-3 in FIG. 64) and the specific advance notice effect execution determination process in the variable premium specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1668-1 in FIG. 67). In, the execution of the premium effect B and the premium specific advance notice effect B is determined, and the execution time of the premium effect B determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) (time t _{HPLM1 shown in FIG. 12).} , T _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _{HPLM6 ) is earlier than the execution time t'HPLM} of the premium specific advance notice effect B, the determination result in step S1526 is "Yes". Then, the process proceeds to the next step S1528 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1527. When the effect control board 120 executes the premium specific advance notice effect B suggesting the possibility of executing the premium effect B and the premium effect B as the effect during the variable display of the special symbol by such a processing flow, Before the execution of the premium effect B, the execution of the premium specific notice effect B is restricted.

In step S1529, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag is set in the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag is set (S1529: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1530. If the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag is not set (S1529: No), the process proceeds to step S1534.

In step S1530, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter is 0 (S1530: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1531. If the premium specific advance notice effect timer counter is not 0 (S1530: No), the process proceeds to step S1534.

In step S1531, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium effect C standby flag is cleared in step S1548, which will be described later, after the execution time of the premium effect C has passed. If the premium effect C has not been executed yet, the determination result in step S1531 is “Yes”. If the premium effect C has been executed, the determination result in step S1531 is "No". If the premium effect C standby flag is not set (S1531: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1532. If the premium effect C standby flag is set (S1531: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1533.

In step S1532, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium specific advance notice effect C, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. In step S1533, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium specific advance notice effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the variable premium effect execution determination process in the variable premium effect selection process (step S1666-3 in FIG. 64) and the specific advance notice effect execution determination process in the variable premium specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1668-1 in FIG. 67). In, the execution of the premium effect C and the premium specific advance notice effect C is determined, and the execution time of the premium effect C determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) (time t _{HPLM1 shown in FIG. 12).} , T _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _{HPLM6 ) is earlier than the execution time t'HPLM} of the premium specific advance notice effect C, the determination result in step S1531 is "Yes". Then, the process proceeds to the next step S1533 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1532. When the effect control board 120 executes the premium effect C and the premium specific advance notice effect C suggesting the possibility of executing the premium effect C as the effect during the variable display of the special symbol by such a processing flow, It is regulated that the premium specific notice effect C is executed before the execution of the premium effect C.

In step S1534, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect A standby flag is set in the premium effect A standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the premium effect A standby flag is set (S1534: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1535. If the premium effect A standby flag is not set (S1534: No), the process proceeds to step S1539.

In step S1535, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect A timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the premium effect A timer counter is 0 (S1535: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1536. If the premium effect A timer counter is not 0 (S1535: No), the process proceeds to step S1539.

In step S1536, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c is set with the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area. The jackpot confirmed effect executed flag is a jackpot confirmed effect (full rotation reach effect (Fig. 7 (d)), an operation effect with a character descent (Fig. 8 (a)), and a re-lottery effect of 16R probability change notification (Fig. 8). (C)), Pseudo-variable three times pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 9 (c)), or step-up effect (FIG. 10 (b)) that develops into a special stage, step S1505 (FIG. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1537 when the jackpot confirmation effect execution completed flag is not set (S1536: No). If the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag is set (S1536: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1538.

In step S1537, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect A, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In step S1538, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium effect A standby flag in the premium effect A standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, for example, in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1645 of FIG. 41), the variation effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8A) with the 16R probability variation hit notification is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined in the variation premium effect selection process. If fluctuation premium demonstration execution time determination processing to be performed the premium effect a running time _{t SS} slower than the time _{t HPLM6} of redrawing effect on (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) has been determined, the step timer update process In S1509, the jackpot confirmation effect execution completed flag is set, the determination result in step S1536 becomes “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1538 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1537. Due to such a processing flow, when the premium effect A and the jackpot confirmation effect are executed as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot confirmation effect during the variation display of the special symbol. It is regulated that the premium production A is executed later.

In step S1539, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the premium effect B standby flag is set (S1539: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1540. If the premium effect B standby flag is not set (S1539: No), the process proceeds to step S1544.

In step S1540, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the premium effect B timer counter is 0 (S1540: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1541. If the premium effect B timer counter is not 0 (S1540: No), the process proceeds to step S1544.

In step S1541, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c is set with the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area. The jackpot confirmed effect executed flag is a jackpot confirmed effect (full rotation reach effect (Fig. 7 (d)), an operation effect with a character descent (Fig. 8 (a)), and a re-lottery effect of 16R probability change notification (Fig. 8). (C)), Pseudo-variable three times pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 9 (c)), or step-up effect (FIG. 10 (b)) that develops into a special stage, step S1505 (FIG. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1542 when the jackpot confirmation effect execution completed flag is not set (S1541: No). If the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag is set (S1541: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1543.

In step S1542, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect B, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In step S1543, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium effect B standby flag in the premium effect B standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, for example, in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1645 of FIG. 41), the variation effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8A) with the 16R probability variation hit notification is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined in the variation premium effect selection process. If it is decided to perform a variation premium demonstration execution time determination processing execution time _{t SS} premium effect B late time _{t HPLM6} than the redrawing effect (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64), the steps of timer update processing In S1509, the jackpot confirmation effect execution completed flag is set, the determination result in step S1541 becomes “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1543 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1542. Due to such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 is special when the premium effect B and the re-lottery effect of the 16R probability variation hit notification (16R probability variation hit confirmation effect) are executed as the effect during the variable display of the special symbol. It is restricted that the premium effect B is executed after the execution of the re-lottery effect with the 16R probability variation hit notification during the variable display of the symbol.

In step S1544, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the premium effect C standby flag is set (S1544: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1545. If the premium effect C standby flag is not set (S1544: No), the timer update process this time is terminated.

In step S1545, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C timer counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. When the premium effect C timer counter is 0 (S1545: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1546. If the premium effect C timer counter is not 0 (S1545: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

In step S1546, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area of the subRAM 120c is set with the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag storage area. The jackpot confirmed effect executed flag is a jackpot confirmed effect (full rotation reach effect (Fig. 7 (d)), an operation effect with a character descent (Fig. 8 (a)), and a re-lottery effect of 16R probability change notification (Fig. 8). (C)), Pseudo-variable three times pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 9 (c)), or step-up effect (FIG. 10 (b)) that develops into a special stage, step S1505 (FIG. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1547 when the jackpot confirmation effect execution completed flag is not set (S1546: No). If the jackpot confirmation effect execution flag is set (S1546: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1548.

In step S1547, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the premium effect C, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In step S1548, the sub CPU 120a clears the premium effect C standby flag in the premium effect C standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, for example, in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1645 of FIG. 41), the variation effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8A) with the 16R probability variation hit notification is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined in the variation premium effect selection process. When it is determined in the variable premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) that the premium effect C is to be executed at a time t _{HPLM6 later than the execution time t SS of the re-lottery effect, the timer update process step.} In S1509, the jackpot confirmation effect execution completed flag is set, the determination result in step S1546 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1548 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1547. Due to such a processing flow, the effect control board 120 is special when the premium effect C and the 16R probability variation hit notification re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit confirmation effect) are executed as the effect during the variable display of the special symbol. It is restricted that the premium effect C is executed after the execution of the re-lottery effect with the 16R probability variation hit notification during the variable display of the symbol.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the timer update 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 the command set in the transmission buffer in the timer update process, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately perform the effect specified by the command on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33. , And the effect lighting device 34.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the second embodiment will be described. 79 and 80 are diagrams showing details of the round effect control process of the present embodiment. Unlike the round effect control process (FIG. 75) of the first embodiment, the round effect control process of the present embodiment does not include the processes of steps S1694-15 and S1694-19. Therefore, in the round effect control process of the present embodiment, when the determination result of step S1694-14 in FIG. 80 is "Yes", the process proceeds to step S1694-16, and the determination result of step S1694-18 is "Yes". If so, the process proceeds to step S1694-20. Further, in the round effect control process of the present embodiment, there is step S1694-7 between step S1694-6: Yes and step S1694-8 in FIG. 79, and step S1694-10: Yes and step S1694-12. There is step S1694-11.

In step S1694-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect B executed flag is set in the premium effect B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect B executed flag is not set (S1694-7: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-8. If the premium effect B executed flag is set (S1694-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-9.

In step S1694-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern B in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag in the promotion confirmation effect B execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (steps S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In step S1692-6) of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmed effect) and the execution of the premium effect B are determined respectively, and the execution round of the premium effect B becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the promotion effect. If so, the determination result in step S1694-7 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-9 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-8. According to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 executes the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmation effect) and the premium effect B as the special game effect per 16R probability variation or 8R probability variation. It is restricted that the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (probability change per promotion confirmed effect) is executed after the execution of the premium effect B.

In step S1694-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium effect C executed flag is set in the premium effect C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect C executed flag is not set (S1694-11: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-12. If the premium effect C executed flag is set (S1694-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1694-13.

In step S1694-12, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the promotion effect of the effect pattern C in the transmission buffer. In step S1694-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag in the promotion confirmation effect C execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, the promotion effect scenario determination process (steps S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection process and the premium effect execution round determination process in the special game premium effect selection process (FIG. In step S1692-6) of 71, the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmed effect per 16R) and the execution of the premium effect C are determined respectively, and the execution round of the premium effect C becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the promotion effect. If so, the determination result in step S1694-11 is “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-13 without setting the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-12. Due to such a processing flow, when the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmed effect per 16R) and the premium effect C are executed as the special game effect per 16R probability variation, the effect control board 120 of the premium effect C It is restricted that the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (promotion confirmed effect per 16R) is executed after the execution.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, the third embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when there is a big hit in the hold at the start of the special game, it is possible to execute the hold internal consecutive chan effect (the effect of notifying that there is big hit determination information in the hold). In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect of making the premium character A appear as a pending internal continuous chan effect in which the first round is the execution round.

FIG. 81 is a diagram showing the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the present embodiment and those notified by their appearance. As shown in FIG. 81 (b), in the present embodiment, when the premium character A appears, the pending internal ream chan is determined.

FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a part of the round game effect control process of the present embodiment (corresponding to steps S1694-14 and later in FIG. 75). As shown in FIG. 82, in the round effect control process of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-22: No, S1694-17, S1694-21, or S1694-23 and then to step S1694-24.

In step S1694-24, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the receive buffer is for the first round. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-25 when the round start command in the receive buffer is for the first round (S1694-24: Yes). If it is not for the first round (S1694-24: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

In step S1694-25, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a big hit in the hold. When the sub CPU 120a has a big hit in the hold (S1694-25: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-26. If there is no big hit in the hold (S1694-25: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

In step S1694-26, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot in the hold is a start prize before the start of the special game. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-27 when the jackpot in the hold is a start prize before the start of the special game (S1694-26: Yes). If the jackpot in the hold is a start prize after the start of the special game (S1694-26: No), the round effect control process this time is ended.

In step S1694-27, the sub CPU 120a performs the pending internal continuous Chan premium effect execution determination process. In the pending internal continuous Chan premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 25 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the hold internal continuous Chan premium effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the hold internal continuous Chan premium effect needs to be executed based on the effect random number value 25.

FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a pending Uchiren Chan premium effect execution determination table. A set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) and the random value 25 for production is stored in the pending Uchiren-chan premium effect execution determination table. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random value 25 is associated with data indicating that the pending internal continuous Chan premium effect is executed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random values 25 are associated with data indicating that the pending internal continuous Chan premium effect is not executed.

In step S1694-28 of FIG. 82, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the pending internal continuous Chan premium effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is "execute" (S1694-28: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-29. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1694-28: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

In step S1694-29, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the premium effect A in the transmission buffer. Here, in the round game effect control process of the present embodiment, when there is a big hit in the hold and the big hit is the start prize during the variable display of the special symbol before the start of the special game (S1694-25: Yes → S1694-26: Yes), the pending Uchiren Chan premium production execution determination process is performed. Due to such a processing flow, when the effect control board 120 has the jackpot judgment information in the judgment information stored in the hold due to the start winning during the variable display of the special symbol before the start of the special game, It is possible to execute the premium effect A that informs that there is a jackpot determination information in the hold. Further, when the effect control board 120 contains the jackpot determination information in the determination information stored in the hold due to the start winning after the start of the special game, whether or not the jackpot determination information is in the hold. Regardless, it regulates the execution of Premium Production A.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is suspended due to the start winning of the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the game machine 1 looks ahead over a series of variations with the reserved variation as the final variation. Reach specific notice production may be executed. The look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect displays an image imitating the development effect during the change before the final change when the development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) is performed in the final change. It is a production.

As shown in FIG. 84 (a), in the present embodiment, the change of the special symbol is held due to the start winning, and the hold (in the example of FIG. 84 (a), the third hold of the first special symbol). When the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect with the corresponding variation as the final variation is executed, the development effect of the final variation (in the example of FIG. 84 (a), the SPSP reach effect) during the variation of the special symbol starting after the start winning prize. ) And perform the same effect.

FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a part of the command analysis process of the present embodiment (the part corresponding to steps S1601 to S1648 of FIG. 41). In the command analysis process of the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, there are steps S1624 and S1625 after step S1623.

In step S1624, the sub CPU 120a is accompanied by a development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, or full rotation reach effect) in which the variation of the symbol corresponding to the start prize designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621 is accompanied by the development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, or full rotation reach effect). Determine if it exists. If the sub CPU 120a is accompanied by a development effect (S1624: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625. If it is not accompanied by a development effect (S1624: No), the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1625, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect selection process. In the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect for the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, and executes the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect. In this case, set the effect pattern specification command instructing the execution of the look-ahead reach specific advance notice detection in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the details of the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 85). In FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the next fluctuation in the hold is equal to or longer than the time required for the development effect performed in the final fluctuation (S1625-1). When the fluctuation time of the next fluctuation is equal to or longer than the time required for the development effect of the final fluctuation (S1625-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625-2. If it is less than the time required for the development effect of the final variation (S1625-1: No), the pre-reading reach specific advance notice effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1625-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect execution determination process. In the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 26 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and executes the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect based on the combination of the type of the development effect executed in the final variation and the effect random number value 26. Judge the necessity.

FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect execution judgment table, a set of a random number value 26 for effect and data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored separately for each type of development effect. There is. Specifically, regarding the SP reach effect, 5 (0 to 4) effect random values 26 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect is executed, and 95 (5 to 99). ) Is associated with the data indicating that the pre-reading reach specific advance notice effect is not executed. Regarding the SPSP reach effect, 10 (0 to 9) effect random values 26 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect is executed, and 90 (10 to 99) effect random values are associated with the effect. The numerical value 26 is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect is not executed. The full rotation reach effect is associated with data indicating that 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 26 do not execute the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect.

In step S1625-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. When the determination result is "execute" (S1625-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625-4. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1625-3: No), the pre-reading reach specific advance notice effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1625-4 of FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the look-ahead reach specific advance notice effect in the transmission buffer.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, during the step effect of the step-up effect, an effect suggesting the possibility of proceeding to the next step effect is executed as the step-up specific advance notice effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, during the step-up effect of the step-up effect, a step-up specific notice suggests that the step effect of the development destination of the subsequent development branch point may be related to which step effect. Perform as a production.

The contents of the step-up specific notice mode determination table are different between the present embodiment and the first embodiment. The step-up specific notice mode determination table is a table referred to in the notice mode pattern determination process (step S1665-4 in FIG. 62) in the step-up specific notice effect selection process.

FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a step-up specific notice mode determination table in the present embodiment. In this table, the notice mode pattern SS45 is added as one of the options corresponding to each of the step-up effect in which the final stage is the normal stage 4 and the step-up effect in which the final stage is the special stage.

In the notice mode pattern SS45, 3 deja vu images of normal color (blue) and 4 deja vu images of red appear during execution of the step-up effect of normal stage 3, which is a stage before the final stage of step-up effect. This suggests the possibility that the development destination of the later development turning point will be the normal stage 4 (red).

In this table, for the step-up effect in which the final stage is a special stage, five (95 to 99) effect random values 15 are associated with the advance notice mode pattern SS45. On the other hand, in the step-up effect in which the final stage is the normal stage 4, no effect random value 15 is associated with the advance notice mode pattern SS45. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the special stage (big hit confirmation) is designated as the final stage, the step-up specific advance notice effect during the execution of the step effect of the normal stage 2 is executed. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the possibility that the step effect at the later development turning point will be related to the step effect. Further, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect in which the normal stage 4 is designated as the final stage, the step-up specific advance notice effect during the execution of the step-up effect in the normal stage 2 is a step at a later development branch point. It regulates the execution of productions that suggest the possibility that the production will eventually become a step production.

Although the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications may be added to such embodiments.
(1) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the premium effect as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 is said to perform the premium effect before the execution of the premium effect during the change of the symbol. Restricted the execution of premium specific notice effects that suggest the possibility of executing premium effects. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific confirmation effect other than the premium effect (for example, an effect in which a rainbow-colored general character indicating that a jackpot is confirmed) is executed, the specific confirmation effect during the variable display of the symbol is displayed. A specific advance notice effect (for example, an effect of making a deja vu image of a rainbow-colored general character appear) that suggests confirmation of execution of the specific advance notice effect may be enabled before the execution of. Further, the effect control board 120 executes a specific premium effect (for example, premium effect A) among a plurality of types of premium effects (for example, premium effects A, B, and C) as an effect during the variable display of the special symbol. In this case, it is possible to execute a specific advance notice effect suggesting the possibility of executing the specific premium effect before the execution of the specific premium effect, and the effect control board 120 is a specific premium as an effect during the variable display of the special symbol. When executing a premium effect other than the effect (for example, premium effect B or C), it suggests the possibility of executing the premium effect other than the specific premium effect before the execution of the premium effect other than the specific premium effect. The execution of the specific notice effect may be restricted.

(2) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 has a 16R probability variation hit confirmation effect (re-lottery effect that stops at "777" or "333" after re-variation as an effect during the variation display of the special symbol. ) Is executed, it is restricted that the probability variation hit confirmation premium effect (premium effect B in which the premium character B appears) is executed after the execution of the 16R probability variation hit confirmation effect during the variable display of the special symbol. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific confirmation effect (for example, a full rotation reach effect) other than the 16R probability variation hit confirmation effect as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, the specific determination during the change of the special symbol is performed. After executing the effect, it may be possible to execute a fixed premium effect per probability change.

(3) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 has a 16R probability variation hit confirmation effect (re-lottery effect that stops at "777" or "333" after re-variation as an effect during the variation display of the special symbol. ) Is executed, it is restricted that the multi-round jackpot confirmed premium effect (premium effect C in which the premium character C appears) is executed after the 16R probability variation hit confirmed effect is executed during the variable display of the special symbol. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific confirmation effect (for example, a full rotation reach effect) other than the 16R probability variation hit confirmation effect as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, the specific determination during the change of the special symbol is performed. After executing the production, it may be possible to execute a multi-round jackpot confirmed premium production.

(4) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot confirmation effect as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, after the execution of the jackpot confirmation effect during the variation display of the special symbol, Restricted the execution of premium production. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific jackpot notice effect (for example, a specific SP reach effect) as an effect during the variable display of the special symbol, the execution of the jackpot advance notice effect during the variable display of the special symbol. It may be possible to execute a premium production regardless of before or after.

(5) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the probability change promotion confirmation effect (effect pattern B) as the special game effect, after the execution of the probability change promotion confirmation effect during the execution of the special game. Restricted the execution of premium production B. However, even if the effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the premium effect B regardless of before or after the probabilistic promotion confirmed effect when executing a specific effect other than the probabilistic promotion confirmed effect as a special game effect. Good.

(6) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the 16R promotion confirmation effect (effect pattern C) as the special game effect, after the execution of the 16R promotion confirmation effect during the execution of the special game. Restricted the execution of Premium Production C. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific effect other than the 16R promotion confirmed effect as a special game effect, the effect control board 120 may restrict the execution of the premium effect C regardless of before or after the 16R promotion confirmed effect. Good.

(7) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the look-ahead hold display change effect or the look-ahead chance eye effect in the multiple variation display of the special symbol, it is out of the plurality of variation displays. During the variable display before the above, it is restricted that the effect suggesting the possibility that the effect of the same system is executed in the subsequent variable display is executed as the look-ahead specific advance notice effect. However, in the effect control board 120, when the jackpot confirmation effect is executed as the effect during the previous variation display among the plurality of variation displays, the effect of the same system is displayed in the later variation display during the previous variation display. An effect that suggests the possibility of being executed may be made feasible. Further, when the effect control board 120 executes a high-reliability effect (for example, a specific SP reach effect) as an effect during the previous variation display among the plurality of variation displays, the effect control board 120 may display the variation during the previous variation display. It may be possible to execute an effect suggesting the possibility that the effect of the same system will be executed in the later variable display (claims 2 and 3 of D1-0-1).

(8) In the first to fifth embodiments, the effect control board 120 suggests the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect during the execution of the step effect in the stages after the normal stage 3 in the step-up effect. Can be executed as a step-up specific advance notice effect, and suggests the number of steps in the final stage of the step-up effect during execution of the step effect of the normal stage 1 or 2 which is a stage before the normal stage 3. It was restricted that the production was executed as a step-up specific notice production. However, the stage that enables the step-up specific advance notice effect may be set to the normal stage 4.

(9) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect with the normal stage 3 as the final stage, the effect control board 120 is the next stage during the execution of the step effect of the normal stage 3. It is restricted that the effect suggesting the possibility of proceeding to the step effect of the normal stage 4 is executed as the step-up specific advance notice effect. However, as an effect during the variable display before the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and displayed with the special symbol indicating the jackpot, a step-up effect with the normal stage 3 as the final stage is executed. In this case, a step-up specific advance notice effect suggesting the possibility of proceeding to the step effect of the normal stage 4 may be executed during the execution of the step effect of the normal stage 3.

(10) In the first to fifth embodiments, the step-up effect is the upper limit of the normal stage only when the jackpot is confirmed with each of the normal stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 having the upper limit of four stages. The step production evolved from the special stage that can be advanced after passing through to the stage designated as the final stage. However, the step-up effect can be advanced from the special stages that can proceed without going through the upper limit of the normal stage only when the jackpot is confirmed with each stage in the normal stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 with the upper limit of 4 stages. The step production may be developed up to the stage designated as the final stage. For example, in this case, usually stage if, in the normal running steps effect of phase 1, the time t _SUP2 at time t _SUP1 in varying time T shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 for the final stage of the step-up effect special stage _{It is preferable} to execute the step effect of 2 and execute the step effect of the normal stage 3 at the time t _SUP3 , and execute the step effect of the special stage instead of the normal stage 4 at the time t SUP4.

1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 14 ... 1st start port, 14a ... 1st start port detection switch, 15 ... 2nd start port, 15a ... 2nd start port detection switch, 16 ... 1st big prize opening, 16a ... 1st prize opening detection switch, 17 ... 2nd prize opening, 17a ... 2nd prize opening detection switch, 20 ... 1st special symbol display device, 21 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 31 ... image display Device, 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)

An acquisition means for acquiring judgment information when the start condition is satisfied, and
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, a special game determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won, and a special game determination means.
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol display means.
When the special game determination means determines that the jackpot has been won, the symbol display control means stops and displays the symbol, and then the special game execution means for executing the special game corresponding to the winning jackpot.
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, a pre-determination means for determining in advance whether or not a jackpot has been won prior to the determination of the special game determination means, and
A hold storage means that holds and stores the determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
An effect means including an effect symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of effect symbols in a variable manner and stopping and displaying them in synchronization with the symbol display means, and an effect means.
In the reserved storage means, the plurality of types of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination mode of a predetermined chance based on at least one of the determination result of the special game determination means and the determination result of the advance determination means. Multiple types of specific effects including a look-ahead chance eye effect that suggests the possibility that the judgment information of the jackpot is present, and one or more effects in the specific advance notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing the specific effect. An effect control means for selecting and causing the effect means to execute the selected effect,
When the effect control means executes the look-ahead chance eye effect as the specific effect during one or more variation display of the variation display over a plurality of times of the symbol display means, the variation display over the plurality of times As the specific advance notice effect in one of the variation display, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the possibility that the look-ahead chance eye effect is executed in the variation display, and in the variation display after the variation display. It is provided with a regulatory means for restricting the execution of the effect suggesting the possibility that the look-ahead chance eye effect, which is more reliable than the one in the variable display, is executed in the variable display.
A gaming machine characterized in that the look-ahead chance eye effect can be executed even if the effect suggesting the possibility that the look-ahead chance eye effect is executed is not executed.

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