JP6888829B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine using a gaming medium.

In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various effects are performed using an image display device equipped with a liquid crystal screen, an audio output device (speaker), an electric accessory, and the like, and devised to enhance the interest of the player.
For example, an effect pattern is determined based on the result of a lottery of a symbol performed when the game ball enters the starting port, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device according to this effect pattern (for example, a patent). Reference 1).

JP-A-2015-062748

An object of the present invention is to propose a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by producing a new aspect.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized by the following forms.
The gaming machine of the first embodiment is determined based on the accessory device, the first light emitting means, the second light emitting means, the acquisition means for acquiring the determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied, and the determination information. A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game, a pre-determination means for predetermining whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information before making a determination by the determination means, and the above. A hold storage means for storing determination information, a symbol display control means for displaying a symbol in a variable manner based on the determination result of the determination means, and then stopping and displaying the symbol in an manner showing the determination result of the determination, and the determination means. The effect control means includes an effect control means for controlling the effect based on the determination result of the above, and the effect control means performs the accessory control for operating the accessory device and the variation display of the effect symbol together with the variation display of the symbol. Display control, image display control for displaying an effect image, and light emission control for causing the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light are performed, and the effect symbol is a first effect symbol and the first effect. have a, a second performance symbol to be displayed smaller than symbols, one or more pending image corresponding to the stored determined information before symbol hold storage means and displayed in the first display area, the display mode of the pending images By changing the above, the first expectation effect indicating the expectation that the symbol indicating that the special game is executed in the corresponding variable display is stopped and displayed, and the reserved image are displayed in the second display area. By changing the display mode of the reserved image, in the variable display being executed, a second expectation effect indicating the expectation that the symbol indicating that the special game is to be executed is stopped and displayed, and the second expectation effect are being executed. When it is determined that the symbol indicating that the special game is to be executed is stopped and displayed in the variable display, the first notification effect for notifying that the symbol indicating that the special game is to be executed is stopped and displayed is used. After the execution of the first notification effect, the second notification effect for notifying that the symbol indicating that the special game is to be executed is stopped and displayed by operating the accessory device can be executed. As the light emission control, the control of causing the first light emitting means to emit light in the first light emitting mode corresponding to the effect image, and the second light emitting means of the first of the reserved images of the plurality of reserved images. Control to emit light in a second light emitting mode according to a display mode based on the expectation degree effect, or a third light emitting mode according to the display mode based on the second expectation degree effect, the first light emitting means, and the second light emitting mode. The figure which shows the means and performing the said special game. It is possible to execute the control of emitting light in a specific mode indicating that the handle is stopped and displayed, the first light emitting means is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode, and the second light emitting means is made to emit light in the third light emitting mode. When the first notification effect is executed, the first light emitting means is made to emit light in the specific mode, the light emission of the second light emitting means in the third light emitting mode is maintained, and the first notification is performed. after completion of the effect, performs the second notification effect at a specific timing, the first light emitting means to emit light in the specific embodiment, later, until the symbols are stopped and displayed, the first light emitting hand stage The effect symbol has a first effect symbol and a second effect symbol displayed smaller than the first effect symbol, and the first effect symbol and the effect symbol are displayed. Both of the second effect symbols are in a visible state when the accessory device is not activated, and the first effect symbol becomes invisible or difficult to see at the specific timing when the accessory device operates. The second effect symbol is maintained in a visible state.

Since it is configured as described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which showed an example of the back surface side of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the game control device provided in the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is a figure which showed an example of the jackpot determination table. It is a figure which showed an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is a figure which showed an example of the hit ordinary symbol determination table. It is a figure which showed an example of the variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving game state. It is a figure which showed an example of the variation pattern determination table for the time saving game state. It is a figure which showed an example of the pre-judgment table for preliminarily judging the result of a big hit lottery. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the input control process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st start port detection switch input process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the pre-determination process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure special electric control process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol memory determination process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt process by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the command analysis process 1 by the effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the command analysis process 2 by the effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect input control process by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing by an image control board. It is a flowchart explaining the interrupt process of an image control board. It is a figure (the 1) which showed an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure (the 2) which showed an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure (the 3) which showed an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the effect table for determining the execution mode of a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the effect table for deciding the execution mode of the cut-in effect executed in the variation effect which develops to SP reach. It is a figure which shows the effect table for deciding the execution mode of the cut-in effect executed in the variation effect which develops to SPSP reach. It is a figure (the 1) which outlines the cut-in effect in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which outlines the cut-in effect in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the effect table for deciding the execution mode of the button effect executed in SPSP reach effect. It is a figure which outlines the button effect in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of production in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment (reach is not established). It is a figure (normal reach) which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment (normal reach medium-strong notice production). It is a figure (pseudo-ream) which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (full rotation reach) which shows an example of the effect performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (SP reach) which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment (re-lottery production after SP reach). It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment (temporary stop mode at the time of loss after SP reach). It is a figure (multi-line SP reach) which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (SPSP reach (1)) which shows an example of the effect performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (SPSP reach (2)) which shows an example of the effect performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (re-lottery production) which shows an example of the production performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment (temporary stop mode at the time of loss). It is a figure which shows the hold icon change effect in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the display change mode of the hold icon in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the table for determining the display change mode of the hold icon in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the table for determining the display change mode of the hold icon in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the display change mode of the change icon. It is a figure which collectively explains the variation mode of the large effect symbol and the small effect symbol in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Composition of gaming machines>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the back surface side of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the game control device provided in the game machine.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, an inner frame (opening / closing frame) 3 can be opened and closed on an outer frame 2 attached to an island structure of a game hall, and a glass frame 4 can be opened and closed on the inner frame 3. It is installed.
A window 4a is formed in the glass frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b is attached to the window 4a. A game board 10 having a board surface on which the game ball is launched is mounted on the inner frame 3, and a game area 10a in which the game ball can roll and flow down between the board surface of the game board 10 and the transparent plate 4b on the front side thereof. Is formed. The transparent plate 4b is, for example, a glass plate, and is detachably fixed to the glass frame 4.

Further, the glass frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via the hinge mechanism portion 5 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the game machine), and the other end in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the game machine) can be rotated in the direction of opening from the outer frame 2. The glass frame 4 covers the game board 10 together with the glass plate 4b, and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum, whereby the inner portion of the outer frame 2 including the game board 10 can be opened. On the other end side of the glass frame 4, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 4 to the outer frame 2 is provided. The lock mechanism can be unlocked with a special key. Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with a door opening switch 136 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2.

A plate unit 7 having storage plates 6 (upper plate 6a and lower plate 6b) for storing game balls is provided in the lower part of the glass frame 4 (lower portion of the window 4a), and the plate unit 7 is provided with a player. It is equipped with an effect button 8 that can be pressed and operated, a cross key 40 that allows the player to perform various selection operations, and a discharge button 9 that discharges the game ball stored in the lower plate 6b to the outside of the game machine. There is.
The effect button 8 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 8 is displayed on the image display device 31 described later. The effect button 8 is provided with an effect button detection switch 8a (see FIG. 4), and when the effect button detection switch 8a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in response to this operation.
Further, the cross key 40 is provided with a cross key detection switch 40 (up key detection switch 40a, lower key detection switch 40b, left key detection switch 40c, right key detection switch 40d) (see FIG. 3).

An operation handle 11 is provided on the lower right side of the glass frame 4. When the player touches the operation handle 11, the operation handle 11 detects that the player touches the operation handle 11 by the touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4) in the operation handle 11, and the launch control board described later. A touch signal is transmitted to 160. When the launch control board 160 receives the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4), the launch control board 160 permits the firing solenoid 12a to be energized. Then, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 11 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 11 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 11b (see FIG. 4) connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 11b is applied to the firing solenoid 12a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. Then, when a voltage is applied to the launching solenoid 12a (see FIG. 3), the launching solenoid 12a operates according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is played with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. It is fired into the game area 10a of the board 10.

An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game area 10a on the game board 10. The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the upper part of the game area 10a when the operation handle 11 is operated. The game ball guided to the upper part of the game area 10a falls in the game area 10a. At this time, the game ball will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 10a.

A center member 12 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 10. The center member 12 is provided with an image display device 31 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like, and a production accessory device 32 imitating a “sword”.
Further, a first starting port 13 into which a game ball can enter is provided in the game area 10a on the lower center side of the center member 12. A second starting port 14 is provided below the first starting port 13. The second starting port 14 has an opening / closing door 14b, and is movably controlled in a first mode in which the opening / closing door 14b is maintained in the closed state and a second mode in which the opening / closing door 14b is in the open state. .. Therefore, when the second starting port 14 is in the first aspect, there is no chance of winning a game ball, and when it is in the second aspect, the chance of winning a game ball is increased.
In the present embodiment, when the second starting port 14 is controlled in the first aspect, the game ball is prevented from entering the second starting port 14. However, if there is less chance of the game ball entering the ball when it is controlled in the first aspect than when it is controlled in the second aspect, the second aspect is controlled when it is controlled in the first aspect. A game ball may enter the starting port 14. That is, the first aspect includes a state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 14.
Further, a board lamp 60, which will be described later, is provided at an appropriate position in the game area 10a, which can change the emission color in various ways to perform various effects.
A first starting port lamp 62 is provided in the vicinity of the first starting port 13.
The first starting port lamp 62 is a lamp that emits light when a game ball is won in the first starting port 13 and suggests to the player the jackpot expectation degree for the winning by the light emitting color. is there.

The first start port 13 and the second start port 14 are provided with a first start port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 4) and a second start port detection switch 14a, respectively, for detecting the entry of a game ball. When these detection switches detect the entry of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game described later (hereinafter referred to as "big hit lottery") is performed. Further, when the first start port detection switch 13a and the second start port detection switch 14a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a gaming ball enters the first starting port 13 and the second starting opening 14, for example, three gaming balls are paid out. It is not always necessary to pay out when entering the ball. Further, the number of payouts may be different for each start port, for example, the number of payouts of the first start port 13 may be three and the number of payouts of the second start port 14 may be one.

Gates 15 through which game balls can pass are provided in the game areas 10a on both sides of the center member 12. The gate 15 is provided with a gate detection switch 15a (see FIG. 4) that detects the passage of the game ball, and when the gate detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of ordinary symbols described later is performed. ..
Further, in the game area 10a on the right side of the center member 12, a first large winning opening 16 and a second large winning opening 17 into which a game ball can enter are provided. For this reason, the operation handle 11 is largely rotated so that the game ball is not won in the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 unless the game ball is launched with a strong force.

The first large winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by the opening / closing door 16b, making it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the jackpot game described later is started, the opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the opening / closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 16, and the game ball becomes the first. It is possible to enter the 1st big winning opening 16. The first large winning opening 16a is provided with a first large winning opening switch 16a, and when the first large winning opening switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 prize balls) is provided. Game ball) is paid out.

The second large winning opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by a movable piece 17b, making it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the jackpot game described later is started, the movable piece 17b is activated and released, and the movable piece 17b functions as a guide path for guiding the game ball into the second big winning opening 17. The game ball can enter the second large winning opening 17. The second major winning opening 17 is provided with a second major winning opening switch 17a, and when the second major winning opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 prize balls) is provided. Game ball) is paid out.
Further, a plurality of general winning openings 18 are provided in the game area 10a. When a game ball wins in each of these general prize openings 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.
At the bottom of the game area 10a, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging the water.

The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the effect symbol 35 that notifies the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner.
The effect symbol 35 is, for example, three symbols (numbers) of the first symbol (left symbol), the second symbol (right symbol), and the third symbol (middle symbol) that are scrolled and displayed, and the corresponding symbol 35 is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time. It stops scrolling and displays a specific pattern (number) in an array.
As a result, while scrolling the symbols, the player is given the impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the lottery result is notified to the player by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variable display of the effect symbol 35, the player is given a high expectation that he may win a big hit.

Further, although not shown, the image display device 31 displays a fourth symbol in addition to the effect symbol 35. The fourth symbol is a symbol showing a fluctuating state of the effect symbol 35 used for notifying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery process.
The fourth symbol does not necessarily have to be displayed on the image display device 31, and a fourth symbol display lamp may be separately provided for display.
A pair of left and right lighting devices 33 for directing are mounted on the upper part of the glass frame 4. Each of the effect lighting devices 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, and various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each light.

Further, the effect lighting device 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, and various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each light.
Further, on both sides of the glass frame 4, frame lamps 61 capable of variously changing the emission color to perform various effects are provided.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 34 (see FIG. 4) composed of speakers, and in addition to the above-mentioned effect devices, BGM (background music), SE (sound effect) etc. are output, and the production by sound is also performed.

Below the left side of the game area 10a are a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display 23, and a second special symbol hold display 24. , Ordinary symbol hold display 25, round count display 26, and other display areas 27 are provided.
The first special symbol display device 20 notifies the result of a big hit lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, and is composed of a plurality of LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is played by displaying the special symbol (lighting mode) corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I try to notify the person. The special symbol displayed in this way is not immediately displayed, but is stopped and displayed after being displayed (blinking) for a predetermined time.

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, a jackpot lottery is performed, but the result of this jackpot lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is set. The player will be notified when the lapse has passed. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.
The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the result of a lottery of big hits performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, and the display mode thereof is the above-mentioned first special symbol. It is the same as the display mode of the special symbol in the display device 20.
The ordinary symbol display device 22 is for notifying the result of a lottery of ordinary symbols performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when a predetermined hit is won by the lottery of the ordinary symbols, the ordinary symbol display device 22 lights up, and then the second starting port 14 is controlled in the second mode for a predetermined time. As for this normal symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the normal symbol fluctuates, such as blinking the normal symbol display device 22 until a predetermined time elapses. I am trying to display it.

Further, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 and the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, such as during the variable display of the special symbol or during the special game described later, certain conditions are met. Under the jackpot lottery right is reserved. More specifically, the right of the jackpot lottery in which the game ball enters the first starting port 13 and is reserved is reserved as the first hold, and the game ball enters and is reserved in the second starting port 14. The right to the jackpot lottery is reserved as a second hold.
For each of these reservations, the upper limit reserved number is set to 4, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol reservation indicator 23 and the second special symbol reservation indicator 24, respectively.
The maximum number of reserved symbols is also set to 4, and the number of reserved symbols is the same as that of the first special symbol reservation indicator 23 and the second special symbol reservation indicator 24. It is displayed on the vessel 25.
The round number display 26 is for notifying the number of rounds of the round game performed during the special game described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the gaming 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 27, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

Next, the effect button 8 will be described.
The effect button 8 is incorporated in the central portion of the plate unit 7.
The effect button 8 is configured to be able to advance and retreat over a normal operation position (not shown), a pressing position retracted below the normal operation position, and a protruding operation position protruding upward from the normal operation position. .. Further, the effect button 8 is configured so that the pressing operation can be performed from an arbitrary position including the normal operation position and the protruding operation position to the pressing position.
In this specification, the detailed structure of the effect button 8 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-116168, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

<Configuration of game control device>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a game control device for controlling the progress of the game in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 3, the main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 114 composed of a main CPU 111, a main ROM 112, and a main RAM 113, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.
Based on the input signal from each detection switch, the main CPU 111 reads the program stored in the main ROM 112 and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or depending on the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The main RAM 113 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 111.

On the input side of the main control board 110, a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a gate detection switch 15a, a first special winning opening detection switch 16a, a second special winning opening detection switch 17a, The general winning opening detection switch 18a is connected so that the detection signal of the game ball is input to the main control board 110.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, there is a start port opening / closing solenoid 14c that opens / closes the opening / closing door 14b of the second starting port 14, and a first winning opening that opens / closes the opening / closing door 16b of the first winning opening 16. The opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for opening / closing the movable piece 17b of the second winning opening 17 are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display 23, and a second special symbol hold display are displayed. 24, a normal symbol hold display 25, and a round count display 26 are connected to output various signals via an output port.
Further, the main control board 110 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 27.

The main ROM 112 of the main control board 110 stores a program for game control, which will be described later, data necessary for various games, and a table.
Further, the main RAM 113 of the main control board 110 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 113 includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , 1st special symbol storage area, 2nd special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time saving game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, open count (K) storage area , 1st prize-winning number of balls (C1) storage area, 2nd prize-winning number of balls (C2) storage area, game state storage area, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data storage area for production Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a time-saving game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a normal figure general electric processing data storage area. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The game information output terminal board 27 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 27 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.
The power supply board 170 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply plug 171 into a predetermined voltage and supplies it to each control board. Further, the power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. To do. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 111 is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 111 is in an operation stopped state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.
Further, a magnetic sensor 50 for detecting an illegal radio wave is connected to the main control board 110.

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 121, a sub ROM 122, and a sub RAM 123, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in one direction. ..
The sub CPU 121 reads and calculates the program stored in the sub ROM 122 based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140. Along with performing the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 123 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 121.

The sub ROM 122 of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of the effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 122. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 123 of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 123 includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first hold storage area, and a second hold storage area. Etc. are provided. The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
Further, the effect control board 120 is equipped with an RTC (real-time clock) 124 that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 121 inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 124, and executes various processes based on the current date and time.
Normally, the RTC 124 is operated by the power supply from the gaming machine when the power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is operated by the power supply supplied from the backup power supply mounted on the power supply board 170 when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 124 can clock the current date and time even when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. The RTC 124 may be operated by providing a battery on the effect control board 120 and using such a battery.

The payout control board 130 controls the launch of the game ball and the payout control of the prize ball. The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 131, a payout ROM 132, and a payout RAM 133, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The payout CPU 131 reads the program stored in the payout ROM 132 and performs arithmetic processing based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 135 and the door opening switch 136 that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out. Based on the process, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

Further, a payout motor 134 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to a player from a storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131 reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 132 and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, and controls the payout motor 134 of the prize ball payout device to perform a predetermined prize. Pay out the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 133 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 131.
Further, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 130, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the launch control board 160 is used to launch the game ball. Send launch control data that allows it.
Further, a dish full tank detection switch 51 and a ball jam detection switch 52 are connected to the payout control board 130.

The plate full tank detection switch 51 is a switch for detecting that the storage plate (lower plate) of the game ball is full.
Further, the ball clogging detection switch 52 is, for example, a switch for detecting clogging of a game ball in a passage where the game ball is discharged from a storage portion of the game ball.
When the launch control board 160 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 130, the launch control board 160 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a and the input signal from the firing volume 11b are read out, the firing solenoid 12a and the ball feed solenoid 12b are energized and controlled to fire the game ball.

The firing solenoid 12a is composed of a rotary solenoid. A launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the launching solenoid 12a, and the launching member is rotated by the rotation of the launching solenoid 12a.
Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 12a 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 firing game balls in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.
The ball feed solenoid 12b is composed of a straight-moving solenoid, and feeds the game balls on the upper plate 6a (see FIG. 1) one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the launch solenoid 12a.

The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an effect button detection switch 8a provided on the effect button 8 is connected to the input side thereof. When the detection signal is input from 8a, it is output to the effect control board 120.
Further, the lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect accessory device 32 and the effect lighting device 33 provided on the game board 10, and the lamp control board 140 is connected to the data transmitted from the effect control board 120. Based on this, the lighting device 33 for effect is controlled to be lit, and the drive control for the motor for changing the irradiation direction of light is performed. In addition, the drive sources such as the solenoid and the motor that operate the effect accessory device 32 are energized and controlled. In the present embodiment, since the effect button 8 is configured to protrude, the effect accessory device 32 includes the effect button 8.
Further, the panel lamp 60, the frame lamp 61, and the first start port lamp 62 described above are connected to the lamp control board 140.
The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 are connected to the output side thereof.

<Structure of image control board>
Here, the configuration of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image control board.
The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 151, a host RAM 152, a host ROM 153, a CGROM 154, a crystal oscillator 155, a VRAM 156, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 200 for controlling the image display of the image display device 31.
Further, the VDP 200 includes a voice control circuit 300 for controlling the voice output in the gaming machine.

The host CPU 151 gives an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 154 in the VDP 200 on the image display device 31 based on the effect pattern designation command to be described later received from the effect control board 120. Such an instruction is given by setting data in the control register 201 of the VDP 200 and outputting a display list composed of drawing control commands.
Further, when the host CPU 151 receives the V blank interrupt signal or the drawing end signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 performs interrupt processing as appropriate.

Further, the host CPU 151 also instructs the voice control circuit 300 included in the VDP 200 to output predetermined voice data to the voice output device 34 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
The host RAM 152 is built in the host CPU 151, functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the host CPU 151, and temporarily stores the data read from the host ROM 153.

Further, the host ROM 153 is composed of a mask ROM, and is a program for controlling the host CPU 151, symbol arrangement information in which the symbol number of the effect symbol is associated with the type of the effect symbol 35, and a display for generating a display list. The list generation program, the animation pattern for displaying the animation of the production pattern, the animation scene information, etc. are stored.
This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In addition, information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. are stored in the animation scene information. doing.

The CGROM 154 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image.
Further, the CGROM 154 stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression.
The CGROM 154 may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.
In addition, a large amount of voice data is also stored in the CGROM 154.

The crystal oscillator 155 outputs a pulse signal to the clock generation circuit 205 of the VDP 200, and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock and the image display device 31 for the VDP 200 to control the clock generation circuit 205. A synchronization signal or the like is generated to achieve the above.

The VRAM 156 is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data.
Further, the VRAM 156 draws or displays an image, a display list storage area 156a for temporarily storing the display list output from the host CPU 151, and an expansion storage area 156b for storing the image data expanded by the expansion circuit 206. It has a first frame buffer 156c and a second frame buffer 156d for the purpose. Palette data is also stored in the VRAM 156.
The two frame buffers 156c and 156d are alternately switched between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" at each start of drawing.

The VDP 200 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 151, and based on the read image data, a video signal (RGB signal or the like). Is generated and output to the image display device.
However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the VDP 200 is not only an image processor but also has an audio output function.
The VDP200 includes a control register 201, a CG bus I / F202, a CPUI / F203, a clock generation circuit 205, an extension circuit 206, a drawing circuit 207, a display circuit 208, a memory controller 209, and a voice control circuit. It has 300 and.

The control register 201 is a register for the VDP 200 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to the control register 201. The host CPU 151 can write and read data to the control register 201 via the CPUI / F203.
The control register 201 includes a system control register that makes basic settings necessary for the VDP 200 to operate, a data transfer register that makes settings necessary for data transfer, and drawing that makes settings for drawing control. Six types of registers, a bus interface register that makes settings necessary for bus access, an extension register that makes settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and a display register that makes settings for display control. It has a register.

The CG bus I / F202 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 154, and image data from the CG ROM 154 is input to the VDP 200 via the CG bus I / F 202.
Further, the CPUI / F203 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 outputs a display list to the VDP200, accesses a control register, and various types from the VDP200 via the CPUI / F203. The host CPU 151 inputs an interrupt signal.
The data transfer circuit 204 transfers data between various devices.
Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 151 and VRAM 156, data transfer between CGROM 154 and VRAM 156, and data transfer between various storage areas (including frame buffers) of VRAM 156 are performed.
The clock generation circuit 205 inputs a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 155 and generates a system clock that determines the arithmetic processing speed of the VDP 200. In addition, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the image display device via the display circuit.

The decompression circuit 206 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 154, and stores the decompressed image data in the expansion storage area 153b.
The drawing circuit 207 is a circuit that performs sequence control by a display list composed of drawing control command groups.
The display circuit 208 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating the color data of the image as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the "display frame buffer" in the VRAM 156, and the generated video signal (the generated video signal). This is a circuit that outputs an RGB signal) to the image display device 31. Further, the display circuit 208 also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 to the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, as the video signal, the RGB signal obtained by converting the digital signal into an analog signal is output to the image display device 31, but the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

The memory controller 209 controls to switch between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" when the host CPU 151 gives an instruction to switch the frame buffer.
The voice control circuit 300 reads a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and controls the voice output in the voice output device 34.
The voice control circuit 300 outputs voice using the voice data stored in the CGROM 154. In this case, the CGROM 154 shall include an audio ROM for storing audio data.

The audio data may not be stored in the CGROM 154, but the sound source ROM may be separately provided in the VDP 154.
In this case, since the audio data is not stored in the CGROM 154 with a fixed capacity and more image data can be stored, the effect using the video can be made more colorful and impressive.
Further, the voice control circuit 300 is not included in the VDP 200 and may be independently provided in the image control board 150. In that case, the sound source ROM may be included in the voice control circuit 300.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 112 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 10.
<Big hit judgment table>
5 (a) and 5 (b) are diagrams showing an example of a jackpot determination table referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of special symbol variation is a jackpot, and FIG. 5 (a) is a diagram. The jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device, FIG. 5B, is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device. In the tables of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the odds of winning a small hit are different, but the odds of a big hit are the same.

The jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B is composed of a low probability random number determination table and a high probability random number determination table, and refers to the game state, and is a low probability random number determination table or a high probability random number determination table. A determination table is selected, and any one of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" is determined based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for special symbol determination.
For example, according to the low-probability random number determination table of the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol determination random number values are determined to be "big hits". On the other hand, according to the high-probability random number determination table, 20 special symbol determination random number values are determined to be "big hits".

Further, in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, four special symbol determination random numbers are used regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used. The numerical value is determined to be a "small hit".
Then, in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, if the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing".
Since the random number range of the random number value for special symbol determination is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined as a jackpot at a low probability in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol display device is 1 / 299.5, which is a high probability. Sometimes the probability of being judged as a big hit is 10 times, which is 1 / 29.95. Further, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1 / 149.75 in both the low probability and the high probability.

On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5B, the random value for special symbol determination, which is determined to be a jackpot at low probability and high probability, is the same as that of the first special symbol display device. However, the random value for special symbol determination determined to be a small hit is different from the jackpot determination table in the first special symbol display device. For example, in the big hit determination table in the second special symbol display device, "small hit" is determined only when the random value for special symbol determination is "50".
Therefore, in the low-probability random number determination table in the second special symbol display device, the probability of being judged as a big hit at low probability is 1 / 299.5, as in the low-probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device. , The probability of being judged as a big hit at the time of high probability is 10 times, which is 1 / 29.95. On the other hand, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/599 in both the low probability and the high probability.

<Collision detection table>
FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not to hit the stop result of the normal symbol variation.
The hit determination table shown in FIG. 5C is composed of a random number determination table in the non-time-saving game state and a random number determination table in the time-saving game state, and refers to the game state, and is a random number determination table in the non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game. A random number determination table at the time of state is selected, and it is determined whether it is "hit" or "miss" based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for hit determination.
In the collision detection table shown in FIG. 5 (c), the probability that the normal symbol is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving game state is 1/20, and the probability that the normal symbol is determined to be a hit in the time-saving game state is 19/20. Is.

<Design determination table>
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol.
FIG. 6A is a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a jackpot, and FIG. 6B is a small hit symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a small hit. (C) is a loss symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of loss. Further, in more detail, each symbol determination table is configured for each special symbol display device, and is composed of a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

In the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot symbol random value is referred to. Then, when the jackpot symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 20, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "0" to "59", "01" (first special symbol 1) is determined as the stop symbol data. To do. Further, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "01H" as the information of the special symbol are generated based on the determined type of the special symbol (stop symbol data).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 20, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "60" to "69", "02" (first special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "02H" are generated, and if the random value for the jackpot symbol is "70" to "99", "03" (first special symbol 3) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "03H" are generated.
Further, when the second special symbol display device 21 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is "0" to "69", "04" (second special symbol 1) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "01H" are generated, and if the random value for the jackpot symbol is "70" to "99", "05" (second special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "02H" are generated.

Next, in the small hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the random value for the small hit symbol is referred to. Then, when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that the small hit is made, "11" (special symbol for small hit) is determined as the stop symbol data regardless of the random value for the small hit symbol. Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "0AH" are generated based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data).
Further, at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol display device 21, "12" (special symbol for small hit) is determined as the stop symbol data regardless of the random value for the small hit symbol, and the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and " Generate "0AH".

Next, in the lost symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that the lost symbol is lost, "00" (special symbol 0 (lost) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the special symbol is special. At the start of symbol fluctuation, the effect symbol designation commands "E0H" and "00H" are generated. If the second special symbol display device 21 determines that the command is lost, "00" (special symbol 0 (special symbol 0)) is used as the stop symbol data. Loss) is determined, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the effect symbol designation commands "E1H" and "00H" are generated.
Since the game state and the jackpot mode after the end of the jackpot are determined by the type of the special symbol (stop symbol data), it can be said that the type of the special symbol determines the gaming state and the jackpot mode after the end of the jackpot game. ..

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a hit normal symbol determination table referred to when determining a normal symbol based on the stop result of the normal symbol fluctuation, and FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a hit determination random value value. The ordinary symbol determination table referred to when it is determined to be a hit, FIG. 7B is an ordinary symbol determination table to be referred to when it is determined to be lost by the determination of the random value for hit determination.

In the ordinary symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), a random value (0 to 10) for ordinary symbols is referred to.
When the normal symbol random value of the normal symbol display device 22 is determined to be a hit in the hit determination table, the normal symbol random values are "0" and "1" as shown in FIG. 7A. If there is, the long open symbol is determined, and if the normal symbol random value is "2" to "10", the short open symbol is determined.
In the case of a long open symbol, "01" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts, the normal symbol designation commands "E8H" and "01H" are generated. If it is determined to be a short open symbol, "02" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts, the normal symbol designation commands "E8H" and "02H" are generated.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol random value of the normal symbol display device 22 is determined to be lost in the hit determination table, the normal symbol random value is "0" to "10" as shown in FIG. 7 (b). The loss symbol is determined regardless of the value.
In the case of a lost symbol, "00" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts, the normal symbol designation commands "E8H" and "00H" are generated.

<Variation pattern determination table>
8 and 9 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 8 is a variation pattern referred to in a non-time saving gaming state (for low probability non-time saving gaming state). It is an example of the determination table, and FIG. 9 is an example of the variation pattern determination table referred to in the time-saving game state (low-probability time-saving game state, high-probability time-saving game state).
Specifically, depending on the fluctuation pattern determination table, the type of the special symbol display device, the random value for determining the special symbol (winning or losing the jackpot), the random value for the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), the presence or absence of the time-saving game state, and the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the number of holds, the random value for reach determination, and the random value for the fluctuation pattern (random value for special figure fluctuation).
The variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control process.

Since the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to always reach when it is a big hit or a small hit, it is configured so that the reach determination random value is not referred to when it is a big hit or a small hit.
The "reach" referred to in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining part of the effect symbols 35 continue the variable display. To say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols 35 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at "7". , The state in which the remaining effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is "E6H" as the MODE, the game ball enters the first starting port 13, and the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20. When the mode is "E7H", the game ball enters the second starting port 14, and when the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 starts to fluctuate. Indicates that the command is a fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern. The DATA of the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates a specific fluctuation pattern number. That is, the fluctuation pattern specification command is also information indicating the fluctuation pattern.

<Variation pattern determination table for non-time saving game state>
The configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving gaming state shown in FIG. 8 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, variation patterns 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 are set as variation patterns of the special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. , 8A, 8B, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 are set.
Based on the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random value (big hit win or lose), jackpot symbol random value (big hit symbol), special symbol hold number, reach judgment random value, and variable pattern random value. Among these fluctuation patterns, one fluctuation pattern is selected by the allocation shown in FIG.

In the following description, in the "normal reach (effect)", two effect symbols 35 (left symbol and right symbol) are temporarily stopped in the left side region and the right side region in the display unit of the image display device 31, and remain in the center region. This is a reach production with a low expectation of winning a big hit in which one production symbol 35 fluctuates.
The "SP reach production" is a super reach with a higher expectation of winning a big hit (a special game is executed) than the above "normal reach (directing)".
Further, the "SPSP reach (directing)" is a reach with a higher expectation of winning a big hit (a special game is executed) than the "SP reach (directing)". It develops from "SP reach (directing)" or directly from "normal reach (directing)". A production screen, a movie, or the like that is different from the "SP reach (production)" is displayed.

For example, in the variation pattern 1, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, after the normal reach effect is executed, the probability variation jackpot (probability variation game state after the jackpot) Corresponds to the production that becomes a big hit).

Further, in the fluctuation pattern 2, when this fluctuation pattern is selected, in the production performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach is executed, and the probability variation jackpot is executed. Corresponds to the production that becomes.
Further, in the variation pattern 3A, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 3A is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach production is executed, and it corresponds to the production that becomes a probable big hit without performing the revival production.
In the revival effect, for example, during the SPSP reach, the effect symbol 35 is temporarily stopped in a lost manner, and after performing an effect suggesting a loss (such as the own character being defeated), the effect symbol is re-variated. It is a production that stops in a big hit mode.

Further, in the variation pattern 3B, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed and then the SP reach effect is passed through or directly. , SPSP reach production is executed, and the above-mentioned revival production is performed to correspond to the production that becomes a probable change jackpot.
Further, in the variation pattern 4, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the full rotation reach effect is executed. Corresponds to the production that will be a probable change jackpot.
The full rotation reach is a reach effect that fluctuates up and down with three effect symbols 35 aligned (three rows). It is shown at this point that it will be a big hit, and the focus will be on which symbol (which number) to stop and display.
Further, the fluctuation pattern 5 corresponds to a small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 20,000 ms when this variation pattern is selected.

For example, in the variation pattern 6, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the normal jackpot (normal game state after the jackpot) Corresponds to the production that becomes a big hit).
Further, in the variation pattern 7, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach is executed, and a normal jackpot is obtained. Corresponds to the production that becomes.

Further, in the variation pattern 8A, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 8A is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach effect is executed, and it corresponds to the effect that is usually a big hit without performing the above-mentioned revival effect.
Further, in the variation pattern 8B, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 8B is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach production is executed, and the above-mentioned revival production is performed to correspond to the production that is usually a big hit.
Further, in the variation pattern 9, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the full rotation reach effect is executed. Corresponds to the production that is usually a big hit.

For example, the variation pattern 10 corresponds to an effect that, when this variation pattern is selected, is lost without performing a reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 3,000 ms.
For example, the variation pattern 11 corresponds to an effect that, when this variation pattern is selected, is lost after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms.

Further, in the variation pattern 12, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach is executed, resulting in a loss. Corresponds to the production.
Further, in the variation pattern 13, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 13 goes through or directly through the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach production is executed, and it corresponds to the production that becomes a loss.
Further, the variation pattern 15 is an effect that, when this variation pattern is selected, is lost without performing a reach effect in an effect performed by the effect control board 120 using an extremely short variation time of 2,000 ms. Correspond.

<Variation pattern determination table for time-saving game state>
The configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 9 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, variation patterns 21, 22, 23A, 23B, 24, 25, 26, 27 are used as variation patterns of the special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. , 28A, 28B, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 are set.
Based on the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random value (big hit win or lose), jackpot symbol random value (big hit symbol), special symbol hold number, reach judgment random value, and variable pattern random value. Among these fluctuation patterns, one fluctuation pattern is selected by the allocation shown in FIG.
The variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is also associated with the effect content performed at the time of the variation effect (of the effect symbol 35) by the effect control board 120.

For example, in the variation pattern 21, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, after the normal reach effect is executed, the probability variation jackpot (probability variation game state after the jackpot) Corresponds to the production that becomes a big hit).
Further, in the variation pattern 22, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, then the SP reach is executed, and the probability variation jackpot is executed. Corresponds to the production that becomes.

Further, in the variation pattern 23A, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 23A is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach production is executed, and it corresponds to the production that becomes a probabilistic jackpot without performing the above-mentioned revival production.
Further, in the variation pattern 23B, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 23B is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach production is executed, and the above-mentioned revival production is performed to correspond to the production that becomes a probable change jackpot.

Further, in the variation pattern 24, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the full rotation reach effect is executed. Corresponds to the production that will be a probable change jackpot.
Further, the fluctuation pattern 25 corresponds to a small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 20,000 ms when this variation pattern is selected.

For example, in the variation pattern 26, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the normal jackpot (normal game state after the jackpot) Corresponds to the production that becomes a big hit).
Further, in the variation pattern 27, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, then the SP reach is executed, and the normal jackpot is obtained. Corresponds to the production that becomes.

Further, in the variation pattern 28A, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 28A is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach effect is executed, and it corresponds to the effect that is usually a big hit without performing the above-mentioned revival effect.
Further, in the variation pattern 28B, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 28B is directly or via the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach effect is executed, and the above-mentioned revival effect is performed to correspond to the effect that is usually a big hit.
Further, in the variation pattern 29, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the full rotation reach effect is executed. Corresponds to the production that is usually a big hit.

For example, the variation pattern 30 is an effect that, when this variation pattern is selected, is lost without performing a reach effect in an effect performed by the effect control board 120 using an extremely short variation time of 2,000 ms. Correspond.
For example, the variation pattern 31 corresponds to an effect that, when this variation pattern is selected, is lost after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms.

Further, in the variation pattern 32, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach is executed, resulting in a loss. Corresponds to the production.
Further, in the variation pattern 33, when this variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after executing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 33 goes through or directly through the SP reach effect. , SPSP reach production is executed, and it corresponds to the production that becomes a loss.

<Preliminary judgment table for special symbols>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery.
In the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 10, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start port detection switch that detects that the game ball has won the start port), the special symbol determination random value, and the jackpot symbol random value. , The winning information for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated based on the reach determination random value, the fluctuation pattern random value, and the fluctuation pattern determined based on these. Then, based on the generated prize information, a start prize designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

In the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10, prize information 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are set as prize information for the first special symbol display device 20.
Further, as the winning information about the second special symbol display device 21, the winning information 11, 12, 13A, 13B, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 are set.
Based on the type of special symbol display device, random value for special symbol judgment (win or lose of big hit), random value for big hit symbol (big hit symbol), random value for reach judgment and random value for variable pattern, these winning information One of the winning information is selected by the allocation shown in FIG.

For example, the winning information 1 and 11 can be used as a long-hit effect after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 40,000 ms when the winning information is selected. Correspond.
Further, in the prize information 2 and 12, when this prize information is selected, the SP reach is executed after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 60,000 ms. Corresponds to a long-running production.

Further, the winning information 3A, 3B, 13A, and 13B are SP reach after executing the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 70,000 ms when this prize information is selected. The SPSP reach effect is executed via or directly from the effect, and the effect is long-lasting.
Further, when the prize information is selected, the prize information 4 and 14 are subjected to the normal reach effect and then via the SP reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 70,000 ms. Directly execute the SPSP reach effect and respond to the long-running effect.

Further, the winning information 5 and 15 correspond to the small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 20,000 ms when the winning information is selected.
The winning information 7-10 and 17-21 correspond to the case of loss.
Further, during the time-saving game, regardless of whether the special symbol determination random value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, when the game state is the time-saving game state, the first start port 13 is used. The winning information corresponding to the winning of the game ball and the start winning designation command are not generated.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a type of gaming machine that gives priority to symbol variation corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21. In this type of gaming machine, as a result of prior determination as to whether or not the random value for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is non-priority during the time-saving game is a big hit, the target is When the player is notified that it is a big hit and that it is a big hit by a pre-determination effect, the player is notified that there is a big hit in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is not prioritized. By winning a game ball at the second starting port where the symbol variation is prioritized, the jackpot lottery in the second special symbol display device 21 is held while the jackpot of the first special symbol display device 20 is held. Can receive. In this case, the gambling of the gaming machine becomes extremely high, which is not appropriate.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the setting of the winning information corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 which is the non-priority side during the time saving game and the generation of the starting winning designation command are generated. I try not to do it.

As described above, in the special symbol pre-judgment table, "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" are determined by the special symbol judgment random value, and whether it is "long hit" or "short hit" depending on the big hit symbol random value. The type of special game is determined.
Further, "presence or absence of reach" and the like are determined by the reach determination random number value.
The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random value for special symbol determination (winning or losing the jackpot), the random value for the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), the random value for reach determination, and the random value for the fluctuation pattern. To.
Therefore, from the DATA data of the start prize designation command, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot, the fluctuation pattern, and the presence or absence of reach before the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. In addition, since a big hit always accompanies a "reach", it can be determined that a reach occurs because of the big hit.

<Explanation of game status>
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described.
In the present embodiment, the game proceeds in any of the "low-probability gaming state", "high-probability gaming state", "time-saving gaming state", and "non-time-saving gaming state".
However, when the gaming state is the "low-probability gaming state" or the "high-probability gaming state" while the game is in progress, it is always in the "time-saving gaming state" or the "non-time-saving gaming state". That is, there are a case where the game is in a "low probability game state" and a "time saving game state", a case where the game is in a "low probability game state" and a "non-time saving game state", and a case where the game is in a "high probability game state". There will be cases where the game is in a "short-time game state".

In the present embodiment, the "low probability gaming state" means that the jackpot winning probability is 1 / in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. The gaming state set to 299.5. Winning a big hit here means acquiring the right to execute a "long hit game" or a "short hit game" described later.
On the other hand, the "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set to 1 / 299.5. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to acquire the right to execute the "long-hit game" or the "short-hit game" than in the "low-probability gaming state".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means that in a lottery of ordinary symbols performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, the time required for the lottery is set to 10 seconds and the game is open for a long time. A game in which the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the symbol is determined is set to 4.2 seconds, and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the short opening symbol is determined is set to 0.2 seconds. The state.
On the other hand, the "time saving game state" is a lottery of ordinary symbols performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, and the time required for the lottery is set to 1 second, and the long open symbol is used. Refers to a gaming state in which the total opening time of the second starting port 14 is set to 5 seconds when is determined, and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 is set to 3 seconds when the short opening symbol is determined.

In addition, in the "short-time game state", the probability of winning in a lottery of ordinary symbols is higher than in the "non-short-time game state". Therefore, in the "time-saving game state", the second starting port 14 is more likely to be controlled in the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the gate 15 than in the "non-time-saving game state". As a result, in the "time-saving game state", the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game ball, and the game efficiency can be significantly improved as compared with the non-time-saving game state.

Further, in the "time-saving game state", a fluctuation pattern (variation time) is set so that the number of lottery of special symbols within a unit time is faster than in the non-time-saving game state. That is, in the "time-saving game state", the lottery of special symbols is performed more efficiently than in the "non-time-saving game state".
For example, in the "non-time saving game state", it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 14, so that the first special symbol changes mainly due to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13. Therefore, in the "non-time saving game state", the fluctuation pattern at the time of (normal) loss of the first special symbol is set to "3 seconds".

On the other hand, in the "short-time game state", since the game ball is likely to win the second starting port 14, the second special symbol changes mainly due to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 14.
Therefore, in the "time saving game state", the fluctuation pattern at the time of (normal) loss of the second special symbol is set to "2 seconds".
With this configuration, in the "time-saving game state", most of the time required for one change of the second special symbol is "2 seconds", whereas in the "non-time-saving game state", it is sufficient. , The time required for one change of the first special symbol is "3 seconds", which is longer than that in the "time saving game state".
Therefore, the special symbol lottery can be performed more quickly in the "time-saving game state" than in the "non-time-saving game state".

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ratio of winning a jackpot that is advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the second starting port 14 is higher than when the game ball enters the first starting port 13. Because of the higher value, it is easier to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player during the short-time game than during the normal game.
In addition, the probability of winning in the lottery of ordinary symbols may be set so as not to change regardless of the game state of "non-time saving game state" or "time saving game state".

Next, the progress of the game in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
<Main processing of main control board>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the main process by the main control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 111, and the main CPU 111 performs the following main processing.
First, in step S10, the main CPU 111 performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 111 reads the boot program from the main ROM 112 and initializes the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 113.

In step S20, the main CPU 111 performs a game random value update process for updating the fluctuation pattern random value and the reach determination random value.
In step S30, the main CPU 111 updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for the big hit symbol, and the initial random number value for the small hit symbol.
After that, the main CPU 111 repeats the processes of steps S20 and S30 until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing on the main control board>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process by the main control board.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"), so that the timer interrupt process described below can be performed. Will be executed.
First, in step S101, the main CPU 111 saves the information stored in the register in the stack area.
Next, in step S102, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal electric opening time counter. Performs time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing.
Specifically, the main CPU 111 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the normal power release time counter.

In step S103, the main CPU 111 performs random number update processing of the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, 1 is added to each random number counter to update the random number counter. If the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and if the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the value of the initial random number at that time.
In step S104, the main CPU 111 performs an initial random number counter update process for updating the random number counter by adding 1 to the initial random number counter for special symbol determination, the initial random number counter for big hit symbols, and the initial random number counter for small hit symbols. Do.

In step S105, the main CPU 111 performs an input control process.
In this input control process, the main CPU 111 inputs to each switch of the first start port detection switch 13a, the second start port detection switch 14a, the gate detection switch 15a, the large winning opening detection switch 16a, and the general winning opening detection switch 18a. Determine if it was there. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15.
In step S106, the main CPU 111 performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling a special symbol and a special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 to 17.
In step S107, the main CPU 111 performs a normal symbol normal electric control process for controlling a normal symbol and a normal electric accessory.

In step S108, the main CPU 111 performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 111 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 16, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, and the general winning opening 18, and if there is a winning. Sends a payout quantity designation command corresponding to each to the payout control board 130.
More specifically, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the large winning opening winning ball counter, and the starting opening winning ball counter are checked, and the payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 130. After that, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the transmitted number of payouts specification command and updated.
In step S109, the main CPU 111 performs data creation processing of external information data, starting port opening / closing solenoid data, winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.
In step S110, the main CPU 111 performs an output control process.
In this output control process, the main CPU 111 performs a port output process for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening opening / closing solenoid data, and the winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S109.

Further, the main CPU 111 uses the special symbol display device data and the ordinary symbol created in step S109 to light the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 22. Performs display device output processing that outputs display device data. Further, the main CPU 111 also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 113.
In step S111, the main CPU 111 restores the information saved in step S101 to the register of the main CPU 111.

<Input control processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an input control process by the main control board.
First, in step S121, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 111 adds predetermined data to the general winning opening winning ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.
In step S122, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch 16 has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the large winning opening 16.
When the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 16a, the main CPU 111 adds and updates predetermined data to the large winning opening winning ball counter used for the winning ball, and also wins the large winning opening 16. The large winning opening ball entry counter (C1) for counting the game balls that have been played is added and updated by the counter in the storage area.

In step S123, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 13, and determines the jackpot. Set the predetermined data to do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S124, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 14.
When the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 111 performs the same process as in step S123.
However, in this second start port detection switch input process, "1" is added to the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and the extracted special symbol determination random value, jackpot symbol random value, and small hit The symbol random value and the reach determination random value are stored in the second special symbol storage area. That is, the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process differ only in the storage area for storing various data, and all other processes are the same.
In step S125, the main CPU 111 determines whether the gate detection switch 15a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 15.

<First start port detection switch input process>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a first start port detection switch input process by the main control board.
First, in step S131, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input (Yes in step S131), the process is transferred to step S132, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input, the process is transferred to step S132. (No in step S131), the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.
In step S132, the main CPU 111 performs a process of adding and updating predetermined data to the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball.
Next, in step S133, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the number of holds set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S134, and the process is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area. If the number of holdings is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S134, the main CPU 111 acquires a random value for determining a special symbol, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and sets the vacant storage unit into the vacant storage unit. The acquired random value for determining a special symbol is stored.
In step S135, the main CPU 111 acquires a random value for the jackpot symbol, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and acquires the vacant storage unit in the vacant storage unit. Store the random value for the jackpot symbol.

In step S136, the main CPU 111 acquires a random value for the small hit symbol, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and sets the vacant storage unit into the vacant storage unit. The acquired random number value for the small hit symbol is stored.
In step S137, the main CPU 111 acquires the game random value (variable pattern random value and reach determination random value), and sequentially vacates the storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the acquired random number values for games (random values for fluctuation patterns and random values for reach determination) are stored in a vacant storage unit.
In step S138, the main CPU 111 adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.
In step S139, the main CPU 111 performs a pre-determination process (FIG. 15) for determining each random number value acquired in steps S134 to S137 based on the pre-determination table corresponding to the current gaming state.

<Preliminary judgment processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a pre-determination process by the main control board.
First, in step S151, the main CPU 111 determines the special symbol determination random value newly written in the special symbol reservation storage area based on the pre-determination table shown in FIG.
Next, in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the jackpot determination as a result of the jackpot determination in step S151 has been tentatively determined as a jackpot.
If it is tentatively determined to be a big hit (Yes in step S152), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S153, and if it is not tentatively determined to be a big hit (No in step S152), it shifts the process to step S156.
When the jackpot is tentatively determined in step S152, the main CPU 111 tentatively determines the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) by determining the newly written random number value for the jackpot symbol in step S153.

Next, in step S154, the main CPU 111 determines the newly written random number value for special symbol variation, and provisionally determines the variation pattern of the special symbol.
Next, in step S155, the main CPU 111 generates a start prize designation command corresponding to the tentatively determined special symbol type and the tentatively determined variation pattern, sets the command in the transmission data storage area for effect, and performs pre-determination processing. To finish.
The start prize designation command is provided so as to be identifiable in the same manner as the variation pattern designation command shown in FIGS. 8 to 9, and each information of big hit, small hit, and loss is associated with each other.
If it is not tentatively determined as a big hit in step S152 (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 makes a tentative determination as to whether or not it is determined as a small hit in step S156.

If it is not tentatively determined as a small hit in step S155 (No in step S155), the main CPU 111 determines the random number value for special figure variation in step S159 to tentatively determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. Then, in step S160, the main CPU 111 sets a start winning designation command (including a tentatively determined variation pattern) indicating that the command is lost in the transmission data storage area for effect, and ends the pre-determination process.
On the other hand, when it is tentatively determined to be a small hit (Yes in step S156), the main CPU 111 determines the random value for special symbol variation in step S157 to tentatively determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.
In step S156, a start winning designation command (including a tentatively determined variation pattern) indicating that it is a small hit, that is, a chance effect is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the pre-determination process is terminated.
In the second start port detection switch input process shown in step S124 (FIG. 13), the main CPU 111 also refers to the pre-determination table to generate prize information, and controls the start prize designation command based on the prize information. A pre-determination process for transmitting to the substrate 120 is performed.

By the above pre-determination process, when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a starting winning designation command.
Therefore, the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 that has received the start prize designation command analyzes the start prize command and starts the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start port this time. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect in advance from the front.
However, this pre-determination process is determined according to the game state at the time when the game ball enters the starting ports 13 and 14, respectively. Therefore, if the game state is changed before the first hold or the second hold reserved by the entry is processed, the result of the jackpot determination process described later may be different from the result of the advance determination process. There is.

<Special figure special electric control processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure special electric control process by the main control board.
First, the main CPU 111 loads the value of the special figure special electric processing data in step S181, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S182.
If the special symbol special electric processing data = 0 in step S183 (Yes in step S183), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process (step S184).
When the special figure special electric processing data = 0 in step S183 (No in step S183), the main CPU 111 determines in step S185 whether the special figure special electric processing data = 1.
If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 in step S185 (Yes in step S185), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing (step S186).

In the special symbol variation process of step S186, when the variation time of the special symbol set in the special symbol memory determination process has elapsed, the special symbol set in the special symbol memory determination process is designated on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. The symbol stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is stopped and displayed.
When the special figure special electric processing data = 1 is not set in step S185 (No in step S185), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric processing data = 2 in step S187.

If the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 in step S187 (Yes in step S187), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to the special symbol stop processing (step S188).
In the special symbol stop processing in step S188, when the predetermined symbol stop time set in the special symbol variation processing has elapsed, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, "3" is set in the special symbol special electric processing data. After that, set the opening command and opening time for the big hit, and if the special symbol displayed as stopped is the small hit symbol, set "4" in the special figure special electric processing data, and then set the opening command and opening for the small hit. Set the time.

When the special figure special electric processing data = 2 is not set in step S187 (No in step S187), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric processing data = 3 in step S189.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 3 in step S189 (Yes in step S189), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing (step S190).
In the jackpot game process of step S190, when the opening of the jackpot is completed, the jackpot 16 is opened for a predetermined period according to the opening mode determination table (not shown) for the jackpot. After the opening of the large winning opening 16, the ending is performed for a predetermined period, and after the ending is completed, "5" is set in the special figure special electric processing data.

When the special figure special electric processing data = 3 is not set in step S189 (No in step S189), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric processing data = 4 in step S191.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 4 in step S191 (Yes in step S191), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the small hit game processing (step S192).

In the small hit game process of step S192, when the opening of the small hit is completed, the large winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined period according to the opening mode determination table (not shown) for the small hit. After the opening of the large winning opening 16, the ending is performed for a predetermined period, and after the ending is completed, "5" is set in the special figure special electric processing data.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 4 is not set in step S191 (No in step S191), the main CPU 111 determines that the special figure special electric processing data = 5, and shifts the process to the special game end process (step S193).
In the special game end process of step S193, after setting the game state after the big hit game to the probability change game state or the time saving game state at the end of the big hit, "0" is set in the special figure special electric processing data.

<Special symbol memory judgment processing>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol memory determination process by the main control board.
In step S201, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Here, if the variation of the special symbol is being displayed, that is, if the special symbol time counter ≠ 0 (Yes in step S201), the special symbol storage determination process ends.
Further, if the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not in progress, that is, if the special symbol time counter = 0 (No in step S201), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S202 and stores the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area. Is 1 or more.
If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S202), the CPU 111 shifts the process to step S204, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is "1". If it is determined that the above is the case, the process is moved to step S203.
As a result, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.
In step S203, the main CPU 111 subtracts "1" from the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area and stores it.

In step S204, the main CPU 111 determines whether the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S204), the process is transferred to step S215, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is “1” or more. If it is determined that (Yes in step S204), the process is transferred to step S205.

In step S205, the main CPU 111 subtracts "1" from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.
In step S206, the main CPU 111 uses a predetermined random number value (random value for special symbol determination, which is stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S202 to S205. Random value for big hit symbol, random value for small hit symbol, random value for reach judgment, random value for fluctuation pattern) and start prize designation command shift processing. Specifically, a predetermined random value stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area and the start prize designation command are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to.

Here, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit and the start prize designation command are shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit and the start winning designation command are written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit). The stored data will be deleted from the special symbol hold storage area. As a result, the predetermined random number value used in the previous game and the start prize designation command are deleted. Further, after the shift, the MODE of the start prize designation command is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

In step S207, the main CPU 111 uses the data (special symbol determination random value, jackpot symbol random value, small hit symbol) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S206. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the random value).
In the jackpot determination process of step S207, when it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the special symbol for the jackpot to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined. If it is determined that the small hit has been won, the special symbol for the small hit to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined, and in the case of the loss, the special symbol for the loss is determined.

In step S208, the main CPU 111 performs the fluctuation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination process, first, the variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the game state storage area of the main RAM 113. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 9 is determined in the case of the time-saving gaming state, and the variation of the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. Determine the pattern determination table.
After that, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value.

In step S209, the main CPU 111 sets the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the production transmission data storage area.
In step S210, the main CPU 111 confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area.

In step S211 the main CPU 111 starts the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. That is, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in the processing area. As a result, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 is blinked, and when the information is related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display is displayed. The device 21 will be blinked.
In step S212, when the main CPU 111 starts the fluctuation display of the special symbol as described above, the fluctuation time (counter value) based on the fluctuation pattern determined in step S208 is set to the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

In step S213, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting determination flag to 00H. That is, the customer waiting determination flag is cleared. The customer waiting determination flag = "00H" indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner or a special game is being played. On the other hand, when neither the variable display of the special symbol nor the special game is in progress, the customer waiting determination flag "01H" is stored. When the customer waiting determination flag = "01H" is stored, the customer waiting command is set in step S217, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner or in a special game.

In step S214, the main CPU 111 sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 and ends the special symbol storage determination process.
In step S204, when it is determined that the first hold (U1) is "0", that is, when neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is reserved, the main CPU 111 Determines whether or not 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag in step S215.
When 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag (Yes in step S215), the special symbol memory determination process is completed, and when 01H is not set in the customer waiting determination flag (No in step S215). , The process is transferred to step S216.
In step S216, the main CPU 111 sets 01H to the customer waiting determination flag so that the customer waiting command is not set many times in step S217 described later.
In step S217, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.

Next, the process executed by the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 will be described.
As described above, when the effect control board 120 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the effect control board 120 determines and executes the effect corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command by lottery.

<Main processing of production control board>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the main process by the effect control board.
In step S510, the sub CPU 121 performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 122 and initializes and sets the flags stored in the sub RAM 123 in response to the power being turned on. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S520.
In step S520, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect random number value update process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of updating various random value values stored in the sub RAM 123. After that, the process of step S510 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process by the effect control board.
Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120 generates a clock pulse at predetermined intervals (2 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and reads the effect control board 120. The timer interrupt process is executed.
First, in step S601, the sub CPU 121 saves the information stored in its own register to the stack area.

In step S602, the sub CPU 121 updates various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.
In step S603, the sub CPU 121 performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 123. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.
When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, the analysis process of the command received in step S603 is performed.

In step S604, the sub CPU 121 checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140, and performs the effect input control process related to the effect button 8. A specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S605, the sub CPU 121 transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.
In step S606, the sub CPU 121 restores the information saved in step S601 to the register of the sub CPU 121.

<Command analysis processing>
20 and 21 are flowcharts for explaining the command analysis process by the effect control board. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 21 is performed following the command analysis process 1 shown in FIG. 20.
In step S611, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not there is a command in the receive buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received.
If there is no command in the receive buffer (No in step S611), the sub CPU 121 ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the receive buffer (Yes in step S611), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S621.

In step S621, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting command (Yes in step S621), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S622, and if it is not a customer waiting command (No in step S621), the sub CPU 121 processes in step S631. To move.
In step S622, the sub CPU 121 performs a customer waiting effect pattern determination process for determining the customer waiting effect pattern. Specifically, the customer waiting effect pattern is determined, the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined customer waiting effect pattern is transmitted to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Therefore, the data based on the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S631, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a start winning designation command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a start prize designation command (Yes in step S631), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S632, and if it is not a start prize designation command (No in step S631), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S641. Move the process to.
In step S632, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the received start winning award designation command and executes the data update process corresponding to the start winning award designation command. The start prize designation command is associated with information related to a big hit, a small hit, and a loss that are tentatively determined by the pre-determination process. Therefore, here, the information about the newly reserved first hold (U1) or second hold (U2) is stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 123.

In step S633, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the start winning designation command and performs a hold display mode determination process of transmitting the hold display command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in order to perform the hold display in a predetermined mode. As a result, the image display device 31 displays the current number of reserved items of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2).

In step S641, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern specification command (Yes in step S641), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S642, and if it is not a variation pattern specification command (No in step S641), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S651. Move the process to.
In step S642, the sub CPU 121 determines a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command based on FIGS. 25 to 27 described later. I do.
Further, as will be described later, based on FIGS. 28 to 30, the effect control information for controlling the execution of the accompanying advance notice effect and the like is determined.

In step S643, the sub CPU 121 shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and the information of the hold display data after the shift. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the hold display mode update process is performed.

In step S651, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect symbol designation command (Yes in step S651), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S652, and if it is not the effect symbol designation command (No in step S651), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S661. Move the process to.
In step S652, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect symbol determination process for determining the effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed to determine the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 35 according to the presence or absence of the jackpot and the type of the jackpot, and the symbol command based on the determined effect symbol data is executed. Set in the production symbol storage area.

In step S661, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol confirmation command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S661), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S662, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command (No in step S661), the sub CPU 121 processes in step S671. To move.
In step S662, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect symbol stop process of setting the symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S671, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for specifying a fluctuation pattern of a normal figure.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a normal map fluctuation pattern specification command (Yes in step S671), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S672, and if it is not a normal map fluctuation pattern specification command (No in step S671). ), The process is transferred to step S681.
In step S672, the sub CPU 121 performs a normal map variation effect pattern determination process for determining one normal map variation effect pattern from a plurality of normal map variation effect patterns based on the received normal map variation pattern designation command.

In step S681, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a long release start command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a long release start command (Yes in step S681), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S682, and if it is not a long release start command (No in step S681), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S681. Move the process to.
In step S682, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect processing during the long opening. Here, a notification effect is executed in order to notify the player that the second start port 14 will be opened for a long time (4.2 seconds) in the non-time saving game state.

In step S691, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a normal symbol confirmation command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a normal symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S691), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S692, and if it is not a normal symbol confirmation command (No in step S691), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S700. Move the process to.
In step S692, the sub CPU 121 sends the effect symbol data corresponding to the received normal symbol confirmation command and the symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the normal symbol effect symbol in the sub RAM 123 in order to stop and display the normal symbol effect symbol. Performs normal symbol fluctuation stop processing to be set in the transmission buffer.

In step S700, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state specification command (Yes in step S700), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S701, and if it is not a game state specification command (No in step S700), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S711. Move the process to.
In step S701, the sub CPU 121 sets the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 123.
In step S711, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is the opening command (Yes in step S711), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S712, and if it is not the opening command (No in step S711), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S721. ..

In step S712, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the board 140, the data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.
In step S721, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command indicating the start of a big hit round game.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for specifying the opening of the winning opening (Yes in step S721), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S722, and if it is not the command for specifying opening of the winning opening (No in step S721). ), The process is transferred to step S731.

In step S722, the sub CPU 121 performs the effect pattern determination process during the round to determine the jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the effect pattern during the round is determined for each round to be started, based on the large winning opening opening designation command having information on how many round games are to be started. Then, the determined effect pattern during the round is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 in order to transmit the information of the effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. ..
In step S731, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a round end designation command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is a round end specification command (Yes in step S731), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S732, and if it is not a round end specification command (No in step S731), the sub CPU 121 moves to step S7341. Move the process to.
In step S732, the sub CPU 121 performs a paused effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern between each round.

In step S741, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending command (Yes in step S741), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S742, and if it is not the ending command (No in step S741), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S751. ..
In step S742, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the board 140, the data based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S751, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening ball entry command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening ball entry command (Yes in step S751), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S752, and if it is not a big winning opening ball entry command (No in step S751). ), Ends the command analysis process.
In step S752, the sub CPU 121 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 in order to transmit the big winning opening ball entry command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

<Production input control processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the effect input control process by the effect control board.
First, in step S831, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 8a based on the effect button detection command from the lamp control board 140. Here, if the sub CPU 121 determines that there is no effect button detection signal (No in step S831), the process ends, and if it determines that there is an effect button detection signal (Yes in step S831), step S832 Move to processing.

In step S832, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the button operation effect execution enable flag = 01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 123. Here, if the button operation effect execution enable flag = 01 is not set (No in step S832), the sub CPU 121 ends the process and if the button operation effect execution enable flag = 01 is set (step). Yes) in S832, the process proceeds to step S833.

The button operation effect execution enable flag determines whether or not the effect corresponding to the operation can be executed based on the button operation, and the flag "01". ", It is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation, and the flag" 00 "indicates that it is impossible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation, and the operation validity period of the effect button 8 The flag "01" is set at the start of the operation, or the flag "00" is set when the effect button 8 is operated or the operation valid period ends without the effect button 8 being operated.

In step S833, the sub CPU 121 sets the button operation effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 8.
Here, the sub CPU 121 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer in step S605 (see FIG. 19) after the effect input control process to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The image control board 150 operates the image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 based on the received command, and the lamp control board 140 operates the effect accessory device 32 and the effect lighting device 33 based on the received command. Let me.

Next, the image control board 150 will be described.
In the image control board 150, when a command for effect is received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 151 reads the audio output device control program from the host ROM 153 based on the received command for effect, and the audio in the audio output device 342. The host CPU 151 reads the animation control program from the host ROM 153 to control the image display in the image display device 31.

Here, the processing executed by the host CPU 151 on the image control board 150 will be described.

<Host CPU main processing>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the main process by the image control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 performs the following main processing.
First, in step S901, the host CPU 151 performs an initialization process. In this process, the host CPU 151 reads the main processing program from the host ROM 153 and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the host CPU 151 and the VDP 200 in response to the power being turned on.

In step S902, the host CPU 151 performs an effect pattern specification command analysis process for analyzing the effect pattern specification command (command stored in the receive buffer of the host RAM 152) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, the analysis process of the command received in step S902 is performed.

The effect pattern specification command analysis process confirms whether or not the effect pattern specification command (+ effect control command) is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect pattern specification command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S903 as it is.
If the effect pattern specification command (+ effect control command) is stored in the reception buffer, a new effect pattern specification command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read effect pattern specification command. At the same time, the animation pattern is decided from each animation group. Then, when the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern specification command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

In step S903, the host CPU 151 performs animation control processing. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the "scene switching counter", "weight frame", and "frame counter" updated in step S921 described later and the animation pattern determined in step S902. To do.
In step S904, the host CPU 151 sets the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Will be generated. Then, when the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 151 outputs the display list to the VDP 200. The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 156a of the VRAM 156 via the CPUI / F203 in the VDP 200.

In step S905, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01.
Here, as will be described later in FIG. 24B, the FB switching flag is FB if the previous display list drawing is completed in the V blank interrupt every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms). The switching flag = 01. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing is completed.
If the FB switching flag = 01 (Yes in step S905), the host CPU 151 shifts the process to step S906, and if the FB switching flag = 00 (No in step S905), waits until the FB switching flag = 01. do.

In step S906, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns off the FB switching flag), and shifts the process to step S906.
In step S907, the host CPU 151 performs the drawing execution start process.
In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 200 to execute drawing on the already output display list, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register. That is, the execution of drawing on the display list output in step S904 is instructed.
After that, the processes of steps S902 to S907 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 24 is generated.

<Interruption processing of image control board>
The interrupt processing of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 24.
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 includes at least a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal and a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal. There is.

<Host CPU drawing end interrupt processing>
FIG. 24A is a flowchart illustrating a drawing end interrupt process by the image control board.
When the drawing of a frame (1 frame) of a predetermined unit is completed, the VDP 200 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 151 via the CPUI / F203.
When the drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes the drawing end interrupt process.
In the drawing end interrupt process, in step S911, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process. That is, the drawing end flag is turned on each time the drawing is completed.

<Host CPU V blank interrupt processing>
FIG. 24B is a flowchart illustrating the V blank interrupt process by the image control board.
The VDP 200 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 151 via the CPUI / F203 every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms).
When the host CPU 151 inputs the V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes the V blank interrupt process.

In step S921, the host CPU 151 performs a process of updating various counters of the "scene switching counter", the "wait frame", and the "frame counter".
In step S922, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not the drawing of the frame of the predetermined unit is completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01 (Yes in step S922), the host CPU 151 shifts the process to step S923, and if the drawing end flag = 01 (No in step S922), the host CPU 151 ends the current V blank interrupt process. To do. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S923 is not performed.
In step S923, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 00 (turns off the drawing end flag).
In step S924, the host CPU 151 gives an instruction to the memory controller 209 of the VDP 200 to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”.
In step S925, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S905 (see FIG. 23), and ends the current V blank interrupt process. To do.

Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 will be briefly described.
When the effect control board 120 receives the effect command, the lamp control board 140 reads out the effect device operation program based on the received effect command and controls the operation of the effect device 32. At the same time, the effect lighting device control program is read out based on the received effect command to control the effect lighting device 33, the frame lamp 60, the panel lamp 61, and the first start port lamp 62.
Further, in the lamp control board 140, when a command for the effect button is received from the image control board 150 via the effect control board 120, the effect button operation program is read out based on the received command for the effect button, and the effect button is read. 8 is controlled.

Hereinafter, the effects performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment and the handling of various commands used to realize the effects will be described.
First, a variable effect pattern determination table for determining the effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

<Variable production pattern determination table>
25 to 27 are diagrams showing an example of a variation effect pattern determination table based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 and the variation pattern of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21. ..
The "variable effect pattern determination table" refers to, for example, one variable effect pattern determination table from among a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables according to the current gaming state and the effect mode. Here, the variable effect pattern determination table is used. One of the determination tables will be illustrated and described.
It should be noted that the effect mode is a mode in which, for example, the background, BGM, options for variable effect, and the like are different, and can be appropriately shifted in order to eliminate the monotony of the game during the game.

The "variable effect pattern" is an effect means (image display device 31, effect accessory device 32, effect lighting device 33, audio output device 34, panel lamp 60, frame lamp) performed during the variation of the special symbol. It refers to the specific production mode in 61). For example, in the image display device 31, the variation mode of the effect symbol 35 is determined by the variation effect pattern.
Further, the light emitting mode (light emitting color) of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is also defined by the variation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, "light emission corresponding to variable effect" means light emission of the panel lamp 60 and frame lamp 61 based on the variable effect pattern, and "color corresponding to variable effect" means light emission of the panel lamp 60 and frame based on the variable effect pattern. It means the emission color of the lamp 61.

That is, the "light emission corresponding to the variable effect" is the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 according to the effect image and the music in the variable effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.) specified in the "variable effect pattern". It is uniquely determined based on the variation effect pattern.
For example, during SP reach, an effect image corresponding to SP reach is displayed on the image display device 31, and audio such as music corresponding to SP reach is output from the audio output device 31. Then, the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 emit light according to these effect images and sounds. Alternatively, during the SPSP reach, the effect image corresponding to the SPSP reach is displayed on the image display device 31, and the sound of music or the like corresponding to the SPSP reach is output from the audio output device 31. Then, the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 emit light according to these effect images and sounds.

In this embodiment, the light emitting modes of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 include a mode called "normal light emission" in addition to the above-mentioned "light emission corresponding to the variable effect" based on the variable effect pattern.
"Normal light emission" is a light emission mode of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 "after the end of fluctuation (after the determination of the symbol is stopped)". Alternatively, "normal light emission" is a light emission mode in "waiting for customers (during demonstration)", is performed in response to a customer waiting command, and the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are controlled to emit light in the light emission mode for waiting for customers.
When the variation pattern designation command is received while waiting for customers, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in the emission color based on the variation effect pattern.
If there is a special symbol hold, at the end of the fluctuation, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 change from the fluctuation effect-compatible light emission to the "normal light emission", and at the next fluctuation start (when the fluctuation pattern specification command is received), The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 again become "light emission corresponding to the fluctuation effect".

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, various advance notice effects (cut-in effect, button effect, etc.) are performed during the variable effect. In addition to the display on the image display device 31, these effects may be accompanied by the light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 according to the contents of the effect.
For example, the cut-in effect (detailed below) as a notice effect is an effect of displaying a cut-in image according to the jackpot expectation on the image display device 31 during SP reach or SPSP reach.

As will be described later, the cut-in images include a premier cut-in image, a strong cut-in image, a medium cut-in image, and a weak cut-in image in descending order of expectations.
The premier cut-in image is a rainbow-colored image showing jackpot confirmation, the strong cut-in image is a red image showing high expectation, the medium cut-in image is a green image showing medium expectation, and the weak cut-in image is a green image. It is a blue image showing a low degree of expectation. The color of the cut-in image makes it possible to clearly present the jackpot expectation to the player.
Then, as the cut-in effect, a premier cut-in effect, a strong cut-in effect, a medium cut-in effect, and a weak cut-in effect in which the above-mentioned cut-in images are displayed are performed.

When a variable effect pattern for performing a cut-in effect is selected based on the effect pattern determination table, the type of cut-in effect is determined using, for example, the effect tables of FIGS. 29 and 30 described below.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the cut-in image of each cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light in response to the display of the blue cut-in image in the weak cut-in effect, and emit green light in response to the display of the green cut-in image in the medium cut-in effect. In the strong cut-in effect, it emits red light according to the display of the red strong cut-in image, and in the premium cut-in effect, it emits rainbow color according to the display of the rainbow-colored premier cut-in image. is there.

As will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the type of cut-in effect is determined based on the variable effect pattern. Therefore, the light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 performed during the cut-in effect is, in a broad sense, "light emission corresponding to the variable effect" indicating the degree of expectation.
However, the cut-in effect is substantially a notice effect, and the light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 and the emission color thereof according to the effect content (cut-in image) performed during the cut-in effect are "cut-in effect". The "corresponding light emission" and the "cut-in effect corresponding light emission color" will be described separately from the above-mentioned "variable effect compatible light emission" of the frame lamp 60 and the panel lamp 61 determined based on the variable effect pattern.
However, among the cut-in effects, the premier cut-in effect is a kind of cut-in effect and is a big hit confirmation effect, and the rainbow emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying it is "light emission corresponding to the cut-in effect". It can also be said that it is "light emission for fixed production".

In addition, the variable effect, especially the button effect (detailed below) that is a part of the SPSP reach effect, activates the jackpot confirmation gimmick when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot with the operation of the effect button 8 by the player. It is a production that the definite gimmick is not activated when the revival effect is performed even if it is a big hit or if it is lost.
Further, the button effect of the present embodiment includes a premier button effect, a strong button effect, and a weak button effect having different expectations expressed by the emission color of the light source included in the effect button 8.
In the premier button production, the production button emits a rainbow color to notify the confirmation of the big hit, in the strong button production, the production button emits red light to suggest high expectations, and in the weak button production, the production It suggests a low degree of expectation by making the button emit white light.
The type of cut-in effect is determined by using, for example, the effect table of FIG. 33 described below.

When executing the button effect in the present embodiment, regardless of whether it is a weak button effect or a strong button effect, and whether it is a big hit or a loss, basically, it is for the button effect. In order to raise interest, light emission is performed by a light emission pattern (other than rainbow color) in which the brightness of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is reduced, or a light emission pattern in which the light emission frequency is low (or non-emission).
When the premier button effect is executed, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow light as a special light emitting mode.

The light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 and the light emission color thereof according to the effect content performed during such a button effect are also set to "button effect compatible light emission" and "cut-in effect compatible light emission color" to form a variable effect pattern. The explanation will be made separately from the other "fluctuation effect-corresponding light emission" of the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61.
However, the premier button effect is a kind of button effect and is a jackpot confirmed effect, and the rainbow emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying it is both "button effect compatible light emission" and "fixed effect compatible light emission". It can be said that there is.

In addition, the "pseudo-continuous effect" also simulates a plurality of variable displays by performing an effect of temporarily stopping the effect symbol 35 and then re-variating it once or a plurality of times during the one-variation display of the special symbol. It is a notice production to be performed. It is said that the greater the number of re-variations, the higher the expectation of a big hit.
Further, in the "pseudo-ream effect", the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 are made to emit light with the above-mentioned "emission color corresponding to the pseudo-ream effect".
The "pseudo-continuous production" can be executed before the normal reach (before the reach is established) or during the normal reach, but as will be described later, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the "pseudo-continuous production" is performed, before the reach is established. I try to perform "pseudo-continuous production".
When a variable effect pattern for performing pseudo-continuous effect is selected based on the effect pattern determination table, the number of re-variations (number of steps) of the pseudo-continuous effect is determined by using, for example, the effect table of FIG. 28 described below. decide.
Regarding the "pseudo-continuous production", the "pseudo-continuous production-compatible light emission" is performed, which is prioritized over the variable production-compatible light emission uniquely determined by the variable production pattern.
The "pseudo-continuous production-compatible light emission" can be a light emission pattern in which the light emission colors of the different frame lamps 60 and board lamps 61 change each time the production design revariates and the production develops.

Further, regarding the production such as "step-up notice" which is not described in this embodiment, "step-up notice-compatible light emission" which is prioritized over the fluctuation production-compatible light emission uniquely determined by the fluctuation production pattern is performed. ..
The step-up advance notice effect is a advance notice effect in which a development effect is performed up to a preset number of steps (for example, "4"), and the reliability of the jackpot is suggested by the number of steps that finally develops. For example, in the window step-up notice effect, which is a kind of step-up notice, one window is displayed on the screen for each step development, and the step when the window is highlighted in the finally developed step. The number suggests a jackpot expectation.
The “light emission corresponding to the step-up notice” can be a light emission pattern in which the light emission colors of the frame lamp 60 and the panel lamp 61 change each time the step of the step-up notice is developed.

Further, even when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors from the color corresponding to the variation effect (other than the rainbow color) determined by the variation effect pattern up to that point. It becomes. The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 corresponding to the temporary stop in the jackpot mode performed as the final effect is performed in the flow of the variable effect, but it is different from the conventional light emission corresponding to the variable effect. It is what makes a difference.
Further, even during the operation of the jackpot confirmation gimmick, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors from the colors corresponding to the fluctuation effects (other than the rainbow colors) determined by the fluctuation effect patterns up to that point.
These rainbow emissions are also referred to as "fixed effect compatible light emission" and "fixed effect compatible light emission color", and are explained separately from other "variable effect compatible light emission" of the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 determined by the variable effect pattern. Will be done.

In the present embodiment, the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 indicates that the jackpot is confirmed, and the premier button effect, the premier cut-in effect, and the final effect (temporary stop display in the effect pattern in the jackpot mode, jackpot). It is a special light emission that accompanies the operation of the definite gimmick). Therefore, when simply describing "light emission corresponding to variable effect" and "color corresponding to variable effect", this means light emission other than rainbow color and its emission color.

It should be noted that the warning effects described above, that is, the red, blue, green, and rainbow colors of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in the button effect, cut-in effect, gimmick operation, etc. It is performed by "adding (overwriting)" to "light emission corresponding to variable effect" based on the effect pattern.

In the display on the image display device 31, different fluctuation effects and advance notice effects can be superimposed, but in the case of a lamp, since only one color can be emitted at a time, naturally, light emission derived from different effects can be emitted. It cannot be done at the same time (layered).
Therefore, the priority order is set in advance between the variable effect and the advance notice effect, and the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light with priority given to the effect (light emission) having the highest priority.
In general, the notice effect is often given a higher priority than the change effect, but depending on the content of the effect, the change effect has priority over the notice effect, and the light emission derived from the change effect is the light emission derived from the notice effect. May be prioritized over.

In the effect of the gaming machine of the present embodiment described below, the emission colors of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are simultaneously subjected to various variable effects and advance notice effects (including variable effects that can be substantially regarded as advance notice effects). This is achieved as a result of always selecting the highest priority (directing) emission color among the generated colors.
For example, "cut-in effect-compatible light emission", "button effect-compatible light emission", and "fixed effect-compatible light emission" are performed in a higher priority than the light emission of the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 based on the variable effect pattern. The frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 emit light in the "cut-in effect compatible emission color", "button effect compatible emission color", and "fixed effect compatible emission color".
Further, also in the "normal reach medium-strong notice" described later, the frame lamp 60 and the board lamp 61 are set to the "normal reach medium-strong notice-compatible light emission color" that is prioritized over the variable effect-compatible light emission uniquely determined by the variable effect pattern. Lights up.

By the way, the "reach" in the present embodiment means a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, and the other effect symbols 35 are performing the variable display. .. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols 35 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at "7". , The state in which the remaining effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner.

As described with respect to the variation pattern determination table of FIGS. 8 and 9, "reach" includes "normal reach", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach" as its modes.
In the "normal reach", two effect symbols 35 (left symbol and right symbol) are temporarily stopped in the left side region and the right side region in the display unit of the image display device 31, and the remaining one effect symbol 35 fluctuates in the central region. It is a reach with low expectations. As will be described later, during the "normal reach", the effect symbol 35 is a symbol in which a decoration is added to the number symbol.
The "SP reach" is a super reach with a higher expectation of winning a big hit (a special game is executed) than the above "normal reach", and mainly develops from the "normal reach".
The effect screen is changed to a special one, and the display mode of the effect symbol 35 is also changed. For example, the decorative symbol 35 has no decoration and only a number symbol.
Further, the "SPSP reach" is a reach with a higher expectation of winning a big hit (a special game is executed) than the "SP reach". It develops from "SP reach" or directly from "normal reach". A production screen, a movie, etc. that are different from the "SP reach" are displayed.

The variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 is configured such that the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random value value 1, and the variation effect pattern are associated with each other.
The sub CPU 121 acquires the effect random value value 1, refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, and sets the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the acquired effect random value value 1. Based on this, the variation effect pattern is determined. Then, the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern is transmitted to the host CPU 151 of the image control board 150.

In the variable effect pattern table of FIG. 25, a variable effect pattern that develops into a normal reach, an SP reach, and an SPSP reach to become a probabilistic jackpot, and a notice effect accompanying the variation effect pattern are mainly defined.
In the variable effect pattern table of FIG. 26, a variable effect pattern that develops into a normal reach, an SP reach, and an SPSP reach and is usually a big hit, and a notice effect accompanying the variation effect pattern are mainly defined.
In the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, the variation effect pattern that develops into normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach and becomes a loss, and the accompanying advance notice effect are mainly defined.

In the variable effect pattern shown in the effect pattern determination table of FIGS. 25 to 27, as the advance notice effect, one or both of the above-mentioned pseudo continuous effect and the above cut-in effect are performed, or none of the advance notice effects is performed. There is.

The variation effect pattern designated in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 and the effect contents thereof will be described.
First, a case where the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates fluctuation patterns 1 and 21 will be described.
If the effect random number value 1 is "0" to "49", the variable effect pattern 1 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 1 is an effect content that becomes a probabilistic jackpot after executing the normal reach. In addition, a pseudo-continuous production is performed, and a cut-in production is not performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "50" to "99", the variable effect pattern 2 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 2 is an effect content that becomes a probabilistic jackpot after executing the normal reach. In addition, neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

The case where the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates variation patterns 2 and 22 will be described.
If the effect random number value 1 is "0" to "24", the variable effect pattern 11 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 11 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In addition, pseudo-continuous production and cut-in production are performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "25" to "49", the variable effect pattern 12 is selected.
For example, the variable effect pattern 12 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In addition, a pseudo-continuous production is performed, and a cut-in production is not performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "50" to "74", the variable effect pattern 13 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 13 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In addition, a cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.
If the effect random number value 1 is "75" to "99", the variable effect pattern 14 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 14 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In addition, neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

The case where the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 3A and 23A will be described.
If the effect random number value 1 is "0" to "11", the variable effect pattern 21 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 21 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, pseudo-continuous production and cut-in production are performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "12" to "23", the variable effect pattern 22 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 22 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a pseudo-continuous production is performed, and a cut-in production is not performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "24" to "35", the variable effect pattern 23 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 23 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.

If the effect random number value 1 is "36" to "47", the variable effect pattern 24 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 24 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot.
In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. Neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "48" to "59", the variable effect pattern 25 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 25 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, pseudo-continuous production and cut-in production are performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "60" to "71", the variable effect pattern 26 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 26 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a pseudo-continuous production is performed, and a cut-in production is not performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "72" to "83", the variable effect pattern 27 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 27 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.

If the effect random number value 1 is "84" to "99", the variable effect pattern 28 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 28 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In the SPSP reach, the production that directly becomes a big hit is performed without reviving from the loss suggestion production. In addition, neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

The case where the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates variation patterns 3B and 23B will be described.
If the effect random number value 1 is "0" to "11", the variable effect pattern 31 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 31 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, pseudo-continuous production and cut-in production are performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "12" to "23", the variable effect pattern 32 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 32 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a pseudo-continuous production is performed, and a cut-in production is not performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "24" to "35", the variable effect pattern 33 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 33 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.

If the effect random number value 1 is "36" to "47", the variable effect pattern 34 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 34 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot.
In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. Neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "48" to "59", the variable effect pattern 35 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 35 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, pseudo-continuous production and cut-in production will be performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "60" to "71", the variable effect pattern 36 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 36 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a pseudo-continuous production is performed, and a cut-in production is not performed.
If the effect random number value 1 is "72" to "83", the variable effect pattern 37 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 37 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, a cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.

If the effect random number value 1 is "84" to "99", the variable effect pattern 38 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 38 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. In SPSP reach, a big hit production will be performed after a revival from the loss suggestion production. In addition, neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

As shown in FIG. 25, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 4 and 24, the variation effect is produced regardless of the values “0” to “99” of the effect random value 1. Select pattern 40. The variable effect pattern 40 is, for example, an effect content that develops into a full rotation reach after executing a normal reach and becomes a big hit. In addition, neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.
As shown in FIG. 25, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 5 and 25, the variation effect is produced regardless of the values “0” to “99” of the effect random value 1. Select pattern 41. The variable effect pattern 7 is an effect content indicating, for example, a small hit or a short hit.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 6 and 26, variation effect patterns 51 and 52 are selected.
Each of these variable effect patterns 51 and 52 is an effect content that usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and advance notice effect as the variable effect patterns 1 and 2, respectively.
When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 7 and 27, variation effect patterns 61, 62, 63, and 64 are selected.
Each of the variable effect patterns 61 to 64 is an effect content that is usually a big hit after performing the same reach effect and advance notice effect as the variable effect patterns 11 to 14.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern specification command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 8A and 28A, the variation effect patterns 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78 are selected. To do.
Each of these variable effect patterns 71 to 78 is an effect content that usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and advance notice effect as the variable effect patterns 21 to 28.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern specification command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 8B and 28B, variation effect patterns 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 are selected. To do.
Each of these variable effect patterns 81 to 88 is an effect content that usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and advance notice effect as the variable effect patterns 31 to 38.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern specification command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 9 and 29, the variation effect is produced regardless of the values “0” to “99” of the effect random value 1. Select pattern 40. The variable effect pattern 40 is, for example, an effect content that develops into a full rotation reach after executing a normal reach and is usually a big hit. In addition, neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation pattern 10, the variation effect pattern 91 is selected. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 91 is, for example, a normal variation effect (normal loss).
As shown in FIG. 27, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 15 and 30, the variation effect pattern 92 is selected. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 92 is, for example, a shortened variation effect (shortening loss).
Further, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 11 and 31, the variation effect patterns 101 and 102 are selected.
These variable effect patterns 101 and 102 are the effect contents that are lost after the same reach effect and advance notice effect as those of the variable effect patterns 1, 2, 51 and 52 are performed.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates variation patterns 12 and 32, variation effect patterns 103, 104, 105 and 106 are selected.
These variable effect patterns 103 to 106 are the effect contents that are lost after the same reach effect and advance notice effect as those of the variable effect patterns 11 to 14 and 61 to 64 are performed.
The case where the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 27 indicates the fluctuation patterns 13 and 33 will be described.

If the effect random number value 1 is "0" to "11", the variable effect pattern 111 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 111 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, resulting in a loss. Performs pseudo-continuous production and cut-in production.
If the effect random number value 1 is "12" to "23", the variable effect pattern 112 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 112 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a loss. Pseudo-continuous production is performed, and cut-in production is not performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "24" to "35", the variable effect pattern 113 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 113 is an effect content that is lost after executing the normal reach and then developing into the SPSP reach through the SP reach. A cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.
If the effect random number value 1 is "36" to "47", the variable effect pattern 114 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 114 is an effect content that is lost after executing the normal reach and then developing into the SPSP reach through the SP reach. Neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "48" to "59", the variable effect pattern 115 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 115 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, resulting in a loss. Pseudo continuous production and cut-in rehearsal.
If the effect random number value 1 is "60" to "71", the variable effect pattern 116 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 116 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, resulting in a loss. Pseudo-continuous production is performed, and cut-in production is not performed.

If the effect random number value 1 is "72" to "83", the variable effect pattern 117 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 117 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, resulting in a loss. A cut-in effect is performed without performing a pseudo-continuous effect.
If the effect random number value 1 is "84" to "99", the variable effect pattern 118 is selected. For example, the variable effect pattern 118 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach without going through SP reach after executing normal reach, resulting in a loss. Neither pseudo-continuous production nor cut-in production is performed.
In addition to the commands corresponding to the variable effect patterns, the effect pattern specification commands include "effect pattern specification command corresponding to the customer waiting effect pattern", "effect pattern specification command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern", and "big hit effect". Various effect pattern specification commands such as "effect pattern designation command corresponding to the pattern" and "effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit end effect pattern" are transmitted to the image control board 150.

Next, an effect table for controlling the execution of the advance notice effect in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an effect table for determining an execution mode of the pseudo-continuous effect.
When the effect pattern to be "pseudo-continuous effect" is selected in the determination of the variation effect pattern using the effect pattern determination table of FIGS. 25 to 27, the effect table of FIG. 28 is used to perform re-variation many times. Decide whether to perform "pseudo-continuous production".
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when performing "pseudo-continuous production", in the variable production that develops to normal reach, the pseudo-continuous production that re-variates once is performed, and in the variable production that develops to SP reach and SPSP reach, Pseudo-continuous production that re-variates once or twice is performed.
It should be noted that the number of steps of the "pseudo-continuous effect" may be defined in the variable effect pattern instead of being separately determined using the effect table.
In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 1, 2, 51, 52) that are big hits from the normal reach, the variation effect pattern (variation) in which the pseudo continuous effect is defined. When the effect patterns 1 and 51) are selected, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed in which the re-variation is performed once during the normal reach regardless of the values “0” to “99” of the effect random value 2.
Further, in the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 101 and 102) that are lost from the normal reach, the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 101) that is determined to perform the pseudo continuous effect is Even when it is selected, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed in which the re-variation is performed once during the normal reach, regardless of the values “0” to “99” of the effect random value 2.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 11-14, 21-28, 31-38, 61-64, 71-78, 81-) that becomes a big hit from SP reach or SPSP reach. Of the 88), the variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 11, 12, 21, 22, 25, which are defined to perform the pseudo continuous effect,
26, 31, 32, 35, 36, 61, 62, 71, 72, 75, 76, 81, 82, 85, 86) is selected, and “0” to “0” as the effect random value 2 When "39" is selected, a pseudo-continuous effect of performing re-variation twice is performed, and when "40" to "99" are selected, a pseudo-continuous effect of performing re-variation twice is performed.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 103 to 106, 111-118) that are lost from SP reach or SPSP reach, the variation effect pattern (variable effect pattern 103 to 106, 111-118) is defined to perform pseudo continuous effect. When the variation effect pattern 103, 104, 111, 112, 115, 116) is selected and "0" to "59" are selected as the effect random value 2, the re-variation is performed once. A pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and when "60" to "99" are selected, a pseudo-continuous effect that re-variates twice is performed.

29 and 30 are diagrams showing an effect table for determining an execution mode of the cut-in effect.
When the effect pattern for performing the "cut-in effect" is selected in the determination of the variable effect pattern using the effect pattern determination table of FIGS. 25 to 27, the premier cut-in is performed using the effect table of FIGS. 29 and 30. It is determined which of the image, the strong cut-in image, the medium cut-in image, and the weak cut-in image is to be displayed (which cut-in effect is to be executed).
The type of "cut-in effect" may be defined in a variable effect pattern rather than being determined separately using the effect table.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an effect table for determining an execution mode of the cut-in effect executed in the variable effect that develops to SP reach.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the cut-in effect can be performed during SP reach or SPSP reach.
Further, in the present embodiment, the premium cut-in effect among the cut-in effects is performed only during the variable effect that develops into SPSP reach, and the premium (rainbow) cut-in cannot be selected in the table of FIG. 29. ..
Further, as described above, the emission color of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying the cut-in effect is a cut-in effect-compatible emission color that is distinguished from the variation effect-compatible color based on the variation effect pattern.

This is achieved as a result of selecting "cut-in effect-compatible light emission" as the light emission of the effect having the highest priority among various effects and notices that occur simultaneously based on the variable effect pattern.
During the SPSP reach, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 perform "variable effect-compatible light emission" (determined by the variable effect pattern) accompanying the executed SPSP reach, and display the cut-in effect when the cut-in effect is executed. The "cut-in effect-compatible light emission" that corresponds to the color of the cut-in image is performed, and after the cut-in effect is completed, the "variable effect-compatible light emission" that accompanies the SPSP reach is performed again.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 11 to 14, 61 to 64) that are big hits from the SP reach, the variation effect pattern (variation) determined to perform the cut-in effect. When the effect patterns 11, 13, 61, 63) are selected and "0" to "69" are selected as the effect random value 3, red (strong) with a high degree of expectation during SP reach. ) The cut-in screen is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
When "70" to "89" are selected as the effect random value 3, the green (medium) cut-in screen with a medium expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit green light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
Further, when "90" to "99" are selected as the effect random value 3, a blue (weak) cut-in screen with a low expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.

Further, in the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 103 to 106) that are lost from the SP reach, the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 103, 105) that are determined to perform the cut-in effect. ) Is selected, and when "0" to "9" are selected as the effect random value value 5, a highly expected red (strong) cut-in screen is displayed, and the effect random value value 3 is set. When "10" to "29" are selected, the blue (medium) cut-in screen with medium expectation is displayed, and when "30" to "99" are selected as the production random number value 3, it is low. Expectation (blue) The cut-in screen is displayed.
Similar to the above, when the red cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light, which is a emission color corresponding to the cut-in effect, and when the green cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 When the frame lamp 61 emits green light as a cut-in effect luminescent color and the blue cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a cut-in effect luminescent color.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an effect table for determining an execution mode of a cut-in effect executed in a variable effect that develops to SPSP reach.
In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, the cut-in of the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 25 to 28, 75 to 78) that directly change from the normal reach to the SPSP reach and become a big hit without reviving from the loss suggestion effect. When the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 25, 27, 75, 77) determined to perform the effect is selected, and when "0" to "4" are selected as the effect random value value 4. During the SPSP reach, a premier cut-in image showing the jackpot confirmation, which is a premier production, is displayed.
At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as the emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect.

Further, when "5" to "69" are selected as the effect random value 4, a red (strong) cut-in screen with a high degree of expectation is displayed during SPSP reach. At that time, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light.
When "70" to "89" are selected as the effect random value 4, a green (medium) cut-in screen with a medium expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit green light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
Further, when "90" to "99" are selected as the effect random value 4, a blue (weak) cut-in screen with a low expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 35-38, 85-88) that are directly changed from the normal reach to the SPSP reach and become a big hit after the recovery from the loss suggestion effect, the cut-in effect is produced. When the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 35, 37, 85, 87) determined to be performed is selected, and when "0" to "1" is selected as the effect random value value 4, SPSP During the reach, a premier cut-in image showing the jackpot confirmation, which is a premier production, is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as the emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect.
Further, when "2" to "69" are selected as the effect random value 4, a red (strong) cut-in screen with a high degree of expectation is displayed during SPSP reach. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
When "70" to "89" are selected as the effect random value 4, a green (medium) cut-in screen with a medium expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit green light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
Further, when "90" to "99" are selected as the effect random value 4, a blue (weak) cut-in screen with a low expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 115 to 118) in which the SPSP reach is directly changed from the normal reach and the loss occurs, the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) defined to perform the cut-in effect When 115, 117) is selected and "0" to "9" are selected as the effect random value 4, a highly expected red (strong) cut-in screen is displayed, and the effect is disturbed. When "10" to "29" are selected as the numerical value 4, the green (medium) cut-in screen with medium expectation is displayed, and when "30" to "99" are selected as the random value 4 for production. , A low expectation blue (weak) cut-in screen is displayed.
Similar to the above, when the red cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as the emission color corresponding to the cut-in effect, and when the green cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60, When the frame lamp 61 emits green light as a cut-in effect luminescent color and the blue cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a cut-in effect luminescent color.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, the variation effect pattern (variation effect patterns 21 to 24, 71 to 74) that changes from normal reach to SPSP reach via SP reach and becomes a big hit without recovery from the loss suggestion effect. Of these, the variable effect patterns (21, 23, 71, 73) that are determined to perform the cut-in effect.
Is selected, and when "0" to "4" are selected as the effect random value value 4, a premier cut-in image indicating a jackpot confirmation, which is a premier effect, is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as the emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect.

Further, when "5" to "69" are selected as the effect random value 4, a red (strong) cut-in screen with a high degree of expectation is displayed during SPSP reach. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
When "70" to "89" are selected as the effect random value 4, a green (medium) cut-in screen with a medium expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit green light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.

Further, when "90" to "99" are selected as the effect random value 4, a blue (weak) cut-in screen with a low expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
In any case, when "0" to "49" are selected as the effect random value value 5, the cut-in effect is executed during the SP reach, and the effect random value 5 is set to "50" to "50" to " When "99" is selected, the cut-in effect is executed during SPSP reach.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 31 to 34, 81 to 84) that change from the normal reach to the SPSP reach via the SP reach and become a big hit after the revival from the loss suggestion effect. Among them, when the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 31, 33, 81, 83) determined to perform the cut-in effect is selected, "0" to "1" are selected as the effect random value value 4. If so, a premier cut-in image showing the jackpot confirmation, which is a premier production, is displayed during the SPSP reach. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect.

Further, when "2" to "69" are selected as the effect random value 4, a red (strong) cut-in screen with a high degree of expectation is displayed during SPSP reach. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
When "70" to "89" are selected as the effect random value 4, a green (medium) cut-in screen with a medium expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit green light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.

Further, when "90" to "99" are selected as the effect random value 4, a blue (weak) cut-in screen with a low expectation is displayed. At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
In any case, when "0" to "49" are selected as the effect random value value 5, the cut-in effect is executed during the SP reach, and the effect random value 5 is set to "50" to "50" to " When "99" is selected, the cut-in effect is executed during SPSP reach.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, among the variation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 111 to 114) that are lost due to SPSP reach from the normal reach via the SP reach, the variation effect determined to perform the cut-in effect. When a pattern (variable effect patterns 111, 113) is selected and "0" to "9" are selected as the effect random value 4, a red (strong) cut-in screen with a high degree of expectation is displayed. When "10" to "29" are selected as the effect random value value 4, the green (medium) cut-in screen with medium expectation is displayed, and "30" to "99" are displayed as the effect random value 4. When is selected, a low expectation blue (weak) cut-in screen is displayed.
Similar to the above, when the red cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as the emission color corresponding to the cut-in effect, and when the green cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60, When the frame lamp 61 emits green light as a cut-in effect luminescent color and the blue cut-in screen is displayed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a cut-in effect luminescent color.
Further, in any case, when "0" to "49" are selected as the effect random value value 5, the cut-in effect is executed during the SP reach, and the effect random value 5 is set to "50" to "50" to " When "99" is selected, the cut-in effect is executed during SPSP reach.

FIG. 31 is a diagram (No. 1) outlining the cut-in effect in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 31A shows a blue (weak) cut-in effect. In the weak cut-in effect, the image display device 31 displays a cut-in dialogue image (weak cut-in image) 71 in which dialogue is displayed in blue characters on a blue background, and at the same time, a weak cut-in image having the same contents as the dialogue image. The cut-in sound is output from the audio output device 34.
For example, the cut-in dialogue image 71 displays a dialogue "try it", and a sound "try it" having the same content as the dialogue is output as a weak cut-in sound.
Further, as described above, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit blue light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in colors corresponding to the variable effect before and after the cut-in effect, but during the execution of the cut-in effect, the color corresponding to the variable effect is given priority over such the color corresponding to the variable effect. It emits blue as a emission color corresponding to cut-in effect.

FIG. 31B shows a green (middle) cut-in effect. Also in the medium cut-in effect, the image display device 31 displays the cut-in dialogue image (medium cut-in image) 72 displayed in green characters on a green background, and at the same time, the medium cut-in having the same contents as the dialogue image. Sound is output from the audio output device 34.
For example, in the cut-in dialogue image 72, the dialogue "Maizo" is displayed, and as the middle cut-in sound, the sound "Maizo" having the same content as the dialogue is output.
Further, as described above, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit green light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in colors corresponding to the variable effect before and after the cut-in effect, but during the execution of the cut-in effect, the light emission corresponding to the cut-in effect is prioritized over the color corresponding to the variable effect. It emits green as a color.

FIG. 31 (c) shows a strong (red) cut-in effect. In the strong cut-in effect, the image display device 31 displays a cut-in dialogue image (strong cut-in image) 73 displayed in red characters on the background of the zebra pattern, and at the same time, a strong cut having the same contents as the dialogue image. The in-sound is output from the audio output device 34.
For example, in the cut-in dialogue image 73, a dialogue "Gekiatsu" is displayed, and as a strong cut-in sound, a sound "Gekiatsu" having the same content as the dialogue is output.
Further, as described above, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in colors corresponding to the variable effect before and after the cut-in effect, but during the execution of the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect is prioritized over the color corresponding to the variable effect. It emits red as the corresponding emission color.

Further, FIG. 31 (d) shows a premier (rainbow color) cut-in effect. In the premier cut-in effect, the image display device 31 displays a cut-in dialogue image (premier cut-in image) 74 displayed in rainbow characters on a rainbow-colored background, and at the same time, a confirmation sound (premier cut) that notifies the jackpot confirmation. The in-sound) is output from the audio output device 34.
For example, the cut-in dialogue image 74 displays the dialogue "I did it", and outputs a sound such as "cuein" as a definite sound.
Further, as described above, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in colors corresponding to the variable effect before and after the cut-in effect, but during the execution of the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect is given priority over the color corresponding to the variable effect. It emits rainbow colors as the corresponding emission colors.

As shown in FIG. 31, for example, in the weak cut-in effect, the cut-in image display, the cut-in sound output, and the light emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in the cut-in effect compatible emission colors are 1 second each. Is set to.
Further, in the medium cut-in effect, the display of the cut-in image, the output of the cut-in sound, and the emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in the emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect are set to 1.5 seconds, respectively.
Further, in the strong cut-in effect, the cut-in image display, the cut-in sound output, the light emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in the cut-in effect compatible emission colors are set to 1.8 seconds, respectively. The production time increases as the strength (accuracy) of the cut-in effect increases.
In the weak, medium, and strong cut-in effects other than the premier cut-in effects described above, the cut-in image is displayed, the cut-in sound is output, and the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light for the cut-in effect. Are running on the same time scale. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the output of the cut-in sound may be configured to end before the display of the cut-in image and the light emission corresponding to the cut-in effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61.
Further, for the premier cut-in effect, the premier cut-in image 74 is performed for a short time (0.8 seconds), the output of the premier cut-in sound is performed for the same time as the strong cut-in sound (1.8 seconds), and the board lamp 60. , The rainbow-colored cut-in effect of the frame lamp 61 is emitted for a long time (2.0 seconds).

FIG. 32 is a diagram (No. 2) outlining the cut-in effect in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 32, when performing the premier cut-in effect, a strong cut-in image as shown in FIG. 31 (c) is displayed (FIG. 32 (a)) and then superimposed on the strong cut-in image 73. The premier cut-in image may be displayed (FIG. 32 (b)).

More specifically, in FIG. 32 (a), a cut-in serif image (strong cut-in image) 73 displayed in red characters on the background of the zebra pattern is displayed on the image display device 31 similar to FIG. 31 (c). At the same time, a strong cut-in sound having the same content as the dialogue image is output from the audio output device 34.
For example, in the cut-in dialogue image 73, a dialogue "Gekiatsu" is displayed, and as a strong cut-in sound, a sound "Gekiatsu" having the same content as the dialogue is output.
Further, as described above, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit red light as a light emitting color corresponding to the cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in "variable effect compatible colors" before and after the cut-in effect, but during the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect is prioritized and cut. It emits red light as a light emitting color corresponding to in-effect.

Next, in FIG. 32 (b), the cut-in dialogue image (premier cut-in image) 74 displayed in rainbow characters on the rainbow-colored background on the image display device 31 becomes the cut-in dialogue image (strong cut-in image) 73. A confirmation sound (premier cut-in sound) for notifying the confirmation of the jackpot is output from the audio output device 34 together with the superimposed display.
For example, the cut-in dialogue image 74 displays the dialogue "I did it", and outputs a sound such as "cuein" as a definite sound.
Further, as described above, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as emission colors corresponding to the cut-in effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in colors corresponding to the variable effect before and after the cut-in effect, but during the execution of the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect is given priority over the color corresponding to the variable effect. It emits rainbow colors as the corresponding emission colors.
However, the effect execution time of the entire premier cut-in effect described with reference to FIG. 32 is the same as the effect execution time of the premier cut-in effect described with reference to FIG. 31 (d).

In the premier cut-in effect of the aspect of FIG. 32, for example, after all the strong cut-in sounds of “gekiatsu” shown in FIG. 32 (a) are output, the definite sound of “cuein” shown in FIG. 32 (b) is output. Is output.
Regarding the light emission of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61, after all the light emission in the light emission pattern corresponding to the strong cut-in effect shown in FIG. 32 (a) is performed, the light emission corresponding to the premier cut-in effect shown in FIG. 32 (b) is performed. It emits light in a light emission pattern.

Alternatively, the strong cut-in sound "Gekiatsu" shown in FIG. 32 (a) may be output so as to overlap (overlap) the definite sound "Kyuin" shown in FIG. 32 (b).
Regarding the light emission of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61, the premier cut-in shown in FIG. 32 (b) is also performed while the light emission pattern corresponding to the strong cut-in effect shown in FIG. Light emission may be performed in a light emission pattern corresponding to the effect.
Since a plurality of light emission patterns cannot be performed at the same time depending on the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61, the previous light emission pattern is interrupted when the next light emission pattern is performed.

In the premier cut-in effect of the aspect of FIG. 32, the strong cut-in image 73 is generated 1.8 seconds after the start of display of the strong cut-in image 73 in FIG. 32 (a), as in the case of FIG. 31 (d). It will be hidden.
The display of the strong cut-in image is maintained until the timing of hiding the premier cut-in image 74 of FIG. 32 (b) so that only the premier cut-in image 74 is not displayed and the effect is not unnatural. The strong cut-in image may be hidden at the timing when the premium cut-in image 74 is hidden.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an effect table for determining an execution mode of the button effect executed in the SPSP reach effect.
Further, as described above, the emission colors of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 associated with the button effect are based on the variation effect pattern, but are distinguished as the colors corresponding to the button effect.
This is realized as a result of selecting the light emission of the button effect as the light emission of the effect having the highest priority among the various variable effects and the advance notice effects that occur simultaneously based on the variable effect pattern.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, among the variation effect patterns that become SPSP reach and become a big hit, the variation effect pattern that directly becomes a big hit without recovering from the loss suggestion effect is selected. When "0" to "1" are selected as the effect random value value 6, a premier button effect indicating that the jackpot is confirmed is performed.
When the premier button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as button effect compatible colors (fixed effect compatible colors).
Further, the effect button 8 is in a protruding state (projection operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits rainbow colors, so that the effect button 8 emits rainbow colors.

Further, when "2" to "60" are selected as the effect random value value 6, a high-expectation strong button effect is performed.
When the strong button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color.
Further, the effect button 8 is in a protruding state (protruding operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits red light, so that the effect button 8 emits red light.

Further, when "61" to "99" are selected as the effect random value value 6, a weak button effect with a low expectation is performed.
When the weak button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color. Further, the effect button 8 is in a non-protruding state (normal operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits white light, so that the effect button 8 emits white light.

In the variable effect pattern table of FIGS. 25 and 26, among the variable effect patterns that become SPSP reach and become a big hit, the variable effect pattern that becomes a big hit after the revival from the loss suggestion effect is selected, and the effect is produced. When "0" to "39" are selected as the random value value 6, a high-expectation strong button effect is performed.
When the strong button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color. Further, the effect button 8 is in a protruding state (protruding operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits red light, so that the effect button 8 emits red light.
Further, when "40" to "99" are selected as the effect random value value 6, a weak button effect with a low expectation is performed.
When the weak button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color. Further, the effect button 8 is in a non-protruding state (normal operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits white light, so that the effect button 8 emits white light.

In the variation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, when the variation effect pattern which becomes SPSP reach and is lost is selected, and when "0" to "9" are selected as the effect random value value 6, high expectation is given. A strong button production is performed.
When the strong button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color. Further, the effect button 8 is in a protruding state (protruding operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits red light, so that the effect button 8 emits red light.
Further, when "10" to "99" are selected as the effect random value value 6, a weak button effect with a low expectation is performed.
When the weak button effect is performed, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color. Further, the effect button 8 is in a non-protruding state (normal operation position), and the light source (lamp) arranged inside emits white light, so that the effect button 8 emits white light.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a button effect in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the button effect is incorporated in the SPSP reach, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 8 after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (or after the transition to the SPSP reach). When it is time to start, the above-mentioned button operation effect execution enable flag is turned on.
In the button effect, the image display device 31 has the wording "press!" That urges the player to operate the effect button 8, and the effect button image 80 as an "operation promotion image" that also urges the player to press the effect button 8. , The valid period gauge image 81 is displayed.
These operation promotion images are stored in the host ROM 153 as one of the animation patterns.

The validity period gauge image 81 is a gauge that indicates to the player the operation validity period of the effect button 8 by displaying the operation button 8 in a shortened manner from the maximum position to the minimum position between the start and end of the operation validity period. ..
The validity period gauge image 81 shortens as the operation validity period elapses.
Then, when the effect button 8 is turned on (during the operation validity period of the effect button 8) at the timing when the validity period gauge image 81 cannot be shortened to the minimum position, or when the operation validity period ends and the validity period gauge image is finished. When 81 reaches the lower limit, a screen display or the like according to the jackpot determination result is performed.
The valid period gauge image 81 is common to the weak button effect, the strong button effect, and the premier button effect.

FIG. 34A shows a weak button effect. In the weak cut-in effect, the above-mentioned wording "press!" And the operation promotion image (weak effect button image 80A, valid period gauge image 81) are displayed, and the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are other than rainbow colors. It emits light in a color corresponding to the button effect, and the effect button 8 emits white light in the normal operation position (non-protruding state).
The weak effect button image 80A can be an image that imitates the actual state of the effect button (non-protruding state, white light emission).
Further, the voice (operation instruction sound) of “press!” Same as the wording displayed on the image display device 31 is output from the voice output device 34.

FIG. 34B shows a strong button effect. In the weak cut-in effect, the above-mentioned wording "press!" And the operation promotion image (strong effect button image 80B, validity period gauge image 81) are displayed, and the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are buttons other than rainbow colors. It emits light in a color corresponding to the effect, and the effect button 8 emits red light at the protruding operation position (protruding state).
The strong effect button image 80B can be an image that imitates the actual state of the effect button 8 (protruding state, red light emission).
Further, the voice (operation instruction sound) of “press!” Same as the wording displayed on the image display device 31 is output from the voice output device 34.
The operation instruction sound output here is the same as the operation instruction sound of the weak button effect.
However, the operation instruction sound in the strong button effect may be different from the operation instruction sound in the weak button effect, or even if it is the same (similar) sound, the volume may be changed to change the volume of the operation instruction sound in the weak button effect. You may add strength to the.

FIG. 34 (c) shows the premier button effect. In the premier cut-in production, other words such as "press!" With a rainbow-colored decoration and an operation promotion image (premier production button image 80C, validity period gauge image 81) are used instead of the above "press!" At the same time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors, which are colors corresponding to the button effect, and the effect button 8 emits rainbow light in the protruding operation position (protruding state).
The premier effect button image 80C can be an image that imitates the actual state of the effect button 8 (protruding state, rainbow emission).
In addition, a confirmation sound suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed is output from the voice output device 34.

As shown in FIG. 34, for example, the weak button effect, the strong button effect, and the premier button effect show the duration of the effect (button operation valid period, effect button image 80, valid period gauge image 81 display period, board lamp). 60, the light emitting period corresponding to the button effect of the frame lamp 61, and the light emitting period of the effect button 8) are all set to 3 seconds.
However, while the output of the operation instruction sound of the weak button effect and the strong button effect is continued for 1 second, the jackpot confirmation sound in the premier button effect is output only for 0.5 second.
FIG. 34 shows an example in which the output time of the jackpot confirmation sound in the premier button production is shorter than the output time of the operation instruction sound of the weak button production and the strong button production. The sound output time may be set longer than the output time of the operation instruction sound of the weak button effect / strong button effect.

FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a flow of production in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 35, when the reach of the effect symbol 35 is not established after the variation effect is started (1), the loss notification effect (3) is performed.
When the reach of the effect symbol 35 is not established, it is a case where normal fluctuation and shortening fluctuation are performed.
When the variation effect being performed is based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect or higher, the reach is established (4).
If the reach is established (4), it may develop into the full rotation reach (5) as it is. In that case, it will always be a big hit, and the hit notification effect (6) will be performed.
After the reach is established (4), the symbol variation (7) of the normal reach may be performed, and the hit notification effect may be performed as it is, or the loss notification effect may be performed as a loss (11).

In addition, after the symbol change (7) of the normal reach is performed, it develops into the SP reach (8), and the hit notification effect is performed as a hit, or the loss notification effect is performed as a loss (11). There is.
In addition, after the symbol change (7) of the normal reach is performed, it develops into (8) SP reach, then develops into SPSP reach (10), and a hit notification effect is performed or a loss occurs. Loss notification effect may be performed (11).
In addition, after the symbol change (7) of the normal reach is performed, it develops into the SPSP reach (10) without developing into the SP reach (8), and a hit notification effect is performed or a loss occurs. Loss notification effect may be performed (11).

After the normal reach symbol change (7) is performed, before developing into SP reach (8) or SPSP reach (10), a medium-strength notice (9) or a medium-weak notice (not shown) may be given. ..
The reach medium-strength notice (9) is set to be more likely to be executed when this fluctuation becomes a big hit than when it becomes a loss.
On the contrary, the medium and weak reach notice is set to be more likely to be executed when this fluctuation is lost than when it is a big hit.

(7) If the normal reach symbol is changed and then develops into SP reach (8), for example, a notice during reach is given with a probability of 50%, and if it becomes a big hit, an additional 70 out of 50%. There is a% chance that a medium-strength notice will be given, and a 30% chance that a low-medium reach notice will be given.
In the case of a loss, on the contrary, a 30% chance of giving a medium-strength notice of reach and a 70% chance of giving a low-medium reach notice.
After the start of the normal reach (7), when the SPSP reach (10) is developed, a notice during the reach is given with the same probability.
The reach medium-strong notice (9) is displayed separately from the normal reach symbol change (7) for convenience, but the reach medium-strong notice may be given during the normal reach symbol change.

When deciding the variable effect pattern, a lottery for the reach medium-strength notice effect is performed in the same manner as the above cut-in effect.
The cut-in effect and the reach medium-strength notice effect are drawn independently, and when both are executed, only one of them is executed, or both may not be executed.
Similar to the cut-in effect, the reach medium-strong notice is also an effect that is executed with priority over the variable effect based on the variable effect pattern, so when the reach medium-strong notice is executed, it is not "light emission corresponding to the variable effect". Light emission corresponding to the medium-strength reach notice (light emission corresponding to the medium-strength reach notice) is performed.

In some SPSP reach (10), a battle production is performed.
In the SPSP reach accompanied by the battle effect, after the battle is started (20), as an example, the push effect (21) between the own character and the enemy character is performed.
After that, an enemy character first strike effect (22) with a relatively low expectation or a self-character first strike effect (23) with a relatively high expectation is performed.
Next, a cut-in effect (24) and a button effect (25) are performed, and in the case of a big hit (direct hit = no revival effect), a hit action effect (26) and a victory effect (27) are performed. It becomes a big hit and a hit notification effect (28) is performed.

In the case of a big hit and a revival effect is performed, after the button effect (25) and the loss suggestion effect (29) are performed, the hit action effect (26) is performed and the victory effect (27) is performed. ) Is performed, and a big hit is performed, and a hit notification effect (28) is performed.
In the case of loss, the loss suggestion effect (29) is performed after the button effect (25), and then the loss notification effect (30) is performed.

Hereinafter, an example of the effect performed on the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
As described above, in the following description, "normal light emission" is a light emission mode of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 "after the end of fluctuation (after the determination of the symbol is stopped)".
Alternatively, "normal light emission" is a light emission mode in "waiting for customers (during demonstration)", which is performed in response to a customer waiting command, and the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are in the light emitting mode for waiting for customers. Light emission is controlled.
When the variation pattern designation command is received while waiting for customers, the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern specification command, and the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 have the emission color based on the determined variation effect pattern. It will emit light.
If there is a special symbol hold, at the end of the fluctuation, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 change from the fluctuation effect-compatible light emission to "normal light emission", and then the variation effect determined based on the received variation pattern designation command. At the start of fluctuation based on the pattern, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 again emit light for the fluctuation effect.

Further, in the production of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the emission colors of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 always have the highest priority (effect) among various effects and notices simultaneously occurring based on the variable effect pattern. This is achieved as a result of selecting the emission color.
[Reach not established]
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a variation display when the reach is not established after the start of the variation and the loss notification effect is performed, and the variation display corresponding to (1) → (2) → (3) in FIG. 35 is displayed. Shown.
FIG. 36 (A) shows a case where the shortening fluctuation is performed. Further, FIG. 36 (B) shows a case where a normal fluctuation is performed.
The normal variation is a variation in which the variation time of the loss variation is shortened when the number of pending variations of the first special symbol is relatively small in the normal gaming state (non-time saving gaming state). There is no reach.
On the other hand, the shortened variation is a variation in which the variation time of the loss variation related to the second special symbol is shortened in the time-saving game state. Further, the shortening variation can be performed even when the number of pending fluctuations of the first special symbol is large in the normal gaming state (non-time saving gaming state).
The shortened fluctuation is not accompanied by reach like the normal fluctuation, but the shortened fluctuation is set to have a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

In FIG. 36 (A), FIG. 36 (A) shows the state of the image display device 31 from before the start of the variation effect to immediately after the start of the variation effect.
Along with the normal effect screen, a large effect symbol 35A and a small effect symbol 35B are displayed.
Here, the large effect symbol 35A is the first aspect in which the numerical symbol is decorated. In the figure, the number symbol is displayed with a frame as a decoration, but other decorations such as adding a different character image to each of the effect symbols (1 to 9) may be applied.
In the following, even if the large effect symbol 35A is hidden during the reach effect, the small effect symbol 35B always continues the variable display.
When the effect symbol 35A starts to change at the same time as the change of the special symbol starts, the effect symbol 35B also starts to change.
The light emission of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 changes from the normal light emission in the above-mentioned "waiting for customers" or "after the end of the change" of the previous fluctuation to the light emission corresponding to the fluctuation effect defined by the variation effect pattern.

Even during the variable display of the effect symbol 35A and the effect symbol 35B shown in FIG. 36 (A), the light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is the light emission corresponding to the variable effect defined by the variable effect pattern.
When the variation effect being performed is based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the shortened variation that is lost without performing the reach effect, as shown in (c) of FIG. 36 (A), a large effect symbol A And the small effect symbol 35B is stopped and displayed at the same time in a lost mode.
At the same time, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 shift from the fluctuation effect-corresponding light emission defined by the variation effect pattern to the normal light emission.

Further, in the case of shortened fluctuation, the fluctuation display of the small effect symbol 35B is stopped at the same time as the large effect symbol 35A (temporary stop itself is not performed).
The effect button 8 is always off.
As will be described later, when the reach effect is performed, the small effect symbol 35B may continue the variable display even while the effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the jackpot mode or the loss mode.

During the time-saving game, the variable display is performed by the large effect symbol 35A without the decorative part (only the number part) and the small effect symbol 35B.
Then, in the shortened fluctuation during the time saving game, the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B only for the number part are stopped and displayed at the same time.

Further, FIG. 36 (B) shows a case where a normal fluctuation is performed.
In FIG. 36 (B), FIG. 36 (A) shows the state of the image display device 31 from before the start of the variation effect to immediately after the start of the variation effect.
Along with the normal effect screen, a large effect symbol 35A and a small effect symbol 35B are displayed.

The large effect symbol 35A is the first aspect in which the numerical symbol is decorated. In the figure, the background of the numerical symbol is displayed with a pattern, but other decorations such as adding a different character image to each of the effect symbols (1 to 9) may be applied.
When the effect symbol 35A starts to change at the same time as the change of the special symbol starts, the effect symbol 35B also starts to change. The light emission of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 changes from the normal light emission in the above-mentioned "waiting for customers" or "after the end of the change" of the previous fluctuation to the light emission corresponding to the fluctuation effect defined by the variation effect pattern.

Even during the variable display of the effect symbol 35A and the effect symbol 35B shown in FIG. 36 (B), the light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is the light emission corresponding to the variable effect defined by the variable effect pattern.
Unlike the case of the shortened variation of FIG. 36 (A), in the case of the normal variation of FIG. 36 (B), the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped and displayed in (c) of FIG. 36 (B). Here, too, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color other than the rainbow color defined by the variation effect pattern.
After that, the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in (d) of FIG. 36 (B).
At the same time, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 shift from the fluctuation effect-corresponding light emission defined by the variation effect pattern to the normal light emission.
While shown in FIG. 36, the effect button 8 is always off.

The small effect symbol 35B continues the variable display even during the temporary stop display of the large effect symbol 35A in (c) of FIG. 36 (B), and with the fixed stop of the large effect symbol 35A in (d) of FIG. 36 (B). Stop is displayed.
Further, as shown in (c') of FIG. 36 (B), the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the temporary stop display of the large effect symbol 35A, and the large effect symbol 35A in (d) of FIG. 36 (B) is temporarily stopped. It may be stopped and displayed at the same time as the fixed stop of.

As shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), in the case of normal fluctuation or shortened fluctuation in which the reach effect is not performed, the display of the large effect symbol 35A with decoration does not change after the start of the change. , Stop fluctuating with decoration.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a fluctuation display during normal reach, and shows a fluctuation display corresponding to (4) → (7) → (11) in FIG. 35.
When the reach effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the large effect symbol 35A has a reach mode in which the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped with the same number symbols (for example, "4", "↓", "4". "). Further, the large effect symbol 35A maintains the first aspect in which the decoration is applied.
Regardless of whether the game state is the normal game state or the time-saving game state, the display mode of the large effect symbol 35A does not change before and after the normal reach (as will be described later, before and after the SP reach, the large effect symbol depends on the game state. The display mode is different).
Since the small effect design 35B is not originally decorated, the display mode (presence or absence of decoration) is always constant.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern.
At this stage, the small effect symbol 35B also has the same reach mode as the large effect symbol 35A (for example, "4", "↓", "4").
Here, the small effect symbol 35B, which is in the reach mode, is displayed as if all the left, middle, and right symbols are temporarily stopped (oscillating display), but it is actually temporarily stopped. Is the left symbol and the right symbol, and the middle symbol continues to fluctuate.
As shown in FIG. 37 (a'), the small effect symbol 35B does not have a reach mode, and all the left, middle, and right symbols may be in a fluctuating state.

When the variable effect performed here is based on a variable effect pattern that is a big hit without performing a pseudo continuous effect in normal reach, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the large effect symbol 35A is a big hit mode. (For example, "4""4""4") is temporarily stopped.
Further, in FIG. 37B, the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in a jackpot mode (for example, “4”, “4”, “4”).
Further, in FIG. 37B, the small effect symbol 35B may continue the reach mode.
Further, when the small effect symbol 35B is not in the reach mode in FIG. 37 (a'), as shown in FIG. 37 (b'), the small effect symbol 35A is left / middle when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped.・ The fluctuation of all the symbols on the right may continue.

It is confirmed that the big hit will be a big hit when the big effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the big hit mode. Therefore, the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the jackpot confirmation effect. Therefore, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as the colors corresponding to the final effect. The effect button 8 is off.
The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 due to the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the light emission having the highest priority at this time.
After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the jackpot mode (“4”, “4”, “4”). ..
At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed.
Here, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light for the final effect in rainbow colors, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. In addition, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect may be completed by the time the symbol is finalized (by FIG. 37 (c)).

Further, when the normal reach is based on a variable effect pattern that causes a loss without performing a pseudo continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the large effect symbol 35A has a loss mode (for example, "4" and "5"). "4") will be temporarily stopped.
Further, in FIG. 37 (d), the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in a lost mode (for example, “4”, “5”, “4”).
At this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in the color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern.
In FIG. 37 (d), the small effect symbol 35B may continue the reach mode.
Further, when the small effect symbol 35B is not in the reach mode in FIG. 37 (a'), as shown in FIG. 37 (d'), when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, the left and middle・ The fluctuation of all the symbols on the right may continue.
The large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped first (Fig. 37 (d')), and then the small effect symbol 35B is stopped (Fig. 37 (e)) to maintain expectations for re-variation / revival. Can be done.
After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 37 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the loss mode ("4", "5", "4"). ..
At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 shift from the color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern to the normal light emission.
While shown in FIG. 37, the effect button 8 is always off.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a normal reach medium-strength notice effect, and shows a variation display corresponding to (4) → (7) → (9) in FIG. 35.
In FIG. 38A, the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B are in the reach state.
In FIGS. 38 (b) to 38 (d), when the normal reach medium-strong notice effect is performed, the large effect symbol 35A is hidden. However, the small effect symbol 35B continues to be displayed in a variable manner.

In FIG. 38 (e), when the normal reach medium-strength notice effect is completed, the display of the large effect symbol 35A is restored. After that, the variable effect develops into SP reach or SPSP reach.
Explaining the normal reach medium-strength notice effect of FIGS. 38 (b) to 38 (d), a scene is described by closing and opening the door in the screen as shown in FIGS. 38 (b) and 38 (c) during the normal reach. Is changed, and in FIG. 38 (d), it is displayed that the main character's own character has a specific item (drink in the figure). When this display is made, it always develops beyond SP reach.
During the normal reach medium-high notice effect, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in the above-mentioned "normal reach medium-high notice corresponding color", which is the most preferred emission color at this time.
Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (a'), even if the large effect symbol 35A is in the reach state, the small effect symbol 35B may not be in the reach state and the left, middle, and right all symbols may continue to fluctuate. ..
In that case, the small effect symbol 35B does not reach the reach state during the period shown in FIGS. 38 (b) to 38 (e), and continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols.
During the normal reach medium-high warning effect shown in FIG. 38, the effect button 8 is always off.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous production is described so as to be performed during the normal reach, but it may be performed before the reach is established.
If it is performed during normal reach, it is possible to shift from the state shown in FIG. 37 (a).
When this pseudo-continuous effect is performed during the normal reach, the small effect symbol 35B is on the left during the re-variation of FIGS. 39 (b) and (c) (e) described below during the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 39. -All the middle and right symbols are changed, and the small effect symbol 35B is displayed in the reach mode during the temporary stop shown in FIG. 39 (d).
Further, when the small effect symbol 35B is not in the reach mode as shown in FIG. 37 (a'), it is not in the reach mode as shown in FIG. 39 (a'), and is left, middle, and right. Continue to change all symbols.
In that case, the small effect symbol 35B does not enter the reach state and continues to fluctuate all the left, middle, and right symbols for the period shown in FIGS. 39 (b) to 39 (f) described below.

During the pseudo-continuous production, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variable production (“pseudo-continuous production-compatible light emission”).
Further, while shown in FIG. 39, the effect button 8 is always off.
In the case of the pseudo-continuous effect determined by using the table of FIG. 28 and performing the pseudo-continuous effect twice, the large effect symbol 35A is the pseudo-continuous effect chance eye (for example, in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (a')). , "4", "☆", "4") including the special symbol, and then display indicating the start of the pseudo-continuous effect in FIG. 39 (b) (for example, the second variation in green characters). (X2) is displayed), re-variates in FIG. 39 (c), temporarily stops at the pseudo-continuous production chance in FIG. 39 (d), and then re-variates in FIG. 39 (e). , In FIG. 39 (f), the reach mode is (again). At this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 return to the "variable effect-compatible light emission" corresponding to the variable effect pattern.
When the re-variation is performed up to the second time in this way, it develops beyond the SP reach described in FIGS. 41 and 41.
If this pseudo-continuous effect is performed before the reach is established, the normal reach may be shifted from FIG. 37.

In the case of the pseudo-continuous effect of performing one re-variation determined using the table of FIG. 28, after the re-variation in FIG. 39 (c), the display shifts to the normal reach display of FIG. 37.
The small effect symbol 35B, which was not in the reach mode before this, may be in the reach mode at this point.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a fluctuation display during full rotation reach, and shows a fluctuation display corresponding to (5) → (6) in FIG. 35.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, during the full rotation reach, it is performed without waiting for the normal reach to be established after the start of the fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal reach, SP reach, etc. may be developed to the full rotation reach. ..
In FIG. 40 (a), full rotation reach is performed. In the full rotation reach, the large effect symbols 35A fluctuate up and down with three (three rows) aligned. It is shown at this point that it will be a big hit, and the focus will be on which symbol (which number) to stop and display.
During this time, the small effect symbol 35B is displayed in the full rotation reach mode in the same manner as the large effect symbol 35A. Alternatively, the normal reach mode (“4”, “↓”, “4”) may be maintained.
During the full rotation reach, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern.

After that, in FIG. 40 (b), the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the jackpot mode. At this time, the small effect symbol 35B is also temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A. Alternatively, the small effect symbol 35B may maintain a full rotation reach mode or a normal reach mode.
It is confirmed that the big hit will be a big hit when the big effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the big hit mode. Therefore, the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the jackpot confirmation effect. The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as colors corresponding to the final effect. The effect button 8 is off.
The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 (light emission corresponding to the final effect) due to the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the light emission having the highest priority at this time.

After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), in FIG. 40 (c), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped. At this time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed in the same mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
If the small effect symbol 35B is not in the reach mode before the full rotation reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 40 (a'), the large effect symbol 35A is also in the full rotation reach mode. The small effect symbol 35B may not be in the full rotation reach mode or the reach mode.
That is, all the symbols of the small effect symbols 35B in a row may maintain the variation mode. In this case, the small effect symbols 35B continue to change during the period of FIG. 40 (b) without being in the reach mode, and FIG. 40 In (c), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped and stopped and displayed. Alternatively, the small effect symbol 35B may be temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 40 (b), and the large effect symbol 35A may be fixedly stopped and stopped and displayed in FIG. 40 (c).

At the time of the final stop in FIG. 40 (c), the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light for the final effect in rainbow colors, and the effect button 8 is turned off. The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be completed by the time the design is finalized (by FIG. 40 (c)).
Further, while shown in FIG. 40, the effect button 8 is always off.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a variation display during the SP reach effect, and shows a variation display corresponding to (8) in FIG. 35.
In FIG. 41 (a), the large effect symbol 35A (right symbol, left symbol) moves to the left and right sides of the upper end of the image display device 31 in a mode without decoration (second mode) (transition effect). , SP reach production is started.
In addition, the effect screen is a specific effect screen different from the normal effect screen at the start of fluctuation.

The second aspect of the large effect symbol is a display aspect without a frame, which is in the first aspect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect other than the rainbow color.
Before the reach and during the normal reach, the large effect symbol 35A is decorated with characters, etc., and when the game state is the normal game state, the display mode of the large effect symbol 35A changes when the SP reach develops (decoration). When the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the display mode of the large effect symbol 35A does not change when the SP reach is developed. It is displayed in a variable manner as it is in the decorated first mode.
That is, if it develops beyond SP reach in the normal game state, it will be in a state without decoration.
The display mode of the small effect symbol 35B does not change regardless of the game state and the development stage of the effect.

When the reach mode is set before the SP reach development, the small effect symbol 35B is displayed in the reach mode in FIG. 41 (a).
As an example, the SP reach production is a production in which a samurai as the own character CH1 catches a demon as the enemy character CH2, and it is suggested that a successful production in FIG. 41 (f) will be a big hit.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern.
In FIG. 41 (b), the enemy character CH2 is presented, and a caption such as "Catch the demon!" Is displayed.
In FIG. 41 (c), when a caption such as "Where is the demon?" Is displayed and the own character CH1 starts searching for the enemy character CH2, but this fluctuation is a big hit from SP reach, FIG. 41 In (f), the own character CH1 catches the enemy character CH2.
Even at this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in the colors corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern.

Then, in FIG. 41 (g), the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the jackpot mode (for example, “4”, “4”, “4”) in the second mode without decoration.
Further, in FIG. 41 (g), the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in a jackpot mode (for example, "4", "4", "4").
Further, in FIG. 41 (g), the small effect symbol 35B may continue the reach mode.
From FIG. 41 (g), it is possible to develop into a definite display in which the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 42 (a), which will be described later, or the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 42 (g) is not performed.
It is confirmed that the big hit will be a big hit when the big effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the big hit mode. Therefore, the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the jackpot confirmation effect. The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as colors corresponding to the final effect. The effect button 8 is off.
The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 (light emission corresponding to the final effect) due to the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the light emission having the highest priority at this time.

If this fluctuation becomes a loss in SP reach or develops into SPSP reach, a display ("Oni ga Oranu!") Suggesting a failure of the production is made in FIG. 41 (d), and it is large. The effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in a lost manner.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern.
In FIG. 41 (e), the own character CH1 and the enemy character CH2 are hidden, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
Further, in FIG. 41 (e), the small effect symbol 35B may continue the reach mode.

From FIG. 41 (e), it is possible to develop into the mode after the temporary stop at the time of loss shown in FIG. 43, which will be described later, or the SPSP reach of FIG. 45.
Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (a'), the small effect symbol 35B does not become the reach mode when the reach is established, and the small effect symbol 35B is all the left, middle, and right symbols when the reach is temporarily stopped in FIG. 37 (d'). As shown in FIG. 41 (a'), the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols even at the start of SP reach.
Then, during the period shown in FIGS. 41 (b) to 41 (d), the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols without being in the reach mode. As shown in 41 (g'), even when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, the fluctuation of all the left, middle, and right symbols is continued.

From FIG. 41 (e'), it is possible to develop into the mode after the temporary stop at the time of loss shown in FIG. 43 (a') described later, or the SPSP reach of FIG. 45.
From FIG. 41 (g'), it is possible to develop into a definite display in which the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 42 (a'), which will be described later, or the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 42 (g) is not performed.
FIG. 41 shows a case where the large effect symbol 35A reaches the reach with the rolls of "4", "↓", and "4", and is temporarily stopped at the rolls of "4", "4", and "4" (normal symbol). However, it is not limited to this, for example, when the reach is reached by the rolls of "5", "↓", and "5", and the game is temporarily stopped by the rolls of "5", "5", and "5" (probability variation symbol). Of course can happen.
In that case, the confirmation is displayed in FIG. 42 (g) without proceeding to FIGS. 42 (a') and 42 (a') and performing the re-lottery effect.

FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the effect of reaching a big hit in SP reach, and shows the variable display (big hit) from (8) to (11) in FIG. 35.
FIG. 42A shows a temporary stop display of the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B following from FIG. 41 (g).
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continuously emit light in rainbow colors as colors corresponding to the final effect from FIG. 41 (g).
In FIG. 42 (b), the large effect symbol 35A starts to re-variate (starts to move away in the depth direction), and the large effect symbol 35A finally becomes invisible in FIG. 42 (c).
In FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (c), the small effect symbols maintain the temporary stop of "4", "4", and "4".

When this variation display is accompanied by re-variation (promotion), the large effect symbol 35A moves (approaches) toward the player in FIG. 42 (d) and becomes visible again. (For example, the probabilistic symbols of "5", "5", and "5") are changed to and temporarily stopped.
The small effect symbol 35B is also temporarily stopped with the same result as the large effect symbol 35A after the change.

Then, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), in FIG. 42 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped. At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
In addition, in FIG. 42 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the first aspect with decoration from the second aspect without decoration.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 42 (e'), the determination may be stopped in the second mode without decoration.
Here, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light for the final effect in rainbow colors from FIG. 42 (a), and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be completed by the time the design is finalized (by FIG. 42 (e)).

When this variation display is not accompanied by re-variation (promotion), the large effect symbol 35A moves (approaches) toward the player in FIG. 42 (f) and becomes visible again. It is temporarily suspended without changing from the result of 42 (a) (failure to promote).
There is no change in the appearance of the temporary stop display of the small effect symbol 35B.
Then, with the end of the fluctuation time (stop fluctuation of the special symbol), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in FIG. 42 (g). At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also fixedly stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
In addition, in FIG. 42 (g), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the first mode with decoration from the second mode without decoration.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 42 (e'), the determination may be stopped in the second mode without decoration.

Here, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light for the final effect in rainbow colors, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. Further, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be completed by the time the design is finalized (by FIG. 42 (g)).
In addition, continuing from the state of FIG. 41 (g'), as shown in FIG. 42 (a'), even if the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, the small effect symbol 35B is maintained in the normal variable state. You may do so.
In this case, the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in the normal fluctuation state during the period of FIGS. 42 (b) to 42 (f), and the large effect symbol 35A is confirmed in FIGS. 42 (e) and 42 (g). When it is stopped, it is displayed as stopped.

As shown in FIG. 41 (g'), when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, if the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, it is shown in FIG. 42 (a'). As shown, the small effect symbol 53B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, and is between FIGS. 42 (b) to 42 (d), or in FIGS. 42 (b), (c), During the period shown in (f), the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 42 (e) is stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B also becomes the large effect symbol 35A. It is confirmed and stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll).

When the large effect symbol 35B in FIGS. 42 (d) and 42 (f) is temporarily stopped, the small effect symbol 35B is also temporarily stopped, the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 42 (e) is fixedly stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B is also large. It may be decided and stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the effect symbol 35A.

As described above with respect to FIG. 41, when the re-lottery effect is not performed, the temporary stop mode of the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 41 (g), the temporary stop mode of the small effect symbol 35B, and the large in FIG. 41 (g'). The temporary stop mode of the effect symbol 35A and the variation mode of the small effect symbol 35B directly shift to the final display of FIGS. 42 (g) and 42 (g').

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect until the SP reach is lost (the mode after the temporary stop at the time of loss), and shows the variation display (loss) from (8) to (11) in FIG. 35. ing.
FIG. 43A shows a temporary stop display of the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B following from FIG. 41 (e).
At this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to have the colors corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

In FIG. 43B, the screen conversion effect is performed while leaving the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B. For example, the screen is blacked out as a conversion effect.
During this period, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to have colors corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
Then, in FIG. 43 (c), when the blackout is completed, the effect screen is returned to the normal effect screen (at the start of fluctuation), and the large effect symbol 35A is also returned to the first aspect with decoration. Is displayed in a swinging manner.
Further, the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in a lost mode (for example, "4", "5", "4").
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to have colors corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stop fluctuation of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the loss mode ("4", "5", "4"). ..
At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed in the same mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the SP reach ends, the large effect symbol 35A stops without a character or the like (loss), and the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate. After that, when the screen is blacked out as a conversion effect and the effect screen returns to the normal screen (screen before reach development) after the blackout, the large effect symbol 35A returns to the decorated state and is confirmed. The small effect symbol 35B ends the variable display at this point.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are shifted from the color corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern to the normal light emission, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 41 (e'), when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, if the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, it is shown in FIG. 43 (a'). As shown, the small effect symbol 53B continues to fluctuate in all left, middle, and right symbols, and while shown in FIGS. 43 (b) to 42 (c), the small effect symbol 35B is all left, middle, and right. The fluctuation of the symbol is continued, and the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 42 (d) is fixedly stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B is also fixedly stopped in the same loss mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.

The large effect symbol 35A temporarily stops first (FIG. 41 (e')), then the small effect symbol 35B stops (FIG. 43 (d)), and then revariates.・ You can maintain your expectations for the resurrection.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a specific effect (multi-line reach) performed during SP reach.
This multi-line reach can be performed, for example, following the transition effect of FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (a').
As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in a state where the large effect symbol 35A fluctuates in the reach mode (“4”, “↓”, “4”) after the transition effect of FIG. 41 (a), FIG. 44 (b) Multi-line reach is started, in which the number of effective lines shown in is increased to 3 lines.
In either case, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern. The effect button 8 is off.

As a result of the increase in the number of lines, in FIG. 44 (b), the left symbol of the large effect symbol 35A is displayed as "1", "blank", "3", and "4" from the top, and the right of the large effect symbol 35A. The symbols are displayed as "4", "3", "blank", and "1" from the top.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern. The effect button 8 is off.

In multi-line reach, the diagonal left and right symbols form a reach line.
Further, in the case of FIG. 44 (b), the reach lines L1 forming the reach of "1", "↓" and "1", and the reach lines L2, "4" and "4" forming the reach of "3", "↓" and "3". The reach line L3, which forms the reach of "↓" and "4", is displayed.
Then, the fluctuation is continued while keeping each reach line in the reach state.

When this fluctuation becomes a big hit in SP reach, in FIG. 44 (c), when the medium symbol of the large effect symbol 35A is stopped at, for example, "4", the reach line L1 is "1", "4", "1". , The reach line L2 is stopped in the jackpot mode of "4", "4", and "4", and the reach line L3 is stopped in the loss mode of "5", "4", and "5". The reach line L4 is stopped in the loss mode of "1", "4", and "1".
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern. The effect button 8 is off.

In FIG. 44 (d), the large effect symbol 35A of the reach line L2, which is the jackpot mode, is temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“4”, “4”, “4”).
It is confirmed that the big hit will be a big hit when the big effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the big hit mode. Therefore, the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the jackpot confirmation effect. The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a rainbow-colored color corresponding to the final effect. The effect button 8 is off.
The small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A.

The small effect symbol 35B may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“4”, “4”, “4”) at the time of FIG. 44 (c).
In FIG. 44 (d), the small effect symbol 35B may continue the reach mode.
After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the jackpot mode ("4""4""4"). ..
At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed.

In addition, in FIG. 44 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the first mode with decoration from the second mode without decoration.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 42 (e'), the determination may be stopped in the second mode without decoration.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in rainbow colors corresponding to the final effect, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect may be completed by the time the symbol is finalized (by FIG. 44 (e)).

When this fluctuation becomes a loss in SP reach, in FIG. 44 (f), when the middle symbol is stopped at, for example, "6", the reach line L1 has a loss mode of "1", "6", and "1". The reach line L2 is stopped in the loss mode of "3", "6", and "3", and the reach line L3 is stopped in the loss mode of "4", "6", and "4".
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

In FIG. 44 (g), the large effect symbol 35A of the reach line L3 in the lost mode is temporarily stopped and displayed in the lost mode (“4”, “6”, “4”).
The small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A.
The small effect symbol 35B may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a lost mode (“4”, “6”, “4”) at the time of FIG. 44 (f).
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

In FIG. 44 (h), the screen is blacked out leaving the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
Then, in FIG. 44 (i), when the blackout is completed, the effect screen is returned to the normal effect screen (at the start of fluctuation), and the large effect symbol 35A is also returned to the first aspect with decoration. Is displayed in a swinging manner.
Further, the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in a lost mode (for example, "4", "6", "4").
In the case of multi-line reach, the small effect symbol 35B is displayed in a predetermined loss mode (for example, "2", "4", "6") regardless of the stop mode (roll) of the large effect symbol 35A. May be good.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
In FIGS. 44 (g) to 44 (i), the small effect symbol 35B may continue the reach mode.

After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 44 (j), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the loss mode ("4""6""4"). ..
At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed in the same mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the SP reach ends, the large effect symbol 35A stops without a character or the like (loss), and the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate. After that, when the screen is blacked out and the effect screen returns to the normal screen (screen before reach development) after the blackout, the large effect symbol 35A returns to the decorated state and is confirmed. The small effect symbol 35B ends the variable display at this point.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are shifted from the color corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern to the normal light emission, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

In addition, in FIG. 41 (a'), when the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols at the start of SP reach, as shown in FIG. 44 (a'), the small effect symbol is displayed. The symbol 53B continues to fluctuate all the left, middle, and right symbols, and as shown in Fig. 44 (b'), the small effect symbol 53B changes all the left, middle, and right symbols even at the start of multi-line reach. continuing.
During the period shown in FIGS. 44 (c) to 44 (d) or between FIGS. 44 (f) to (i), the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, and FIG. 44 ( e), The large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 44 (j) is fixedly stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B is also fixedly stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.

When the large effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped in FIGS. 44 (d) and 44 (g), the small effect symbol 35B is also temporarily stopped, and together with the fixed stop of the large effect symbol 35A in FIGS. 44 (e) and 44 (j). The small effect symbol 35B may also be fixedly stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
In the case of loss, the large production symbol 35A is temporarily stopped first (Fig. 44 (g)), and then the small production symbol 35B is stopped (Fig. 44 (j)). Can be maintained.

In the above example, it is described that the multi-line reach effect is executed during the SP reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the multi-line reach effect may be performed during the SPSP reach or the normal reach. Rather than the appearance of multi-lines as the production develops, the production may be performed in multi-lines at all times.

45 and 46 are diagrams for explaining the effect performed during SPSP reach in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 45 (A) shows immediately after the development of SPSP reach corresponding to FIG. 35 (10).
Even at this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect other than the rainbow color. The effect button 8 is off.

FIG. 45 (B) shows the battle start and subsequent push-and-push effects corresponding to FIGS. 35 (20) and (21).
In FIG. 45 (B), the start of the battle between the own character CH1 and the enemy character CH2 and the effect of pushing each other are started.
Even at this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect other than the rainbow color. The effect button 8 is off.

FIG. 45 (C-1) shows an effect in which the own character CH1 makes a first strike against the enemy characters CH2, which corresponds to (23) in FIG. 35.
FIG. 45 (C-2) shows an effect in which the enemy character CH2 makes a first strike against the own character CH1 corresponding to (22) in FIG. 35.
The production of the own character first strike in FIG. 45 (C-1) corresponds to the fluctuation production pattern of high expectation, and the production of the enemy character first strike in FIG. 45 (C-2) has high expectation. It is performed in response to the variable production pattern.
In either case, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect other than the rainbow color. The effect button 8 is off.

FIG. 45 (D) shows a cut-in effect corresponding to FIG. 35 (24).
As described above with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31, the cut-in effect of the present embodiment includes a premier cut-in effect (FIG. 31 (d)) indicating a jackpot confirmation and a high-expectation strong cut-in effect (FIG. 31). 31 (c)), medium-term attitude cut-in effect (Fig. 31 (b)), and low expectation weak cut-in effect (Fig. 31 (a)).
As described above, the display mode of the image display device 31, the light emitting mode of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61, and the light emitting mode of the effect button 8 differ depending on the cut-in effect to be performed.
The premier cut-in effect is an effect that is performed only for the jackpot fluctuation and notifies the jackpot confirmation. Therefore, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors as cut-in effect compatible colors (confirmed effect compatible colors) indicating the degree of expectation (confirmation), and the effect button 8 is turned off. However, in the premier cut-in effect, the effect button 8 may emit light in a rainbow color or may emit light in a normal emission color.

The strong cut-in effect, the medium cut-in effect, and the weak cut-in effect can be big hits or misses, although there are differences in expectations.
In the strong cut-in effect, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a red color corresponding to the cut-in effect indicating the degree of expectation, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
In the medium cut-in effect, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a green color corresponding to the cut-in effect indicating the degree of expectation, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
In the weak cut-in effect, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a blue color corresponding to the cut-in effect indicating the degree of expectation, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying these cut-in effects is the light emission corresponding to the variable effect having the highest priority at this time.
Further, during the cut-in effect, both the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B are visually displayed.

FIG. 46 (E) shows a button effect corresponding to FIG. 35 (25).
As described above with reference to FIG. 34, in the button effect, the effect button images 80 (80A to 80C) and the remaining time gauge 81 are displayed on the image display device 31.
Further, the button effects of the present embodiment include a premier button effect (FIG. 34 (c)) indicating a jackpot confirmation, a high-expectation strong button effect (FIG. 34 (b)), and a low-expectation weak button effect (Fig.). There is 34 (a)).
The premier button effect is an effect (confirmed effect) that notifies the confirmation of the jackpot by itself. Therefore, during that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors as button effect compatible colors (fixed effect compatible colors), and the effect button 8 also emits light in rainbow colors.

On the other hand, the strong button effect and the weak button effect can be either a big hit or a loss, although there is a difference in the degree of expectation.
In the strong button effect, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 emits light in red.
In the weak button effect, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the button effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 emits light in blue.
The light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying these button effects is the light emission corresponding to the variable effect having the highest priority at this time.

FIG. 46 (F) shows a loss suggestion effect corresponding to FIG. 35 (28).
When the fluctuation being performed is revived from the loss or the suggestion of loss and becomes a big hit, the confirmation gimmick 32 indicating the hit confirmation is activated in FIG. 46 (F) by the button operation in the strong button effect and the weak button effect. Without (falling), the large production symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in a lost manner as the own character CH1 is defeated.
At that time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 blink in blue as a part of the light emission corresponding to the button effect, for example. The effect button 8 is turned off. In addition, the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate.

FIG. 46 (G) shows a hit operation effect corresponding to FIG. 35 (26).
When the effect button 8 is operated in the premier button effect, or in the strong button effect or the weak button effect that is a big hit, the confirmation gimmick 32 operates as the hit operation effect.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors as button effect-compatible light emission (fixed effect-compatible color), and the effect button 8 also emits light in rainbow colors.
The light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying the hit operation effect is the light emission corresponding to the final effect having the highest priority at this time.
When the confirmation gimmick 32 is activated in FIG. 46 (F), the large effect symbol 35A becomes invisible or difficult to see.

Here, the invisible state means a state in which the large effect symbol 35A displayed on the image display device 31 is completely hidden by the confirmation gimmick 32, and the difficult-to-see state is one of the large effect symbols 35A displayed by the gimmick. It is said that the part is hidden.
Even when the confirmation gimmick 32 is activated, the large effect symbol 35A may be maintained in a visible state.
However, even if the large effect symbol 35A becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the operation of the finalized gimmick 32, the small effect symbol 35B continues to have a visible variable display during both the premier effect and the confirmed gimmick operation. To do.
When this fluctuation is accompanied by an effect of recovering from the suggestion of loss, the confirmation gimmick 32 operates from the state in which the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the loss mode.

FIG. 46 (H) shows a winning effect corresponding to FIG. 35 (27).
After the hit operation effect shown in FIG. 46 (G), the final gimmick 32 returns to the origin position, and then the winning effect shown in FIG. 46 (H) is performed.
In the winning effect, the effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in a hit manner. At the same time, a state in which the own character CH1 defeats the enemy character CH2 is displayed.
It is confirmed that the big hit will be a big hit when the big effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped in the big hit mode. Therefore, the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in the jackpot mode is the jackpot confirmation effect. The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit rainbow colors as colors corresponding to the final effect. The effect button 8 is off.
The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 due to the temporary stop of the large effect symbol in this jackpot mode is the light emission corresponding to the variable effect having the highest priority at this time.

As shown in FIGS. 45 (A to D) and 46 (E) to (H), the small effect symbol 35B is displayed in the reach mode during the SPSP reach.
However, not limited to this, if the reach mode is not set before the development of SPSP reach as shown in FIGS. 37 (d') and 41 (e'), the small effect symbol 35B is left, middle, and ... All the symbols on the right may be displayed in a variable manner while maintaining the variable mode (without being in the reach mode).

FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the effect of reaching a big hit in SPSP reach.
It corresponds to the hit notification effect ((29) in FIG. 35) after the victory effect in FIG. 46 (H).
FIG. 47A shows a temporary stop display of the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B following from FIG. 46 (H).
When all the left, middle, and right symbols are displayed in a variable manner while maintaining the variable mode during the SPSP reach of FIG. 46, the small effect symbol 35B is continuously displayed on the left as shown in FIG. 47 (a'). -All the middle and right symbols are displayed in a variable manner while maintaining the variable mode.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continuously emit light in rainbow colors as colors corresponding to the final effect from FIG. 46 (H).

In FIG. 47 (b), the large effect symbol 35A starts to re-variate (starts to move away in the depth direction), and the large effect symbol 35A finally becomes invisible in FIG. 47 (c).
In FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (c), the small effect symbols maintain the temporary stop of "4", "4", and "4".

When this variation display is accompanied by re-variation (promotion), the large effect symbol 35A moves (approaches) toward the player in FIG. 47 (d) and becomes visible again. (For example, the probabilistic symbols of "5", "5", and "5") are changed to and temporarily stopped.
The small effect symbol 35B is also temporarily stopped with the same result as the large effect symbol 35A after the change.

Then, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), in FIG. 47 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped. At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
In addition, in FIG. 47 (e), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the first mode with decoration from the second mode without decoration.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 47 (e'), the determination may be stopped in the second mode without decoration.

Here, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light for the final effect in rainbow colors from FIG. 47 (a), and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be completed by the time the design is finalized (by FIG. 47 (e)).

When this variation display is not accompanied by re-variation (promotion), the large effect symbol 35A moves (approaches) toward the player in FIG. 47 (f) and becomes visible again. There is no change from the result of 47 (a) (promotion fails), and the game is temporarily suspended.
There is no change in the appearance of the temporary stop display of the small effect symbol 35B.
Then, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), in FIG. 47 (g), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped. At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also fixedly stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
In addition, in FIG. 47 (g), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the first mode with decoration from the second mode without decoration.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 47 (e'), the determination may be stopped in the second mode without decoration.

Here, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light for the final effect in rainbow colors, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be continued until the opening of the jackpot game. Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be completed by the time the design is finalized (by FIG. 47 (g)).

In addition, continuing from the state of FIG. 47 (g'), as shown in FIG. 47 (a'), even if the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, the small effect symbol 35B is maintained in the normal variable state. You may do so.
In this case, the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in the normal fluctuation state during the period from FIG. 47 (b) to FIG. 47 (f), and the large effect symbol 35A is confirmed in FIGS. 47 (e) and 47 (g). When it is stopped, it is displayed as stopped.

As shown in FIG. 47 (g'), when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, if the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, it is shown in FIG. 47 (a'). As shown, the small effect symbol 53B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, and is between FIGS. 47 (b) to 47 (d), or in FIGS. 47 (b), (c), During the period shown in (f), the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 47 (e) is stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B also becomes the large effect symbol 35A. It is confirmed and stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll).

When the large effect symbol 35B in FIGS. 47 (d) and 47 (f) is temporarily stopped, the small effect symbol 35B is also temporarily stopped, the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 47 (e) is fixedly stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B is also large. It may be decided and stopped in the same jackpot mode (roll) as the effect symbol 35A.

In addition, in FIGS. 45 and 46, the SPSP reach is started in a state where the large effect symbol 35A is a result of "4", "↓", and "4", and "4", "4", and "4" are shown in the winning effect. Is displayed, but it is not limited to this, for example, when a large production symbol 35A has a roll of "5", "↓", or "5". Of course, it is possible that the SPSP reach is started and temporarily stopped at the outcomes (probability variation symbols) of "5", "5", and "5" in the victory production.
In such a case, the temporary stop mode and the small effect of the large effect symbol 35A in the victory effect of FIG. 46 (H) without proceeding to FIGS. 42 (a') and 42 (a') to perform the re-lottery effect. The temporary stop mode of the symbol 35B, the temporary stop mode of the large effect symbol 35A, and the variation mode of the small effect symbol 35B directly shift to the definite display of FIGS. 42 (g) and 42 (g').

FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect until the SPSP reach is lost (the mode after the temporary stop at the time of loss), and shows the variation display (loss) from (8) to (11) in FIG. 35. ing.
FIG. 48A shows a temporary stop display of the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B following from FIG. 46 (F).
At this point, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
When all the left, middle, and right symbols are displayed in a variable manner while maintaining the variable mode during the SPSP reach of FIG. 46, the small effect symbol 35B is continuously displayed on the left as shown in FIG. 48 (a'). -All the middle and right symbols are displayed in a variable manner while maintaining the variable mode.
In FIG. 48B, the screen is blacked out leaving the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
Then, in FIG. 48 (c), when the blackout is completed, the effect screen is returned to the normal effect screen (at the start of fluctuation), and the large effect symbol 35A is also returned to the first aspect with decoration. Is displayed in a swinging manner.
Further, the small effect symbol 35B is temporarily stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A in a lost mode (for example, "4", "5", "4").
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in a color corresponding to the variable effect other than the rainbow color, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

After that, with the end of the fluctuation time (stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in the loss mode ("4", "5", "4"). ..
At the same time, the small effect symbol 35B is also (confirmed) stopped and displayed in the same mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are shifted from the color corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern to the normal light emission, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the SP reach ends, the large effect symbol 35A stops without a character or the like (loss), and the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate. After that, when the screen is blacked out and the effect screen returns to the normal screen (screen before reach development) after the blackout, the large effect symbol 35A returns to the decorated state and is confirmed. The small effect symbol 35B ends the variable display at this point.

When the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 46 (F) is temporarily stopped, the small effect symbol 35B continues to fluctuate in all the left, middle, and right symbols, as shown in FIG. 48 (a'). The small effect symbol 53B continues to fluctuate all the left, middle, and right symbols, and while the small effect symbols 35B show the fluctuations of all the left, middle, and right symbols, while shown in FIGS. 48 (b) to 48 (c). Continuing, the large effect symbol 35A in FIG. 48 (d) is fixedly stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B is also fixed and stopped in the same loss mode (roll) as the large effect symbol 35A.

Below, in the variable effect performed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment described above, the mode of light emission corresponding to the rainbow color of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for notifying the jackpot confirmation, and other confirmed effects. The relationship will be explained.
In addition, other final effects with rainbow-colored final effects are premier cut-in effect (including premier cut-in image and premier cut-in sound), premier button effect (premier effect button image 80C, validity period gauge image). 81, including a fixed sound), a fixed gimmick effect, a temporary stop of an effect symbol in a jackpot mode, and the like.
The display of the premier cut-in image, the premier effect button image 80C, and the display of the validity period gauge image 81 are definite effects for displaying the images.
In addition, the generation of the premier cut-in sound and the generation of the definite sound are definite effects that output the definite sound.

The rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect is started at the same time as the start of the other final effects described above.
As shown in FIG. 31 (d), the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 starts at the same time as the display of the premier cut-in image of the premier cut-in effect and the generation of the premier cut-in sound. Will be done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the rainbow-colored emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for the final effect is the display and confirmation of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81 in the premier button effect. It starts at the same time as the sound is generated.
Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is started at the same time as the operation of the final gimmick 32 in the hit operation effect of FIG. 46 (G).
Further, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is shown in FIGS. 37 (b), 37 (b'), 40 (b), 41 (g), and 41 (g'). , It is started at the same time as the temporary stop of the jackpot symbol in FIG. 44 (d).

Not limited to the above, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be started after the start of other final effects.
That is, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be started after the display of the premier cut-in image of the premier cut-in effect and the generation of the premier cut-in sound are started.
Alternatively, the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be started after the premier effect button image 80C in the premier button effect, the display of the validity period gauge image 81, and the generation of the definite sound are started. Good.
Further, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be started after the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped.

Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be started before the start of the other final effect.
That is, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be started before the display of the premier cut-in image of the premier cut-in effect and the generation of the premier cut-in sound are started.
Alternatively, the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for the final effect is started before the display of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81 in the premier button effect and the generation of the final sound are started. You may.

Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect may be terminated at the same time as the end of the other final effects.
That is, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 ends the display of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81 in the premier button effect. It may be terminated at the same time. However, this is a case where the effect button 8 is not operated in the premier button effect.
Further, the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for the final effect may be terminated at the same time as the display of the premium cut-in image of the premier cut-in effect and the end of the premier cut-in sound.
Further, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is shown in FIGS. 37 (c), 40 (c), 42 (e), 42 (g), 47 (e), and FIG. It may be terminated at the same time as the temporary stop (fixed stop) of the jackpot symbol in FIGS. 47 (e'), 47 (g), and 47 (g').

Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is terminated after the final effect is completed.
As shown in FIG. 31 (d), the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for the final effect is performed after the display of the premier cut-in image in the premier cut-in effect is completed and the output of the premier cut-in sound is completed. , Will be terminated.
37 (c), 40 (c), 42 (e), 42 (g), 47 (e), 47 (e'), 47 (g), 47 (g'). After the temporary stop of the jackpot symbol ends (fixed stop), the rainbow-colored fixed effect-corresponding light emission may end.
Further, when the effect button 8 is operated in the premier button effect of FIG. 34 (c), after the display of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81 is completed, the rainbow-colored final effect-corresponding light emission ends. May be good.

Further, not limited to the above, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be terminated before the final effect is completed.
That is, in FIG. 31 (d), the rainbow-colored emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for the final effect ends before the display of the premier cut-in image in the premier cut-in effect ends and the output of the premier cut-in sound ends. May be done.
37 (c), 40 (c), 42 (e), 42 (g), 47 (e), 47 (e'), 47 (g), 47 (g'). Before the end of the temporary stop of the jackpot symbol (fixed stop), the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the fixed effect may end.
Further, when the effect button 8 is not operated in the premier button effect of FIG. 34 (c), the rainbow-colored final effect-compatible light emission ends before the display of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81 ends. You may.

Further, not limited to the above, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may be terminated before the start of the final effect.
That is, in FIG. 31D, the rainbow-colored emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 for the final effect ends before the display of the premier cut-in image in the premier cut-in effect and the output of the premier cut-in sound start. May be done.
In rainbow colors before the temporary stop of the jackpot symbol in FIGS. 37 (b), 37 (b'), 40 (b), 41 (g), 41 (g'), 44 (d). The light emission corresponding to the final effect may end.
Further, in the premier button effect of FIG. 34 (c), the rainbow-colored final effect-corresponding light emission may end before the start of the display of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81.

Further, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 is terminated when the execution of another effect different from the final effect is executed.
For example, at the time of the re-variation effect in FIGS. 40 (f) and 41 (f) after the rainbow-colored final effect corresponding to the temporary stop of the symbol in the jackpot symbol in FIGS. 40 (d) and 41 (d) is emitted. , The rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 has been completed.

Further, the execution time of the final effect is shorter than the time of the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61.
For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the rainbow-colored emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in the premier cut-in effect is longer than the display time of the premier cut-in image and the output time of the premier cut-in sound. long.
Regarding the premier button effect of FIG. 34 (c), the emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in rainbow colors is longer than the output time of the fixed sound.

Further, the execution time of the final effect and the rainbow-colored light emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are the same.
For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the emission time of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in the rainbow color in the premier button effect is the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge unless the effect button 8 is operated. It is the same as the display time of the image 81.

Not limited to the above, the execution time of the final effect may be longer than the time of the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61.
That is, in FIG. 34 (c), when the effect button 8 is not particularly operated in the premier button effect, the display time of the premier effect button image 80C and the validity period gauge image 81 is the rainbow of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61. It may be longer than the emission time in color.
Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the premier cut-in effect is performed even when the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are emitting light in a light emitting color corresponding to other effects before and after the premier cut-in effect. In this case, priority is given to the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61.

In addition, after the finalized gimmick effect, a premier effect (light emission corresponding to the confirmed effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in rainbow color, temporary stop with the jackpot symbol) is executed.
For example, after the definite gimmick effect in FIG. 46 (G), the board lamp 60 as the premier effect, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the definite effect, and the temporary stop with the jackpot symbol are performed.

In addition, before the finalized gimmick effect, a premier effect (light emission corresponding to the finalized effect of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 in rainbow colors) is executed.
For example, before the finalized gimmick effect in FIG. 46 (G), a premier button effect is performed with the rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61.
Prior to that, a premier cut-in effect (premier cut-in image, board lamp 60, frame lamp 61 rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to a definite effect) may be performed.

In these cases, the rainbow-colored fixed-effect-compatible light emission associated with the final gimmick effect and the rainbow-colored fixed-effect-compatible light emission associated with the premier effect can be continuously performed. It is possible to continue to emit light for the final production in rainbow colors in both effects.
Alternatively, the rainbow-colored definite effect-compatible light emission associated with the definite gimmick effect and the rainbow-colored definite effect-compatible light emission associated with the premier effect are not continuous, and the rainbow-colored definite effect-compatible light emission in the definite gimmick effect is the relevant. It ends once with the end of the production, and occurs again in the premiere production.

As described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 48, the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the definite effect can be executed a plurality of times within one variation.
For example, the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission in the premier cut-in effect corresponds to the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission in the premier button effect.
In this case, the time for the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the final effect may be shorter for the first time than for the second time, or may be the same for the first time and the second time, or for the first time. It may be longer than the second time.

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a change notice effect (hold change notice) of the hold icon in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
As will be described in detail below, with the execution of the hold icon change notice effect in the description of FIG. 49, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are based on the color of the hold icon after the hold change (or suggestion of the hold change). To emit light. This light emission is described as a light emission corresponding to the hold icon change notice effect, separately from the light emission corresponding to the variable effect.
Further, in the hold change notice effect, when the color of the hold icon after the hold change (or suggesting a hold change) is rainbow color, it indicates that the jackpot is confirmed in the hold.
In that case, it can be said that the light emission corresponding to the hold icon change notice effect is also the light emission corresponding to the final effect.
In FIG. 49A, for example, a hold icon related to winning is displayed on the game ball to the starting winning opening 13 during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the variable icon 100.
The large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B are also displayed in a variable manner. There is only one hold icon displayed (first hold icon 101).
In FIG. 49 (b), a game ball is newly won in the starting winning opening 13, and the second hold icon 102 is displayed.
It is assumed that, of the two displayed hold icons (first hold icon 101 and second hold icon 102, the second hold icon 102 related to the newly generated hold is the target of the look-ahead notice effect.
It has been determined in advance that the hold related to the second hold icon 102 will be a big hit, and it has been decided that the display of the second hold icon 102 will change to rainbow colors according to the table shown in FIG. 50 below. There is. In this example, the second hold icon 102 is displayed in green from the beginning of its appearance.

The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a light emitting color (color corresponding to the variable effect) corresponding to the variable effect related to the variable icon 100 currently being performed, and when the hold icon display which is the target of the look-ahead notice effect is started ( The first start port lamp 62 arranged in the vicinity of the first start port 13 (when the hold occurs) starts emitting light in green.
The first starting port lamp 62 is a lamp that suggests a jackpot expectation degree for any of the holdings of the first special symbol by its emission color.
In FIG. 49 (c), the variation related to the variation icon 100 ends in a lost manner, but at this point, the first start port lamp 62 continues to emit green light.
After that, in FIG. 49 (d), the change of the hold related to the first hold icon 101 is started.
Then, the first hold icon 101 becomes the hold icon 100, and the second hold icon 102 displayed in green becomes the first hold icon 101.
After the start of the fluctuation, for example, the character launches a cannonball showing the rainbow-colored hold icon change image 210 from the cannon.
At the same time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 start the rainbow-colored fixed effect-compatible light emission, and the first start port lamp 62 also starts the rainbow-colored fixed effect-compatible light emission.
The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 accompanying the hold icon change effect is the light emission corresponding to the variation effect having the highest priority at this time.

During the same fluctuation, in FIG. 49 (e), the hold icon change image 210 attempts to merge with the first hold icon 101 displayed in green.
As described above, in this example, the display of the first hold icon 101 (the second hold icon 102 in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b)) changes to rainbow colors according to the table shown in FIG. 50. Has been decided.
In that case, in FIG. 49 (f), the first hold icon 101 displayed in green is combined with the rainbow-colored hold icon change image 210, and the first hold icon 110 is displayed in rainbow color. At this time, the panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 end the rainbow-colored light emission corresponding to the fixed effect, and return to the light emission corresponding to the fluctuation effect of the fluctuation, and the first start port lamp 62 also returns to the green light emission.

As described above, the fluctuation related to the first hold icon 101 that has changed to rainbow color is a big hit. Therefore, the look-ahead effect in which the hold icon changes to rainbow color is a definite effect indicating that the jackpot is confirmed.
With regard to fluctuations that become big hits, by performing the rainbow-colored rainbow-colored light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 from the time of suspension, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, and the interest of the game can be maintained. Can be significantly increased.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a table for determining a display change mode of the hold icon in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 50A illustrates a table for determining a display change mode of the second hold icon that occurs when the number of holds of the first special symbol is one (the first hold icon is being displayed).
The mode (color) of the second hold icon at the time of occurrence is the first mode, and the mode (color) after the second hold icon becomes the first hold icon is the second mode.
When the number of holds of the first special symbol is one, the hold that occurs as the second hold will change at the following rate when the change related to the hold becomes a big hit from the normal reach or SP reach. Will be done.

That is, there is a 1% probability that it will occur in white as the first aspect and remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes). With a probability of 2%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to blue as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and maintains blue as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).
Further, with a probability of 10%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect, and with a probability of 10%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect. There is a 12% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect and remain green as the second aspect (no pending changes).

Further, with a probability of 12%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 12%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect. With a 15% probability, it occurs in green as the first aspect and turns red as the second aspect, and with a 16% probability, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).
In addition, with a 1% probability, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect, and with a 1% probability, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect. Then, with a 1% probability, it occurs in green as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect, and with a 1% probability, it occurs in red as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect. However, there is a 1% chance that it will occur in iridescent color as the first aspect and maintain iridescent color as the second aspect (no pending change).

When the number of holds for the first special symbol is one, the hold that occurs as the second hold will be a big hit directly from SPSP reach without a resurrection effect, at the following rate. A pending change is made.
That is, there is a 1% probability that it will occur in white as the first aspect and remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes). With a probability of 2%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to blue as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and maintains blue as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).

Further, with a probability of 5%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect, and with a probability of 10%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect. There is a 10% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect and remain green as the second aspect (no pending changes).
Further, with a probability of 12%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 12%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect. With a 15% probability, it occurs in green as the first aspect and turns red as the second aspect, and with a 20% probability, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).
Also, with a 2% probability, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect, and with a 2% probability, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect. Then, with a 2% probability, it occurs in green as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect, and with a 2% probability, it occurs in red as the first aspect and changes to rainbow color as the second aspect. However, there is a 2% chance that it will occur in iridescent color as the first aspect and maintain iridescent color as the second aspect (no pending change).

When the number of holds of the first special symbol is one, the hold that occurred as the second hold will be held at the following ratio when the fluctuation related to the hold becomes a big hit from SPSP reach through the resurrection effect. Changes are made.
That is, there is a 1% probability that it will occur in white as the first aspect and remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes). With a probability of 2%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to blue as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and maintains blue as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).

Further, with a probability of 5%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect, and with a probability of 10%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect. There is a 10% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect and remain green as the second aspect (no pending changes).
Further, with a probability of 13%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 14%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect. With a 20% probability, it occurs in green as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a 20% probability, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do). The second hold icon does not turn iridescent.

If the number of holds for the first special symbol is one and the hold that occurs as the second hold is lost without going through the reach, the hold changes at the following ratios. Be told.
That is, there is a 60% probability that it will occur in white as the first aspect and remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes). With a 20% probability, it occurs in white as the first aspect and turns blue as the second aspect, and with a 20% probability, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and maintains blue as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do). The second hold icon does not change to green, red, or iridescent.

When the number of holds for the first special symbol is one, the hold that occurs as the second hold will change at the following rate if the fluctuation related to the hold is lost in normal reach or SP reach. Will be done.
That is, there is a 15% probability that it will occur in white as the first aspect and remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes). With a 15% probability, it will occur in white as the first aspect and turn blue as the second aspect, and with a 15% probability, it will occur in blue as the first aspect and maintain blue as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).

Further, with a probability of 15%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect, and with a probability of 10%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect. There is a 10% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect and remain green as the second aspect (no pending changes).
Further, with a probability of 5%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect. With a probability of 5%, it occurs in green as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do). The second hold icon does not turn iridescent.

When the number of holds of the first special symbol is one, the hold that occurs as the second hold is changed at the following rate when the fluctuation related to the hold is lost in SPSP reach. ..
That is, there is a 15% probability that it will occur in white as the first aspect and remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes). With a 15% probability, it will occur in white as the first aspect and turn blue as the second aspect, and with a 15% probability, it will occur in blue as the first aspect and maintain blue as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do).

Further, with a probability of 15%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect, and with a probability of 10%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to green as the second aspect. There is a 10% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect and remain green as the second aspect (no pending changes).
Further, with a probability of 5%, it occurs in white as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect. With a probability of 5%, it occurs in green as the first aspect and changes to red as the second aspect, and with a probability of 5%, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (pending change). Do not do). The second hold icon does not turn iridescent.

FIG. 50B shows a table for determining the display change mode of the third hold icon that occurs when the number of holds of the first special symbol is two (the first hold icon and the second hold icon are being displayed). Illustrate.
The mode (color) of the third hold icon at the time of occurrence is the first mode, the mode (color) after the third hold icon becomes the second hold icon is the second mode, and the second hold icon is the first hold icon. The third form is the mode (color) after the result.
When the number of holds of the first special symbol is two, the hold that occurs as the third hold will change at the following rate when the change related to the hold becomes a big hit from the normal reach or SP reach. Will be done.

That is, with a probability of 1%, it occurs in white as the first aspect, maintains white as the second aspect (does not perform pending change), and maintains white as the third aspect (does not perform pending change).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn blue as the third aspect.
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and remain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 1%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect, maintains blue as the second aspect (does not perform pending change), and maintains blue as the third aspect (does not perform pending change).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and maintain green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, maintain green as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintain green as the third aspect (no pending change).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 7% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.

There is an 8% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is an 8% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is an 8% probability that it will occur in red as the first aspect, maintain red as the second aspect (no pending changes), and maintain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in red as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 1%, it occurs in the rainbow road as the first aspect and maintains the rainbow color as the second aspect, and maintains the rainbow color as the third aspect (no pending change is performed).

When the number of holds for the first special symbol is two, the hold that occurs as the third hold will be a big hit directly from SPSP reach without a resurrection effect, at the following rate. A pending change is made.

That is, with a probability of 1%, it occurs in white as the first aspect, maintains white as the second aspect (does not perform pending change), and maintains white as the third aspect (does not perform pending change).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn blue as the third aspect.
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and remain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 2% probability that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, maintain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and maintain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and maintain green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, maintain green as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintain green as the third aspect (no pending change).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in red as the first aspect, maintain red as the second aspect (no pending changes), and maintain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent color as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 1%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect, changes to green as the second aspect, and changes to rainbow color as the third aspect.

There is a 1% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent color as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 1%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect, changes to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintains iridescent as the third aspect (no pending change).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent color as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 1% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in red as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent color as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in red as the first aspect, change to iridescent as the second aspect, and maintain iridescent as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 1%, it occurs in the rainbow road as the first aspect and maintains the rainbow color as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintains the rainbow color as the third aspect (no pending change). ..

When the number of holds of the first special symbol is one, the hold that occurred as the second hold will be held at the following ratio when the fluctuation related to the hold becomes a big hit from SPSP reach through the resurrection effect. Changes are made.
That is, with a probability of 1%, it occurs in white as the first aspect, maintains white as the second aspect (does not perform pending change), and maintains white as the third aspect (does not perform pending change).
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn blue as the third aspect.
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and remain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 2% probability that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, maintain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and maintain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, maintain green as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintain green as the third aspect (no pending change).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.

There is a 10% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in red as the first aspect, maintain red as the second aspect (no pending changes), and maintain red as the third aspect. The third hold icon does not turn iridescent.

When the number of holds for the first special symbol is two, the hold that occurs as the third hold will change at the following rate if the change related to the hold is lost without going through the reach. Will be done.
That is, with a probability of 60%, it occurs in white as the first aspect, maintains white as the second aspect (does not perform pending change), and maintains white as the third aspect (does not perform pending change).
There is a 20% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn blue as the third aspect.

There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and remain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and maintains blue as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintains blue as the third aspect (no pending change).
There is a 3% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect. The third hold icon does not change to red or rainbow.

When the number of holds for the first special symbol is two, the hold that occurs as the third hold will change at the following rate if the change related to the hold is lost in normal reach or SP reach. Will be done.
That is, with a probability of 10%, it occurs in white as the first aspect, maintains white as the second aspect (does not perform pending change), and maintains white as the third aspect (does not perform pending change).
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn blue as the third aspect.
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and remain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 10% probability that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, maintain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and maintain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 14% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, maintain green as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintain green as the third aspect (no pending change).

There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 2% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.

There is a 1% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 1% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and maintain red as the third aspect.
With a probability of 1%, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintains red as the third aspect (no pending change). The third hold icon never turns rainbow-colored.

When the number of holds of the first special symbol is two, the hold that occurs as the third hold is changed at the following rate when the change related to the hold is lost in SPSP reach. ..
That is, with a probability of 5%, it occurs in white as the first aspect, maintains white as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintains white as the third aspect (no pending change).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn blue as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and remain blue as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 5%, it occurs in blue as the first aspect and maintains blue as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintains blue as the third aspect (no pending change).

There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is a 10% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is an 8% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn green as the third aspect.
There is an 8% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and remain green as the third aspect (no pending changes).
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, maintain green as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintain green as the third aspect (no pending change).

There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, remain white as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 5% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn blue as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in white as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).

There is a 2% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn green as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in blue as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and turn red as the third aspect.

There is a 2% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, remain blue as the second aspect (no pending changes), and turn red as the third aspect.
There is a 2% chance that it will occur in green as the first aspect, turn red as the second aspect, and remain red as the third aspect (no pending changes).
With a probability of 2%, it occurs in red as the first aspect and maintains red as the second aspect (no pending change), and maintains red as the third aspect (no pending change). The third hold icon never turns rainbow-colored.

51 and 52 are diagrams showing a change notice effect of the variable icon in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
As will be described in detail below, with the execution of the icon change notice effect in the description of FIGS. 51 and 52, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are based on the color of the variable icon after the change (or the change is suggested). To emit light. This light emission is described as the light emission corresponding to the variable icon change notice effect, separately from the light emission corresponding to the variable effect.
Further, in the variable icon change notice effect, when the color of the hold icon after the hold change (or suggestion of the hold change) is rainbow color, it indicates that the jackpot is confirmed in the hold.
In that case, it can be said that the light emission corresponding to the change icon change notice effect is also the light emission corresponding to the final effect.
In FIG. 51 (a), the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped and displayed at the end of the fluctuation with the lost symbols of “3”, “4”, and “5”.
The small production symbol 35B is still changing. In addition to the variable icon 100, a first hold icon 101 corresponding to one hold is displayed.

The first hold icon 101 is the target of the look-ahead notice effect, and the first hold icon 101 is displayed in green.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a light emitting color corresponding to the variable effect related to the variable icon 100 currently being performed (a color corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern), and are subject to the pre-reading notice effect. At the start of displaying a certain hold icon (when hold occurs), the first start port lamp 62 emits green light corresponding to the color of the hold icon 101. The effect button 8 is off.
The first start port lamp 62 is a lamp capable of suggesting the degree of expectation by emitting light in a color corresponding to either the displayed variable icon or the hold icon.

In FIG. 51 (b), the large effect symbol 35A was fixedly stopped, and the small effect symbol 35B was also stopped and displayed.
Both the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B are stopped and displayed at "3", "4", and "5".
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a light emitting color corresponding to the variable effect related to the variable icon 100 currently being performed (a color corresponding to the variable effect determined by the variable effect pattern), and are subject to the pre-reading notice effect. At the start of displaying a certain hold icon (when hold occurs), the first start port lamp 62 starts emitting light in green. The effect button 8 is off.

In FIG. 51 (c), the change of the hold related to the first hold icon 101 is started, and the first hold icon 101 of FIG. 51 (a) becomes the change icon 100. At this time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a light emitting color (color corresponding to the fluctuation effect determined by the variation effect pattern) corresponding to the variation effect related to the variation icon 100 currently being performed, and the first start is performed. The mouth lamp continues to emit green light, and the effect button 8 is turned off.
In FIG. 51 (d), for example, an effect is performed in which the character launches a cannonball showing a red hold icon change image 230 from the cannon.
The panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in a color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern, and the first start port lamp 62 continues to emit green light. The effect button 8 is off.

If it is determined that the variable icon 100 (the first hold icon 101 in FIG. 51 (a)) does not change from blue according to the table shown in FIG. 53, the variable icon 100 is red as shown in FIG. 51 (g). The hold icon change image 230 of the above is not combined with the change icon 100, the panel lamp 60 continues to emit light in the color corresponding to the change effect determined by the frame lamp 61, and the first start port lamp 62 is The green light emission is continued, and the effect button 8 remains off.
If it is determined that the variable icon 100 (the first hold icon 101 in FIG. 51 (a)) changes from blue to red to rainbow color according to the table shown in FIG. 53, in FIG. 51 (e). , The red hold icon change image 230 attempts to merge with the change icon 100 displayed in green. At this time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to emit light in the color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern, the first start port lamp 62 maintains green light emission, and the effect button 8 is turned off. ..

Then, in FIG. 51 (f), the blue variation icon 100 is combined with the red hold icon change image 230, and the variation icon 100 becomes red.
The panel lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in a red color corresponding to the pending change notice effect, the first start port lamp 62 emits light in red, and the effect button 8 remains off.

After that, the fluctuation develops into SPSP reach.
When it is determined that the premier cut-in effect is performed by this fluctuation, the premier cut-in effect (FIG. 31 (d)) is performed in FIG. 52 (a). The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 emit light in rainbow colors as cut-in effect compatible colors (fixed effect compatible colors), and the first start lamp 62 emits red light. The effect button 8 remains off.
The rainbow light emission of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 (light emission corresponding to the cut-in effect) accompanying this premier cut-in effect is the light emission having the highest priority at this time.
After the premier cut-in effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the rainbow-colored cut-in effect-compatible colors (fixed effect-compatible colors) of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 are not immediately terminated (for example, the final effect-compatible color). It is continued (for 2 seconds as shown in FIG. 31 (d)), and the first start port lamp 62 also maintains red light emission.
After that, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 return to the colors corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern as shown in FIG. 31 (d), and the first start port lamps. 62 continues to emit red light.

In FIG. 52 (d), for example, the character fires a cannonball showing a rainbow-colored hold icon change image 240 from the cannon. At this time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 perform the color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern, and the first start lamp 62 emits red light. The effect button 8 remains off.

Since it is confirmed that the fluctuation icon changes to rainbow color (the fluctuation becomes a big hit), the rainbow-colored hold icon change image 240 is displayed in red in FIG. 52 (e). Attempts to combine with the variable icon 100. At this time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue the color corresponding to the fluctuation effect determined by the variation effect pattern, the first start port lamp 62 maintains the red light emission, and the effect button 8 is turned off.

In FIG. 52 (f), the red variable icon 100 is combined with the rainbow hold icon change image 230, and the variable icon 100 becomes rainbow-colored. At this time, the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 continue to have the color corresponding to the variation effect determined by the variation effect pattern, but the first start port lamp 62 emits rainbow light and the effect button 8 is turned off.
The rainbow emission of the first starting port lamp 62 can be continued until the fluctuation is stopped.
The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 may emit rainbow colors as colors corresponding to the pending change notice (colors corresponding to the final effect) in FIGS. 52 (e) and 52 (f).

As described with reference to FIG. 52, the rainbow-colored cut-in effect-compatible light emission (confirmed effect-compatible light emission) of the board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 derived from the final cut-in (premier) effect (FIG. 52 (a)) is It can be continued even after the cut-in effect is completed (FIG. 52 (b)).
Then, after the rainbow-colored cut-in effect-compatible light emission (confirmed effect-compatible light emission) related to the final cut-in (premier) effect is completed (FIG. 52 (c)), the display change (hold) of the variable icon 100 is performed. The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61, which are derived from the final effect by the change notice), are rainbow-colored and the light emission corresponding to the pending change notice (light emission corresponding to the final effect) is performed. The board lamp 60 and the frame lamp 61 can be performed a plurality of times in one variation.
Either the first rainbow-colored definite effect-compatible light emission (derived from the premier cut-in) or the second rainbow-colored definite effect-compatible light emission (derived from another definite effect) may be performed for a longer period of time.

FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a table for determining the variation icon display change mode.
FIG. 53 shows a case where the variable icon finally becomes a rainbow color (premier). In addition, when the variable icon finally turns rainbow-colored, it is a case where the SPSP reach is a big hit.
If the mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation icon at the start of the fluctuation is white, blue, green, or red other than rainbow color and the number of changes is one, the fluctuation is displayed with a probability of 40% as the first pattern. It changes to rainbow color at the start of, 20% probability changes to rainbow color when reach is established, 20% probability changes to rainbow color at the start of battle between own character and enemy character of SPSP reach, 10% With a probability, it changes to rainbow color when the route of the own character first strike or the enemy character first strike in the battle between the own character and the enemy character shifts, and with a 10% probability, it changes to rainbow color when the cut-in image is erased.

Further, when the mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation icon at the start of the fluctuation is white, blue, green, or red other than rainbow color and the number of changes is one, there is a 20% probability as the second pattern. It changes to rainbow color at the start of variable display, changes to rainbow color when reach is established with a 20% probability, changes to rainbow color at the start of pseudo-ream with a 20% probability, and SPSP reach with a 20% probability. It changes to rainbow color at the start of the battle between your character and the enemy character, and with a 10% chance, it changes to rainbow color at the time of the route transition of your character's first strike or the enemy character's first strike in the battle between your character and the enemy character, and 10%. It changes to rainbow color when the cut-in image is erased with the probability of.

Further, when the mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation icon at the start of the fluctuation is white, blue, green, or red other than rainbow color and the number of changes is one, there is a 20% probability as the third pattern. It changes to rainbow color at the start of variable display, changes to rainbow color at the start of reach with a 20% probability, changes to rainbow color at the start of pseudo-ream with a 20% probability, and starts SP reach with a 15% probability. Sometimes it changes to rainbow color, with a 15% chance it changes to rainbow color at the start of the battle between your character and the enemy character in SPSP reach, and with a 5% chance it changes to your character first strike in the battle between your character and the enemy character. It changes to rainbow color when the route of the enemy character first strike is changed, and changes to rainbow color when the cut-in image is deleted with a 5% chance.

Further, the mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation icon at the start of the fluctuation is white, blue, and green other than the rainbow color, and as the first pattern, when the number of changes is two, the color changes to the rainbow color for the first time. If so, there is a 40% chance that the variable icon will change to rainbow color at the start of the variable display, a 25% chance that it will change to rainbow color when the reach is established, and a 25% chance that the SPSP reach own character and enemy character will change. It changes to rainbow color at the start of the battle, and with a 10% chance, it changes to rainbow color when the route of the own character first strike or the enemy character first strike in the battle between the own character and the enemy character is changed.
In addition, when the color changes to rainbow color for the second time, there is a 100% probability that the color changes to rainbow color when the cut-in image is erased.

Further, the mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation icon at the start of the fluctuation is white, blue, and green other than rainbow color, and as the second pattern, when the number of changes is two, the color changes to rainbow color for the first time. If so, there is a 30% chance that the variable icon will change to rainbow color at the start of the variable display, a 20% chance that it will change to rainbow color when the reach is established, and a 20% chance that it will change to rainbow color at the start of the pseudo-continuous operation. However, it changes to rainbow color at the start of the battle between the own character and the enemy character in SPSP reach, and there is a 10% chance that it will turn rainbow color when the route shifts to the own character first strike or the enemy character first strike in the battle between the own character and the enemy character. Change.
In addition, when the color changes to rainbow color for the second time, there is a 100% probability that the color changes to rainbow color when the cut-in image is erased.

Further, the mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation icon at the start of the fluctuation is white, blue, and green other than the rainbow color, and as the third pattern, when the number of changes is two, the color changes to the rainbow color for the first time. If so, there is a 25% chance that the variable icon will change to rainbow color at the start of the variable display, a 20% chance that it will change to rainbow color when the reach is established, and a 20% chance that it will change to rainbow color at the start of the pseudo-continuous. However, there is a 15% chance that it will change to rainbow color at the start of SP reach, and a 15% chance that it will change to rainbow color at the start of the battle between your character and the enemy character in SPSP reach, and there is a 5% chance that your character will change to rainbow color. It changes to rainbow color when the route of the own character first strike or the enemy character first strike is changed in the battle between the enemy character and the enemy character.
In addition, when the color changes to rainbow color for the second time, there is a 100% probability that the color changes to rainbow color when the cut-in image is erased.

FIG. 54 is a diagram for collectively explaining a variation mode of a large effect symbol and a small effect symbol in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
Although the fluctuation time is different in all cases, the same length display will be used for convenience.
Further, in FIGS. 54 (b) to 54 (c), each of FIGS. 54 (b) does not necessarily show one variation, and a characteristic display mode of the large effect symbol 35A and other effects are executed. In the case, it only shows how the large effect symbol 35A and the small effect symbol 35B are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. The effect symbol 35A shown in FIG. 54 (b) is hidden, the reach effect of FIG. 54 (c), the premier effect of FIG. 54 (e), the re-variation (promotion) effect of (f), and the like. Can be combined and executed within one variation.

FIG. 54A shows a stop mode of the effect symbols 35A and 35B in the shortened variation in which the effect is lost without reaching.
As shown in the figure, the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped in a lost manner without being temporarily stopped.
The small effect symbol 35B is also fixedly stopped without a temporary stop at the same timing as the large effect symbol 35A.

As shown in FIGS. 54 (b) to 54 (f), in the fluctuation effect other than the shortened variation including the normal variation, the large effect symbol 35A swings / temporarily for a certain period of time before the fixed stop. Make a stop. The small effect symbol 35B may be temporarily stopped when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped, and may be stopped when the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped, or when the large effect symbol 35A is temporarily stopped. It may be stopped when the large effect symbol 35A is fixedly stopped without temporarily stopping both of them.

As shown in FIG. 54 (b), even if the large effect symbol 35A is hidden during the variable display due to the reach medium-strength notice effect (FIG. 38), the small effect symbol 35 continues to be displayed. Will be done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), when the large effect symbol 35A is in the reach mode, the small effect symbol 35B may also be in the reach mode, and the small effect symbol 35B may not be in the reach mode.
In FIG. 54 (d), when the large effect symbol 35A is in the full rotation reach mode, the small effect symbol 35B may also be in the full rotation reach mode, and the small effect symbol 35B may not be in the full rotation reach mode. Good.
As shown in FIG. 54 (e), when the final premier effect (premier cut-in effect) is performed, the large effect symbol 35A is visibly displayed, but is not displayed when the final gimmick 32 is activated. (Invisible or difficult to see). Alternatively, even when the confirmation gimmick 32 is activated, the large effect symbol 35A may be visually displayed.
In either case, the small effect symbol 35B is visibly displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (f), when the large effect symbol 35A temporarily stops in the normal jackpot mode and is promoted in the probabilistic jackpot mode after re-variation, the small effect symbol 35B is large. It may be temporarily stopped and re-variated together with the effect symbol 35A.
Further, the small effect symbol 35B may be stopped together with the large effect symbol 35A after the re-variation without being temporarily stopped and re-variated together with the large effect symbol 35A.

As the image display device of the gaming machine 1, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, or any other display device can be adopted.
Further, the display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines but also to slot machines, other game machines having a display device, and game machines in general.

1 game machine, 10 game board, 13 1st start port, 14 2nd start port, 31 image display device, 35 effect design, 110 main control board, 111 main CPU, 112 main ROM, 113 main RAM, 120 effect control board , 121 sub CPU, 122 sub ROM, 123 sub RAM, 140 lamp control board, 150 image control board, 151 host CPU, 152 host RAM 152 host ROM

Claims (1)

The accessory device and
With the first light emitting means
With the second light emitting means
An acquisition means for acquiring judgment information when the acquisition condition is satisfied, and
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined special game based on the determination information,
A pre-determination means that predetermines whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information before making a determination by the determination means.
A hold storage means for storing the determination information and
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the symbol in an manner showing the determination result of the determination.
The effect control means for controlling the effect based on the determination result of the determination means is provided.
The effect control means
The accessory control for operating the accessory device, the symbol display control for displaying the variation of the effect symbol together with the variation display of the symbol, the image display control for displaying the effect image, the first light emitting means and the second light emission. a light emission control for the light emitting means, gastric row,
Display one or more pending image corresponding to the determination information stored before Symbol hold storage means in the first display area, by changing the display mode of the pending images, executing the special game in the corresponding variable display The first expectation effect, which indicates the degree of expectation that the symbol indicating that is stopped and displayed, and
By displaying the reserved image in the second display area and changing the display mode of the reserved image, the expected degree at which the symbol indicating that the special game is executed is stopped and displayed in the variable display being executed. The second expectation production that shows
When it is determined that the symbol indicating that the special game is executed is stopped and displayed in the variable display being executed, the second notifying that the symbol indicating that the special game is executed is stopped and displayed. 1 notification production and
After the execution of the first notification effect, the second notification effect for notifying that the symbol indicating that the special game is to be executed is stopped and displayed by operating the accessory device, and the second notification effect.
Is feasible and
As the light emission control
Control to make the first light emitting means emit light in the first light emitting mode corresponding to the effect image,
The second light emitting means corresponds to a second light emitting mode according to the display mode based on the first expectation effect of one of the plurality of reserved images, or a display mode based on the second expectation effect. Control to emit light in the third light emission mode,
Control to make the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means emit light in a specific mode indicating that the symbol indicating that the special game is executed is stopped and displayed.
Is feasible and
When the first notification effect is executed while the first light emitting means is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode and the second light emitting means is made to emit light in the third light emitting mode, the first light emitting means is caused to emit light. Light is emitted in a specific mode, and the light emission of the second light emitting means in the third light emitting mode is maintained.
After completion of the first notification effect, performs the second notification effect at a specific timing, the first light emitting means to emit light in the specific embodiment, Later, until the symbols are stopped and displayed, the first 1 a light emitting hand stage to continue to emit light in the specific embodiment,
The effect symbol has a first effect symbol and a second effect symbol displayed smaller than the first effect symbol.
Both the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are in a visible state when the accessory device is not activated, and the first effect symbol is invisible or invisible at the specific timing when the accessory device is activated. While it becomes difficult to see, the second effect symbol is maintained in a visible state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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