JP7065482B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control board that controls the progress of the game, and a production control board that controls the production of the game through the control of the liquid crystal display on the surface of the game board and the characters. Some pachinko gaming machines perform a notice effect that announces that the lottery result of the big hit is a big hit before the special symbol is stopped.
Patent Document 1 is a document that discloses a technique related to the production of this type of gaming machine.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-239952

By the way, the advance notice production of this kind of gaming machine is merely to make a character appear according to the reliability of the jackpot or a cut-in image according to the reliability of the jackpot, and it is improved in terms of the interest of the game. There was room for.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides one or a plurality of effects among a plurality of effects including an operation effect that progresses according to the operation and a specific advance notice effect that suggests the possibility of executing the operation effect. , In a game machine to be executed by the effecting means as an effect during the display of the symbol variation of the symbol display means, the main control means for controlling the progress of the game and the main control means connected to the main control means and responding to a signal from the main control means. The effect control means is provided with an effect control means for controlling the effect means, and the effect control means is provided with a regulatory means for restricting the execution of the specific advance notice effect immediately after the start of the variable display of the symbol of the symbol display means. However, the effect control means provides a game machine capable of executing the operation effect immediately after the start of the symbol variation display of the symbol display means.

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

It is a front view of the gaming machine which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the mode that the 1st movable accessory 330a in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 descends. It is a figure which shows the mode that the 2nd movable accessory 330b in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 tilts. It is a figure which shows the mode that the 3rd movable accessory 330c in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 opens and closes. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the type of the jackpot in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the gaming state of the live mode and the special training mode of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. .. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special symbol reservation storage area of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and the staging information storage area of a staging control board. It is a figure which shows the pre-determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory determination processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table and the ordinary symbol lottery determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the design determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special game control table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening opening / closing control table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the setting table at the end of a special game of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal drawing control processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead effect effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead effect effect execution determination table and the final stage effect display mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the staging symbol determination process of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the SP specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the SP specific notice effect execution determination table and the SPU specific notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the SPSP specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the SPSP specific notice effect execution determination table and the SPSP specific notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a dialogue operation effect operation result determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the dialogue speaker determination table and the dialogue determination table of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the dialogue operation specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the dialogue operation specific notice effect execution determination table and the dialogue operation specific notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the surprise operation specific notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the shortening variation notice effect execution determination table and the shortening variation notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the disengagement notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the disengagement notice effect execution determination table and the disengagement notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the mode effect control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change determination process of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change execution determination table of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the new stage determination table of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change timing determination table of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process during the design change of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice effect selection process while the symbol is stopped of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game effect selection process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round game effect control process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special training mode start control processing of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the live mode start control process of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the content of the operation information storage area of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and the update example thereof. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the staging control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table of the gaming machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the deviation notice effect execution determination table of the gaming machine which is a modification of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the suspension of the change of the first special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition established earlier, although the start condition for executing the change of the first special symbol is satisfied by the start winning of the first start port 14. It occurs when the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being executed or when a special game is being executed.

Similarly, the suspension of the change of the second special symbol is based on the establishment of the start condition established earlier, although the start condition for executing the change of the second special symbol is satisfied by the start winning of the second start port 15. It occurs when the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being executed or when a special game is being executed.

Each of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is composed of two left and right LEDs. Specifically, the display mode of the number of holds in the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 will be described. In the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the number of holds of changes in the first special symbol is In the case of one, the LED on the left lights up. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is two, the LED on the right lights up. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is 3, the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is 4, the two LEDs on the left and right blink. The display mode of the number of holds in the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold indicator 23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A decorative member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the upper part of the game area 6. Drive devices 33a and 33b for directing are provided at the back of the decorative member 7 in the upper part of the game area 6 and at the right end of the game area 6. The effect drive devices 33a and 33b perform a game effect by the movement of the device itself under the control of the lamp control board 140. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the staging drive device 33a has an annular first movable accessory 330a and an actuator that supports the upper edge thereof. When the effect drive device 33a receives a signal instructing the drive of the first movable accessory 330a from the lamp control board 140, the effect drive device 33a is located at a position (position shown in FIG. 1) on the back side of the decorative member 7 above the game area 6. The first movable accessory 330a is lowered to the central position (position shown in FIG. 4) of the game area 6. As shown in FIG. 5, the staging drive device 33b has a stick-shaped second movable accessory 330b and an actuator that supports the lower end thereof. When the effect drive device 33b receives a signal instructing to drive the second movable accessory 330b from the lamp control board 140, the effect drive device 33b moves the second movable accessory 330b from the position at the right end of the game area 6 (position shown in FIG. 1). It is tilted toward the center position (position shown in FIG. 5) of the game area 6.

A driving device 33c for directing is provided slightly inside the left corner and the right corner in the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. The left and right staging drive devices 33c contain three staging lighting devices (lamps) 34 each. The staging drive device 33c and the staging lighting device 34, under the control of the lamp control board 140, perform the staging of the game by the movement of the device itself and the light emission. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the staging drive device 33c has left and right third movable accessories 330c and an actuator that supports their side ends. When the effect drive device 33c receives a signal instructing the drive of the third movable accessory 330c from the lamp control board 140, the effect drive device 33c covers the third movable accessory 330c with the effect lighting device 34 (position shown in FIG. 1). ) And the position to be exposed (position shown in FIG. 6). Further, the staging lighting device 34 blinks when it receives a drive signal from the lamp control board 140.

An audio output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the left and right directing drive devices 33c on the upper portion of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. The audio output device 32 performs a game effect (output of various background music (BGM) and output of sound effects) by sound under the control of the image control board 150.

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

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

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

While the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball falling from above the first large winning opening 16 passes in front of the first large winning opening 16 as it is. Therefore, while the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the first large winning opening 16. On the other hand, while the 1st big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the 1st big winning opening 16b face the upper side of the 1st big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. It hits the saucer surface and is guided to the side of the first large winning opening 16. Therefore, while the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the first large winning opening 16.

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

The second special prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided with a second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b, which is a special electric accessory, and a second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for switching the opening / closing of the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b. .. The second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b has a rectangular plate shape having substantially the same dimensions as the second large winning opening 17. The lower edge of the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is swingably pivotally attached to the lower edge of the second special winning opening 17. When the 2nd prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is turned off, the 2nd prize opening opening / closing door 17b stands up substantially flush with the board surface of the game area 6 and closes the 2nd prize opening opening 17. When the 2nd prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is turned on, the 2nd prize opening opening / closing door 17b is in an open state tilted forward with the lower edge of the 2nd prize opening 17 as a fulcrum.

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

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

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

The second starting port 15 is provided with a pair of movable pieces 15b. The open / closed state of these movable pieces 15b is switched by the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c. When the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned off, each of the pair of movable pieces 15b is in an upright closed state. When the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state tilted in an inverted C shape. The movable piece 15b constitutes an electric tulip (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "electric chew") as an ordinary electric accessory. While the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, most of the game balls falling from the diagonally upper left and right sides of the second starting port 15 toward the second starting port 15 hit the outer surface of the movable piece 15b and bounce off. Therefore, while the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting port 15. On the other hand, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from the diagonally upper left and right of the second starting port 15 toward the second starting port 15 are guided to the inner surface of the movable piece 15b. It reaches the second starting port 15. Therefore, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the game ball easily passes through the second starting port 15.

A normal symbol gate 13 is provided at a position slightly upward from the first large winning opening 16 in the right area 6R of the game area 6. The ordinary symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of a game ball in the ordinary symbol gate 13.

Here, in the gaming machine 1, the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol by the starting prize of the first starting port 14 and the establishment of the starting condition of the second special symbol by the starting winning of the second starting port 15 are the triggers. When the lottery is executed and the jackpot is won, the corresponding one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol stops at the symbol according to the type of the jackpot after the variable display for a predetermined period, and this stop symbol indicates. A special game is executed according to the type of jackpot. In the special game, the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 until the number of winnings of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 reaches the specified number or the opening time reaches the specified time. The opening of the game is regarded as a one-round round game, and this round game is repeated a plurality of times. The types of jackpots for the gaming machine 1 are the following 11 types.

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

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

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

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

When this jackpot is won, after the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state through a special game, the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again.

b1. First 8R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. In the 8 round games, the 2nd big winning opening 17 is opened until the number of winnings of the 2nd big winning opening 17 reaches the specified number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds have passed → The 2nd big winning opening for 2 seconds The second prize-winning opening 17 is opened and closed in the opening / closing mode of closing the opening 17. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game will be a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

c1. 1st 8R Normal Hit This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big winning opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or the number of fluctuations after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot.

d1. First 2R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, two round games, the first round and the second round, are performed. In the two round games, the opening of the second big winning opening 17 until the number of winnings of the second big winning opening 17 reaches the specified number (for example, 9) or 0.4 seconds elapses → the second for 2 seconds. The second big winning opening 17 is opened and closed by closing the big winning opening 17. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again. Here, the time required for the special game when this jackpot is won (total opening time of the big winning opening) is compared with the time required for the special game when another big hit is won (total opening time of the big winning opening). short. Therefore, if you win another jackpot, you will get more game balls than if you win this jackpot. The first special figure 2R probability variation hit is also called a "short hit" or a "sudden hit" in the sense that a jackpot is entered into a high-probability gaming state after a short jackpot.

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

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

i1. Second 8R Normal Hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big winning opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or the special symbol is changed 100 times without winning the jackpot.

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

Further, in the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is executed in which the winning or not of the normal symbol is determined when the starting condition of the normal symbol is satisfied by the passage of the game ball of the normal symbol gate 13, and the winning is won in this normal symbol lottery. If this is the case, the movable piece 15b, which is an ordinary electric accessory, will be in an open state for a predetermined period of time. While the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the game ball easily passes through the second starting port 15, so that the starting condition of the second special symbol is easily satisfied.

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

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

More specifically, the gaming machine 1 performs a symbol variation effect according to the symbol variation from the start to the stop of the special symbol variation. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the symbol variation effect, the image display device 31 has the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z (hereinafter, these symbols 36L, 36C, 36R). , 36Z is appropriately referred to as "directing symbol 36"). The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z have the first special symbol display device 20 and the second symbol display device 20 and the second symbol due to the fluctuation synchronized with the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. Notify the same jackpot determination result as that indicated by the special symbol of the special symbol display device 21.

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

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first starting port 14 or the second starting opening 15 starts, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R Each is "1" symbol → "2" symbol → "3" symbol → "4" symbol → "5" symbol → "6" symbol → "7" symbol → "8" symbol → "9" symbol → "1" The first round display of the symbol is started, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts the round display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the special symbol stops after the fluctuation display over a predetermined fluctuation time T, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are confirmed in the combination corresponding to the stopped display special symbol ( Complete stop).

If the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are a combination mode of the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "winning mode") in accordance with the stop of the special symbol. The jackpot notification effect that stops at is executed. If the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are lost in combination mode (hereinafter referred to as "missing mode") according to the stop of the special symbol. The loss notification effect that stops at is executed. The type of jackpot notified by the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the symbol variation effect and the type of the jackpot notified by the special symbol always match.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the type of jackpot and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. In the gaming machine 1, when the 16R probability variation is won in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are either "333" or "777", and the fourth symbol 36Z is the third display mode. It stops at the combination of.

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

If the 8R normal hit is won in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", and " In any of "999", the fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in the combination of the first display mode.

When the 2R probability variation is won in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "135" and the fourth symbol 36Z is the first display mode.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped in an aspect other than the above combination (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "missing aspect").

Here, the display size of the fourth symbol 36Z is extremely smaller than that of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. Therefore, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) by the same symbol combination other than "777" and "333", either the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit is won. I don't know what it is. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) at "777" or "333", it is easy to know that the 16R probability variation is won at the time of confirmation.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop in a hitting manner to perform a special game, a special game effect is performed according to the special game. conduct. In the special game production, an opening production related to the opening of the special game, a round game production related to the round game, and an ending production related to the ending of the special game are performed.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the image 37 (0) ₀ of the variation is displayed in the lower center of the image display device 31. When there is a hold of the change of the first special symbol, the image 37 ₁ of the first hold (the first hold in the order of change) in the first special symbol is on the left side of the image 37 (0) of the change in the image display device 31. (1), image 37 ₁ (2) of the second hold (hold second in the order of change), image 37 ₁ (3) of the third hold (hold third in the order of change), and fourth hold (variation). Images 37 ₁ (4) up to 4 images are displayed.

Further, when there is a hold of the change of the second special symbol, the image of the first hold (the first hold in the order of change) in the second special symbol is on the right side of the image 37 (0) of the change in the image display device 31. 372 (1), _2nd hold (second hold in change order) image 372 ( ₂ ), 3rd hold (third hold in change order) image 372 ( ₃ ), and 4th hold Up to four images of image 372 ₍ 4) (with the fourth hold in the order of change) are displayed. Here, in FIG. 7 (b), only images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown for the sake of simplicity.

When the number of hold displays of the first special symbol hold display 23 increases, images 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the number of holds after the increase are displayed. Appear. When the number of hold displays of the second special symbol hold display 24 increases, images 372 (1), ₃₇₂ ( ₂ ), ₃₇₂ (3), or 372 ₍ 4) corresponding to the number of holds after the increase are displayed. Appear.

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

While the image 372 (1), ₃₇₂ ( ₂ ), ₃₇₂ (3), or 372 ₍ 4) corresponding to the number of hold displays of the second special symbol hold display 24 is being displayed, the special symbol is displayed once. Every time the fluctuation of the fluctuation is completed, the image 37 (0) of the fluctuation disappears, the image 372 (1) of the _first hold moves to the position of the fluctuation image 37 (0) of the fluctuation, and the images after the second hold. 372 ( ₂ ), ₃₇₂ (3), or 372 ₍ 4) moves to the position to the left of each.

In the following description, images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ ( ₂ ), 37 ₁ (3), 37 ₁ (4), 372 (1), ₃₇₂ ( ₂ ), 372 ( 3) and 372 ( ₄ ) are appropriately referred to as "pending display image 37".

The game mode of the game machine 1 includes a normal mode in which the game is hit by left-handed (a method of hitting a game ball into the left area 6L aiming at winning the first starting port 14) and a right-handed game (a winning method in the second starting port 15). There are three modes, a live mode and a special training mode, in which the player hits the game ball into the right area 6R with the aim of hitting the ball.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the probability variation hit is won, the effect after the end of the special game is the effect of the live mode. In the live mode effect, the live recorded video is displayed as the background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. The live mode production will continue until the jackpot is won again. If the next winning jackpot is a probable hit, the production after the end of the special game will be the production of the live mode again. If the next winning jackpot is a normal hit, the production after the end of the special game will be the production of the special training mode.

As shown in FIG. 11B, when a normal hit is won, the effect after the end of the special game is the effect of the special training mode. In the special training mode effect when a normal hit is won, an animation image showing how the character specially trains for the live is displayed as the background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. .. The remaining number of special training modes is displayed in the lower right corner of the background image. The remaining number of times is counted down as 100 → 99 → 98 ... → 1 each time the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) in a lost manner. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in a lost manner in the variation symbol variation effect in which the remaining number of times is 1, the image of "special training mode end" appears. The effect in which the image of "end of special training mode" appears is an effect of confirming the end of the special training mode to notify that the end of the time saving state has been confirmed. The production after the special training mode end confirmation production is the production of the normal mode.

In the symbol variation effect, the game machine 1 has a reach effect, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, a full rotation reach effect, a re-lottery effect, a challenge effect, and a surprise operation based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the operation of the effect button 35. Select one or more effects from a plurality of types of effects including an effect, a shortened variable effect, a surprise operation effect, and a specific advance notice effect, and perform the selected one or more effects on the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. , The staging drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34. Further, in the special game effect, the game machine 1 selects and selects one or a plurality of effects among a plurality of types of effects including a rank-up effect based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the operation of the effect button 35. One or a plurality of effects are executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34. The outline of each effect executed as a symbol variation effect or a special game effect is as follows.

As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The reach effect may be executed after the normal fluctuation over a predetermined time within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol (the fluctuation in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed in a single circle). It is a period from time t _RCA to t _RCB . In the reach effect, one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the left symbol 36L in the example of FIGS. 12A and 12B) is temporarily stopped at the time t _RCA within the fluctuation time T. At the subsequent time t _RCB , the other of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the right symbol 36R in the example of FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b)) is provisionally of the same type as the one stopped earlier. Stop.

In the reach effect, due to the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are in the reach mode (the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are the same symbols while the middle symbol 36C is fluctuating). It becomes a mode of temporary stop by combination). After the temporary stop in the reach mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are the hit modes as shown in FIG. 12A. The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are provisionally lost in a lost manner, as shown in FIG. 12 (b). It may proceed to a stop production (hereinafter referred to as "missing reach production" as appropriate). Here, the loss reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that progresses to a temporary stop in the loss mode after the temporary stop in the reach mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the left symbol 36L, It is not an effect from the temporary stop of the middle symbol 36C and the right symbol 36R in the reach mode to the confirmation (complete stop) in the loss mode.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), a missed notice effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. In the missed notice effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are lost before the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop in the lost mode. It is a production that announces that it will stop in a mode. In the missed notice effect, the characters "ha-zu-re" appear under the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the SP reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The SP reach effect may be executed after the loss reach effect is executed in the symbol variation (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “reach variation”) accompanying the establishment of the reach. The SP reach effect is not executed in the symbol variation (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "normal variation") that stops without the establishment of reach only by the normal variation. The SP reach production is a development production that develops from the reach production. The SP reach effect is a revival effect indicating that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R have been restored from a state in which they are likely to be determined in a lost manner in the normal fluctuation. Before the start of the SP reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. After that, the middle symbol 36C among the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R starts high-speed rotation, and the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R separate from the left corner and the right corner of the screen. In the SP reach effect, an animated character image by a plurality of characters is displayed. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from reach production to SP reach production is higher than when not developing into SP reach production.

As shown in FIG. 13B, the SPSP reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The SPSP reach effect may be executed after the loss reach effect in the reach fluctuation is executed. In normal fluctuation, the SPSP reach effect is not executed. The SPSP reach production is a development production that develops from the SP reach production. The SPSP reach effect is a revival effect indicating that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R have been revived from a state in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are likely to be determined in a lost manner in the SP reach effect. In the SP reach effect before the SPSP reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. After that, the middle symbol 36C among the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R starts high-speed rotation, and the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R separate from the left corner and the right corner of the screen. In the SPSP reach production, the recorded video of the singing by all the characters is displayed. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from the SP reach effect to the SPSP reach effect is higher than when it does not develop into the SPSP reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the SP specific notice effect may be executed together with the SP reach effect. In the SP specific notice effect, an image of a table on which the characters of SP are written and a mini character MC1 dancing on the table appears in the lower right corner of the screen. The mini character MC1 is a character that plays a role of suggesting the possibility of developing an SP reach effect. Here, since the SP reach effect is an effect that progresses from a temporary stop in the lost mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the normal fluctuation, the appearance of the mini character MC1 is the left symbol in the normal fluctuation. It is nothing but a notice that the 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner.

As shown in FIG. 13D, the SPSP specific notice effect may be executed in addition to the SPSP reach effect. In the SPSP specific notice effect, an image of a table on which the characters of SPSP are written and a mini character MC2 dancing on the table appears in the lower right corner of the screen. The mini character MC2 is a character that plays a role of suggesting the possibility of developing an SPSP reach effect. Here, since the SPSP reach effect is an effect that progresses from a temporary stop in the lost mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the SP reach effect, the appearance of the mini character MC2 is an effect in the SP reach effect. It is nothing but a notice that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner.

As shown in FIG. 14, a full rotation reach effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The full rotation reach effect is an effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are varied while being aligned with the same symbol combination. The full rotation reach effect may be performed at the end of normal or reach variation. The full rotation reach effect may be executed in the normal variation and the reach variation, or may be executed only in the reach variation. The full rotation reach effect is one of the jackpot confirmation effects (the effect of notifying the effect symbol 36 before it is determined in the hit mode).

As shown in FIGS. 15 (a), 15 (b), and 15 (c), the re-lottery effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The re-lottery effect may be executed when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed (completely stopped) in a stop mode of 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, or 8R normal per. It is the end of the reach fluctuation that has become. In the normal fluctuation, the re-lottery effect is not executed.

Before the start of the re-lottery effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", and "999". Temporarily stop at any of the above. In the re-lottery effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R start re-variation after a temporary stop over a short period of time. This re-variation effect is a promotion effect that indicates whether or not the player is promoted from an 8R probability variation hit or an 8R normal hit to a 16R probability variation hit.

As shown in FIG. 15A, when the 16R probability variation is won, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are re-variated, and then the left symbol 36L, when the special symbol is stopped, The middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are the stop modes per 16R probability variation (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R is "333" or "777", and the fourth symbol 36Z is the third display embodiment. ) To confirm. The effect determined by the stop mode of the 16R probability variation is a promotion confirmation effect indicating that the player has been promoted from the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit to the 16R probability variation.

As shown in FIG. 15B, when the 8R probability variation is won, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are re-variated, and then the left symbol 36L, when the special symbol is stopped, The middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined in the stop mode per 8R probability variation.

As shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the 8R normal hit is won, the left symbol 36L, the left symbol 36L, after the re-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, when the special symbol is stopped, The middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined in the stop mode per 8R normal.

As shown in FIGS. 16 (a), 16 (b), and 16 (c), a serif operation effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The dialogue operation effect may be executed from the beginning (before the reach is established) to the end of the normal fluctuation or the reach fluctuation. In the dialogue effect, a silhouette image and a balloon frame that repeat a round display of character A silhouette → character B silhouette → character C silhouette → character D silhouette → character A silhouette appear. Slightly delayed from the appearance of the silhouette image and the balloon frame, an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image showing the operation acceptance validity period, and an image of "press!" Appear. The production) is performed.

When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation acceptance valid period indicated by the indicator image, the one-round display of the silhouette is stopped, the character A, B, C, or D appears, and the dialogue is displayed in the balloon frame. There are three types of lines that appear in the balloon frame: "...", "It's a chance", and "It's a fever". The reliability of the jackpot of the three types of dialogue production, "It's intense heat", "It's a chance", and "..." is "It's intense heat"> "It's a chance"> "..." It becomes higher in the order of. When "..." appears in the dialogue operation effect, the fluctuation does not develop and is confirmed in a lost manner. The dialogue notice effect of "..." is one of the loss notice effects for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R will stop in the loss mode.

As shown in FIG. 16D, a dialogue operation specific notice effect may be executed in addition to the dialogue operation effect. The dialogue operation specific notice effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing the dialogue operation effect. In the dialogue operation specific notice effect, behind the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R, the dialogue that is the operation result of the dialogue operation effect (in the example of FIG. 16D, "it's intense heat") is translucent. The dialogue deja vu image shown by is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), a challenge effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The challenge effect is executed after the loss reach effect in the reach fluctuation is executed. If the 2R probability change hit (short hit) is won, the challenge production will be a challenge success production, and if it is lost, the challenge production will be a challenge failure production.

Before the start of the challenge effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. After the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, the screen goes black (blackout), and after the blackout over a predetermined period, the second movable accessory 330b tilts. After that, the characters "Labyrinth Challenge", the image of the castle, and the image of the guardian who protects the castle appear, and the display of the image of the character moving through the labyrinth begins. After displaying the video for a predetermined period, an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the operation acceptance valid period, and an image of "press!" Appear). Is done.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the 2R probability variation hit (short hit) is won, the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation acceptance valid period shown by the indicator image, or the effect button 35 is not operated. When the operation reception validity period has passed, the challenge revival production will be performed. In the challenge revival effect, the first movable accessory 330a descends, a challenge notification effect image (rose image) appears in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a in the display screen of the image display device 31, and the sound is output. A short hit notification effect sound (sound of "cuein") is output from the device 32. After this effect, when the special symbol is stopped, the image of My Character and "Challenge Success!" Appears, and the left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R, and 4th symbol 36Z stop per 2R probability change. The mode (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R is "135") is determined.

As shown in FIG. 17B, in the case of loss, regardless of the operation of the effect button 35, the first movable accessory 330a is lowered, the short hit notification effect image is displayed, and the short hit notification effect sound is displayed. No output is done. In this case, when the special symbol is stopped, the image of "failure" appears, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined in a lost manner.

As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, a battle effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The battle effect is executed after the loss reach effect in the reach fluctuation is executed. If any of the 16R probability variation hit, the 8R probability variation hit, and the 8R normal hit is won, the battle effect is a battle success effect, and if it is lost, the battle failure effect is achieved.

Before the start of the battle effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a lost manner. In the battle production, the image of my character on the left side, other characters of the opponent in the battle on the right side, and "VS" appears. After that, the image of "Jan" and the image of "Ken" appear in order, and the image showing the result of the first battle is displayed. The results of the battle include "Aiko", "Win", and "Loss". If the result of the battle is "Aiko", the image of "Jan" and the image of "Ken" appear in order, and the image showing the result of the second battle is displayed. This "Aiko"-> "Jan"-> "Ken"-> display of the battle result is repeated until the result becomes "win" or "lose".

As shown in FIG. 18A, when one of 16R probability variation hit, 8R probability variation hit, and 8R normal hit is won, the result of "win" is obtained after one or more "Aiko". It is displayed, and an image of my character and an image of "Win" appear. The effect that the image of My Character and "Win" appears is a battle success notification effect that notifies that the battle was successful. When the image of My Character and "Win" appears, when the special symbol is stopped, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are per 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, or 8R normal per. Confirm (complete stop) in the stop mode of.

As shown in FIG. 18B, in the case of a loss, the result of "losing" is displayed after one or more "Aiko", and the image of the character of the opponent in the battle and the image of "Lose" are displayed. Appear. The effect in which the character of the opponent of the battle and the image of "Lose" appear is a battle failure notification effect for notifying that the battle has failed. When the character of the opponent of the battle and the image of "Lose" appear, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are confirmed (completely stopped) in the lost mode when the special symbol is stopped. ..

As shown in FIG. 19A, a shortened variation effect may be executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. Here, the shortened fluctuation is a fluctuation display in which only the normal fluctuation is stopped without the reach being established, and the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the normal fluctuation. The shortening variation occurs with a predetermined probability when the number of holdings is a predetermined number (for example, 2) or more. In the shortened variation effect, the shortened variation effect sound (sound of "Gashan") is output from the voice output device 32 in accordance with the change stop of the variation.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the shortened variation notice effect may be executed in addition to the shortened variation effect. The shortened variation notice effect is an effect of notifying that the variation of the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 will be shortened before the symbols of the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 are stopped and displayed. In the shortened fluctuation notice effect, an image of the cymbal, which is the source of the "gashan" sound, appears on the image 37 (0) of the fluctuation at the bottom of the screen.

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

In the surprise operation effect, the effect button 35 is in a protruding state, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 (an image imitating the effect button 35 in the protruding state, an indicator image showing the operation acceptance validity period, and "press!" The production to make the image of is appear) is performed. If the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period indicated by the indicator image, or if the operation reception valid period elapses without the effect button 35 being operated, the first movable accessory 330a descends and the image display device 31 is displayed. A jackpot notification effect image (an image of an annular effect forming a concentric circle with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) appears in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a on the screen, and the jackpot notification effect sound is generated from the voice output device 32. (The sound of "Kuikyuuikyuin") is output.

As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), a rank-up effect may be executed as a part of the special game effect during the special game. The rank-up effect is a stop mode in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", or "999". In the special game that is performed with the confirmation as an opportunity, at the beginning of the execution of the special game, which jackpot was won in the middle of the special game without clearly indicating whether the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit was won. It is a production that clearly shows. The rank-up effect is executed during the period from _SKK to t _RDE , which is the time after the start time t _S4R of the fourth round of the special game. In the rank-up effect, the player is urged to repeatedly hit the effect button 35, and when the number of times the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), it is notified whether or not the 8R probability variation hit.

More specifically, in the rank-up effect, an image of "Charge the gauge and get the probability change" appears in the center of the screen at the time t _SKK . At time t _RDS , a horizontally long rectangular gauge image, an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image showing the lapse of the operation acceptance valid period of the effect button 35, and an operation guide image (image of "continuous hit!") Are displayed. Appear. In the gauge image, the left end of the progress range in the gauge image is MIN, the right end of the progress range of the gauge image is MAX, and the degree of progress between MIN and MAX indicates the accuracy of probability variation.

In the rank-up effect, if the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit within the operation acceptance valid period indicated by the indicator image, the amount of progress in the gauge image advances to the right in accordance with the repeated hits. When the number of repeated hits of the effect button 35 within the operation reception valid period reaches 30 times, or when the end time t _RDE of the operation reception valid period is reached without the number of repeated hits reaching 30, the rank is increased in the end time t _RDE . You will be notified whether it succeeded or failed.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), in the effect of successful rank-up, the amount of progress of the gauge reaches "MAX", and images of "success" and "congratulations on the probability change" are displayed. When the effect of successful rank-up is executed in the special game, the live mode effect (FIG. 10 (a)) is performed after the end of the special game.

As shown in FIG. 21B, in the effect of rank-up failure, the amount of progress of the gauge stops in front of "MAX", and the image of "failure" is displayed. When the effect of the rank-up failure is executed in the special game, the effect of the special training mode is performed after the end of the special game (FIG. 10 (b)).

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

Further, the gaming machine 1 may execute a look-ahead effect effect when the change of the special symbol is suspended due to the start winning of the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. The look-ahead effect effect is an effect that suggests that there may be a big hit in the hold due to the appearance of the effect image.

As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), the start winning causes a hold of the change of the special symbol, and the hold (in the examples of FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), the start win causes the hold. When a look-ahead effect effect whose final variation is the variation corresponding to the generated 1st special symbol (4th hold) is executed, each of the normal variation or the shortened variation between the start winning prize and the variation before the final variation. Time t _EF immediately after the start (In the example of FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), the time t _EF (3) immediately after the start of the change three times before the final fluctuation, and the change two times before the final change. At the time t _EF (2) immediately after the start and the time t _EF (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation, an effect image (an image imitating a lightning bolt) appears behind the effect symbol 36. The look-ahead effect sound is output from the audio output device 32. In the look-ahead effect effect, the reliability of the jackpot of the final fluctuation increases in the order of blue effect <green effect <red effect. The mode of the effect image and the look-ahead effect sound is different between the normal variation and the shortened variation. In normal fluctuation, one lightning bolt appears behind the middle symbol 36C, and a beeping sound is output. In the shortened variation, two lightning bolts appear behind the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R, and a "shining" sound is output.

Here, since the look-ahead effect effect is an effect that suggests that the final fluctuation may be a big hit, the fluctuation is lost in the appearance of lightning immediately after the start of the fluctuation display in the normal fluctuation or the shortened fluctuation before the final fluctuation. It is nothing but a notice that the stop display will be displayed with the symbol of. Further, since the look-ahead effect sound in the normal fluctuation is "Pika", the look-ahead effect sound in the normal fluctuation is "Pika Pika", so that the output of the "Pika Pika" sound immediately after the start of the fluctuation display in the shortened fluctuation is It is nothing but a notice that the fluctuation will be shortened.

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 30, a power plug 171 and a power switch (not shown). ), RAM clear switch (not shown), etc. are provided. When the start operation is performed on the gaming machine 1, electric power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110, the staging control board 120, and the payout control board 130 to start the boards 110, 120, and 130.

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b and performs arithmetic processing based on input signals from each detection switch and timer. Further, the main CPU 110a directly controls the display devices 20 to 22 and the displays 23 to 25, and sends a command to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing. When the start operation is performed, the main CPU 110a executes an initialization process, and after the initialization process is completed and the game is ready for play, the jackpot random value (random value in the random range of 0 to 599), Special symbol random value (random value in the random range of 0 to 99), reach judgment random value (random value in the random range of 0 to 99), random value for special symbol variation (random value in the random range of 0 to 99) , While updating various random value values including normal symbol random values (random values in the random range of 0 to 65535) within each random range, special symbol fluctuations, normal symbol fluctuations, and games such as special games Control progress.

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

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

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

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

The sub CPU 120a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 120b and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer, and ramps the corresponding command based on the processing. It is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. When the start operation is performed, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process, and after the initialization process is completed and the game is ready for play, the random number values for the effect are 1 to 21 (each is a random number range of 0 to 99). While updating various random number values including (21 types of random number values) within each random number range, the effect according to the progress of the game is controlled. Here, the staging random numbers 1 to 21 are designed so that the same random number values are not acquired at the same time.

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

The payout control board 130 controls the payout of the game ball. The payout control board 130 is bidirectionally connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout CPU reads the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signal from the payout ball counting switch 132 and the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and issues a corresponding command to the main control board 110 based on the processing. Send. A payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, the payout CPU reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out the predetermined game ball. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of arithmetic processing of the payout CPU.

The lamp control board 140 controls the staging drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the staging control board 120, the staging drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 controls energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the staging drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c based on various commands transmitted from the staging control board 120, and the light in the staging lighting device 34. It controls the lighting of the motor and controls the drive of the motor to change the irradiation direction of the light.

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

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

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

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1. The main process is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by the start operation and a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110.

In FIG. 23, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes the game control program from the main ROM 110b in response to the power being turned on. In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a is stored in the main RAM 110c in the ON / OFF of the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back surface of the gaming machine 1 at the time of turning on the power, and in the power failure monitoring process (S20) at the time of the previous power failure. Based on the power failure occurrence information and the contents of the checksum that are backed up, the necessity of data recovery is decided, and if it is decided that recovery is not necessary, the main RAM 110c is cleared and it is decided that recovery is necessary. In that case, the data in the main RAM 110c is restored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing step S600, the main CPU 110a performs an output control process (S700). In the output control process, the main CPU 110a outputs signals of external output data, starting port opening / closing solenoid data, first prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, and second winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in the data generation process of step S600. Perform port output processing. Further, in order to light each LED of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 22, the special symbol display device data and the ordinary symbol created by the data generation process of S600 are performed. Performs display device output processing that outputs display device data. Further, a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the details of the input control process. In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of the detection signal, the process proceeds to step S220 as it is. When the detection signal is input, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the general winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c and updated.

After the execution of step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process (S220). In the large winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a. If the detection signal is not input from either the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230 as it is. When a detection signal is input from the first prize opening detection switch 16a or the second prize opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) is added to the prize ball counter for the prize opening in the main RAM 110c. The number of large winning opening balls (C) in the main RAM 110c is increased by +1 to update the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area.

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

After the execution of step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process (S240). In the second start port detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S250 as it is. When the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the prize ball counter is updated, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is less than 4, and the second special symbol hold. Update of the second special symbol hold number (U2) when the number (U2) is less than 4, storage of random number value in the special symbol hold storage area, pre-judgment of big hit lottery and start winning designation according to the judgment result A series of processes such as a set of commands and a set of commands for specifying the number of special symbol holdes according to the number of holdes (U2) in the second special symbol hold number (U2) are performed. The procedure of the second start port detection switch input process and the procedure of the first start port detection switch input process are the same except for the difference in the data writing destination.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process (S250). In the gate detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 13a. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a ends the current input control process as it is. When the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a generates a gate passage designation command, and sets the generated gate passage designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Further, in this case, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold number counter for counting the normal symbol hold number (G) is less than 4. Then, when the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold count counter is less than 4, the count value (G) is incremented by +1 and updated, the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random value is used as normal. Stores in the symbol hold storage area.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 26, when the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

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

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

FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the special symbol holding storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the fluctuation, the first special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the holding of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. It has a second special symbol hold storage area corresponding to hold. Each of the first special symbol hold storage area and the second special symbol hold storage area has a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage corresponding to the third hold. It has a unit and a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 27 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol reservation storage unit can store a set of a jackpot random number value, a special symbol random value, a reach determination random value, and a special symbol variation random value. It has become.

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

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

After the execution of step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs a pre-determination process (S230-8). In this pre-determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table of the main ROM 110b, and flags of the high-probability game flag storage area and the time-saving game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S230-8 (when the start condition is satisfied). The presence or absence of the set and the jackpot random value, the special symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area in steps S230-5 to S230-7. Based on the combination with, the winning information of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol this time is determined.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery. In the pre-judgment table, the jackpot random value, the special symbol random value, the game state (time-saving game state or non-time-saving game state), the reach judgment random value, the special figure variation random value, the winning information, and the start winning designation command The set refers to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied and when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied. It is memorized separately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-3, the data in the second to fourth storage units of the second special symbol reservation storage area is stored as 1 for each. It shifts to the previous storage unit and writes the data in the first storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area to the 0th storage unit which is the determination storage area. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random value, special symbol random value, reach determination random value, special figure fluctuation random value) stored in the 0th storage unit are erased. Will be done.

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

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

After executing step S310-8, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process (S311). In this jackpot determination process, the main CPU 110a determines the lottery result (big hit or loss) of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition this time, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and the determined jackpot. Generate a symbol specification command for the jackpot corresponding to the type of and set it in the transmission data storage area for staging. If it is lost, a symbol specification command for loss is generated and set in the transmission data storage area for staging.

More specifically, in this jackpot determination process, the main CPU 110a has a lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition, as shown in the example of FIG. 31 (flow chart showing the details of the jackpot determination process). Is a big hit or a loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, and the presence / absence of a flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S311-1 and the 0th storage in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random value stored in the unit.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 33A is a diagram showing a big hit symbol determination table. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a set of a special symbol random value, a special symbol type (big hit type), a stop symbol data, and a symbol designation command is a start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Is stored separately for reference when the condition is satisfied and when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied.

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

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

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

Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the game state at the present time (at the time of the big hit lottery) based on the presence or absence of the flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time-saving game flag storage area, and obtains the game state information indicating the obtained game state. Stored in the game state buffer (S311-4). Specifically, when both the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag are not set, the main CPU 110a sets the data of "00H" in the game state buffer as game state information. If the high-probability game flag is set and the time-saving game flag is not set, the data of "01H" is set in the game state buffer as game state information. Further, when the high-probability game flag is not set and the time-saving game flag is set, the data of "02H" is set in the game state buffer as the game state information. Further, when both the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag are set, the data of "03H" is set in the game state buffer as the game state information.

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

FIG. 33B is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for loss. In the loss symbol determination table, the set of the special symbol type, the stop symbol data, and the symbol designation command is referred to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied. 2 The special symbol display device 21 is stored separately from the one to be referred to when the start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied.

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

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

There are two types of variation pattern determination tables, one that is referred to when the first special symbol is changed and the other that is referred to when the second special symbol is changed. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when the first special symbol is changed. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when the second special symbol is changed.

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

In the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, it is easy to select a variation pattern having a long variation time. On the contrary, in the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol, when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is easily selected.

For example, in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 34, there are three types of variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 1 (per 16R probability variation): variation pattern 11, variation pattern 12, and variation pattern 13. ..

The variation pattern 11 develops into an SP reach effect or a surprise operation effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 11 is 20 seconds (20000 ms). The fluctuation pattern 12 develops into an SPSP reach effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12 is 30 seconds (30000 ms). The variation pattern 13 develops into a full rotation reach effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 13 is 40 seconds (40000 ms). Of these, the magnitude relationship between the two types of selectivity excluding the variation pattern 13 that is the jackpot confirmation effect is variation pattern 11 <variation pattern 12.

In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 34, a combination of special symbol 0 (loss), non-time saving game state, number of holdings 0 to 2, and reach (random value for reach determination is "70 to 99"). There are four types of variation pattern options corresponding to the above: variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 4, and variation pattern 6. The variation pattern 1 develops into an SP reach effect or a surprise operation effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 1 is 20 seconds (20,000 ms), which is the same as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 11. The fluctuation pattern 2 develops into an SPSP reach effect. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 2 is 30 seconds (30,000 ms), which is the same as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12. The staging pattern 4 develops into a challenge staging. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 4 is 15 seconds (15000 ms). The fluctuation pattern 6 is lost without developing after the reach production. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 6 is 10 seconds (10000 ms). The magnitude relation of these four types of selectivity is variation pattern 2 <variation pattern 1 <variation pattern 4 <variation pattern 6.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol is compared with the pre-judgment table (FIG. 28) shown above, in the pre-judgment table, the number of pending changes of the first special symbol (U1) and the second special symbol It is possible to search the corresponding data in the table without referring to the number of pending fluctuations (U2). On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, if the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the number of holdings of the change of the first special symbol (U1) and the number of holdings of the change of the second special symbol (U2) are not referred to. As long as it is not possible to search the corresponding data in the table. For this reason, in the pre-judgment table, although it is possible to discriminate the type of staging of the development destination after the reach staging, it is not possible to discriminate between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation".

In FIG. 30, the main CPU 110a generates a variation start command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S312, and sets this variation start command in the effect transmission data storage area (S313).

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

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a process for starting the variable display of the special symbol (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 110a puts variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to display variable symbols (blinking LEDs) in a predetermined processing area. set. When the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting or extinguishing data is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700, so that the first special symbol display device 20 Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

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

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

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol variation processing. In FIG. 36, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316, determines that the special symbol variation time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is 0, and sets the special symbol time counter to 0. If not, it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process for stopping the variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the variation display data set in step S315, and sets the special symbol set in step S311-2 or S311-5 in the first special symbol display device 20 or the first. 2 The stop symbol data for causing the special symbol display device 21 to stop and display is set in a predetermined processing area (S320-2). As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process. In this high-probability game end determination process, the main CPU 110a confirms whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is. High-probability game flag When the high-probability game flag is set in the storage area, the high-probability game count (X) in the high-probability game count (X) storage area is updated by -1, and the updated high-probability is high. It is determined whether or not the number of games (X) is 0. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is 0, the process proceeds to step S330-4 after clearing the high-probability game flags set in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, the process proceeds to step S330-4 with the high-probability game flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area.

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

Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the stopped symbol data in the stopped symbol data storage area is a big hit or a lost one (S330-5). When the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is lost (S330-5: No), the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data (S330-6), and this special symbol stop. End the process. In the special symbol special electric control process after this, the process shifts to the special symbol memory determination process in step S302, and the special symbol memory determination process is performed.

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

After the execution of step S330-11, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process (S330-12). In the jackpot start preparation setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game control table of the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area, the jackpot opening / closing control table for 16R and the jackpot for 8R are large. The winning opening opening / closing control table and the large winning opening opening / closing control table for 2R are determined as reference destinations.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a special game control table. FIG. 39A is a diagram showing a large winning opening open / close control table for 16R. FIG. 39B is a diagram showing a large winning opening open / close control table for 8R. FIG. 39 (c) is a diagram showing a large winning opening open / close control table for 2R.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 40, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening (S340-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area, and if the number of rounds (R) is 0, it is determined that the opening is in progress, and the number of rounds (R) is determined. If is not 0, it is determined that the opening is not in progress. If the main CPU 110a is in the process of opening (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If the opening is not in progress (S340-1: No), the process proceeds to step S340-6.

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

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

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

After executing step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a round start command transmission determination process (S340-5). In the round start command transmission determination process, the main CPU 110a generates a round start command according to the number of rounds (R) in the round number (R) storage area, and sets this round start command in the transmission data storage area for staging. , End this jackpot game process.

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

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

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

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

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

After the execution of step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game is completed (S340-11). Specifically, in the main CPU 110a, when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area reaches the specified number (9), one round game is performed. Judge that it is finished. Further, the main CPU 110a ends one round game when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the storage area does not reach the specified number (9). Judge that it is not. When the main CPU 110a determines that one round game is completed (S340-111: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-12. Further, when it is determined that one round game has not been completed (S340-11: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a setting table at the end of the special game. In the special game end setting table, there are stop symbol data, data indicating the storage contents of the game state buffer, data indicating the necessity of the time-saving game state, data indicating the number of time-saving games, and data indicating the necessity of the high-probability state. And a set of data indicating the number of high-probability games is stored.

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

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

Specifically, in step S350-2, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", 10,000 times are set in the game count (X) storage area. If it is other than "03, 07", 0 times is set in the game count (X) storage area.

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

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

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

Specifically, in this step S350-4, when the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01-02, 04-06", 10,000 times are set in the game count (J) storage area. If it is "03, 07" other than that, 100 times are set in the game count (J) storage area.

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

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

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the details of the Fuzu Fuden control process. In FIG. 43, the main CPU 110a loads the general-purpose electric processing data (S401). In the following step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special electric processing data, and if the normal symbol processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol storage determination processing, and the normal figure normal electric processing. If the data = 1, the process is transferred to the normal symbol variation processing, if the data = 2, the processing is transferred to the normal symbol stop processing, and if the data = 3, the auxiliary game processing is performed. Move the process.

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

FIG. 32 (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol lottery determination table. The ordinary symbol lottery determination table is stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110. In the normal symbol lottery judgment table, the set of the normal symbol random value and the lottery result (win or miss) of the normal symbol lottery is referred to in the non-time saving game state and in the time saving game state. It is stored separately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads the boot program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes various flags in the sub RAM 120c in response to the power being turned on. After the initialization process is completed, the sub CPU 120a repeats the process (S1100) of updating the staging random values 1 to 21 and the like. Further, in addition to the random value update process, the sub CPU 120a executes a timer interrupt process each time the reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

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

In FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a saves the information in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area (S1400).

Next, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer update process (S1500). In the timer update process, the sub CPU 120a updates various counters by -1 based on the time signal input from the RTC 120d. Details of the timer update process will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a start winning designation command. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1621 when the command in the receive buffer is a start prize designation command (S1620: Yes). If the command in the receive buffer is not the start prize designation command (S1620: No), the process proceeds to step S1630.

In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a start winning designation command storage process. In the start prize designation command storage process, the sub CPU 120a selects one of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area of the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c corresponding to the start prize designation command in the receive buffer. , The storage unit where the data is not stored and the number is the smallest in the 1st to 4th storage units of the selected effect information storage area is set as the data storage destination, and the start winning designation command in the receive buffer is the storage unit of the data storage destination. Remember in.

FIG. 27 (c) is a diagram showing an effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the effect information storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the fluctuation, the first effect information storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and the hold of the second special symbol. It has a corresponding second staging information storage area. Each of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area is a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage unit corresponding to the third hold. And has a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 27 (d), each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store the start prize designation command, the look-ahead effect effect scenario data, and the stage data of the new stage after the change in the stage change. It has become.

In FIG. 45, after the execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead effect effect selection process (S1622). In the look-ahead effect effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a has a look-ahead effect effect (FIG. 22 (FIG. 22)) in which the change of the symbol corresponding to the start prize designation command is the final variation of the start prize designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621. a), When determining the necessity of executing FIG. 22 (b) and executing the look-ahead effect effect, the scenario of the look-ahead effect effect up to the final fluctuation is determined, and the look-ahead effect effect scenario showing this scenario is determined. The data is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the staging information storage area. The details of the look-ahead effect effect selection process will be described later.

After executing step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change determination process (S1622). In the stage change determination process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change (FIG. 10 (a)), and when the stage change is performed, either the change or the change within the hold at the time of the start winning. Determines whether to perform a stage change in, and performs preparatory processing for performing a stage change in the determined fluctuation. The details of the stage change determination process will be described later.

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

In step S1625, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change notice effect selection process. In the stage change advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change advance notice effect (FIGS. 10 (b), 10 (c), 10 (d)), and performs the stage change advance notice effect. When executing, it is determined at which timing before the stage change the stage change advance notice effect is to be performed, and the preparatory process for executing the stage change advance notice effect is performed at the determined timing. The details of the stage change determination process will be described later.

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

In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol determination process, and ends the command analysis process this time after executing the effect symbol determination process. In the effect symbol determination process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the symbol designation command to determine the stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z, and substituting the determined stop symbol numbers. A stop symbol designation command for storing the stop symbol number in the effect symbol storage area in the RAM 120c and notifying the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is generated, and the generated stop symbol designation command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the effect symbol determination process will be described later.

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

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a variable start command. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1641 when the command in the receive buffer is a variable start command (S1640: Yes). If the command in the receive buffer is not a variable start command (S1640: No), the process proceeds to step S1670 (FIG. 49).

In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs a storage area shift process. In the storage area shift process, the sub CPU 120a stores the second to fourth storage areas of the second effect information storage area when data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the second effect information storage area. The data in the unit is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the second effect information storage area is written in the 0th storage unit. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the data (starting prize designation command, look-ahead effect effect scenario data, stage data) stored in the 0th storage unit up to that point is erased. When the data is not stored in the second effect information storage area and the data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the first effect information storage area, the first effect information storage area is the first. The data in the 2nd to 4th storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the 1st storage unit of the 1st effect information storage area is written in the 0th storage unit. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the data previously stored in the 0th storage unit is erased.

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

In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead effect control process. In the look-ahead effect control process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead effect effect scenario data in the effect information storage area, determines whether or not the look-ahead effect effect is to be executed in the change, and executes the look-ahead effect effect in the change. Generates an effect pattern specification command for the look-ahead effect effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the look-ahead staging control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving the effect pattern designation command for the look-ahead effect effect, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 display the look-ahead effect effect (FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b)) on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the sound output device 32. The staging drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34 are used to execute the command.

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

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

The command set in the transmission buffer in the stage change control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the stage change effect pattern designation command, the image control board 150, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect change the stage according to the command. Let the lighting device 34 execute.

In step S1646, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. The variation effect pattern determination process is a process of determining a symbol variation effect pattern, which is a flow of effects related to the behavior of the effect symbol 36 and the movable accessories 330a, 330b, and 330c in the variation. In the variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value value 1 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table of the sub ROM 120b, determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the combination of the variation start command in the receive buffer and the effect random value value 1, and determines the symbol variation effect pattern. Information is stored in the symbol variation effect pattern storage area in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the determined symbol variation effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table. In the variation effect pattern determination table, a set of an effect random value value 1, a symbol variation effect pattern, and an effect pattern designation command is stored for each command corresponding to the variation start command.

For example, the symbol variation effect pattern 11 and the symbol variation effect pattern can be selected as the symbol variation effect pattern options corresponding to the variation start command (16R probability variation, variation time 20000 ms) in which the MODE data is "E6H" and the DATA data is "11H". 12. There are a symbol variation effect pattern 13, a symbol variation effect pattern 14, and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 11 is as follows: dialogue operation effect → loss reach effect (a series of effect of reach effect → temporary stop in the form of loss) → SP reach effect → jackpot notification effect (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 12 is as follows: dialogue operation effect → loss reach effect → battle performance (battle success) → jackpot notification effect (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 13 is a loss reach effect → a battle performance (battle failure) → a surprise operation effect → a jackpot notification effect (per 16R). The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 14 is as follows: loss reach effect → SP reach effect → effect of temporarily stopping in a hit mode → re-lottery effect → jackpot notification effect (per 16R).

The symbol variation effect pattern 21, symbol variation effect pattern 22, and symbol variation effect pattern 22 are available as options for the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation start command (16R probability variation, variation time 30,000 ms) with MODE data "E6H" and DATA data "12H". There is a symbol variation effect pattern 23 and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 21 is as follows: dialogue operation effect → loss reach effect → SP reach effect → SPSP reach effect → jackpot notification effect (per 16R). The flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 22 is as follows: dialogue operation effect → loss reach effect → SP reach effect → SPSP reach effect → temporary stop effect in hit mode → re-lottery effect → jackpot notification effect (per 16R). .. The flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 23 is as follows: loss reach effect → SP reach effect → SPSP reach effect → dialogue operation effect → temporary stop effect in hit mode → re-lottery effect → jackpot notification effect (per 16R). ..

There is a symbol variation effect pattern 41 as an option of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (per 2R probability variation, variation time 15,000 ms) in which the MODE data is "E6H" and the DATA data is "14H". The flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 41 is as follows: loss reach effect → darkening effect → second movable character tilt effect → challenge effect → first movable character descent effect → challenge success effect → jackpot notification effect (per 2R). It has become.

There are symbol variation effect pattern 01, symbol variation effect pattern 02, etc. as options for the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation start command (loss, fluctuation time 20000 ms) whose MODE data is "E6H" and DATA data is "01H". .. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 01 is as follows: dialogue operation effect → loss reach effect → SP reach effect → loss notification effect. The flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 02 is as follows: dialogue operation effect → loss reach effect → battle performance (battle failure) → loss notification effect.

The symbol variation effect pattern 04 is an option of the symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command (loss, variation time 15,000 ms) in which the MODE data is "E6H" and the DATA data is "04H". The flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 04 is as follows: loss reach effect → darkening effect → second movable accessory tilt effect → challenge effect → challenge effect → loss notification effect.

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

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

The command set in the transmission buffer in the variation effect pattern determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect produce a series of effects according to the command from the start to the end of the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation. The drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the lighting device 34 for staging are executed.

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

In step S1648, the sub CPU 120a performs the SP specific advance notice effect selection process. In the SP specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SP specific advance notice effect (FIG. 13 (c)) needs to be executed, and when the SP specific advance notice effect is executed, the execution timing of the SP specific advance notice effect is set. It is determined, an effect pattern specification command instructing the execution of the SP specific advance notice effect at this timing is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the SP specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the SP specific notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform the SP specific notice effect on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device. Let 34 do it.

In step S1649, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined by the variation effect pattern determination process includes the SPSP reach effect (FIG. 13 (b)). When the sub CPU 120a includes the SPSP reach effect (S1649: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1650. If the SPSP reach effect is not included (S1649: No), the process proceeds to step S1651.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a performs the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process. In the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SPSP specific advance notice effect (FIG. 13 (d)) needs to be executed, and when the SPSP specific advance notice effect is executed, the execution timing of the SPSP specific advance notice effect is set. It is determined, an effect pattern specification command instructing the execution of the SPSP specific advance notice effect at this timing is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform the SPSP specific notice effect on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device. Let 34 do it.

In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes a serif operation effect (FIGS. 16 (a), 16 (b), 16 (c)). judge. When the sub CPU 120a includes a dialogue operation effect (S1651: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1652. If the dialogue operation effect is not included (S1651: No), the process proceeds to step S1656.

In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a performs a dialogue operation effect operation result determination process. In the dialogue effect mode processing, the sub CPU 120a determines the dialogue speaker and dialogue that are the operation results of the dialogue operation effect, generates an effect pattern specification command for the dialogue operation effect according to this determination, and transmits the generated effect pattern specification command. Set in the buffer. The details of the dialogue operation effect operation result determination process will be described later.

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

In step S1653, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the dialogue operation effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is the dialogue of the sub RAM 120c. Operation reception valid period start timer for operation effect Set to the counter. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the dialogue operation effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the operation reception valid period end timer counter for the dialogue operation effect of the sub RAM 120c. Set to. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

In step S1654, the sub CPU 120a sets the dialogue operation effect operation result standby flag in the dialogue operation effect operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1655. The dialogue operation effect operation result waiting flag is a flag indicating that the dialogue is waiting to be executed for the dialogue to appear in the dialogue operation effect.

In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a performs a dialogue operation specific advance notice effect selection process. In the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect (FIG. 16 (d)) needs to be executed, and when the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect is executed, the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect is executed. The execution timing of is determined, the effect pattern specification command instructing the execution of the effect at this timing is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the dialogue operation effect operation result determination process and the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform a dialogue operation effect and a dialogue operation specific notice effect on the image display device 31, the voice output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect. And let the lighting device 34 for staging execute.

In step S1656, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes the challenge effect (FIGS. 17A and 17B). When the sub CPU 120a includes a challenge effect (S1656: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1657. If the challenge effect is not included (S1656: No), the process proceeds to step S1661.

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

In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the challenge effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is the challenge effect of the sub RAM 120c. Operation reception valid period start timer Set to the counter. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the challenge effect, and sets the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds in the operation reception valid period end timer counter for the challenge effect of the sub RAM 120c. do. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

In step S1659, the sub CPU 120a sets the challenge effect (success) standby flag in the challenge effect (success) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1660. The challenge effect (success) standby flag is a flag indicating that the challenge success effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a sets the first accessory descent standby flag in the first accessory descent standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1661. The first operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the first movable accessory 330a is waiting for the execution of the descending effect.

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

In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the surprise operation effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is the surprise of the sub RAM 120c. Operation reception valid period start timer for operation effect Set to the counter. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the surprise operation effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the operation reception valid period end timer counter for the surprise operation effect of the sub RAM 120c. Set to. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

In step S1663, the sub CPU 120a sets the surprise operation effect standby flag in the surprise operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1664. The surprise operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the surprise operation effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1664, the sub CPU 120a sets the first accessory descent standby flag in the first accessory descent standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1665.

In step S1665 of FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes the shortened variation effect (FIG. 19A). When the sub CPU 120a includes a shortened variation effect (S1665: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666. If the shortened variation effect is not included (S1665: No), the process proceeds to step S1667.

In step S1666, the sub CPU 120a performs a shortening variation advance notice effect selection process. In the shortened variation notice effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the shortened variation notice effect (FIG. 19 (b)) needs to be executed, and when the shortened variation notice effect is executed, the execution timing of the shortened variation notice effect is set. It is determined, an effect pattern specification command instructing the execution of the effect at this timing is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the shortened fluctuation notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the shortened variation advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device are used to perform the shortened fluctuation advance notice effect according to the command. Let 34 do it.

In step S1668, the sub CPU 120a performs a mode effect control process. In the mode effect control process, if the sub CPU 120a is executing the effect of the special training mode (FIG. 11B), the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode should be terminated in the change, and ends the special training mode effect. In, a special training mode end effect effect pattern specification command is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the mode staging control process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the mode staging control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 display the corresponding effect on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 according to the command. To execute.

In step S1669, the sub CPU 120a performs the stage change notice effect control process during the symbol change. In the stage change advance notice effect control process during symbol change, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change advance notice effect is to be executed immediately after the start or immediately before the stop of the change display this time. When the sub CPU 120a is supposed to execute the stage change advance notice effect immediately after the start of the variation display, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specification command for the stage change advance notice effect and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. .. When the sub CPU 120a is supposed to execute the stage change notice effect immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds. Set in the timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. The timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop is counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed, and becomes 0 at the timing immediately before the fluctuation display is stopped.

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

In step S1670 of FIG. 49, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a variable stop command. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1671 when the command in the receive buffer is a variable stop command (S1670: Yes). If the command in the receive buffer is not a variable stop command (S1670: No), the process proceeds to step S1680.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol stop processing. In the effect symbol stop process, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol 36, and sets the generated stop designation command in the transmission buffer. The details of the staging symbol stop process will be described later.

The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol stop processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform an effect related to the stop of the effect symbol 36 on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect. Let the lighting device 34 for staging execute.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game effect selection process. In the special game effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the opening effect pattern based on the opening designation command in the reception buffer, and stores the information of the determined opening effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a decides to execute the rank-up effect (FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b)) in the fourth round when the opening designation command is for 8R probability variation or 8R normal. The rank-up effect execution data indicating the content of the rank-up effect is stored in the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the special game effect selection process will be described later.

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

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

In step S1693, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect control process. In the round effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the round start command in the receive buffer and whether or not this round is the execution round of the rank-up effect (4th round per 8R probability variation or 8R normal). To judge. Based on this determination result, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect pattern of this round, stores the determined effect pattern information in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and generates an effect pattern designation command for this effect pattern. , Set the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. The details of the round effect control process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the round effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform a round effect of the special game on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting according to the command. Let device 34 execute.

In step S1694, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is an ending designation command. When the command in the receive buffer is the ending designation command (S1694: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1695. If the command in the receive buffer is not the ending specification command (S1694: No), the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1695, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game end effect control process, and proceeds to step S1696. In the special game end effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the ending designation command in the reception buffer, determines the ending effect pattern, and stores the determined effect pattern information in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the determined effect pattern, and sets this effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. Further, the sub CPU 120a clears any flags set during the special game.

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

In step S1696, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the jackpot that triggered the execution of the completed special game is a normal hit or a probabilistic hit. If the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game is a normal hit (S1696: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1697. If the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game is a probabilistic hit (S1696: No), the process proceeds to step S1698.

In step S1697, the sub CPU 120a performs a special training mode start control process. In the special training mode start control process, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command of the special training mode in the transmission buffer. Details of the special training mode start control process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the special training mode start control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform the special training mode effect on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device. Let 34 do it.

In step S1698, the sub CPU 120a performs a live mode start control process. In the live mode start control process, the sub CPU 120a sets the live mode effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. The details of the live mode start control process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the live mode start control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the live mode effect is displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device according to the command. Let 34 do it.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the details of the look-ahead effect effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 51, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area that stores the start prize designation command in the start prize designation command storage process as the look-ahead determination target hold, and the variation of this look-ahead determination target hold develops. It is determined whether or not the variation has an effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) (S1622-1). If the sub CPU 120a is a variation having a development effect (S1622-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1622-2. If it is not a variation having a development effect (S1622-1: No), the pre-reading effect effect selection process this time is terminated.

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

In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead effect effect execution determination process. In the look-ahead effect effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 2 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reading effect effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and is pre-reading based on the combination of the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the pre-reading determination target hold and the random value 2 for the effect. Judge the necessity of executing the effect effect.

FIG. 50A is a diagram showing a look-ahead effect effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead effect effect execution judgment table, the set of the random value 2 for the effect and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is different from the one to be referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. It is stored separately for what is referred to at the time. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random values 2 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead effect effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effects are used. The random number value 2 is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead effect effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random values 2 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead effect effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random values 2 are pre-read. It is associated with data indicating that the effect effect is not executed.

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

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

FIG. 50B is a diagram showing a final stage effect display mode determination table. When the pre-judgment result is a big hit, the final stage effect display mode determination table contains a set of data indicating the final stage effect display mode (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) and the random value 3 for staging. It is stored separately for what is referred to in and what is referred to when it is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) effect random values 3 are associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (10 to 39) effects are used. The random number value 3 is associated with the data indicating the “green” hold display mode, and the 60 (40 to 99) staging random number values 3 are associated with the data indicating the “red” hold display mode. There is. Regarding the loss, 60 (0 to 59) production random values 3 are associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (60 to 89) production random values 3 are " It is associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "green", and 10 (90 to 99) effect random values 3 are associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "red".

In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead effect effect scenario determination process. In the look-ahead effect effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 4 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead effect effect effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and refers to the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the look-ahead judgment target hold, the hold display mode of the final stage, the number of holds, and the effect. The look-ahead effect effect scenario is determined based on the combination of the random number values 4.

There are two types of look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and the other that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is lost. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is lost.

In the look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table, a set of the effect random value value 4 and the look-ahead effect effect scenario data is stored for each corresponding combination of the hold display mode and the number of holds in the final stage of the look-ahead effect effect. In the jackpot look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table (FIG. 51) and the loss look-ahead effect effect scenario determination table (FIG. 52), the effect random value 4 for the effect scenario ER39 and ER49 of the look-ahead effect effect called "downfall". The presence or absence of allocation is different.

More specifically, in this table, the look-ahead effect effect scenario EB11 is an option corresponding to the combination of blue and one hold number. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned blue in the final fluctuation. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 4. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB21 and EB22 are options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of hold two. The look-ahead effect effect scenarios EB21 and EB22 are scenarios in which the times when the hold display image 37 turns blue are different. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 4, and the look-ahead effect effect scenario EB22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 4. ..

Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of hold 3 are the look-ahead effect effect scenarios EB31, EB32, and EB33. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB31, EB32, and EB33 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. 20 to 50 effect random values 4 are associated with the look-ahead effect effect scenarios EB31, EB32, and EB33, respectively. Options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of hold 4 are the look-ahead effect effect scenarios EB41, EB42, EB43, and EB44. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB41, EB42, EB43, and EB44 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EB41, EB42, EB43, and EB44 are associated with 10 to 40 effect random values 4.

A look-ahead effect effect scenario EG11 is an option corresponding to the combination of green and one hold number. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EG11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned green in the final fluctuation. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EG11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 4. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of hold 2 are the look-ahead effect effect scenario EG21 and EG22. The look-ahead effect effect scenarios EG21 and EG22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the time are different. The look-ahead effect effect scenario EG21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 4, and the look-ahead effect effect scenario EG22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 4. ..

There are look-ahead effect effect scenarios EG31 to EG38 as options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings of three. The look-ahead effect effect scenarios EG31 to EG38 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching that time are different. In the look-ahead effect effect scenario EG31 to EG38, 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with each other. There are look-ahead effect effect scenarios EG41 to EG48 as options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings of 4. The look-ahead effect effect scenarios EG41 to EG48 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the time are different. In the look-ahead effect effect scenario EG41 to EG48, 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with each other.

A look-ahead effect effect scenario ER11 is an option corresponding to the combination of red and one hold number. The look-ahead effect effect scenario ER11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned red in the final fluctuation. The look-ahead effect effect scenario ER11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 4. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of hold 2 are the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER21, ER22, ER23, and ER24. The look-ahead effect effect scenario ER21, ER22, ER23, and ER24 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. The look-ahead effect effect scenario ER21, ER22, ER23, and ER24 are associated with 10 to 40 effect random values 4, respectively.

There are look-ahead effect production scenarios ER31 to ER39 as options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings of three. The look-ahead effect effect scenarios ER31 to ER39 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Here, the look-ahead effect production scenarios ER31 to ER38 are “upstart” scenarios in which the later fluctuations change to a more reliable hold display mode than the previous fluctuations, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER39 is a “downward” scenario in which the later fluctuation changes to a hold display mode with lower reliability than the previous fluctuation, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 51), 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER31 to ER38, and 1 (99) effect random value is associated with the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER39. The numerical value 4 is associated with it. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 staging random values 4 are associated with the look-ahead effect staging scenarios ER31 to ER38. Further, in the loss table, the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER39 is not associated with any effect random value 4.

There are look-ahead effect production scenarios ER41 to ER49 as options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of hold 4 pieces. The look-ahead effect effect scenarios ER41 to ER49 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Of the look-ahead effect effect scenarios ER41 to ER49, the look-ahead effect effect scenarios ER41 to 48 are “upstart” scenarios, and the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER49 is a “downstart” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 51), 5 to 20 effect random values 4 are associated with the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER41 to ER48, and 1 (99) effect random value is associated with the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER49. The numerical value 4 is associated with it. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 staging random values 4 are associated with the look-ahead effect staging scenarios ER41 to ER48. Further, in the loss table, the look-ahead effect effect scenario ER49 is not associated with any effect random value 4.

In this way, in the gaming machine 1, for the combination of red and 3 hold numbers and the combination of red and 4 hold numbers, the "downward" look-ahead effect effect scenarios ER39 and ER49 can be selected only from the jackpot table. It has become. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the pre-reading effect effect of "falling down" is a final variation jackpot confirmation effect (an effect of notifying that the final variation will be a jackpot before the symbol of the final variation is stopped).

In step S1622-7 of FIG. 49, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the look-ahead effect effect scenario determined in the look-ahead effect effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

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

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 55, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation is stopped at the big hit symbol (S1631-1). When the fluctuation stops at the big hit symbol (S1631-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631-2. If the fluctuation does not stop at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1631-3.

In step S1631-2, the sub CPU 120a selects a symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z from the winning jackpot types, and in the selected symbol combination. The four stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined.

In step S1631-3, the sub CPU 120a selects the symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z from those corresponding to the loss, and the left symbol 36L in the selected symbol combination, The four stop symbol numbers of the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined.

In step S1631-4, the sub CPU 120a stores the four determined stop symbol numbers in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

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

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the details of the SP specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1648 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 56, the sub CPU 120a performs the SP specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1648-1). In the SP specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value value 5 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SP specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the SP specific advance notice effect (FIG. 13 (c)) needs to be executed based on the jackpot lottery result and the effect random number value 5. do.

FIG. 57A is a diagram showing an SP specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the SP specific advance notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 5 and execution is to be referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. The jackpot lottery result is stored separately from the one to be referred to when the result is lost. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, data indicating that 5 (0 to 4) effect random values 5 execute the SP specific notice effect and 95 (5 to 99) effects are used. The random number value 5 is associated with the data indicating that the SP specific advance notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot lottery result is lost, 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 5 are associated with data indicating that the SP specific advance notice effect is not executed.

In step S1648-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the SP specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1648-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1648-3. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1648-2: No), the SP specific advance notice effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1648-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the SP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination process, and then proceeds to step S1648-4. In the SP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value value 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the SP specific advance notice effect based on the effect random number value 6.

FIG. 57B is a diagram showing an SP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table. In the SP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table, a set of the effect random number value 6 and the SP specific advance notice effect timing data is stored.

Specifically, the options of this table include SP specific advance notice effect timing data SPY11 and SPY12. The SP specific advance notice effect timing data SPY11 executes the SP specific advance notice effect immediately after the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation. The SP specific advance notice effect timing data SPY12 executes the SP specific advance notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation.

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

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

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1648-4, the execution timing of the SP specific notice effect specified by the command (immediately after the start of the change of the change or during the normal change). In, the SP specific notice effect is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

Here, the SP specific advance notice effect selection process is not executed when the SP reach effect is not executed in the change (step S1647: No in FIG. 47). Further, in the table (FIG. 57 (a)) referred to in the SP specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1648-1 in FIG. 56) in the SP specific advance notice effect selection process, the SP specific advance notice when the big hit lottery result is a big hit. The selection rate of the data indicating that the effect is executed is 5%, and the selection rate of the data indicating that the SP specific notice effect is executed when the jackpot lottery result is lost is 0%. Due to such a processing flow and the configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 can perform the SP specific advance notice effect when the jackpot notification effect or the loss notification effect is executed after the loss reach effect during the variable display of the special symbol. The execution is restricted, and when the jackpot notification effect is executed after the loss reach effect is executed and then the SP reach effect is executed, the SP specific notice effect can be executed.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the details of the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1650 of FIG. 46). In FIG. 58, the sub CPU 120a performs the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1650-1). In the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 7 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SPSP specific notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the SPSP specific notice effect (FIG. 13 (d)) is executed based on the jackpot lottery result and the effect random number value 7. judge.

FIG. 59A is a diagram showing an SPSP specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 7 and execution shall be referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. The jackpot lottery results are stored separately for reference when the result is lost. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, data indicating that 5 (0 to 4) production random values 7 execute the SPSP specific notice effect and 95 (5 to 99) production random numbers. The numerical value 7 is associated with the data indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot lottery result is lost, 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 7 are associated with data indicating that the SPSP specific advance notice effect is not executed.

In step S1650-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1650-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1650-3. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1650-2: No), the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process this time is terminated.

In step S1650-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination process, and then proceeds to step S1650-4. In the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value value 8 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the SPSP specific notice effect execution timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the SPSP specific notice effect based on the effect random number value 8.

FIG. 59B is a diagram showing an SPSP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table. In the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table, a set of the effect random value value 8 and the effect pattern of the SPSP specific advance notice effect is stored.

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

In this table, the SPSP specific advance notice effect timing data SPY22 is associated with three (0 to 2) effect random values 8. The SPSP specific advance notice effect timing data SPY22 is associated with 97 (3 to 99) effect random values 8. The SPSP specific advance notice effect timing data SPY23 is not associated with any effect random value value 8.

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

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

Here, the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process is not executed when the SPSP reach effect is not executed in the change (step S1649: No in FIG. 47). Further, in the table (FIG. 59 (a)) referred to in the SPSP specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1650-1 in FIG. 58) in the SPSP specific advance notice effect selection process, the SPSP specific advance notice when the big hit lottery result is a big hit. The selection rate of the data indicating that the effect is executed is 5%, and the selection rate of the data indicating that the SPSP specific notice effect is executed when the jackpot lottery result is lost is 0%. Due to such a processing flow and the configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 can perform the SPSP specific notice effect when the jackpot notification effect or the loss notification effect is executed after the loss reach effect during the variable display of the special symbol. It regulates the execution, and when the jackpot notification effect is executed after the SPSP reach effect is executed after the loss reach effect, the SPSP specific notice effect can be executed.

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

FIG. 61A is a diagram showing a dialogue speaker determination table. A set of a random number value 9 for directing and characters A, B, C, and D is stored. Specifically, 25 effect random values 9 are associated with each of the characters A, B, C, and D.

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

FIG. 61B is a diagram showing a dialogue determination table. In the dialogue closing table, each set of the random number value 10 for directing and the dialogue is stored separately for reference when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and for reference when the jackpot lottery result is lost. ..

Specifically, when the big hit lottery result is a big hit, 50 (0 to 49) directing random values 10 for "It's a fierce heat" and 50 (50 to 99) for "It's a chance". The effect random value 10 is associated with each other. No single random value 10 for staging is associated with "...". If the jackpot lottery result is lost, 34 (0 to 33) directing random values 10 for "It's a fierce heat" and 33 (34 to 66) directing random values for "Chance". 10 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) staging random values 10 for "...", respectively.

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

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1652-3, they wait for the effect button 36 to be operated in the dialogue operation effect, and immediately after the operation of the effect button 36. The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 are made to execute the effect of the operation result designated by the command.

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

FIG. 63A is a diagram showing a dialogue operation specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the dialogue operation specific notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 11 and execution is displayed immediately after the execution timing of the dialogue operation effect starts to change. It is stored separately for what is referred to at a certain time and what is referred to when the reach is established. Specifically, immediately after the start of the fluctuation, 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 11 are associated with data indicating that the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect is not executed. No random value 11 for effect is associated with the data indicating that the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect is executed. After the reach is established, the data indicating that 30 (0 to 29) effect random value values 11 execute the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect and 70 (30 to 99) effect random value values 11 are dialogue operations. It is associated with the data indicating that the specific advance notice effect is not executed.

In step S1655-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1655-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1655-3. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1655-2: No), the current dialogue operation specific advance notice effect selection process is terminated.

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

FIG. 63B is a diagram showing a dialogue operation specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table. In the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect execution timing determination table, the set of the effect random value value 12 and the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data is referred to when the dialogue is "...", when "it's a chance". It is memorized separately for what is referred to in and what is referred to when "it's intense heat".

Specifically, the options of this table include dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY11, SRY12, and SRY13. The dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY11 executes the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect immediately after the fluctuation of the fluctuation starts. The dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY12 executes the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation. The dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY13 executes the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect after the reach of the fluctuation is established. Regarding "It's intense heat", 40 (0 to 39) directing random number values 12 are in the dialogue operation specific notice effect timing data SRY12, and 60 (40 to 99) are in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY13. The staging random value 12 is associated with each other. The dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY11 is not associated with any effect random value value 12. Regarding "It's a chance", 50 (0 to 49) directing random number values 12 are in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY12, and 50 (50 to 99) are in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY13. The effect random value 12 of the above is associated with each other. The dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY11 is not associated with any effect random value value 12. Regarding "...", 90 (0 to 89) effect random values 12 are produced in the dialogue operation specific notice effect timing data SRY12, and 10 (90 to 99) effects are produced in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY13. Random values 12 are associated with each other. The dialogue operation specific advance notice effect timing data SRY11 is not associated with any effect random value value 12.

In step S1655-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command instructing the execution of the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect at the timing determined in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect execution timing determination process, and generates the generated effect pattern specification command. Set in the send buffer.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1655-4, at the timing specified by the command, the dialogue operation specific notice effect is displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the voice output device 32. The staging drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34 are used to execute the command.

Here, as shown in FIG. 16, the dialogue operation effect is an operation promotion effect (an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image indicating the operation acceptance valid period, and an effect of displaying an image of "press!"). , The operation result effect (the effect that the character A, B, C, or D appears and the dialogue is displayed in the balloon frame) that progresses from there. In the table referred to in the specific advance notice effect execution determination process (S1665-1) in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect selection process, the dialogue specific advance notice effect when the execution timing of the dialogue operation effect is immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol is performed. The selection rate of the data indicating to be executed is 0%, and the selection rate of the data indicating that the dialogue specific notice effect is executed when the execution timing of the dialogue operation effect is after the reach is established is 30%. It has become. Further, in the table (FIG. 63 (a)) referred to in the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect execution timing determination process (S1655-5), when the dialogue as the operation result is "...", it is "chance". And, in the case of "It's intense heat", the selection rate of the data in which the execution timing of the dialogue operation specific notice effect is immediately after the start of the fluctuation is 0%. Due to the flow of processing and the configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates that the dialogue operation specific notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 can execute only the operation promotion effect without the dialogue operation specific notice effect, and at the timing other than immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the dialogue operation is specified. It is possible to execute both the operation promotion effect with the advance notice effect and the operation promotion effect without the dialogue operation specific advance notice effect.

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

FIG. 65A is a diagram showing a shortened variation advance notice effect execution determination table. In the shortened fluctuation advance notice effect execution determination table, a set of a random number value 13 for effect and data indicating whether or not execution is necessary (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored. Specifically, data indicating that 30 (0 to 29) effect random value values 13 execute the shortened fluctuation advance notice effect, and 70 (30 to 99) effect random value values 13 are shortened variation advance notice effects. Is associated with the data indicating that the above is not executed.

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

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

FIG. 65B is a diagram showing a shortened variation advance notice effect execution timing determination table. The set of the effect random number value 14 and the effect shortening variation advance notice effect timing data is stored in the shortened variation advance notice effect execution timing determination table.

Specifically, the options of this table include shortened fluctuation advance notice timing data TSY11, TSY12, and TSY13. The shortened fluctuation notice effect timing data TSY11 executes the shortened fluctuation notice effect immediately after the start of the change of the change. The shortened variation notice effect timing data TSY12 executes the shortened variation advance notice effect during the fluctuation of the fluctuation (later than immediately after the start of the fluctuation and earlier than immediately before the start of the fluctuation). The shortened fluctuation notice effect timing data TSY13 executes the shortened fluctuation notice effect immediately before the fluctuation of the fluctuation is stopped. The shortened fluctuation notice effect timing data TSY12 corresponds to 90 (0 to 89) effect random values 14, and the shortened variation advance notice effect timing data TSY13 corresponds to 10 (90 to 99) effect random values 14. It is attached. The shortened fluctuation notice effect timing data TSY11 is not associated with any effect random value value 14.

In step S1666-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command instructing execution of the shortened variation advance notice effect at the timing determined in the shortened variation advance notice effect execution timing determination process, and transmits the generated effect pattern specification command to the transmission buffer. Set to.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1666-4, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect produce a shortened variation notice effect at the timing specified by the command. The drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34 are used to execute the command.

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

FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the details of the loss notice effect selection process (step S1667 of FIG. 48). In FIG. 66, the sub CPU 120a performs a loss notice effect execution determination process (S1667-1). In the loss notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 15 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the loss notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the loss notice effect (FIG. 12 (c)) needs to be executed based on the effect random number value 15.

FIG. 67A is a diagram showing a loss notice effect execution determination table. In the loss notice effect execution judgment table, the set of the random value 15 for the effect and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is different from the one referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. It is stored separately from what is referred to at the time. Specifically, the jackpot is associated with data indicating that 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 15 do not perform the missed advance notice effect. No effect random number value 15 is associated with the data indicating that the loss notice effect is executed. Regarding the loss, the data indicating that 30 (0 to 29) effect random values 15 are to execute the notice effect and the 70 (30 to 99) effect random values 15 are not to execute the notice effect. It is associated with the data indicating that.

In step S1667-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the loss notice effect execution determination process is "execute" or "do not execute". When the determination result is "execute" (S1667-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1667-3. When the determination result is "do not execute" (S1667-2: No), the current loss notice effect selection process is terminated.

In step S1667-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the disconnection notice effect execution timing determination process, and then proceeds to step S1667-4. In the loss notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 16 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the loss notice effect execution timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect pattern of the loss notice effect based on the presence / absence of reach establishment in the fluctuation and the effect random value 16.

FIG. 67B is a diagram showing a loss notice effect execution timing determination table. In the out-of-order notice effect execution timing determination table, the set of the out-of-order notice effect timing data with the effect random value 16 is referred to when the change has no reach (either normal change or shortened change). The fluctuations are stored separately for reference when the reach is established.

Specifically, the options of this table include the missed notice effect timing data HZY11, HZY12, HZY13, and HZY14. The missed notice effect timing data HZY11 executes the missed notice effect immediately after the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation. The missed notice effect timing data HZY12 executes the missed notice effect during the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation. The missed notice effect timing data HZY13 executes the missed notice effect after the reach of the fluctuation is established. The missed notice effect timing data HZY14 executes the missed notice effect immediately before the fluctuation of the fluctuation is stopped. Regarding no reach, 90 (0 to 89) directing random values 16 are in the loss notice effect timing data HZY12, and 10 (90 to 99) directing random values 16 are in the loss notice effect timing data HZY14. Each is associated. The out-of-order warning effect timing data HZY11 and HZY13 are not associated with any effect random value value 16. Regarding the presence or absence of reach, two (0 to 1) staging random values 16 are set in the loss notice effect timing data HZY12, and two (3 to 4) staging random values 16 are set in the miss notice effect timing data HZY13. 96 (5 to 99) staging random values 16 are associated with the out-of-order warning staging timing data HZY14. The out-of-order warning effect timing data HZY11 is not associated with any effect random value value 16.

In step S1667-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command instructing the execution of the missed notice effect at the timing determined in the loss notice effect execution timing determination process, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. do.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1667-4, at the timing specified by the command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect are used to give a notice of loss. The drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34 are used to execute the command.

Here, in the table (FIG. 67 (b)) referred to in the loss notice effect execution timing determination process (S1667-3) in the loss notice effect selection process, data is selected so that the execution timing of the loss notice effect is immediately after the start of fluctuation. The rate is 0%. Due to the flow of processing and the configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates that the shift notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol. The effect control board 120 regulates that the shortened variation notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and executes the off-off notice effect at a timing other than immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the details of the mode effect control process (step S1668 of FIG. 48). In FIG. 68, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode executing flag is set in the special training mode executing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1668-1). When the special training mode execution flag is set (S1668-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-2. If the special training mode execution flag is not set (S1664-1: No), the mode effect control process this time is terminated. The special training mode executing flag is a flag indicating that the special training mode (FIG. 11B) is being executed. When the special training mode execution flag is won, the special training mode execution flag is set in step S1697-1 (FIG. 82) in the special training mode start control process (S1697 in FIG. 49) after the special game.

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

In step S1668-3, the sub CPU 120a updates the special training mode remaining count counter by -1. After that, the mode effect control process this time is terminated.

In step S1668-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the special training mode end effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1668-5, the sub CPU 120a clears the special training mode executing flag in the special training mode executing flag storage area. After that, the mode effect control process this time is terminated.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1668-4, the special training mode end effect is output to the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and the effect. 33c and the staging lighting device 34 are made to execute.

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

In step S1623-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the start prize designation command stored in the effect information storage area in the start prize designation command storage process is for the lost prize information. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3 when the start winning designation command is for the losing winning information (S1623-2: Yes). When the start prize designation command is for the jackpot prize information (S1623-2: No), the stage change determination process this time is terminated.

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

In step S1623-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not everything in the hold is lost. If all of the start prize designation commands in the storage unit of the effect information storage area are for the lost prize information, the determination result of this step is "Yes". If there is a jackpot winning information among the start winning winning designation commands in the storage unit of the effect information storage area, the determination result of this step is "No". The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-5 when everything in the hold is lost (S1623-4: Yes). When there is a big hit in the hold (S1623-4: No), the sub CPU 120a ends the stage change determination process this time.

In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change execution determination process. In the stage change execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 17 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and the necessity of executing the stage change (FIG. 10A) based on the number of fluctuations from the previous stage change and the effect random value value 17. To judge.

FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a stage change execution determination table. In the stage change execution judgment table, a set of data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) and the random value 17 for effect is changed from 0 to 9 times from the previous stage change. It is divided into those that are referred to when the number of changes from the previous stage change is 10 to 19 times, and those that are referred to when the number of changes from the previous stage change is 20 or more. It is remembered. In this table, the greater the number of fluctuations since the previous stage change, the easier it is to select data indicating that the stage change will be executed. Specifically, for 0 to 9 times, 20 (0 to 19) staging random values 17 are associated with data indicating that the stage change is executed, and 80 (20 to 99). The effect random value is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed. For 10 to 19 times, 50 (0 to 49) staging random values 17 are associated with data indicating that the stage change is executed, and 50 (50 to 99) staging random values 17 are associated with each other. Is associated with data indicating that does not perform a stage change. For 20 times or more, 80 (0 to 79) staging random values 17 are associated with data indicating that the stage change is executed, and 20 (80 to 99) staging random values 17 are associated with each other. It is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed.

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

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

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

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

Specifically, if the current stage is the marine stage, the options are the savanna stage and the cosmo stage, and if the current stage is the savanna stage, the options are the marine stage and the cosmo stage, and the current stage. However, if the Cosmo stage is used, there are marine stage and savanna stage. Each option is associated with 50 staging random values 18.

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

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

Stage change timing data STC10 is an option corresponding to the number of holdings of 0. The stage change timing data STC10 indicates that the stage change is executed in the fluctuation. The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) staging random values 19.

The options corresponding to one hold number include stage change timing data STC10 and STC11. The stage change timing data STC11 indicates that the stage change is performed after the fluctuation digestion has progressed to the fluctuation of the first hold at the execution time (starting prize time) of the stage change timing determination process. The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 50 (0 to 49) staging random values 19, and the stage change timing data STC11 is associated with 50 (50 to 99) staging random values 19. ing.

The options corresponding to the two hold numbers include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, and STC12. The stage change timing data STC12 indicates that the stage change is performed after the fluctuation digestion has progressed to the fluctuation of the second hold at the execution time (starting prize time) of the stage change timing determination process. The stage change timing data STC10 has 34 (0 to 33) staging random values 19 and the stage change timing data STC11 has 33 (34 to 66) staging random values 19 as stage change timing data. 33 (67 to 99) staging random values 19 are associated with the STC12, respectively.

The options corresponding to the three hold numbers include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, and STC13. The stage change timing data STC13 indicates that the stage change is performed after the digestion order has progressed to the change of the third hold at the execution time (starting prize time) of the stage change timing determination process. The stage change timing data STC10 has 25 (0 to 24) staging random values 19 and the stage change timing data STC11 has 25 (25 to 49) staging random values 19. Twenty-five (50 to 74) staging random values 19 are associated with the STC12, and 25 (75 to 99) staging random values 19 are associated with the stage change timing data STC13.

The options corresponding to the four hold numbers include stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, STC13, and STC14. The stage change timing data STC14 indicates that the stage change is performed after the fluctuation digestion has progressed to the fluctuation of the fourth hold at the execution time (starting prize time) of the stage change timing determination process. The stage change timing data STC10 has 20 (0 to 19) production random values 19 and the stage change timing data STC11 has 20 (20 to 39) production random values 19. The STC12 has 20 (40 to 59) production random values 19, the stage change timing data STC13 has 20 (60 to 79) production random values 19, and the stage change timing data STC14 has 20 production random values. Twenty (80 to 99) effect random values 19 are associated with each other.

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

73, 74, and 75 are flowcharts showing the details of the stage change notice effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 46). In FIG. 73, the sub CPU 120a has decided in the stage change timing determination process (step S1623-9 in FIG. 69) to change the stage due to the change, or to change the stage due to the change within the hold. Is confirmed (S1625-1). When the stage is changed due to the change (S1625-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a ends the stage change notice effect selection process this time. When the stage is changed due to the fluctuation in the hold (S1625-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-2.

In step S1625-2, the sub CPU 120a performs the stage change notice effect execution determination process. In the stage change notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 20 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the effect random number value 20, the stage change advance notice effect (FIGS. 10 (b), 10 (c), 10 (d)). Judge the necessity of execution of.

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

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

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

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

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

When the stage change execution timing is in the variable display of the first hold, there are stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, and SCY13. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the first hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the variable display of the first hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY13 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the stop of the variable display of the first hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 21. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 and SCY13 are not associated with any effect random value 21.

When the stage change execution timing is in the variable display of the second hold, there are stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, and SCY23. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY21 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the second hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY22 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the variable display of the second hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY23 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the stop of the variable display of the second hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 has 34 (0 to 33) effect random values 21, and the stage change advance notice effect execution timing data SCY13 has 33 (34 to 66) effect random values 21. However, 33 (67 to 99) effect random values 21 are associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY21. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23 are not associated with any effect random value 21.

When the stage change execution timing is in the variable display of the third hold, there are stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY32, and SCY33. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY31 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the third hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY32 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the variable display of the third hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY33 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the stop of the variable display of the third hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY22 has 34 (0 to 33) effect random values 21, and the stage change advance notice effect execution timing data SCY23 has 33 (34 to 66) effect random values 21. However, 33 (67 to 99) effect random values 21 are associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY31. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 are not associated with any effect random value 21.

When the stage change execution timing is in the 4th hold variable display, the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY32, SCY33, SCY41, SCY42, And SCY43. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY41 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variable display of the fourth hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY42 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the variable display of the fourth hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY43 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the stop of the variable display of the fourth hold. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY32 has 34 (0 to 33) effect random values 21, and the stage change advance notice effect execution timing data SCY33 has 33 (34 to 66) effect random values 21. However, 33 (67 to 99) effect random values 21 are associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY41. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43 are not associated with any effect random value 21.

Here, in this table, when the stage is changed during the variable display of the first hold, the selection rate of the notice effect execution timing data SCY11 in which the execution timing of the stage change notice effect is immediately after the start of the change display of the first hold. Is 100%, and the selection rate of the other notice effect execution timing data SCY12 and 13 is 0%.

In addition, when the stage is changed during the change display of the second hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY12, which sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately before the stop of the change display of the first hold one before the digestion order, Notice effect execution timing data SCY13 that sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately after the stop of the variable display of the first hold, and the advance notice effect execution timing that sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately after the start of the change display of the second hold. The selection rate of the data SCY21 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rate of the other advance notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23 is 0%.

Further, when the stage is changed during the change display of the third hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY22, which sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately before the stop of the change display of the second hold one before the digestion order, Notice effect execution timing data SCY23 that sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately after the stop of the change display of the second hold, and the notice effect execution timing that sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately after the start of the change display of the third hold. The selection rate of the data SCY31 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rate of the other advance notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 is 0%.

In addition, when the stage is changed during the change display of the 4th hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY32, which sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately before the stop of the change display of the 3rd hold one before the digestion order, The notice effect execution timing data SCY33 that sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately after the stop of the change display of the third hold, and the notice effect execution timing that sets the execution timing of the stage change notice effect immediately after the start of the change display of the fourth hold. The selection rate of the data SCY41 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rate of the other notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43 is 0%.

With such a configuration of the table, the staging control board 120 is determined to execute the stage change in the stage change execution determination process (S1623-5 in FIG. 69) in the stage change determination process triggered by the start winning, and thereafter. When the execution of the stage change advance notice effect is determined in the stage change advance notice effect execution determination process (S1625-2 in FIG. 73) in the stage change advance notice effect selection process, the variable display in which the stay change is scheduled to be executed is higher than the variable display. Immediately after the start of the previous variation display in the digestion order, it is restricted that the effect suggesting that the stage change changes in the next variation display of the variation display is executed as the stage change notice effect. In this case, the staging control board 120 undergoes a stage change in the next variation display of the variation display immediately before or immediately after the stop display of the variation display whose digestion order is earlier than the variation display in which the stay change is scheduled to be executed. It is possible to execute a production that suggests a change as a stage change notice production.

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

In step S1625-7, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. The stage change notice standby counter is a counter that indicates the remaining number of fluctuations displayed until the stage change notice effect is executed. In the next step S1625-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of fluctuation of the sub RAM 120c. The timing flag immediately after the start of the fluctuation is a flag indicating that the execution timing of the stage change notice effect is immediately after the start of the fluctuation display. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

In step S1625-9, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change advance notice effect determined in the stage change advance notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the variable display of the first hold. If the timing data SCY12 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is just before the stop of the fluctuation display of the first hold (S1625-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-10. If it is not immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display of the first hold (S1625-9: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-212.

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

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

In step S1625-13, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice effect selection process is completed without setting any timing flag.

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

In step S1625-15, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-16, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of fluctuation of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

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

In step S1625-18, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-19, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop in the timing flag storage area immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

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

In step S1625-21, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice effect selection process is completed without setting any timing flag.

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

In step S1625-23, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-24, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of fluctuation of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

In step S1625-25, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change advance notice effect determined in the stage change advance notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the variable display of the third hold. If the timing data SCY32 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 77) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is just before the stop of the fluctuation display of the third hold (S16225-25: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-26. If it is not immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display of the third hold (S16225-25: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-28.

In step S1625-26, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-27, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop in the timing flag storage area immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

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

In steps S1625-29, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice effect selection process is completed without setting any timing flag.

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

In step S1625-31, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-32, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of fluctuation of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

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

In steps S1625-34, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-35, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop in the timing flag storage area immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production selection process is completed.

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

In steps S1625-37, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 in the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice effect selection process is completed without setting any timing flag.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1669-8, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately after the start of the variation display) give a stage change notice effect to the image display device 31 and the audio output device. 32, the effect drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 are made to execute.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1672-6, the sub CPU 120a obtains a new stage after the change in the stage change, sets a character related to the new stage as an appearing character, and generates and generates a production pattern specification command for a stage change notice effect to make this character appear. Set the effect pattern specification command to the transmission buffer. In the next step S1672-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change advance notice standby flag in the stage change advance notice wait flag storage area. After that, the mode effect control process this time is terminated.

Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1672-6, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately after the variation display is stopped) give a stage change notice effect to the image display device 31 and the audio output device. 32, the effect drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 are made to execute.

FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 80, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered this special game is a 2R probability variation (S1691-1). If the type of jackpot is 2R probability variation (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. If it is not a 2R probability variation (S1691-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-3.

In step S1691-2, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 2R, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 2R in the effect pattern storage area.

In step S1691-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is a 16R probability variation hit. If the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation (S1691-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-4. If it is not a 16R probability variation (S1691-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-5.

In step S1691-4, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 16R, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 16R in the effect pattern storage area.

In step S1691-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is an 8R probability variation hit. If the type of jackpot is 8R probability variation (S1691-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-6. 8R If it is a normal hit (S1691-5: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-7.

In step S1691-6, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the rank-up success effect, and executes the rank-up effect indicating that the rank-up success effect is executed in the round-specific effect information storage area of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Store data.

In step S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the rank-up failure effect, and executes the rank-up effect indicating that the rank-up failure effect is executed in the round-specific effect information storage area of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Store data.

After executing step S1691-6 or S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect per 8R, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern per 8R in the effect pattern storage area (S1691-8).

In step S1691-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the opening effect determined in steps S1691-2, S1691-4, or S1691-8 in the transmission buffer. After that, the special game selection process this time is completed.

FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 81, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the receive buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-2 when the round start command in the receive buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1: Yes). If it is a round other than the fourth round (S1693-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1963-6.

In step S1693-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the rank-up effect execution data is stored in the round-specific effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the rank-up effect execution data is stored (S1693-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-3. If the rank-up effect execution data is not stored (S1693-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1693-6.

In step S1693-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the rank-up effect execution data in the effect information storage area for each round indicates the execution of the rank-up success effect or the execution of the rank-up failure effect. judge. When the rank-up effect execution data indicates the execution of the rank-up success effect (S1693-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-4. When the rank-up effect execution data indicates the execution of the rank-up failure effect (S1693-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1693-5.

In step S1693-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the rank-up success effect standby flag in the rank-up effect success standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1693-5. The rank-up success effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the rank-up success effect is waiting to be executed.

In step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation acceptance valid period in the rank-up effect of this round (fourth round), and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the sub RAM 120c. Set to the timer counter for starting the operation reception valid period for the rank-up effect of. Further, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period in the rank-up effect of this round, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the operation reception valid for the rank-up effect of the sub RAM 120c. Period end timer Set to the counter. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period. The operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

In step S1693-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the round effect of this round in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the details of the special training mode start control process (step S1697 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 82, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode executing flag is set in the special training mode executing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1697-1). If the special training mode execution flag is not set (S1697-1: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1697-1. If the special training mode execution flag is set (S1697-1: Yes), step S1697-1 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S1693-3.

In step S1697-1, the sub CPU 120a sets the special training mode executing flag in the special training mode executing flag storage area. In the next step S1697-3, the sub CPU 120a sets 100 in the special training mode remaining number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1697-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specification command for the effect of the special training mode, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1697-4, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 produce an effect related to the display of the background image in the special training mode in the subsequent symbol variation effect (FIG. 11B). ) Is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the staging drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34.

FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the details of the live mode start control process (step S1698 in FIG. 49). In FIG. 83, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special training mode executing flag is set in the special training mode executing flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1698-1). When the special training mode execution flag is not set (S16981: No), the sub CPU 120a ends the live mode start control process this time. If the special training mode execution flag is set (S16981: No), the process proceeds to step S1697-1.

In step S1698-2, the sub CPU 120a clears the special training mode executing flag in the special training mode executing flag storage area. In the next step S1698-3, the sub CPU 120a clears the special training mode remaining number counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1698-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specification command for the live mode effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1698-4, in the subsequent symbol variation effect, the effect related to the display of the background image in the special training mode (FIG. 11A). ) Is executed by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the staging drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34.

84, 85, and 86 are flowcharts showing the details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 45). In FIG. 84, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation information storage area update process (S1701). The operation information storage area update process is a process for updating the information in the operation information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 87A is a diagram showing an operation information storage area. FIG. 87B is a diagram showing an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 87 (a), the operation information storage area includes an upper cursor key sampling signal storage area, a lower cursor key sampling signal storage area, a left cursor key sampling signal storage area, a right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and a center key. It has a sampling signal storage area, an effect button sampling signal storage area, an effect button on-edge storage area, an effect button off-edge storage area, an effect button off-edge number storage area, and an effect button on-off-edge signal number storage area. ..

Each of the effect button sampling signal storage area, effect button on-edge storage area, effect button off-edge storage area, effect button off-edge number storage area, and effect button on-off-edge signal number storage area is the latest sampling timing information. It has a latest sampling storage unit that stores the information of the previous sampling timing and a pre-sampling storage unit that stores the information of the sampling timing immediately before (2 milliseconds ago).

In the operation information storage area update process, the sub CPU 120a updates the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area based on the input signal of the detection switch 39a of the upper cursor key 39A. Further, the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39b of the lower cursor key 39B. Further, the left cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39c of the left cursor key 39C. Further, the right cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39d of the right cursor key 39D. Further, the central key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39e of the central key 39E. Further, based on the input signal of the detection switch 35a of the effect button 35, the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off-edge signal number storage area are updated. do.

More specifically, at the sampling timing every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area if the input signal of the detection switch 39a is ON, and the input signal of the detection switch 39a is OFF. If so, write 0 to the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39b is ON, 1 is written in the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39b is OFF, 0 is written in the lower cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39c is ON, 1 is written in the left cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39c is OFF, 0 is written in the left cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39d is ON, 1 is written in the right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39d is OFF, 0 is written in the right cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39e is ON, 1 is written in the central key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39e is OFF, 0 is written in the central key sampling signal storage area.

The sub CPU 120a inputs the information of the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off-edge signal number storage area to the pre-sampling storage unit. Copy each. Then, as shown in the update example of FIG. 87 (b), if the input signal of the detection switch 35a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area, and the detection switch 35a If the input signal of is OFF, 0 is written in the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area. If the pre-sampling signal storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 0 and the latest sampling storage unit is 1, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button on-edge signal storage area, and other combinations. If (pre-sampling signal is 1 → latest sampling signal is 1, pre-sampling signal is 0 → latest sampling signal is 0, or pre-sampling signal is 1 → latest sampling signal is 0), the effect button on-edge signal storage area. Write 0 to the latest sampling storage unit of.

If the pre-sampling signal storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 1 and the latest sampling storage unit is 0, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button off-edge signal storage area, and other combinations. If (pre-sampling signal is 1 → latest sampling signal is 1, pre-sampling signal is 0 → latest sampling signal is 0, or pre-sampling signal is 0 → latest sampling signal is 1), the effect button off-edge signal storage area. Write 0 to the latest sampling storage unit of.

If 1 is written in the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area, the sub CPU 120a rewrites the number of the latest sampling storage units in the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area to +1 to obtain the effect button sampling. If 0 is written in the latest sampling storage unit in the signal storage area, the latest sampling storage unit in the signal number storage area between the effect button on and off edge is reset to 0.

In step S1702, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the dialogue operation effect operation result standby flag is set in the dialogue operation effect operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the dialogue operation effect operation result waiting flag is set (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. If the dialogue operation effect operation result standby flag is not set (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1708 in FIG.

In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation reception valid period start timer counter for the dialogue operation effect is 0. After the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the dialogue operation effect, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1703: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1704. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1708 in FIG.

In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the dialogue operation effect is 0. If it is within the operation acceptance valid period of the dialogue operation effect, the determination result of this step is "No", and at the end time of the operation acceptance valid period of the dialogue operation effect, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1704: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1704: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1707.

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

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

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1706, the operation result of the dialogue operation effect is produced (the dialogue speaker determination process in the dialogue operation effect operation result determination process (FIG. FIG.). The image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the drive device for staging the character determined in S1652-1) of 60 appears and the dialogue is determined in the dialogue determination process (S1652-2 in FIG. 60). 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34 are made to execute.

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

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

In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the challenge effect is 0. If it is within the operation acceptance valid period of the challenge effect, the determination result of this step is "No", and at the end time of the operation acceptance valid period of the challenge effect, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1710: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1711. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1710: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1712.

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

In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the first accessory descent standby flag is set in the first accessory descent wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the first accessory descent standby flag is set (S1712: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1713. If the first accessory descent standby flag is not set (S1712: No), the process proceeds to step S1716.

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

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1713, the challenge revival effect (operation of the first movable accessory 330a, display of the short hit notification effect image, and short hit notification). The effect accompanied by the output of the effect sound) is executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1714, the sub CPU 120a clears the challenge effect (success) standby flag in the challenge effect (success) standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1715, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory descent standby flag in the first accessory descent wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1716.

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

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

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

In step S1719, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. Immediately after the effect button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When 1 is written (S1719: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1720. If 1 is not written (S1719: No), the process proceeds to step S1724 in FIG.

In step S1720, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the first accessory descent standby flag is set in the first accessory descent standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the first accessory descent standby flag is set (S1720: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1721. If the first accessory descent standby flag is not set (S1720: No), the process proceeds to step S1724 of FIG.

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

In step S1722, the sub CPU 120a clears the surprise operation effect standby flag in the surprise operation effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1723, the sub CPU 120a clears the first accessory descent standby flag in the first accessory descent wait flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the process proceeds to step S1724 of FIG.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1721, the operation result of the surprise operation effect is produced (operation of the first movable accessory 330a, display of the jackpot notification effect image, The effect accompanied by the output of the jackpot notification effect sound) is executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1724 of FIG. 86, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter for the rank-up effect is 0. After the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the continuous hitting effect in the rank-up effect, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1724: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1725. If the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1724: No), the process proceeds to step S1735.

In step S1725, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation acceptance valid period end timer counter for the rank-up effect is 0. If it is within the operation acceptance valid period of the rank-up effect, the determination result of this step is "No", and at the end time of the operation acceptance valid period, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the operation reception valid period end timer counter is not 0 (S1725: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1726. If the operation reception valid period end timer counter is 0 (S1725: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1731.

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

In step S1727, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on-edge storage area. Immediately after the effect button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When 1 is written (S1727: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1728. If 0 is written (S1727: No), the process proceeds to step S1735.

In step _S1728 , the sub CPU 120a updates the number of repeated hits NRD in the continuous hit number storage area of the sub RAM 120c by +1. Then, the process proceeds to step S1729.

In step _S1729 , the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the updated continuous hit number NRD has reached 30. If the number of times the effect button 35 is pressed after the guidance image of "continuous hitting!" Is displayed reaches 30 times, the judgment result of this step is "Yes", and if it does not reach 30 times, this step is performed. The determination result is "No". When the number of repeated hits NRD has not reached 30 ( _S1729 : No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1730. When the number of repeated hits NRD reaches 30 ( _S1729 : Yes), the process proceeds to step S1731.

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

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1730, the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32 produce an effect of advancing the gauge extension amount of the gauge image to the right by a predetermined amount. , The effect drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34.

In step S1731, it is confirmed whether the rank-up success effect standby flag is set in the rank-up success effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The rank-up success effect standby flag is set at the start of the round game of the fourth round in the special game per 8R probability variation. When the rank-up success effect standby flag is set (S1731: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1732. If the rank-up success effect standby flag is not set (S1731: No), the process proceeds to step S1735.

In step S1732, the sub CPU 120a sets the rank-up failure effect designation command instructing the execution of the rank-up failure effect in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to step S1735.

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

In step S1733, the sub CPU 120a sets the rank-up success effect designation command instructing the execution of the rank-up success effect in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to step S1734.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1733, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c produce a rank-up success effect. , And let the lighting device 34 for staging execute.

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

In step S1735, the sub CPU 120a generates an operation designation command corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39E, and sets the generated operation designation command in the transmission buffer.

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1729, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 execute the effect according to the operation of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, or the center key 39E.

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

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

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

In the next step S1504, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c is 0. Immediately before the fluctuation stop When the timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop is 0 (S1504: Yes), when the imitation counter is not 0 (S1504: No), the current timer update process is terminated.

In the next step S1505, the sub CPU 120a obtains a new stage after the change in the stage change, sets a character related to the new stage as an appearing character, and generates and generates a production pattern specification command for a stage change notice effect to make this character appear. Set the effect pattern specification command to the transmission buffer. In the next step S1506, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice waiting flag in the stage change notice waiting flag storage area. In the next step 1667-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the timing flag immediately before the start of fluctuation. After that, the stage change notice effect control process during the current symbol change is terminated.

Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1505, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display) give a stage change notice effect to the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the sound output device 32. The staging drive device 33a, 33b, 33c, and the staging lighting device 34 are used to execute the command.

The above is the details of this embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 regulates that the misalignment notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and only when the look-ahead effect effect is executed, immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol. It is possible to execute the loss notice production. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the execution of the look-ahead effect effect.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the staging control board 120 has a variation display immediately before, immediately after the stop, and a stage change of the variation display immediately before the variation display to be stage-changed. The stage change notice production was to be executed at any timing immediately after the start of. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 has a stage change notice effect suggesting that the stage change is performed in the variation display only at the timing immediately after the start of the variation display in which the stage change is to be performed. Enables execution.

FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a stage change advance notice effect execution timing determination table referred to in the stage change advance notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 73) in the stage change advance notice effect selection process. In the table of FIG. 89, when the stage is changed during the fluctuation display of the first hold, the selection rate of the timing data SCY12 and SCY13 other than the timing data SCY11 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the fluctuation display of the first hold is 0. %It has become. When the stage is changed during the variable display of the second hold, the selection rate of the timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY22, and SCY23 other than the timing data SCY21 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the variable display of the second hold is 0. %It has become. When the stage is changed during the variable display of the third hold, the timing data other than the timing data SCY31 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the variable display of the third hold SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY32, The selectivity of SCY33 is 0%. When the stage is changed during the variable display of the 4th hold, the timing data other than the timing data SCY41 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the variable display of the 4th hold SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, The selectivity of SCY32, SCY33, SCY42, and SCY43 is 0%.

According to the present embodiment, the execution of the stage change notice effect is restricted at a timing other than the timing immediately after the start of the variable display that is supposed to change the stage. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the production accompanied by the stage change.

Although the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications may be added to such embodiments.
(1) In the first and second embodiments, the missed notice effect (FIG. 12 (c)) is executed with a predetermined probability only when the jackpot determination result is lost (FIG. 67). (A) Refer to the missed notice effect execution determination table). On the other hand, the missed notice effect may be executed as a part of the so-called contradiction effect. In this modification, the loss reach effect (the effect of setting the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R to the reach mode and then temporarily stopping them in the loss mode), the challenge failure effect (FIG. 17 (b)), and the battle failure effect ( Only when the jackpot notification effect is executed after the surprise operation effect (FIG. 20 (a)), which is the revival effect, is executed after the effect that is likely to be confirmed in the loss mode such as FIG. 18 (b), with a predetermined probability. The loss notice effect may be executed.

FIG. 90 is a diagram showing a missed notice effect execution determination table referred to in the missed notice effect execution determination process (S1667-1 in FIG. 66) in the missed notice effect selection process in this modification. In the table of FIG. 90, the set of the effect random value 15 and the data indicating the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the surprise operation effect is executed. It is stored separately for what is to be done, what is referred to when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and there is no execution of the surprise operation effect, and what is referred to when the jackpot determination result is lost.

Specifically, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the surprise operation effect is executed, it is associated with the data indicating that the two (0 to 1) effect random values 15 are missed and the advance notice effect is executed. , 98 (2 to 99) production random values 15 are associated with data indicating that the warning effect is not executed, and 100 (2 to 99) for the jackpot determination result and no surprise operation effect execution. It is associated with the data indicating that the effect random value 15 of 0 to 99) is not executed and the advance notice effect is not executed. No effect random number value 15 is associated with the data indicating that the loss notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot determination result is lost, 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 15 are associated with data indicating that the advance notice effect is not executed. No effect random number value 15 is associated with the data indicating that the loss notice effect is not executed.

According to this modification, even if the missed notice effect is executed, there is a very low probability that the loss notification effect does not proceed as it is, but the jackpot notification effect proceeds through the surprise operation effect. Therefore, even when the shift notice effect is executed, the game can be advanced without impairing the expectations of the player.

(2) In the first and second embodiments, the line "..." is not selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (see the table in FIG. 61B), and the operation is promoted. The effect of proceeding from the effect to the operation result of "..." was a loss notice effect for notifying that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R were confirmed (completely stopped) in a loss mode. On the other hand, the loss notice effect that progresses from the operation promotion effect to the line of "..." may be executed as a part of the so-called contradiction effect. In this modification, after the loss notice effect of proceeding from the operation promotion effect to the operation result of "...", the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the loss mode, and the challenge failure effect (Fig.) 17 (b)), a battle failure effect (FIG. 18 (b)), and other effects that are likely to be confirmed in a lost manner, followed by a revival effect, a surprise operation effect (FIG. 20 (a)), and then a big hit. Only when the notification effect is executed, the effect of proceeding from the operation promotion effect to the operation result of "..." may be executed with a predetermined probability.

According to this modification, even when the effect in which the line "..." appears is executed, the effect of notifying the loss may not proceed as it is, but the effect of the surprise operation may be followed by the effect of the jackpot notification. Therefore, even when the effect of the appearance of the line "..." is executed, the game can be advanced without impairing the expectations of the player.

(3) In the first and second embodiments, the modes of stopping before the determination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R during the variable display of the symbols are all temporary stops (stops while slightly shaking). there were. However, the reach effect may be an effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are completely stopped in the reach mode and then re-variated before the determination is made during the symbol variation display. Further, the effect of completely stopping the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in a lost manner and then re-variating may be a lost temporary stop effect.

(4) In the first and second embodiments described above, the live mode (a special mode that shifts when a probability change hit is won) is continued until the jackpot is won again. However, the live mode may be continued until the jackpot is won again or the number of times the symbol changes reaches a predetermined number without winning the jackpot.

(5) In the first and second embodiments, when it is determined to execute the stage change in the fluctuation at the time of execution of the stage change execution determination process (at the time of starting winning) (S1625-1 in FIG. 73; No), do not proceed to the stage change notice effect execution judgment process. The stage change notice production was never executed. However, even when the stage change is executed in the fluctuation, the stage change notice effect may be executed before that. In this case, it is advisable to execute the stage change notice effect for notifying the stage change in the change only immediately after the start of the change.

1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 14 ... 1st start port, 14a ... 1st start port detection switch, 15 ... 2nd start port, 15a ... 2nd start port detection switch, 16 ... 1st big prize opening, 16a ... 1st prize opening detection switch, 17 ... 2nd prize opening, 17a ... 2nd prize opening detection switch, 20 ... 1st special symbol display device, 21 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 31 ... image display Device, 110 ... Main control board, 110a ... Main CPU, 110b ... Main ROM, 110c ... Main RAM, 120 ... Production control board, 120a ... Sub CPU, 120b ... Sub ROM, 120c ... Sub RAM, 150 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

Of one or more of a plurality of effects including an operation effect that progresses according to an operation and a specific advance effect that suggests the possibility of executing the operation effect, at least the operation effect and the specific advance effect. In a game machine that causes the staging means to execute as an effect during the variable display of the symbol of the symbol display means.
The main control means to control the progress of the game,
It is provided with an effect control means connected to the main control means and controlling the effect means in response to a signal from the main control means.
The staging control means
The operation effect can be executed at least immediately after the start of the variable display of the symbol of the symbol display means and after the reach is established in the variable display.
When the operation effect is executed immediately after the start of the symbol variation display of the symbol display means, the execution of the specific advance notice effect is restricted, and the operation effect is executed after the reach is established. A gaming machine comprising: a regulatory means that does not restrict the execution of the specific advance notice effect before the reach is established except immediately after the start and after the reach is established .

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