JP6684765B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ballistic pachinko gaming machine.

  The pachinko game 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 liquid crystal display on the game board surface and the control of the accessory. In some pachinko machines, when a jackpot is won, there is an advantageous state in which the jackpot winning probability is high after the special game ends, and the state continues until the jackpot is won again. As a document disclosing a technique relating to the rendering of this type of gaming machine, there is Patent Document 1.

JP, 2005-195798, A

  By the way, the production of this kind of gaming machine is nothing but reproduction of animation or video after the reach is established, and there is room for improvement in terms of the entertainment of the game.

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

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention, the symbol display means, the first jackpot that can continue the advantageous state until the variable display number of the symbol display means after the special game reaches a predetermined number, and after the special game It is a big jackpot that the advantageous state can continue until the variable display number of the symbol display means reaches a predetermined number of times, and the number of prize balls in the special game is won to one of the second jackpots, which is larger than the first jackpot. It is determined whether or not, and based on the result of the determination, the symbol display means is controlled, and main control means capable of generating a plurality of types of commands including commands relating to the variable display mode of the symbol display means, and rendering means Based on a command received from the operation means and the main control means, a predetermined reach effect, an operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation means, and a plurality of effects including a symbol finalization effect Or a production control means for causing the production means to execute a plurality of productions, the production control means, in a normal state which is less advantageous than the advantageous state, the design of the variable display in which the design display means stops at the jackpot design. As a variation effect, when performing an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the symbol determination effect through the operation effect, the symbol determination effect after the operation of the operation means in the symbol variation effect is the first jackpot symbol determination. At least a part of the production is performed when the production is the production and the second jackpot design production, and in the advantageous state, the symbol display means is a variable display in which the design is stopped at the jackpot. As the symbol variation performance, when performing a production that proceeds from the reach production to the symbol finalization production through the operation production, the symbol variation performance Performing an effect of a different effect mode when the symbol finalizing effect after the operation of the operating means in the first is the first large jackpot symbol finalizing effect and when it is the second large jackpot symbol finalizing effect A characteristic gaming machine is provided.

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

It is a front view of the game 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 game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 1st movable accessory 330a in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 descends. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 2nd movable accessory 330b in the game machine shown in FIG. 1 tilts. It is a figure which shows a mode that the 3rd movable accessory 330c in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 opens and closes. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the type of jackpot in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and a combination of a left symbol 36L, a middle symbol 36C, a right symbol 36R, and a fourth symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the production example of the reach production in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the game state of the normal mode and live mode of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of production | generation of the normal mode in the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the live mode in the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example of the promotion production in the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a pre-reading pending change production in the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the main control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the main control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the input control processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special symbol reservation storage area of the main control board of the game machine which shows in Figure 1 and the production information storage area of the production control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a normal symbol lottery determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table of the game 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 showing a special symbol variation process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process 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 special winning opening opening and closing control table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing a jackpot game ending process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special game end time setting table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the universal-universal-university control processing of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the game machine shown in FIG. It is the flowchart which shows the pre-reading reservation change production selection processing of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table and the final stage hold display mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the hold display change production scenario determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the hold display change production scenario determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is the flowchart which shows the production design decision processing of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in FIG. It is the flowchart which shows the fluctuation production pattern decision processing of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the normal state big hitting variation production pattern determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is the figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern decision table for normal state loss of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variable state effect pattern determination table for advantageous state big hits of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the variable state effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a variation production pattern of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart showing a stage change determination process of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change execution determination table of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the new stage determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change timing determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice production selection process of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice production selection process of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage change notice production selection process of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice production execution determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the stage change notice production execution timing determination table of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows stage change notice production selection processing during design change of a production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows stage change notice production selection processing during design stop of a production control board of a game machine shown in Drawing 1. It is a flow chart which shows the special game production selection processing of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the round game production control processing of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is the flowchart which shows the production input control processing of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the content of the operation information storage area of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. 1, and its update example. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the effect control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing of the image control board of the game machine shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the V blank interruption process of the image control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure showing a stage change notice production execution timing decision table of a game machine which is a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state big hit of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state big hit of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss of the gaming machine which is the third embodiment of the present invention.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the 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 game area 6 of the outer frame 60.

  One end of the glass door 50 (on the left facing the gaming machine 1) is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism section 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 that detects opening of the glass door 50.

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

  The first special symbol display device 20 informs the lottery result of the jackpot lottery that has been triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 14 of the game area 6 (hereinafter referred to as "starting prize" as appropriate). Is. The second special symbol display device 21 informs the lottery result of the jackpot lottery that is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 15 of the game area 6 (hereinafter, referred to as "start prize" as appropriate). is there. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 variably display a plurality of types of special symbols that can be identified. 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 symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 are appropriately called “first special symbols”, and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 are appropriately “second special symbols”. Design ”.

  The 1st special symbol reservation indicator 23 is something which displays the reservation number of the fluctuation of the 1st special symbol. The second special symbol hold display 24 is to display the number of holding changes of the second special symbol.

  Here, the suspension of the variation of the first special symbol, the starting condition for executing the variation of the first special symbol by the start winning of the first starting port 14 is satisfied, but is based on the satisfaction of the previously established starting condition. Occurs when the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being executed or when the special game is being executed.

  Similarly, the suspension of the variation of the second special symbol, the starting condition for executing the variation of the second special symbol is satisfied by the start winning of the second starting port 15, but is based on the satisfaction of the previously established starting condition. Occurs when the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being executed or when the special game is being executed.

  Each of the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24 is composed of two LEDs on the left and right. When the display mode of the number of reservations in the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24 is specifically described, in the first special symbol reservation display 23, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol is held. In the case of one, the left LED lights up. When the number of pending changes of the first special symbol is two, the right LED is turned on. When the number of pending changes of the first special symbol is three, the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up. When the number of pending changes in the first special symbol is 4, two LEDs on the left and right blink. The display mode of the number of reservations in the second special symbol reservation display 24 is the same as that of the first special symbol reservation display 23.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery which is carried out when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. The normal symbol display device 22 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols that can be identified. The normal symbol hold display 25 is for displaying the number of times the variation of the normal symbol is held. The normal symbol hold display 25 is composed of two LEDs on the left and right. The display mode of the number of reservations in the normal symbol reservation display 25 is the same as that of the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24.

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

  Below the portion of the glass door 50 that covers the game area 6, the effect button 35 is provided. The effect button 35 is for advancing an operation effect accompanied by an operation (an effect including an operation guide effect and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35). The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the production button detection switch 35a detects that the production button 35 has been pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating this.

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

  The up cursor key 39A, 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 up cursor key 39A is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39b detects that the down cursor key 39B is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39c detects that the left cursor key 39C is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that. When the cross key detection switch 39d detects that the right cursor key 39D is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating this. When the central key detection switch 39e detects that the central key 39E is pressed, it outputs an ON signal indicating that.

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

  A touch sensor 3 a is provided in the operation handle 3. The touch sensor 3a is composed of an electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in electrostatic capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. A ball feed solenoid 4b is provided on the tray of the glass door 50. The ball feeding solenoid 4b is composed of a straight advance solenoid. A firing volume 3b and a firing solenoid 4a are provided near the turning 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, 4b performs an operation related to the launch of the game ball in the saucer to the game area 6 under the control of the launch control board 160. More specifically, when the player's hand touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a supplies a touch signal indicating that to the firing control board 160. When the player's hand turns the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3 b outputs a voltage divided according to the rotation amount of the operation handle 3 to the firing control board 160. The firing control board 160 controls to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b based on the output voltage of the firing volume 3b while the touch signal is supplied from the touch sensor 3a.

  By controlling the energization of the firing control board 160, the ball feeding solenoid 4b feeds the game balls in the tray one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a. The firing solenoid 4a rotates the driving member. The game ball sent out from the tray toward the hitting member is hit between the rails 5a and 5b by the rotation of the hitting member, and is guided to 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 to reach the game area 6, and falls in the game area 6 unpredictably.

  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 in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every one rotation of the firing solenoid 4a. That is, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds.

  On the upper part of the game area 6, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided. At the back of the decorative member 7 at the upper part of the game area 6 and at the right end of the game area 6, effect drive devices 33a and 33b are provided. Under the control of the lamp control board 140, the production drive devices 33a and 33b produce a game by the movement of the device itself. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the production 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 to drive the first movable accessory 330a from the lamp control board 140, the effect drive device 33a is located on the back side of the decorative member 7 above the game area 6 (the position shown in FIG. 1). The first movable accessory 330a is lowered to the center position (the position shown in FIG. 4) of the game area 6. As shown in FIG. 5, the production drive device 33b includes a stick-shaped second movable accessory 330b and an actuator that supports the lower end thereof. When the drive device for production 33b receives the signal instructing the driving of the second movable accessory 330b from the lamp control board 140, the second movable accessory 330b is moved from the right end position of the game area 6 (the position shown in FIG. 1). The game area 6 is inclined toward the center position (the position shown in FIG. 5).

  A production drive device 33c is provided slightly inside the left and right corners of the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. Each of the left and right effect drive devices 33c accommodates three effect illumination devices (lamps) 34. Under the control of the lamp control board 140, the effect drive device 33c and the effect illumination device 34 perform the effect of the game by the movement and light emission of the device itself. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the production drive device 33c has left and right third movable accessory members 330c and actuators that support their side ends. When the effect drive device 33c receives a signal from the lamp control board 140 to drive the third movable accessory 330c, the effect drive device 33c positions the third movable accessory 330c to cover the effect illumination device 34 (the position shown in FIG. 1). ) And the exposed position (the position shown in FIG. 6). Further, the production lighting device 34 blinks when it receives a drive signal from the lamp control board 140.

  A sound output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the left and right effect drive devices 33c at the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. Under the control of the image control board 150, the audio output device 32 produces an effect of the game by sound (output of various background music (BGM) and output of sound effect).

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

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

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

  While the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game balls falling from above the first special winning opening 16 pass directly in front of the first special winning opening 16. Therefore, while the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the first special winning opening 16. On the other hand, while the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the first big winning opening 16 faced above the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. It hits the saucer surface and is guided to the side of the first special winning opening 16. Therefore, while the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b is in the open state, the game balls can easily enter the first special winning opening 16.

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

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

  While the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the closed state, the game balls falling from diagonally upper right and diagonally upper left of the second special winning opening 17 pass directly in front of the second special winning opening 17. To do. Therefore, while the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the second special winning opening 17. On the other hand, while the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in an open state, most of the game balls falling from above the second special winning opening 17 faced above the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b. It hits the saucer surface and is guided to the side of the second special winning opening 17. Therefore, while the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b is in the open state, the game balls can easily enter the second special winning opening 17.

  Above the second special 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 vertically. The first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a that detects passage of a game ball through the first starting port 14. When the first starting opening detection switch 14a detects passage of the game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

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

  The second start port 15 is provided with a pair of movable pieces 15b. The open / closed state of these movable pieces 15b is switched by a starting opening / closing solenoid 15c. When the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned off, the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an upright closed state. When the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state in which they are tilted in an inverted V shape. The movable piece 15b constitutes an electric tulip (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "den Chu") 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 right of the second starting opening 15 toward the second starting opening 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 opening 15. On the other hand, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from the upper left and right of the second starting opening 15 toward the second starting opening 15 are guided to the inner surface of the movable piece 15b. The second starting port 15 is reached. Therefore, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the game ball easily passes through the second starting opening 15.

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

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, a big hit when the start condition of the first special symbol by the start winning of the first starting port 14 and the start condition of the second special symbol by the starting winning of the second starting port 15 are satisfied. When the lottery is executed and the jackpot is won, the corresponding one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped by the symbol according to the type of the jackpot through 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 winning number of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 reaches a specified number or the opening time reaches a specified time. The opening of is made a round game of one round, and this round game is repeated a plurality of times. The types of jackpots of the gaming machine 1 are the following five types.

a1. First special figure 16R probability variation hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. In each of the 16 round games, the first prize hole 16 is opened until the number of prizes of the first prize hole 16 reaches a prescribed number (for example, 9) or 29 seconds elapses → the first prize of 2 seconds. The first special winning opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening and closing manner of closing the winning opening 16.

  If you win this jackpot, the gaming state related to the jackpot lottery after the end of the special game, low probability game state (the jackpot lottery winning probability is 2/599) and high probability game state (jackpot lottery winning probability) 20/599), which is a high-probability game state advantageous to the player.

  Also, in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation at the time of turning on the power, the low-probability gaming state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is either 2/599, 2/549, or 2/499). State) and high-probability game state (a state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 20/599, which is common to all settings), which is a high-probability game state advantageous to the player.

  If you win this jackpot, the game state related to the ordinary electric accessory (movable piece 15b) after the end of the special game is the electric Chu support state (the movable piece 15b is frequently opened for a long time and the second starting opening 15 is The starting state will be easy) and the non-electricity chewing support state (the movable piece 15b will be difficult to be opened) will be the electric chewing support state that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming state related to the special symbol will be the time. A shortened state (a state in which the variation time of the special symbol becomes relatively short) and a non-time-reduced state (a state in which the variation time of the special symbol becomes relatively long) become a time reduction state advantageous to the player. . The state related to the normal electric accessory and the state related to the special symbol are dependent on each other, and when the state related to the normal electric accessory is the electric power support state, the state related to the special symbol is a time reduction state. In the following description, the state related to the ordinary electric accessory is the electric Chu support state and the state related to the special symbol is the time shortened state is called "time saving game state", and the state related to the ordinary electric accessory is non- It is called "non-time saving game state" when the state related to the special symbol is the non-time shortened state.

  During the non-time saving game state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is 1/65536, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 29 seconds, and the movable piece 15b of the second starting opening 15 per winning of the ordinary symbol lottery is opened. The time is 0.2 seconds. Also, during the time saving game state, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is 65535/65536, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 3 seconds, and the movable piece 15b of the second starting opening 15 per winning of the ordinary symbol lottery The opening time is 3.5 seconds.

  Also, in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation at the time of turning on the power, the winning probability of the normal symbol and the opening time of the movable piece 15b are common to both settings.

  If you win this jackpot, after the special game, the gaming state becomes the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, then the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state either win the jackpot again or do not win the jackpot. It continues until the variation display count after the special game reaches 100 times. When the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time saving game state are ended and the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are entered.

b1. First special figure 4R probability variation hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, four round games of the first round to the fourth round are performed. In the four round game, the number of winnings in the second winning hole 17 reaches a specified number (for example, 9) or the second winning hole 17 is opened until 29 seconds elapses → the second winning prize for 2 seconds The second special winning opening 17 is opened / closed in the opening / closing manner of closing the opening 17. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the high-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. The high-probability game state and the time saving game state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot. When the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time saving game state are ended and the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are entered.

c1. 1st special figure 2R probability variation hit This big hit is one of those which can be selected when the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the special game when this jackpot is won, two round games of the first round and the second round are performed. In the two round games, the second winning hole 17 is opened until the winning number of the second winning hole 17 reaches a prescribed number (for example, 9 pieces) or 0.4 seconds elapses → the second for 2 seconds. The second special winning opening 17 is opened and closed in an opening and closing manner of closing the special winning opening 17. When winning this jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the high-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. The high-probability game state and the time saving game state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot. When the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time saving game state are ended and the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are entered. Here, the time required for special games when winning this jackpot (total opening time for the special winning opening) is compared to the time required for special games when winning for other jackpots (total opening time for the special winning opening) short. Therefore, the number of game balls to be won is larger when the player wins another jackpot than when the player wins this jackpot. The first special figure 2R probability variation hit is also called "short hit" or "probable hit" in the sense that it goes to a high probability game state after a short big hit.

d1. 2nd special figure 16R probability variation 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 starting condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the first round to the 16th round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the first special winning opening 16 in the 16 round game is the same as that of the first special figure 16R probability variation. When winning this jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the high-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. The high-probability game state and the time saving game state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot. When the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time saving game state are ended and the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are entered.

e1. 2nd special figure 4R probability variation hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, four round games of the first round to the fourth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second special winning opening 17 in the four round games is the same as that of the first special figure 4R probability variation. When winning this jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the high-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. The high-probability game state and the time saving game state continue until the jackpot is won again, or until the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot. When the variation display number after the special game reaches 100 times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state and the time saving game state are ended and the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are entered.

  In addition, even if the game machine can change the winning probability setting by a special operation when the power is turned on, the number of rounds, the number of winning rules, the opening time of the special winning opening, and the time saving game machine can be obtained by the jackpot of each special map. The number of states and the distribution of each big hit symbol are common regardless of the setting.

  In the following description, the first special figure 16R probability variation hit and the second special figure 16R probability variation hit are collectively referred to as "16R hit" as appropriate. The first special figure 4R probability variation hit and the second special figure 4R probability variation hit are collectively referred to as “4R hit” as appropriate. The 1st special figure 2R probability change hit is appropriately called "2R hit".

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not the normal symbol hits is executed upon the establishment of the starting condition of the ordinary symbol due to the passage of the game ball of the ordinary symbol gate 13, and a winning symbol is won in this ordinary symbol lottery. In this case, the movable piece 15b, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined period. While the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the game ball easily passes through the second starting port 15, so that the starting condition of the second special symbol is easily established.

  An outlet 11 is provided at the center of the bottom of the game area 6. A game ball reaching the bottom of the game area 6 without entering any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first big winning opening 16, and the second big winning opening 17. Are discharged through the outlet 11.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 is started, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed. Each is "1" symbol → "2" symbol → "3" symbol → "4" symbol → "5" symbol → "6" symbol → "7" symbol → "8" symbol → "9" symbol → "1" The one cycle display of the symbol is started, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts the one cycle display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the first display mode. When the special symbol is stopped after the variable display for a predetermined variation time, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are fixed in a combination corresponding to the stopped special symbol (complete). Stop), the left pattern 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth pattern 36Z is a big hit (hereinafter, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z jackpot). If the stop mode of "is referred to as a" hit mode "as appropriate), a special game is executed. The type of jackpot notified by the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the symbol variation effect, and the type of jackpot notified by the special symbol always match.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a relationship between a type of jackpot and a 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 16R is won in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "333", "444", "555", "666". , "777", "888", and "999", the fourth symbol 36Z stops in the combination of the first display mode.

  When winning per 4R in the jackpot lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", and "999". The fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in the combination of the second display mode.

  When 2R is won in the jackpot 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, and the combination is stopped.

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

  Here, the fourth symbol 36Z has an extremely small display size as compared with 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 stopped by the same symbol combination other than "777" and "333", it becomes impossible to know which of 16R or 4R has been won. ing. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at "777" or "333", it is easy to understand that 16R has been won at the time of the stop.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped in a hit mode to perform a special game, a special game effect is created in accordance with the special game. To do. In the special game effect, an opening effect related to the opening of the special game, a round game effect related to the round game, and an ending effect related to the ending of the special game are performed.

As shown in FIG. 7B, an image 37 (0) _{0 of the} fluctuation is displayed in the lower center part of the image display device 31. If the first is pending variation of the special symbols, on the left side of the image of the variation in the image display device 31 37 (0), the image 37 of the _first hold the first special symbol (variation order is first hold) (1), image 37 ₁ (2) of the second hold (holding second in variation order), image 37 ₁ (3) of the third hold (holding third in the varying order), and fourth hold (variation) Up to four images of the image 37 ₁ (4) in the fourth order) are displayed.

In addition, when there is a suspension of the variation of the second special symbol, on the right side of the image 37 (0) of the variation in the image display device 31, the image of the first suspension (the suspension of the variation order is the first) in the second special symbol. 37 ₂ (1), second hold (second hold in change order) image 37 ₂ (2), third hold (3rd change order in hold) image 37 ₂ (3), and fourth hold A maximum of four images of the image 37 ₂ (4) of (the fourth in the changing order is reserved) are displayed. Here, in FIG. 7B, for simplicity, only the images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown.

When the hold display number of the first special symbol hold display 23 increases, an image 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the increased hold number is displayed. Appear. When the hold display number of the second special symbol hold display 24 increases, an image 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) corresponding to the increased hold number is displayed. Appear.

During the display of the image 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) corresponding to the hold display number of the first special symbol hold display 23, one time of the special symbol The image 37 (0) of the change disappears every time the change of No. is finished, the first hold image 37 ₁ (1) moves to the position of the change image 37 (0) of the change, and the images after the second hold 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) moves to the position on the right of each.

During the display of the image 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) corresponding to the number of held displays of the second special symbol hold display 24, one time of the special symbol The image 37 (0) of the change disappears every time the change of No. ends, and the first hold image 37 ₂ (1) moves to the position of the change image 37 (0) of the change, and the images after the second hold 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) moves to the position adjacent to the left of each.

In the following description, the images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), 37 ₁ (4), 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ ( 3) and 37 ₂ (4) are appropriately referred to as “holding display image 37”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the gaming machine 1 may execute a reach effect as a symbol variation effect during symbol variation. The reach effect may be executed after a normal variation (variation in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed in one round separately) over a predetermined time. In the reach effect, one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the left symbol 36L in the example of FIG. 9A) is temporarily stopped. After that, the other of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the right symbol 36R in the example of FIG. 9A) is temporarily stopped with the same type of symbol that was previously stopped. In the reach production, by 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 symbol while the middle symbol 36C is changed). It becomes a mode in which the combination is temporarily stopped. The reliability of the jackpot when the reach effect is executed is higher than when the reach effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the gaming machine 1 may execute a production that proceeds from the reach production to the development production. When proceeding from the reach effect to the development effect, the middle symbol 36C starts to rotate at a high speed after the middle symbol 36C is about to stop with a different pattern from the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R that are temporarily stopped first, and then left. The pattern 36L and the right pattern 36R separate from each other in the left corner and the right corner. In the development effect, the animation effect moving image in the center of the screen and the live effect effect image are reproduced. The reliability of the jackpot when the development effect is executed is higher than when the development effect is not executed. Development productions include challenge productions, SP reach productions, and battle productions. Details will be described later.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 has two game modes, a normal mode and a live mode. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the normal mode and the live mode, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. The normal mode is an effect mode of a low probability game state and a non-time saving game state. The live mode is a production mode in a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state. In the following description, the normal mode state (low-probability game state and non-time saving game state) is appropriately referred to as "normal state", and the live mode state (high-probability game state and time saving game state) advantageous to the player is appropriately used. It is called "advantageous state".

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 starts the game in the normal mode. The normal mode is a mode that is less advantageous than the live mode. In the normal mode, stage production of three stages of a marine stage, a savanna stage, and a cosmo stage is performed together with the symbol variation production. As shown in FIG. 11A, in the stage effect of the marine stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the sea is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. . In the stage effect of the savanna stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the savanna is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. In the stage effect of the cosmo stage in the normal mode, an image showing the state of the universe is displayed as a background image of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the symbol variation effect. In the normal mode, there is a stage change at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the stop of the variable display) within the variable display with one or more variable displays in between, and at this stage change, the stage effect type is changed. become.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b), 11 (c), and 11 (d), a stage change notice effect may be executed before changing the stage in the variable display in the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the stage change notice production for notifying a stage change to the savanna stage, a mini character (an elephant mini character in the example of FIG. 11 (b)) appears in association with the savanna stage. As shown in FIG. 11C, a mini character (a rocket mini character in the example of FIG. 11B) appears in the stage change notice production for notifying a stage change to the cosmo stage. As shown in FIG. 11C, in the stage change notice production for notifying a stage change to the cosmo stage, a mini character (a dolphin mini character in the example of FIG. 11C) appears in association with the cosmo stage. The stage change notice production may be performed immediately before stopping the variable display of the special symbol as shown in FIG. 11A, or immediately after stopping the variable display of the special symbol as shown in FIG. 11B. It may be carried out, or as shown in FIG. 11 (b), it may be carried out immediately after the start of the variable display of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the jackpot is won, the production after the end of the special game becomes the production in the live mode regardless of the type of the jackpot that was won. In the production in the live mode, a live recorded image 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. The remaining number of live 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 losing manner. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop in a losing manner in the symbol variation effect of the variation in which the remaining number of times is 1, an image of "live mode end" appears. The effect in which this "live mode end" image appears is a live mode end confirmation effect that notifies the end of the high-probability game state and the time saving game state has been confirmed. After the live mode end confirmation production, the game state shifts from the high probability game state and the time saving game state to the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state, and the stage changes from the live mode effect to the normal mode marine stage effect. After the change, the change will take place.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the gaming machine 1 may execute a promotion effect as a special game effect during a special game. The promotion effect is an effect that clearly indicates which jackpot was won in the middle of the special game without clearly indicating which one of 4R or 16R, which is more advantageous than that, was won. The promotion effect may be executed during the fourth round of the special game. In the promotion production, an image of "16R bonus if the sword falls" appears. As shown in FIG. 13A, if the jackpot that is won is 16R, the second movable auditors object 330b falls, and an image of "Congratulations on 16R bonus" appears. The effect in which the second movable accessory 330b tilts is a promotion success effect indicating that promotion to 16R has succeeded. As shown in FIG. 13B, if the winning jackpot is 4R, the image of the "regular bonus" appears without the second movable accessory 330b falling. The effect that the second movable accessory 330b ends without falling is a promotion failure effect that indicates that promotion to 16R has failed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch and a timer and performs an arithmetic process. Further, the main CPU 110a directly controls the display devices 20 to 22 and the display devices 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 the initialization process, and after the initialization process is finished and the game is ready, the jackpot random number value (random number value in the random number range of 0 to 599), Special symbol random value (random number in the range of 0 to 99), reach determination random value (random number in the range of 0 to 99), special figure variation random value (random number in the range of 0 to 99) While updating various random number values including the normal symbol random number value (random number value in the random number range of 0 to 65535) within each random number range, variations in special symbols, variations in ordinary symbols, 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. In the main ROM 110b, a big hit 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, a special winning opening. Various tables such as an open / close control table and a special game end setting table are stored. Details of these tables will be described later.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a. In the main RAM 110c, a special symbol reservation storage area, a special symbol special electric power processing data storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a general / universal electric power processing data storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, the number of rounds (R ) Storage area, special winning opening ball count (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, ordinary Various types of symbol hold number counter, high probability game number (X) counter, time saving number (J) counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, auxiliary game timer counter, production transmission data storage area, 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 a backup power source after adding a checksum, and when the power source is restored, the data backed up by the backup power source is restored through a data check by the checksum. I'm supposed to get it.

  The power supply board 170 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and also supplies a power failure detection signal indicating whether or not the power supply voltage has become a predetermined value or less to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120. The power supply board 170 has a backup power supply including a capacitor. The power supply board 170 sets the power failure detection signal to a high level while the power supply voltage is higher than a predetermined value, and sets the power failure detection signal to a low level when the power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the predetermined value.

  The effect control board 120 controls various effects. The effect control board 120 receives the command generated by the main control board 110, and based on the received command, image display executed by the image display device 31, sound output executed by the sound output device 32, and drive for effect. The operation performed by the devices 33a, 33b, and 33c or the blinking performed by the production lighting device 34 is controlled. More specifically, the effect control board 120 is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 110 from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, a sub RAM 120c, and an RTC 120d. The RTC 120d 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 game machine 1 is supplied with power, and operates by the power of the backup power supply mounted on the power supply board 170 when the game machine 1 is powered off.

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the corresponding command is ramped. It is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. The sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process when a start operation is performed, and after the initialization process is finished and the game is ready, random number values 1 to 9 for rendering (each of which is a random number range of 0 to 99). Various types of random number values including 9 types of random number values) are updated within each random number range, and effects according to the progress of the game are controlled. Here, the same random number value is not acquired as the random number values 1 to 9 for effect at the same time.

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

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

  The lamp control board 140 plays a role of controlling the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect illumination device 34 in accordance with the progress of the game. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device 34. The lamp control board 140 controls energization of drive sources such as solenoids and motors for operating the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, and 33c based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, and lights in the effect illumination device 34. Lighting control and drive control of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  The image control board 150 plays a role as an effect movie reproduction control means for reproducing an effect movie of a game. The image control board 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The image control board 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VDP, and an acoustic DSP (not shown). The CPU of the image control board 150 executes the program stored in the ROM while using the RAM as a work area. When the command is transmitted from the effect control board 120, the CPU 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 includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating an image, a drawing engine that executes an image drawing process, and an output that outputs an image drawn by the drawing engine to the image display device 31. It has a circuit. The drawing engine draws an image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU. The output circuit outputs the image drawn in the frame buffer to the image display device 31 at a predetermined timing.

  The acoustic DSP of the image control board 150 is connected to an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data relating 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 out acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and amplifies the sound signal obtained by this data processing with a gain corresponding to the control signal from the CPU. Then, the amplified sound signal is output to the audio output device 32.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1. The main processing is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by a start operation and a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110.

  In FIG. 15, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes the game control program from the main ROM 110b when the power is turned on. In the initialization processing, the main CPU 110a saves the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back surface of the gaming machine 1 on / off at the time of power-on, and saves it in the main RAM 110c in the power-off monitoring processing (S20) at the previous power failure. Then, based on the information of the power failure occurrence and the contents of the checksum that are backed up, it is determined whether or not the data needs to be restored. If it is determined that the data does not need to be restored, the main RAM 110c is cleared and it is determined that the data needs to be restored. In this case, the data in the main RAM 110c is restored.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a power shutoff monitoring process (S20). In the power-off monitoring process, the main CPU 110a monitors whether or not the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off, and when the power is cut off, the firing mechanism (touch sensor 3a, firing volume 3b, firing solenoid 4a, And, the discharge of the game ball by the ball feed solenoid 4b) is stopped, the output port is cleared, the payout of the game ball is stopped by the payout device, the checksum is created and stored in each storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the power-off occurrence information. After performing a series of processes for setting, the access to the main RAM 110c is set to be prohibited to prepare for power-off.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs a game random number value update process (S30). In the game random number value updating process, the main CPU 110a updates the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value. Next, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random value update process (S40). In the initial random number value update processing, 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 this, the main CPU 110a repeats the loop processing of steps S20 to S40. In addition to this loop processing, the main CPU 110a executes timer interrupt processing each time the reset clock pulse generation circuit generates a reset clock pulse signal.

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

  In FIG. 16, when 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 a counter used in the main RAM 110c for measuring various times. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a subtracts one from 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.

  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 the random number counter by +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is 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 an initial random value update process (S130). In the initial random number value update processing, 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, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, the second big winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, the second starting opening detecting 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. Details of the procedure of the input control process will be described later.

  After the execution of step S200, the main CPU 110a performs special figure special power control processing (S300). In the special figure special power control processing, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the special figure special power processing data provided in the main RAM 110c in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, while performing the special symbol storage determination processing (special character special power processing. Data = 0 processing), special symbol fluctuation processing (processing when special drawing special electricity processing data = 1), special symbol stop processing (processing when special figure special electricity processing data = 2), jackpot game processing (special One of five processes of FIG. Special electric processing data = 3) and jackpot game end processing (processing when special electric special processing data = 4) is selected and executed. Details of the procedure of the special figure special power control processing will be described later.

  After the execution of step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a general / universal electric power control process (S400). In the universal figure universal communication control process, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the universal figure universal communication process data provided in the main RAM 110c according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, while the normal symbol memory determination process (normal symbol Ordinary processing data = 0), normal symbol variation processing (processing when Ordinary figure Ordinary processing data = 1), normal symbol stop processing (processing when Ordinary figure Ordinary processing data = 2), And, one of the four processing of the auxiliary game processing (processing when the general / universal processing data = 3) is selected and executed. The details of the general / universal / universal 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 award prize ball counter, the first starting prize award ball counter, and the second starting prize award ball counter in the main RAM 110c, and pays out the number of game balls indicated by each counter. A payout quantity designation command for instructing 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, it controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out the game balls.

  After executing step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a data generation process (S600). In the data generation process, the main CPU 110a outputs the data for external output, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, and the normal symbol display device data. To 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 for the external output data, the starting opening / closing solenoid data, the first special winning opening / closing solenoid data, and the second large winning opening / closing solenoid data created in the data generation processing in step S600. Perform port output processing. Further, in order to turn on each LED of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol created in the data generation process of S600 above. Display device output processing for outputting display device data is performed. Furthermore, the command transmission process which transmits the command set to the production | transmission data storage area of the main RAM110c to the production | generation control board 120 is also performed.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the input control processing. In FIG. 17, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning opening detection switch input processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If no detection signal is input, the process directly proceeds to step S220. When a detection signal is input, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the general winning a prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c to update it.

  After executing step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process (S220). In the special winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a. When there is no detection signal 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 directly to step S230. When a detection signal is input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) is added to the special winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c. Then, the number is changed to +1 to update the special winning opening ball number (C) in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area in the main RAM 110c.

  After executing step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process (S230). In the first starting opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection switch 14a. When the detection signal is not input from the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a proceeds directly to step S240. When the detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the prize ball counter is updated, the determination whether the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol hold When the number (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is updated, the random number value is stored in the special symbol reservation storage area, pre-judgment of the jackpot lottery and the start winning designation according to the judgment result A series of processes such as a set of commands, a set of special symbol holding number designating commands according to the first special symbol holding number (U1), and the like are performed. Details of the procedure of the first starting opening detection switch input processing will be described later.

  After the execution of step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting opening detection switch input process (S240). In the second starting opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting opening detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is not input from the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds directly to step S250. When the detection signal is input from the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the prize ball counter is updated, the determination whether the second special symbol hold number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol hold When the number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is updated, the random number value is stored in the special symbol reservation storage area, the pre-judgment of the jackpot lottery and the start winning designation according to the judgment result A set of commands, a set of special symbol holding number designating command according to the holding number (U2) in the second special symbol holding number (U2), and the like, a series of processes are performed. The procedure of the second starting opening detection switch input processing and the procedure of the first starting opening detection switch input processing are the same except for the difference in the data write destination.

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing (S250). In the gate detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. When there is no detection signal input from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a ends the current input control process. 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 reservation number counter that counts the normal symbol reservation number (G) is less than 4. Then, if the count value (G) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is less than 4, the count value (G) is updated by +1 and the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random value is normal. Stored in the symbol reservation storage area.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the first starting opening detection switch input processing. In FIG. 18, when the detection signal is input from the first starting opening 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 opening detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start opening detection switch input process is ended.

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

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

  After the execution of step S230-4, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot random number value, and the data in the first to fourth storage units of the first special symbol reserved storage area of the special symbol reserved storage area is not stored and has the most number. A small storage unit is used as a data storage destination, and the obtained jackpot random number value is stored in the data storage destination storage unit (S230-5).

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

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

  After the execution of step S230-6, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number value for special figure fluctuation and a random number value for reach determination, and obtains the random number value for special figure fluctuation and the random number value for reach determination in the first special symbol reserved storage area. The data is stored in the storage unit of the storage destination of the data (S230-7).

  After executing step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary 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). Presence and absence of a set, jackpot random number value stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area in step S230-5 to S230-7, a special symbol random number value, a random number value for reach determination, and a random number value for special symbol fluctuation 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. 20 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery. Pre-determination table, jackpot random number value, special symbol random number value, gaming state (time saving game state or non-time saving game state), random number value for reach determination, random number value for special figure variation, winning information, and start winning designation command The set refers to when the starting condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied, and the reference to when the starting condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied. It is stored separately in and.

  After executing step S230-8, the main CPU 110a generates a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning information determined in the preliminary determination process of step S230-8, and sets the starting winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Yes (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 designates this special symbol hold number. The command is set in the production transmission data storage area (S230-10).

  The start winning award designation command and the special symbol holding number designation command set in the production transmission data storage area are transmitted to the production control board 120 in the output control process (S700) of the timer 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 winning award designation command, and specifies the content of the determined effect. The command to perform is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the details of the special figure special power control process. In FIG. 21, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special power processing data (S301). In subsequent step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special electric power process data, and moves the process to the special symbol storage determination process (step S310) if the special figure special electric power process data = 0. If the special power processing data = 1, the process is moved to the special symbol variation process (step S320), if the special power special power processing data = 2, the process is moved to the special design stop processing (step S330), the special power special power processing data = If it is 3, the process is moved to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electricity process data = 4, the process is moved to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol storage determination process. In FIG. 22, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, and if the special symbol time counter is not 0, determines that the special symbol is being variably displayed, and the special symbol time counter is 0. If so, it is determined that the variable display of the special symbol is not being displayed. The main CPU 110a ends the special symbol storage determination process this time when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1: Yes). If the special symbols are not being changed and displayed (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter of the main RAM 110c, and determines whether the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. When the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more (S310-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a updates the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter by -1 (S310-). 3). Here, the gaming machine 1 is a model that digests the suspension of the variation of the second special symbol with priority over the suspension of the variation of the first special symbol. In the gaming machine of such a model, during the time saving game state, even if the starting condition of the first special symbol is satisfied, the pre-judgment is not performed.

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

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

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

  When the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-3, each of the data in the second to fourth storage units of the second special symbol reservation storage area is 1 Shift to the previous storage unit, and write the data in the first storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage region to the 0th storage unit which is the determination storage region. By writing data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random number value, special symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, special figure fluctuation random number value) stored in the 0th storage unit until then are erased. To 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, each of the data in the second to fourth storage units of the first special symbol reservation storage area Of the first special symbol reserved storage area, the data in the first storage section is written to the 0th storage section. By writing data to the 0th storage unit, the random number values (big hit random number value, special symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, special figure fluctuation random number value) stored in the 0th storage unit until then are erased. To be done.

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

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

  More specifically, the main CPU 110a, in this jackpot determination process, as shown in the example of FIG. 23 (flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by establishment of the present start condition. 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 whether or not a flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S311-1 and the 0th storage is performed in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random number value stored in the section.

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

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

  Further, in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation at the time of turning on the power, the random number range of the jackpot random number value is changed by the setting and is 0-598, 0-548, 0-498. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the low-probability gaming state is either 2/599 (= 1 / 299.5), 2/549 (= 1 / 274.5), or 2/499 (= 1 / 249.5). However, the random number range in the high-probability game state is not changed by setting, and the jackpot winning probability is 20/599 (= 1 / 29.9) regardless of the setting. It is also possible to change the jackpot winning probability in the low-probability gaming state by fixing the random number range with a low probability with a large numerical value (for example, 65536) and changing the number of jackpot random number values by setting. Also in this case, it is desirable to fix the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state by fixing the number of jackpot random numbers in the high-probability gaming state. If the winning probability in the high-probability gaming state is changed depending on the setting, it becomes easy for the player to know what the setting is, and there is an effect of preventing it.

  When the determination result of step S311-1 is a big hit (S311-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S311-2, and when the determination result of step S311-1 is lost (S311-1: 1). No), and 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 based on the special symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-8, stop of the variation symbols concerned. The symbol data is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is stored in the stop symbol data storage area in the main RAM 110c. Here, the stop symbol data indicates a two-digit number (“00” to “07”) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after the change.

  FIG. 25A is a diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a special symbol random number value, a type of special symbol (type of jackpot), stop symbol data, and a set of symbol designating commands are the starting conditions of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Are stored separately from those to be referred to when is established and those to be referred to when the starting condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied.

  The effect symbol designating command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the type of the special symbol which 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 the determination of the jackpot symbol in the special symbol stop process, the determination of the operation mode of the special winning opening in the jackpot game process, and the jackpot game end process. It is referred to when determining the game state. Details will be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 110a generates a symbol designating command for jackpot corresponding to the stop symbol data determined in step S311-2, and sets this symbol designating 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 jackpot lottery) based on whether or not the flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area and the time saving game flag storage area, and provides the game state information indicating the obtained game state. It is 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 "00H" data as game state information in the game state buffer. If the high probability game flag is set and the time saving game flag is not set, the data "01H" is set in the game state buffer as the game state information. If the high probability game flag is not set and the time saving game flag is set, the data of "02H" is set in the game state buffer as the game state information. When both the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag are set, the data of "03H" is set in the game state buffer as the game state information.

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

  FIG. 25B is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for loss. In the symbol determination table for loss, the combination of the type of special symbol, the stop symbol data, and the symbol designating command is referred to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied. It is stored separately from the one referred to when the start condition of the second special symbol in the two special symbol display device 21 is satisfied.

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

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process (S311), the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process (S312). In the fluctuation pattern determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table of the main ROM 110b, and selects the lottery result (big hit or loss) of the big hit lottery in step S311-1 and the time saving game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S312. Whether or not a flag is set, the number of holdings (U2) or (U1) after the update in step S310-3 or step S310-6, the jackpot random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-7, and the reach determination random number value , And the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation based on the combination of the random numbers for special figure fluctuation.

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

  Also, by a special operation when the power is turned on, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed, the variation pattern determination table referred to when the first special symbol changes, and the variation referred to when the second special symbol changes The pattern determination table is common. Even if the variation pattern determination table referred to for each setting is different, the selection rate is set to be common in order to prevent the player from discovering which setting is set due to the difference in the variation pattern selection rate. I want to leave it.

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

  However, the high-probability winning probability is common for each setting, and the variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the first special symbol varies, and the variation pattern determination table that is referenced when the second special symbol varies is also common. Therefore, at the time of high probability, the appearance rate and reliability of each reach → development effect does not change depending on the setting of the winning probability, so it is difficult for the player to know what the setting is.

  The variation pattern determination table of the special symbol, the type of special symbol (type of jackpot), gaming state (time saving game state or non-time saving game state), the number of holding, random number value for reach determination, random number value for special figure variation, special The type of the variation pattern of the symbol, the variation time, and the variation start command set 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 lottery for the big hit is a big hit, it is easy to select the variation pattern having a long change time. On the contrary, in the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the variation pattern having a short variation time is easily selected.

  For example, in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26, the variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 1 (per 16R) include variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12 is T12 (for example, T12 = 20000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 13 is T13 (T13 = 22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 14 is T14 (T14 = 40000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 15 is T15 (T15 = 42000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 16 is T16 (T16 = 60000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 17 is T17 (T16 = 62000 ms). Of the fluctuation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the fluctuation patterns 16 and 17 are accompanied by a premium effect. The premium effect is the appearance of a rare character or a rare effect image before the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (the effect in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are determined by "777" or "333"). Is an effect that informs that it is a big hit. Details of the premium effect will be described later. Of the variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the four types of selection ratio magnitude relationships, excluding the variation patterns 16 and 17 accompanied by premium effects, are as follows: variation pattern 12 <variation pattern 13 <variation pattern 14 <Variation pattern 15 is set.

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

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

  In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26, a combination of special symbol 0 (miss), non-time saving game state, 0 to 2 held, no reach (reach determination random number value is “0 to 69”) A variation pattern 59 is an option of the variation pattern corresponding to. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 59 is T9 (for example, T9 = 6000 ms).

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

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

  In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26, the combination of the special symbol 0 (miss), the time saving game state, the number of holding 0 to 2, the reach (the reach determination random number value is "70 to 99") Corresponding variation pattern options include variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. The size relationships of the selection rates of the fluctuation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 are: fluctuation pattern 60> fluctuation pattern 61> fluctuation pattern 62> fluctuation pattern 63> fluctuation pattern 64> fluctuation pattern 65.

  Here, comparing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol of FIGS. 26 and 27 and the preliminary determination table (FIG. 20) shown above, in the preliminary determination table, the number of pending variations of the first special symbol (U1 ) Or the number of pending changes in the second special symbol (U2) can be searched for without referring to the corresponding data in the table. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the number of pending changes of the first special symbol (U1) and the number of pending changes of the second special symbol (U2) are not referred to. As long as you can not find the corresponding data in the table. Therefore, in the pre-determination table, it is possible to discriminate the type of the production of the development destination after the reach production, but it is not possible to discriminate between the "normal variation" and the "shortening variation".

  The main CPU 110a generates a fluctuation start command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S312 and sets the fluctuation 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 flags 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 variable display of special symbols (S315). More specifically, the main CPU 110a causes the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable display (blinking of the LED) of the special symbol in the predetermined processing area. set. When the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700, whereby 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 variation time based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter (S316). The special symbol time counter is subjected to subtraction processing every 4 milliseconds in step S110.

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 28, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation 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 the special symbol time counter is 0. If not, it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not yet passed. When determining that the variation time of the special symbol has passed (S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S320-2. When it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the special symbol variation process of this time is ended, 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. More specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S315, and sets the special symbols set in step S311-2 or S311-5 to the first special symbol display device 20 or the special symbol display device. 2 Stop symbol data for stop display on the special symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area (S320-2). Thereby, 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 variation 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 to the special figure special electric power process data (S320-5), and ends the special symbol variation process of this time. In the special figure special power control process after this, the process moves to the special symbol stop process in step S302, and the special symbol stop process is performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol stop processing. In FIG. 29, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S330-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S320-4, determines that the special symbol stop time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is 0, and the special symbol time counter is If it is not 0, it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not yet elapsed. When determining that the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S330-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S330-2. Further, when it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S330-1: No), the special symbol stop process of this time is ended, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game end determination process. In this time saving game end determination processing, the main CPU 110a confirms whether the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. When the time saving game flag is not set in the time saving game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to step S330-3. When the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area, the time saving frequency (J) in the time saving frequency (J) storage area is updated by -1 and the updated time saving frequency (J) is 0. Determine whether or not. As a result, when the number of time saving (J) is 0, the time saving game flag set in the time saving game flag storage area is cleared and then the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the time saving number (J) is not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-3 while the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process. In this high-probability game end determination processing, the main CPU 110a confirms whether the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to step S330-4. If the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the high-probability game count (X) in the high-probability game count (X) storage area is updated by -1 to update the high-probability after update. It is determined whether or not the number of games (X) is 0. As a result, if the number of high-probability games (X) is 0, the high-probability game flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area is cleared and then the process proceeds to step S330-4. 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 / absence of flags 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 designation command in the production transmission data storage area.

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

  When the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is a big hit (S330-5: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special symbol special power processing data (S330-10). Next, the main CPU 110a resets the game state, the high probability game number (X), and the time saving number (J) at that time (S330-11). More specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the data in the high-probability game flag storage area and the high-probability game count (X) storage area when the high-probability game flag storage area has the high-probability game flag set. . In addition, 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 (J) storage area.

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

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a special game control table. FIG. 31 (a) is a view showing a special winning opening / closing control table for 16R. FIG.31 (b) is a figure which shows the special winning opening opening / closing control table for 4R. FIG.30 (c) is a figure which shows the special winning opening opening / closing control table for 2R.

  In the special game control table, a set of stop symbol data, opening time, a table number of the reference big winning opening / closing control table, and an ending time are stored for each kind of jackpot. Here, the table number of the special winning opening opening / closing control table for 16R is 01, the table number of the special winning opening opening / closing control table for 4R is 02, and the table number of the special winning opening opening / closing control table for 2R is It is 03.

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 32, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening is currently being performed (S340-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area, and if the number of rounds (R) is 0, determines that the opening is in progress, and the number of rounds (R). If is not 0, it is determined that the opening is not in progress. The main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-2 if it is being opened (S340-1: Yes). 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, determines that the start interval time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is 0, and special If the symbol time counter is not 0, it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed. When determining that the start interval time has elapsed (S340-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S340-3. If it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed (S340-2: No), the jackpot game process of this time is ended.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, the main CPU 110a updates the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area by +1. Here, at the time when the start interval time has elapsed, no operation has been performed yet, and the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area is 0. Therefore, the number of rounds (R) after the update in this step S340-3 becomes 1.

  After executing step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process (S340-4). In this special winning opening opening process, in order to open the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b, the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized. Set the energization data. 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) by referring to the special winning opening opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12. , This opening time is set 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 processing, the main CPU 110a generates a round start command according to the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area, and sets this round start command in the transmission data storage area for presentation. , This big hit game processing is ended.

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

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

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether 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 special winning opening opening process of step S340-4, the special winning opening opening process and the subsequent round start command transmission determining process (S340). -5) is performed and the jackpot game process of this time is ended. When determining that the closing time has not elapsed (S340-8: No), the main CPU 110a ends the jackpot game process of this time.

  In Step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the conditions for ending the opening of the special winning opening are satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 110a opens the special winning opening ball number (C) in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area when the predetermined number (9) is reached or the opening time has elapsed. It is determined that the end condition is satisfied. Further, the main CPU 110a does not reach the specified number (9) of the special winning opening balls (C) in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area, and the opening time has not elapsed. In this case, it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied. When the main CPU 110a determines that the opening end condition is satisfied (S340-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-10. Further, when it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S340-9: No), the jackpot game process of this time is ended.

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

  After the execution of step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has ended (S340-11). Specifically, the main CPU 110a executes one round game when the special winning opening ball number (C) in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area reaches a prescribed number (9). It is determined that it has finished. Further, the main CPU 110a ends one round game when the special winning opening ball number (C) in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area does not reach the prescribed number (9). Determine not. When the main CPU 110a determines that one round game has ended (S340-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-12. When it is determined that one round game is not finished (S340-11: No), the jackpot game process of this time is finished.

  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 special winning opening ball number (C) in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area to 0.

  After the execution of step S340-12, the main CPU 110a causes the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area to be the maximum value (specifically, the final of the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step S330-12). It is determined whether the number of rounds has been reached (S340-13).

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

  When determining 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 designating command according to the type of jackpot, This ending designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area (S340-16).

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

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot game ending process. In FIG. 33, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area in step S311-2 and the game information set in the game state buffer in step S311-4 (S350-1).

  After the execution of step S350-1, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process (S350-2). In the high probability game flag setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end time setting table 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. The necessity of setting the game flag is determined.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a setting table at the end of the special game. The special game end time setting table, stop symbol data, data indicating the stored contents of the game state buffer, data indicating the need for a time saving game state, data indicating the number of time saving games, data indicating the necessity of a high probability game 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 to 05", the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and otherwise. In some cases, the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area. In addition, in the present embodiment, since all the big hits are probability changes that become the high probability game state after the end of the special game, the high probability game flag is always set in the high probability game flag storage area.

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

  Specifically, in step S350-2, if the stop symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01 to 05", 100 times is set in the number-of-games (X) storage area, and other than that. In this case, 0 times is set in the number-of-games (X) storage area. In the present embodiment, the big hits are all probability variation hits, and when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the end of the special game reaches 100 without winning the big hit, the high-probability game state ends. Therefore, 100 times is always set in the number-of-games (X) storage area.

  After executing step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game flag setting process (S350-4). In the time saving game flag setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game ending 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. Decide whether or not to set.

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

  After executing step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving number setting process (S350-5). In the time saving 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 number of games (J) at the end of the special game. The number of remaining fluctuations (J) stored in the storage area is determined.

  Specifically, in this step S350-4, when the stopped symbol data loaded in step S350-1 is "01 to 05", 100 times is set in the number-of-games (J) storage area. In the present embodiment, the jackpots are all probability changes in which the gaming state after the special game is a high-probability gaming state and a time saving game state, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the special game is 100 without leaving the jackpot. When the number of times is reached, the high probability game state and the time saving game state are ended. Therefore, 100 times is always 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 whether or not the flag is 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 designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S350-6).

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the details of the general / universal communication control process. In FIG. 34, the main CPU 110a loads general / universal / universal processing data (S401). In subsequent step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special drawing special electric power processing data, and if the general / universal / universal electric power processing data = 0, moves the processing to the normal symbol storage determination processing, and the general / universal electric power processing If the data = 1, the process is transferred to the normal symbol variation process, if the universal pattern data is 2 then the process is transferred to the normal symbol stop process, and if the universal pattern data data is 3, it is an auxiliary game process. Transfer processing.

  The outline of the normal symbol storage determination process, the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol stop process, and the auxiliary game process is as follows. In the normal symbol storage determination process (process of the universal symbol / general electric power processing data = 0), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 1 or more. If the count value (G) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 0, the normal symbol storage determination process of this time is ended. If the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold number counter is 1 or more, after updating the count value (G) of the normal symbol hold number counter by -1, the second to the second in the normal symbol hold storage area The data in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit is written in the zeroth storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol random number value already written in the 0th storage section of the normal symbol reservation storage area will be erased. After that, the main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, and based on the combination of the presence or absence of the flag set in the time saving game flag storage area and the normal symbol random value in the 0th storage section of the normal symbol holding storage area. Then, determine the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery (win or lose), and change the normal symbol according to this lottery result (29 seconds in the non-time saving game state, 0.2 seconds in the time saving game state) decide.

  FIG. 24 (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 determination table, the combination of the random number of the ordinary symbol and the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery (hit or loss) is to be referred to when it is in the non-time saving game state and when it is in the time saving game state. It is stored separately.

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

  After determining the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary symbol variation time to the ordinary symbol time counter and starts the variation of the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 22, and the ordinary symbol ordinary electricity processing data is set to 1 Set.

  In the normal symbol variation process (process when the universal symbol data processing process = 1), the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol variation time has passed (whether the normal symbol time counter has become 0), and the normal symbol variation When it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process of this time is ended. When it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped and displayed as a symbol according to the ordinary symbol lottery result, and a predetermined ordinary symbol stop time is set in the ordinary symbol time counter, Fig. 2 Set 2 in the processing data.

  In the normal symbol stop process (process in the case of normal / general electric power process 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 the normal symbol stop When it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop processing of this time is ended. 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 to the universal symbol / general electric power processing data, and if the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol indicator device 22 is a winning symbol, Set 3 to the normal power processing data.

  In the auxiliary game process (process when the normal / general electric power process data = 3), the main CPU 110a opens the second starting opening 15 (0.2 seconds in the non-time saving game state, and in the time saving game state). (3.5 seconds), the second starting port 15 is opened for this opening time, then the second starting port 15 is closed, and 0 is set to the universal figure data.

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

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

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the timer interruption process of the effect control board 120. The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is shown in FIG. 37 every 2 milliseconds which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120 after the initialization process is completed and the game is enabled. Perform a series of processes.

  In FIG. 37, the sub CPU 120a saves the information in the register of the sub CPU 120a in 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 the various counters by -1 based on the time signal input from the RTC 120d.

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

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

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

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

  38 and 39 are flowcharts showing the details of the command analysis process (step S1600 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 38, 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 there is a command in the reception buffer (S1601: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1610. If there is no command in the reception buffer (S1601: No), the command analysis process this time is ended.

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

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

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special symbol reservation number update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the drive device 33a for the production of effects related to the appearance or deletion of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31. , 33b, 33c, and the lighting device 34 for performance.

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

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a start winning award designation command storage process. In the start winning award designation command storage processing, 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 that corresponds to the start award designation command in the reception buffer. , The storage unit of the selected effect information storage area in which the data is not stored in the first to fourth storage units and has the smallest number is the storage destination of the data, and the start winning award designation command in the reception buffer is the storage unit of the data storage destination. Remember.

  FIG. 19C is a diagram showing the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 19 (c), the effect information storage area is the 0th storage section corresponding to the variation, the first effect information storage area corresponding to the suspension of the first special symbol, and the suspension of the second special symbol. It has a corresponding second effect information storage area. Each of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area is a first storage section corresponding to the first hold, a second storage section corresponding to the second hold, a third storage section corresponding to the third hold, And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 19D, each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store a start winning award designation command and prefetch hold display change effect scenario data.

  In FIG. 38, after the execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch hold display change effect selection process (S1622). In the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a, regarding the start winning award designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, the look-ahead hold display change effect a variation of the symbol corresponding to this start award designation command is the final change. (FIG. 14 (a)) and FIG. 14 (b)) are determined to be necessary, and when executing the prefetch hold display change effect, the scenario of the hold display change effect until the final change is determined, The look-ahead pending display change effect scenario data indicating this scenario is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. The details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection processing will be described later.

  After the execution of step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change determination processing (S1623). In the stage change determination processing, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change (FIG. 11A), and when performing the stage change, whether the variation is the variation concerned or the variation in the hold at the time of the start winning. It is decided whether or not the stage change is to be carried out, and preparatory processing for carrying out the stage change is carried out in the decided fluctuation. Details of the stage change determination processing will be described later.

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

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

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

  In Step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol determination processing. In the production symbol determination process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the symbol designating 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 the determined stop symbol number as the sub symbol. Stored in the effect symbol storage area in the RAM 120c, a stop symbol designation command for notifying the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 of the stop symbol number is generated, and the generated stop symbol designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the effect design determination process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol determination processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing 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 fluctuation stop in the fluctuation.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a fluctuation start command that is a command related to the variable display mode of the symbol. When the command in the reception buffer is the fluctuation start command (S1640: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1641. If the command in the reception buffer is not the fluctuation start command (S1640: No), the process proceeds to step S1670.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs a storage area shift process. In the storage area shift processing, if the data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the second effect information storage area, the sub CPU 120a stores the second to fourth storage of the second effect information storage area. The data in the set is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit in 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 winning designation command, prefetch pending display change effect scenario data) that has been stored in the 0th storage unit until then 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 The data in the second to fourth storage units are shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit in the first effect information storage area is written in the 0th storage unit. By writing the data to the 0th storage unit, the data stored in the 0th storage unit until then is erased.

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

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

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

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

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the variation effect pattern determination 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 generate a series of effects according to the command from the start to the end of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect. The drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the production lighting device 34 are executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1645). If the stage data is stored in the effect information storage area (S1645: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646. When stage data is not stored in the 0th storage section of the effect information storage area (S1645: No), the process proceeds to step S1670.

  In step S1646, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change control process. In the stage change control process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage data in the effect information storage area, and when the stage data is stored in the 0th storage section of the effect information storage area, performs the stage change in the change. Is determined, an effect pattern designation command for instructing a stage change to the stage indicated by the stage data in the 0th memory is generated, and this effect pattern designation 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. Upon receiving the stage change effect pattern designation command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 change the tage according to the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c for effect, and the effect. The illuminating device 34 is executed.

  In step S1647, the sub CPU 120a performs a stage change notice effect control process during symbol change. In the symbol change stage change notice effect control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to execute the stage change notice effect immediately after the start of the variable display this time or immediately before the stop. If the stage change notice production is to be executed immediately after the start of the variable display, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the stage change notice production, and sets the generated production pattern designation 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 variable display, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the timing immediately before the stop of the variable display, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds. It is set in the timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. The timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop counts down each time the timer updating process of step S1500 is executed, and becomes 0 at the timing immediately before the stop of the fluctuation display.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the pattern change stage change notice production control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, according to the command, display the stage change notice effect on the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34 to execute.

  In step S1670 of FIG. 39, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a fluctuation stop command. When the command in the reception buffer is the fluctuation stop command (S1670: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1671. If the command in the reception buffer is not the fluctuation stop command (S1670: No), the process proceeds to step S1680.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol stop processing. In the effect symbol stop processing, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol 36, and sets the generated stop designation command in the transmission buffer.

  The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer in the effect design 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 receipt of this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, according to the command, produce an effect related to the stop of the effect design 36 by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and. Causes the production lighting device 34 to execute.

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

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the symbol stop stage change notice production control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, according to the command, display the stage change notice effect on the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect illumination device. 34 to execute.

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

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the game state designation command in the reception buffer to obtain 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 reception buffer is the opening designation command. If the command in the reception buffer is the opening designation command (S1690: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1691. If the command in the reception buffer is not the opening designation command (S1690: No), the process proceeds to step S1692.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game effect selection process. In the special game effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines 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, when the opening designation command is for each 16R or 4R, the sub CPU 120a decides to execute the promotion effect in the fourth round, and promotes it to the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. The promotion effect execution data indicating the contents of is stored. Details of the special game effect selection processing will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game effect selection processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the drive devices for production 33a, 33b, 33c, and the illumination for the production of the special game opening effect are performed according to the command. The device 34 is executed.

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

  In step S1693, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect control process. In the round effect control processing, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the round start command in the reception buffer and determines whether or not the current round is the execution round of promotion effect (the fourth round per 16R or 4R). . Based on this determination result, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect pattern of this round, stores the information of the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and generates the effect pattern designating command of this effect pattern. , The generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the round effect control processing 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, according to the command, display the special game round effect image display device 31, sound output device 32, effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and effect illumination. The device 34 is executed.

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

  In step S1695, the sub CPU 120a performs special game end effect control processing, and proceeds to step S1696. In the special game end effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the ending designation command in the reception buffer to determine the ending effect pattern, and stores the information of the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern 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 that have been set during the special game.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game end effect control processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the ending effect of the special game is displayed in accordance with the command by the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c for effect, and the effect lighting. The device 34 is executed.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetching pending display change effect selection processing (step S1622 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 40, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area storing the start winning award designation command in the start winning award designation command storage as the prefetch determination target hold, and the variation of the prefetch determination target hold develops. It is determined whether or not there is a change having an effect (S1622-1). When the change has a development effect (S1622-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-2. If it is not a change having a development effect (S1622-1: No), the prefetch hold display change effect selection process of this time is ended.

  In step S1622-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a change having a development effect in the hold in which the change order is prior to the look-ahead determination target hold. When there is no change having a development effect (S1622-2: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-3. When there is a change having a development effect (S1622-2: Yes), the prefetching pending display change effect selection process of this time is ended.

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

  FIG. 41A is a diagram showing a look-ahead pending display change effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the random number value 1 for effect and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is referred to when the pre-determination result is a big hit. And it is memorized by dividing into what is referred to when lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) random number values for effect 1 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch pending display change effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99). The random number value 1 for effect is associated with the data indicating that the prefetch pending display change effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 45 (0 to 44) random number values for effect 1 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch pending display change effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) random number values for effect 1 Is associated with data indicating that the prefetch pending display change effect is not executed.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the prefetching pending display change effect execution determination process is “execute” or “not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1622-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-5. When the determination result is “not to execute” (S1622-4: No), the prefetch hold display change effect selection process of this time is ended.

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

  FIG. 41B is a diagram showing a final stage hold display mode determination table. In the final stage reserved display mode determination table, when the pre-judgment result is a jackpot, the data set indicating the random number value for production 2 and the final stage reserved display mode (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) It is memorized by dividing into what is referred to when it is lost and what is referred when it is lost. Specifically, for jackpots, 10 (0 to 9) random number values for production 2 are associated with data indicating a hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (10 to 39) for production. Random number value 2 is associated with data indicating the "green" pending display mode, and 60 (40 to 99) random number values for presentation 2 are associated with data indicating the "red" pending display mode. There is. Regarding the loss, 60 (0 to 59) random number values for effect 2 are associated with data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (60 to 89) random number values for effect 2 are ". 10 (90 to 99) random numbers 2 for effect are associated with the data indicating the "red" reserved display mode.

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

  There are two types of look-ahead pending display change effect scenario determination tables, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and one that is referred to in the case of a loss. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a look-ahead pending display change effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result indicates a loss.

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

  More specifically, in this table, the option corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 1 is the holding display change effect scenario HB11. The pending display change effect scenario HB11 is a scenario in which the pending display image 37 is made blue by the final variation. The hold display change effect scenario HB11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 3. The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 2 include holding display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22. The pending display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22 are scenarios in which the pending display image 37 turns blue at different times. 70 (0-69) random number values for production 3 are associated with the pending display change effect scenario HB21, and 30 (70-99) random number values for effect 3 are associated with the pending display change effect scenario HB22. ing.

  The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 3 include holding display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33. The pending display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33 are scenarios in which the pending display image 37 turns blue at different times. 20 to 50 random numbers 3 for effect are respectively associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33. The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 4 include holding display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44. The pending display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44 are scenarios in which the pending display image 37 turns blue at different times. The pending display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44 are associated with 10 to 40 effect random number values 3, respectively.

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

  The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holdings 3 include holding display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38. The pending display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38 are scenarios in which the time when the pending display image 37 becomes green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching that time are different. The pending display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random numbers 3, respectively. The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of reservations 4 include reservation display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48. The pending display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48 are scenarios in which the time when the pending display image 37 becomes green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching that time are different. The pending display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48 are associated with 5 to 20 effect random numbers 3, respectively.

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

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 3 include holding display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39. The hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 becomes red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching that time are different. Here, the pending display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38 are "rise" scenarios in which the pending display mode is changed to a more reliable pending display mode in the subsequent changes, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the hold display change effect scenario HR39 is a "falling" scenario in which the change of the subsequent display changes to a hold display mode of lower reliability than that of the previous change, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 random numbers 3 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38, and 1 (99) effect to the pending display change effect scenario HR39. Random number value 3 is associated. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 43), 5 to 20 random number 3 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38. Further, in the losing table, even one random number 3 for effect is not associated with the pending display change effect scenario HR39.

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holdings 4 include holding display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49. The pending display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49 are scenarios in which the time at which the pending display image 37 becomes red and the presence or absence of a change to blue or green before reaching that time are different. Of the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49, the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to 48 are "rising" scenarios, and the hold display change effect scenario HR49 is "falling" scenarios. In the jackpot table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 random numbers for production 3 are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and 1 (99) is effected to the pending display change effect scenario HR49. Random number value 3 is associated. On the other hand, in the losing table (FIG. 43), 5 to 20 random number 3 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48. Further, in the losing table, even one random number 3 for effect is not associated with the pending display change effect scenario HR49.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, for the combination of red and the number of reservations 3 and the combination of red and the number of reservations of 4, it is possible to select the "falling" pending display change effect scenarios HR39 and HR49 only from the jackpot table. ing. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, the pre-reading pending display change effect of "falling down" is a final fluctuation jackpot confirmation effect (an effect of notifying that the final fluctuation will result in a jackpot before stopping the symbol of the final fluctuation).

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

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination processing (step S1631 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation stops at a jackpot (S1631-1). Sub CPU120a progresses to step S1631-2, when the said fluctuation | variation stops by the symbol of a big hit (S1631-1: Yes). If the variation does not stop with the jackpot pattern (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 among those corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot, 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 among those corresponding to the loss, and the left symbol 36L in the selected symbol combination, The four stop symbol numbers of the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined.

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

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

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

  In step S1644-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation is one that stops with a special symbol of the big hit. If the special symbol of the big hit is to stop (S1644-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-3. If the special symbol is lost (S1644-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1644-4.

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

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a set of the symbol variation effect pattern and the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the low-probability game state is “bonus”. It is stored for each one corresponding to the fluctuation start command.

  More specifically, in the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T11, with reach, per 2R) whose MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “11H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 111. Has been. As shown in FIG. 47, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the pattern variation production pattern 111 is the challenge introduction production (the production of the characters "Labyrinth Challenge", the image of the castle, and the image of the guardian who protects the castle). → Operation guidance effect (effect button image, indicator image of the remaining time of the operation reception valid period, and effect that prompts the operation by causing the characters "Press!" To appear) → Challenge success effect (of the first movable accessory 330a) The effect of notifying the success of the challenge by descending, the appearance of the rose image in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound) → the winning symbol finalizing effect. In the winning symbol finalization effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 111, the character "Challenge success!" Appears, and the effect symbol 36 stops in the combination mode of "135".

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T12, reach, per 16R) in which MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “12H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 112. As shown in FIG. 48, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 112 is SP reach effect (effect to reproduce the live image of the character) → big hit notification effect (descent of the first movable accessory 330a, The appearance of a ring-shaped effect image that is concentric with the ring of the 1 movable accessory 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound, is an effect of notifying that a jackpot will be hit) → hit symbol determination effect. In the winning symbol confirmation effect, the character "16R bonus congratulations" appears, and the effect design 36 stops in the combination mode of "333" or "777", or the character "16R bonus congratulations" does not appear, and the effect The symbol 36 stops in the combination mode of "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888", or "999". Since the symbol variation effect pattern 112 is for 16R per winning, when the effect symbol 36 is stopped in a combination mode other than “333” and “777”, in the special game after the hit symbol finalizing effect, FIG. The promotion success effect (effect in which the second movable accessory 220b falls) shown in (a) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T13, reach, per 16R) in which MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “13H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 113. As shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → big hit notification effect → winning symbol final effect effect. There is. In the pattern variation production pattern 113, when the production button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 49 (a)), the jackpot notification production is immediately performed after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is left without the production button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 49 (b)), the jackpot notification effect is proceeded to after the lapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is a winning result per 16R, in the hit symbol finalization effect, when the effect symbol 36 stops in a combination mode other than “333” and “777”, the special after the hit symbol finalization effect In the game, promotion success effect (effect in which the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, a variation start command (variation time T14, reach, per 16R) in which MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “14H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 114. As shown in FIG. 50, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 114 is SP reach effect → miss effect (the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the losing manner, Effect that makes it look like the loss is likely to be settled) → Recovery revitalization effect (effect that stimulates revival by opening and closing the third movable accessory 330c and the appearance of an effect image that imitates the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) → Revival effect (Descent of the first movable accessory 330a, appearance of an annular effect image that is concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and output of the jackpot notification sound indicate that the loss is likely to be established. (Show effect) → It is a winning symbol finalization effect. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 114 is for 16R winning, if the effect symbol 36 is stopped in a combination mode other than "333" and "777" in the winning symbol finalizing effect, the special symbol after the winning symbol finalizing effect is generated. In the game, promotion success effect (effect in which the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T15, reach, per 16R) in which MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “15H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 115. As shown in FIG. 51 (a) and FIG. 51 (b), the flow of the production after the reach is established in the pattern variation production pattern 115 is as follows: SP reach production → operation guidance production → miss production → revival production → revival production → win It is a symbol finalization effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 115, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 51 (a)), the operation proceeds to the lost effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period remains without the effect button 35 being operated. When it has elapsed (FIG. 51 (b)), the player proceeds to the lost effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 115 is for 16R winning, if the effect symbol 36 is stopped in a combination mode other than "333" and "777" in the winning symbol finalizing effect, the special symbol after the winning symbol finalizing effect is generated. In the game, promotion success effect (effect in which the second movable accessory 220b falls) is executed.

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T16, reach, per 16-probability variation) whose MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “16H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 116. As shown in FIG. 52, the flow of effects after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 116 is SP reach effect → premium character effect (effect in which a rare premium character appears) → per 16R symbol fixed effect ("Congratulations on 16R bonus. Character appears, and the effect design 36 is an effect of stopping in the combination mode of “333” or “777”).

  In the table of FIG. 45, the variation start command (variation time T17, reach, per 16R) whose MODE data is “E6H” and DATA data is “17H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 117. As shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 117 is as follows: SP reach effect → premium character effect → operation guidance effect → premium cut-in effect (rare) All character set images appear) → 16R per symbol determination effect. In the pattern variation effect pattern 117, if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 53 (a)), the operation proceeds to the premium cut-in effect immediately after the operation, and the operation acceptance is effective without the effect button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 53 (b)), the premium cut-in effect is performed after the period has elapsed.

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

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T13, reach, per 4R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “23H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 123. As shown in FIG. 55 (a) and FIG. 55 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → big hit notification effect → winning symbol final effect effect. There is. In the pattern variation production pattern 123, when the production button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 55 (a)), the jackpot notification production is immediately performed after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is left without the production button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 55 (b)), the jackpot notification effect is advanced after the period has elapsed. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is for a winning per 4R, the effect symbol 36 is "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888" in the winning symbol confirmation effect. Or, the game is stopped in the combination mode of "999", and the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without falling down) is executed in the special game thereafter.

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

  In the table of FIG. 46, the variation start command (variation time T15, reach, per 4R) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “25H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 125. As shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the pattern variation effect pattern 125 is as follows: SP reach effect → operation guide effect → miss effect → recovery effect → revival effect → win It is a symbol finalization effect. In the pattern variation effect pattern 125, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 57 (a)), the operation proceeds to the lost effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period remains unchanged while the effect button 35 is not operated. When the time has elapsed (FIG. 57 (b)), the player proceeds to the lost effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is for a winning per 4R, the effect symbol 36 is "111", "222", "444", "555", "666", "888" in the winning symbol confirmation effect. Or, the game is stopped in the combination mode of "999", and the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without falling down) is executed in the special game thereafter.

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

  FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a normal state loss variation effect pattern determination table. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a set of a symbol variation effect pattern and an effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the low probability game state is “miss”. It is stored for each one corresponding to the fluctuation start command.

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

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

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

  In the table of FIG. 58, the variation start command (variation time T11, reach, loss) of MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “61H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 161. As shown in FIG. 62, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the pattern variation production pattern 161 is the challenge introduction production (the production of the characters "Labyrinth Challenge", the image of the castle, and the image of the guardian who protects the castle). → Operation guide effect (effect button image, indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period, and effect that prompts the operation by making the characters "press!" Appear) → Challenge failure effect (effect button image is scattered) ) → Failure symbol confirmation effect (effect in which the effect symbol 36 is stopped in a losing manner, and the character “failure” appears).

  In the table of FIG. 58, the variation start command (variation time T12, reach, loss) of MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “62H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 162. As shown in FIG. 63, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 162 is SP reach effect (effect for reproducing the live image of the character) → miss effect (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R). By temporarily stopping in a losing manner, the effect is such that the losing is likely to be confirmed) → Losing symbol finalizing effect.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the variation start command (variation time T13, reach, loss) of MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “63H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 163. As shown in FIGS. 64 (a) and 64 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 163 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → miss effect → miss symbol design effect. . In the pattern variation effect pattern 163, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 64 (a)), the player proceeds to the lost effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period remains unchanged while the effect button 35 is not operated. When the time has elapsed (FIG. 64 (b)), the player proceeds to the lost effect after the elapse of the period.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the variation start command (variation time T14, reach, loss) of MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “64H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 164. As shown in FIG. 65, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 164 is as follows: SP reach production → Loss production → Restoration production (opening / closing of the third movable accessory 330c, and the first movable accessory 330a). With the appearance of a ring-shaped effect image, a production that fuels the revival) → Loss production → Loss pattern confirmation production.

  In the table of FIG. 58, the variation start command (variation time T15, reach, loss) of MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “65H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 165. As shown in FIGS. 66 (a) and 66 (b), the flow of the production after the reach is established in the pattern variation production pattern 165 is as follows: SP reach production → Operation guide production → Loss production → Restoration production → Loss production → Loss production It is a symbol finalization effect. In the pattern variation effect pattern 165, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception effective period (FIG. 66 (a)), the operation proceeds to the lost effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception effective period remains without the operation button 35 being operated. When the time has elapsed (FIG. 66 (b)), the player proceeds to the lost effect after the elapse of the period.

  In step S1644-6 of FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 4 which is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. Referring to the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table of the sub RAM120c, the symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on the combination of the variation start command and the effect random number 4 in the reception buffer, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern The effect pattern designation command is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram showing an advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table. In the advantageous state jackpot variation production pattern determination table, a set of production random number 4, a symbol variation production pattern, and a production pattern designating command of the pattern variation production pattern, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the high probability game state is , Each variation start command that can be selected is stored.

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

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

  Here, as shown in the lower right table of FIG. 68, there are three types of characters J, K, and L as enemy characters that appear in the design variation effect in the live mode, which is an advantageous state. The character J plays a role of notifying that the winning of the battle with the character J will result in a 16R hit (the winning of the battle with the character J does not result in a 4R hit). The character K plays a role of notifying that the winning of the battle with the character K will result in either 16R or 4R. The character L plays a role of notifying that the winning of the battle with the character L will result in 4R (the winning of the battle with the character L will not result in 16R).

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 70 (a) and 70 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is: Battle (J) introduction effect → Battle progress effect and operation guidance effect (effect button image, By making the indicator image of the remaining time of the operation reception valid period and the word "press!" Appear to prompt the operation. → Battle victory B 1st mode effect (descent of the first movable accessory 330a, first movable) The appearance of a ring-shaped effect image that is concentric with the circle of the accessory 330a, and the output of the jackpot notification sound, and then an effect in which a teammate character and the character "Win" appear, or a battle victory B second mode presentation (a teammate character). After the appearance of the cut-in image of (3), a friend character and a character of "Win" appear) → 16R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 213, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 70 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol fixed effect per 16R via the battle victory B first mode effect, and the effect. When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without the button 35 being operated (FIG. 70 (b)), the operation acceptance valid period is advanced to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R via the battle victory B second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of the operation inside.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 213 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 212 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 213 has an operation guide effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not have an operation guide effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 212 (FIG. 68) and 213 (FIG. 70) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 112 (FIG. 48) and 113 (FIG. 49) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol Both of the variable effect patterns 112 and 113 are in the final stage of the effect that the symbol determination effect is followed by the jackpot notification effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 68) proceeds to the symbol finalization effect through the battle victory A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) undergoes the battle victory B effect. The flow of the final production is to proceed to the final production. The battle victory A effect and the battle victory B effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 112 and 113 and the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, when the production control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability game state, from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. Perform the production of the same production mode when going to the jackpot design finalization production through the reach production and when proceeding from the reach production to the jackpot design confirmation production without passing through the operation guidance production, and in the high probability game state, the jackpot design When executing a variation production, a production of a different production mode is performed when the process goes from the reach production to the jackpot design finalization through the operation guidance production and when the reach production goes to the jackpot design finalization without the operation guidance production. Run.

  As shown in FIGS. 71 (a) and 71 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is: battle (K) introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat E first Mode effect (effect in which a combination of hands in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins appears, and an effect image that imitates the ring of the first movable accessory 330a appears to fuel revival) or defeat E Second mode effect (effect in which the enemy character and the character "LOSE" appear and the opening and closing of the third movable accessory 330c fuels revival)-> rescue effect-> 16R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 233, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception effective period (FIG. 71 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol final effect effect per 16R via the defeat E first aspect effect, and the effect button 35. When the operation acceptance valid period has elapsed without being operated (FIG. 71 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol final production per 16R via the defeat E second aspect effect, such as the operation within the operation acceptance effective period. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

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

  As shown in FIG. 72, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 214 is: battle (J) introduction production → battle progress production → defeat A production (the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins). By the appearance of the combination of hands, an effect that makes it look as if the loss is likely to be established) → Resurrection A effect (the hand of the left ally character is changed to the winning one, and the ally character and "afterward victory!" By the appearance of the character, the effect is that the loss is likely to be fixed is restored from the state) → 16R per symbol finalizing effect.

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 74 (a) and 74 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is as follows: battle (J) introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat B first Mode effect (an effect that makes it appear that the loss is likely to be decided by the appearance of a hand in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins) or the second loss mode B effect ("Lose" "The appearance of the character and the image of the enemy character makes it look as if the loss is likely to be determined." → Resurrection B 1st mode effect (Resurrection due to the appearance of an effect image simulating the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) After supporting, the first movable accessory 330a descends, an annular effect image that is concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a appears, and a big hit with the jackpot notification sound is output. The notification indicating that the loss is likely to be finalized is restored by advancing to the notification, or the restoration B second mode effect (the opening and closing of the third movable auditors object 330c fuels the revival, and then the first movable role). By descending the object 330a, appearance of an annular effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable auditors 330a, and advancing to jackpot notification accompanied by the output of jackpot notification sound, it is shown that the loss is likely to be established. Performance) → It is a design determination performance per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 215, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 74 (a)), the symbol is determined per 16R via the defeat B first aspect effect and the rebirth B first aspect effect. Proceeding to the production, when the operation reception valid period has passed without operating the production button 35 (FIG. 74 (b)), the symbol is confirmed per 16R via the defeat B second aspect effect and the revival B second aspect effect. The production route is divided depending on whether or not there is an operation within the operation reception valid period, such as proceeding.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 215 and the previously-described symbol variation effect pattern 214 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 215 has an operation guide effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 214 does not have an operation guide effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 214 (FIG. 72) and 215 (FIG. 74) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 114 (FIG. 50) and 115 (FIG. 51) in the normal state jackpot table, symbol variation Both of the effect patterns 114 and 115 are in the final stage of the effect of proceeding to the winning symbol finalizing effect after the revival effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, the symbol variation effect pattern 214 (FIG. 72) proceeds to the winning symbol finalization effect through the defeat A effect and the reinstatement A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) is the defeat B effect. And, after the revival B effect, the flow of the final stage effect is to proceed to the winning symbol determination effect. The defeat A effect and the defeat B effect are completely different effects, and the revival A effect and the revival B effect are also completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 114 and 115 and the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, when the effect control board 120 executes the effect including the revival effect in the low probability game state, the reach effect to the operation guide effect. In the case of executing the production of the same production mode when proceeding to the revival production through the operation and when proceeding to the revival production without passing through the operation guidance production, and executing the production including the revival production in the high probability game state, the reach production The production of different production modes is executed depending on whether the operation guide effect is followed by the revival effect and the operation guide effect is not performed by the revival effect.

  The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 (FIG. 71). As shown in FIGS. 75 (a) and 75 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is: battle (K) introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E 2nd mode effect → relief effect → 16R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 235, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 75 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol final effect effect per 16R via the defeat E first aspect effect, and the effect button 35. When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 75 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol final production per 16R via the defeat E second aspect effect, that is, the operation within the operation acceptance effective period. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

  In the table of FIG. 67, the variation start command (variation time T16, reach, 16 positive variation) of MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “16H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 216. As shown in FIG. 76, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 216 is a premium battle introduction production (a friend character on the left side, an enemy character on the right side, a character “VS”, and a background of the friend character. A production in which a rainbow color effect appears) → Battle progress production → Battle victory A production → 16R per symbol finalization production.

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

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

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 217 and 213, when the effect control board 120 executes the effect of proceeding from the operation guide effect to the premium effect effect through the premium effect, when the effect button 35 is operated. When the production of the same production mode is executed when the production button 35 is not operated and the production of advancing to the jackpot symbol final production without the premium production from the operation guidance production is executed, the production button 35 is operated. When the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated, an effect having a different effect mode is executed.

  Further, the symbol variation effect pattern 217 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 216 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 217 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 216 has no operation guidance effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 216 (FIG. 76) and 217 (FIG. 77) with the symbol variation effect patterns 212 (FIG. 68) and 213 (FIG. 70) without the premium effect, the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217. In both cases, after the premium effect is executed, the process proceeds to the symbol finalizing effect per 16R (FIG. 76 and FIG. 77). On the other hand, in the symbol variation production patterns 212 and 213, the symbol variation production pattern 212 proceeds to the battle final A production through the battle victory A production (FIG. 68), and the symbol variation production pattern 213 goes through the battle victory B production to the 16R per symbol The flow of the final production is to proceed to the final production (Fig. 70). The battle victory A effect and the battle victory B effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213 and the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217, the operation control effect is executed when the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds to the jackpot symbol effect effect through the premium effect. When the production of the same production mode is executed when it is performed and when it is not performed, the production of advancing to the jackpot symbol final production without executing the premium production is executed, when the operation guidance production is executed and when it is not executed. And perform effects of different effect modes.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 80 (a) and 80 (b), the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 223 is: battle (K) introduction production → battle progress production and operation guide production → battle victory Bth 1 mode production or battle victory B 2nd mode production → 4R per symbol determination production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 223, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 80 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R via the battle victory B first mode effect, and the effect button If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated by 35 (FIG. 80 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation production per 4R via the battle victory B second mode effect, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of operation.

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

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 223, the effect control board 120 performs the effect when the effect button 35 is operated in the low-probability game state when executing the effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect. When the result effect and the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in the same effect mode, and the effect proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect is executed in the high probability game state, the effect button 35 is operated. The operation result effect when the effect is performed and the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in different effect modes.

  Further, the symbol variation effect pattern 233 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 223 are those when the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is at the time of winning per 4R, and the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is that when at the time of winning per 16R. Are different in. These two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 80) and 233 (FIG. 71) and two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 55) and 113 (FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 49 (b) in the normal state jackpot table. )), The pattern variation effect patterns 123 and 113 are both in the final stage of the production flow in which the winning symbol determination effect is performed after the accessory 330a is dropped by the jackpot notification effect through the operation guidance effect. ing. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 233, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is a final stage flow of the production that proceeds to battle symbol victory effect B and then to symbol fixed effect per 4R (FIG. 80). 233 is the final stage of the production flow of proceeding to the symbol determination production per 16R through the defeat E production and the relief production (FIG. 71). The battle victory B effect, the defeat B effect, and the relief effect are completely different effects.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 224 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 222 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 224 has a revival effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 222 has no revival effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 222 (FIG. 78) and 224 (FIG. 82) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 122 (FIG. 54) and 124 (FIG. 56) in the normal state jackpot table, symbol variation Both of the effect patterns 122 and 124 are in the final stage of the effect, in which the winning symbol determination effect is followed after the winning effect 330a is dropped, and the winning symbol determination effect is advanced. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, the symbol variation effect pattern 222 proceeds to the symbol finalization effect per 4R through the battle victory A effect (FIG. 78), and the symbol variation effect pattern 224 shows the defeat A effect and the reinstatement A effect. After that, the flow of the final stage production is that the process proceeds to the symbol fixed production per 4R (FIG. 82). The battle victory A effect, the defeat A effect, and the revival A effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 and the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, the effect control board 120, in the low-probability game state, when executing the jackpot symbol variable effect, the reach effect is restored to the revival effect. After that, when you proceed to the jackpot design final production, and when you proceed from the reach production to the jackpot design final production without going through the revival production, execute the production of the same production mode, and in the high probability game state, the jackpot symbol variation production In the case of executing, the effect of a different effect mode is executed when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot design effect through the revival effect and when the reach effect proceeds to the jackpot design effect without the revival effect.

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 84 (a) and 84 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is: battle (K) introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat B first Mode effect or defeat B First mode effect → Resurrection B Second mode effect or Resurrection B Second mode effect → 4R per symbol fixed effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 225, if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 84 (a)), the symbol is determined per 4R via the defeat B first mode effect and the rebirth B first mode effect. Proceeding to production, when the operation reception valid period has passed without operating the production button 35 (FIG. 84 (b)), the 4B per symbol determination production is performed via the defeat B second aspect effect and the revival B second aspect effect. The production route is divided depending on whether or not there is an operation within the operation reception valid period, such as proceeding.

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

  Due to such a difference between the pattern variation effect patterns 125 and 225, the effect control board 120 operates the effect button 35 in the case of executing an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect in the low probability game state. In the case of executing the production when the production button is not operated and the production when the production button 35 is not operated in the same production mode, and performing the production that proceeds from the reach production through the operation guidance production to the revival production in the high probability game state, The effect when the button 35 is operated and the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in different effect modes.

  Further, the symbol variation effect pattern 225 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 223 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 225 has a revival effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 223 has no revival effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 80) and 225 (FIG. 84) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 55) and 125 (FIG. 57) in the normal state jackpot table, symbol variation Both of the effect patterns 123 and 125 are in the final stage of the effect, in which the winning symbol finalizing effect is followed after the winning of the accessory 330a by the big hit notification effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 goes through the battle victory B effect and proceeds to the symbol fixed effect per 4R (FIG. 80), and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 goes through the defeat B effect and the revival B effect. The flow of the final stage production is that the design determination production per 4R is advanced (FIG. 84). The battle victory B effect, the defeat B effect, and the revival B effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225 and the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125, when the production control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability game state, from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. Proceed to, when you proceed to the jackpot design final production through the revival production after execution of the operation guidance production, proceed from the reach production to the operation guidance production, and after the execution of the operation guidance production, go to the jackpot symbol final production without going through the revival production When performing the production of the same production mode as when proceeding, in the high-probability game state, in the case of executing the jackpot symbol variation production, proceed from the reach production to the operation guidance production, and after the execution of the operation guidance production, a jackpot after a revival production Of the symbol confirmation production, and from the reach production to the operation guidance production, after the execution of the operation guidance production, the revival production is performed. In between it travels on the symbol determined rendition of jackpots, executes the effect of different representation embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 85 (a) and FIG. 85 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 245 is: Battle (L) introduction effect → Battle progress effect and operation guide effect → Defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E The second mode effect → relief effect → 4R per symbol determination effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 245, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 85 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 4R via the defeat E first aspect effect, and the effect button 35. If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 85 (b)), the process proceeds to the symbol final production per 4R via the defeat E second aspect effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

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

  FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss. In the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, a set of variation start command, symbol variation effect pattern, and effect pattern designation command of symbol variation effect pattern, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state is "miss". It is stored for each one corresponding to the fluctuation start command that can be selected at any time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 93 (a) and 93 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 263 is: Battle (J) introduction effect → Battle progress effect → Operation guide effect (effect button image, By causing the indicator image of the remaining time of the operation acceptance valid period and the character "Press!" To appear, the operation is prompted. → Defeat E First mode effect (left ally character loses, right enemy character wins) A combination of hands appears, and an effect image that imitates the ring of the first movable accessory 330a appears to fuel the revival), or a defeat E second mode effect (the enemy character and the character "LOSE" appear. However, the effect of inciting the revival by opening / closing the third movable accessory 330c) is a lost symbol finalizing effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 263, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 93 (a)), the player proceeds to the lost symbol final effect effect via the defeat E first aspect effect, and the effect button 35 is If the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 93 (b)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol final production via the defeat E second aspect production, such as whether there is an operation within the operation acceptance valid period. The production route is divided accordingly.

  As shown in FIGS. 94 (a) and 94 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 273 is: battle (K) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect → defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E The second mode effect → lost symbol finalization effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 273, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 94 (a)), the player proceeds to the lost symbol final effect effect via the defeat E first aspect effect, and the effect button 35 is When the operation acceptance valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 94 (b)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol final production via the defeat E second aspect effect, such as whether there is an operation within the operation acceptance valid period. The production route is divided accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 95 (a) and FIG. 95 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 283 is: Battle (L) introduction effect → Battle progress effect → Operation guide effect → Defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E The second mode effect → lost symbol finalization effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 283, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 95 (a)), the player proceeds to the lost symbol final effect effect via the defeat E first aspect effect, and the effect button 35 is When the operation reception valid period has passed without being operated (FIG. 95 (b)), the process proceeds to the lost symbol finalization production via the defeat E second aspect production, such as whether there is an operation within the operation reception effective period. The production route is divided accordingly.

  In the table of FIG. 86, the variation start command (variation time T14, reach, loss) of MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “64H” is random number value 4 for production of “0 to 32” for symbol variation production. It is associated with the pattern 264, the effect random number value 4 of "33 to 65" is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 274, and the effect random number value 4 of "66 to 99" is the symbol variation effect pattern 284. Is associated with.

  As shown in FIG. 96, the flow of production in the symbol variation production pattern 264 after the reach is established is battle (J) introduction production → battle progress production → defeat D production → missed symbol final production.

  As shown in FIG. 97, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 274 is battle (K) introduction production → battle progress production → defeat D production → missed symbol final production.

  As shown in FIG. 98, the flow of the production after the reach is established in the symbol variation production pattern 274 is battle (L) introduction production → battle progress production → defeat D production → missed symbol final production.

  In the table of FIG. 86, the variation start command (variation time T15, reach, loss) of MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “65H” is random number value 4 for production of “0 to 32” It is associated with the pattern 265, the effect random number value 4 of “33 to 65” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 275, and the effect random number value 4 of “66 to 99” is the symbol variation effect pattern 285. Is associated with.

  As shown in FIGS. 99 (a) and 99 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is as follows: battle (J) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect → defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E The second mode effect → lost symbol finalization effect.

  Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 265 and the above-described symbol variation effect pattern 215 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is for a big hit and the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is for a lost game. ing. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 215 (FIG. 74) and 265 (FIG. 99) with the symbol variation effect patterns 115 (FIG. 51) and 165 (FIG. 66) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation effect In both patterns 115 and 165, the flow proceeds to the lost effect after the operation guidance effect is executed. On the other hand, in the symbol fluctuation effect patterns 215 and 265, the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 215 proceeds to the defeat B effect after execution of the operation guidance effect (FIG. 74), and the symbol fluctuation effect pattern 265 proceeds to the defeat E effect after execution of the operation guidance effect. (Fig. 99). The defeat B effect and the defeat E effect are completely different effects.

  Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 115 and 165 and the symbol variation effect patterns 215 and 265, the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation finalizing effect to the symbol finalizing effect in the low probability game state. In this case, the operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol confirmation effect and the operation result effect when it is a lost symbol confirmation effect are executed in the same effect mode, and In the probability game state, in the case of executing a production which proceeds from the reach production to the design confirmation production through the operation guidance production, the operation result production when the design confirmation production after the operation of the production button 35 is the jackpot design production The operation result effect when it is the symbol fixed effect is executed in a different effect mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 100 (a) and 100 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 275 is: battle (K) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect → defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E The second mode effect → lost symbol finalization effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 101 (a) and 101 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 285 is as follows: battle (L) introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect → defeat E first Mode effect or defeat E The second mode effect → lost symbol finalization effect.

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

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

  In step S1644-10, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation acceptance valid period of the operation guidance effect, divides this time by 2 milliseconds which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, and the sub RAM 120c. Set to the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter. In next step S1644-1, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the operation guidance effect, divides this time by 2 milliseconds, and the value of the operation reception valid period end timer of the sub RAM 120c. Set in 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 in FIG. 37 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

  In Step S164-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation result effect after the operation guidance effect is accompanied by the drop of the first movable accessory 330a. If the first movable accessory 330a is to be dropped (S164-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-1. If the first movable accessory 330a does not fall (S164-12: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-1.

  In step S164-12, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation result standby flag in the operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The operation result standby flag is a flag indicating that the operation result effect is on standby.

  FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change determination processing (step S1623 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 102, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current game mode is the normal mode (S1623-1). If the game state information in the game state storage area of the sub RAM 120c is the non-time saving game state and the low probability game state, the determination result of this step is "Yes". If the current game mode is the normal mode (S1623-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1632-2. When the current game mode is the live mode (S1623-1: No), this stage change determination process is ended.

  In Step S1623-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in the starting winning designation command storage process is for the lost winning information. If the start winning designation command is for lost winning information (S1623-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3. If the start winning award designation command is for the award information of jackpot (S1623-2: No), the stage change determination process of this time is ended.

  In step S1623-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notification standby flag is set in the stage change notification standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. When the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1623-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1623-4. If the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1623-3: No), the current stage change determination process ends. The stage change notice standby flag is a flag indicating that the stage change notice production is on standby.

  In Step S1623-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not all of the pending items are lost. If all of the start winning award designating commands in the storage unit of the effect information storage area are for the lost winning award information, the determination result of this step is "Yes". If the start winning award designating command in the storage unit of the effect information storage area includes jackpot winning information, the determination result of this step is “No”. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-5 when all of the reservations are lost (S1623-4: Yes). If there is a big hit in the hold (S1623-4: No), the sub CPU 120a ends this stage change determination process.

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

  FIG. 103 is a diagram showing a stage change execution determination table. In the stage change execution determination table, a set of data indicating the performance random number value 5 and the necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is 0 to 9 times from the previous stage change. There are two types: one that is sometimes referred to, one that is referred to when the number of changes from the previous stage change is 10 to 19, and one that is referred to when the number of changes from the last stage change is 20 or more. Remembered In this table, the greater the number of changes from 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) random number values for production 5 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is performed, and 80 (20 to 99). The effect random number is associated with the data indicating that the stage change is not executed. For 10 to 19 times, 50 (0 to 49) random number values for production 5 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is performed, and 50 (50 to 99) random number values for production 5 Is associated with data indicating that the stage change is not executed. For 20 times or more, 80 (0 to 79) random number values for production 5 are associated with data indicating that a stage change is executed, and 20 (80 to 99) random number values for production 5 are associated. 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 processing is “execute” or “not execute”. If the determination result is “execute” (S1623-6: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-7. When the determination result is “not executed” (S1623-6: No), the stage change determination process of this time is ended.

  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, it progresses to step S1623-8.

  In Step S1623-8, the sub CPU 120a performs a new stage determination process. In the new stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 6 updated in step S1100. In the new stage determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the new stage determination table of the sub ROM 120b and determines the new stage based on the random number value 6 for effect.

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

  Specifically, when the current stage is the marine stage, the options are savanna stage and cosmo stage, and when the current stage is the savanna stage, the options are marine stage and cosmo stage, and the current stage When is a cosmo stage, there are marine stage and savanna stage. 50 random numbers 6 for presentation are associated with each option.

  In Step S1623-9, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change timing determination processing. The stage change timing determination process is a process of determining whether the stage change is to be performed in the fluctuation or the pending fluctuation. The sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 7 updated in step S1100. In the stage change timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the stage change timing based on the number of suspensions of the variation of the first special symbol and the random number value 7 for effect. .

  FIG. 105 is a diagram showing a stage change timing determination table. In the stage change timing determination table, a set of the effect random number 7 and the stage change timing data is stored for each one corresponding to each of the numbers of pending changes of the first special symbol.

  The stage change timing data STC10 is an option corresponding to the number of reservations 0. The stage change timing data STC10 indicates that the stage change is executed in the change. The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) random numbers 7 for presentation.

  There are stage change timing data STC10 and STC11 in the options corresponding to the one hold number. The stage change timing data STC11 indicates that the stage change is performed after the variation digestion progresses up to the variation of the first suspension at the execution point of the stage change timing determination processing (starting winning point). The stage change timing data STC10 is associated with 50 (0 to 49) random numbers 7 for effect, and the stage change timing data STC11 is associated with 50 (50 to 99) random numbers 7 for effect. ing.

  There are stage change timing data STC10, STC11, and STC12 in the options corresponding to the two reserved numbers. The stage change timing data STC12 indicates that the stage change is performed after the variation has been exhausted until the second pending variation at the time of executing the stage change timing determination process (starting winning point). Stage change timing data STC10 includes 34 (0 to 33) random number 7 for effect, stage change timing data STC11 includes 33 (34 to 66) random number 7 for effect, tage change timing data. The STC 12 is associated with 33 (67 to 99) random number values 7 for presentation.

  There are stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, and STC13 in the options corresponding to the three hold numbers. The stage change timing data STC13 indicates that the stage change is performed after the digestion order progresses up to the variation of the third hold at the time of executing the stage change timing determination processing (starting winning point). Stage change timing data STC10 has 25 (0 to 24) random number values 7 for effect, stage change timing data STC11 has 25 (25 to 49) random number values for effect, and tage change timing data. The STC 12 is associated with 25 (50 to 74) random numbers 7 for effect, and the stage change timing data STC 13 is associated with 25 (75 to 99) random numbers 7 for effect.

  There are stage change timing data STC10, STC11, STC12, STC13, and STC14 in the options corresponding to the four retained numbers. The stage change timing data STC14 indicates that the stage change is performed after the variation has been exhausted until the fourth pending variation at the time of executing the stage change timing determination processing (at the time of starting winning). The stage change timing data STC10 includes 20 (0 to 19) random numbers 7 for effect, and the stage change timing data STC11 includes 20 random numbers 7 (20 to 39) for effect. STC12 has 20 (40 to 59) random number values 7 for production, stage change timing data STC13 has 20 (60 to 79) random number values for production 7, and stage change timing data STC14 has Twenty (80 to 99) random numbers 7 for presentation are associated with each other.

  In Step S1623-10, the sub CPU 120a generates stage data of the new stage according to the determinations of the new stage determination process and the stage change timing determination process, and stores this stage data in the corresponding storage unit of the effect information storage area. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a uses 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 first pending change. When the stage change is performed in the second hold variation, the second storage unit of the first effect information storage area is used, and when the stage change is performed in the third hold change, the third storage unit of the first effect information storage area is used. When the stage is changed in the fourth pending change, the fourth storage unit of the first effect information storage area is set as the data storage destination, and the stage data of the new stage is stored in the storage unit of the data storage destination. Here, when the storage destination of the stage data is any 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 the storage area shift processing (step S1641 in FIG. 38). ), The memory is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  106, 107, and 108 are flowcharts showing the details of the stage change notice effect selection process (step S1625 in FIG. 38). In FIG. 106, the sub CPU 120a, in the stage change timing determination process (step S1623-9 in FIG. 102), decides to perform a stage change due to the variation, or decides to perform a stage change due to a pending change. Is confirmed (S1625-1). When the sub CPU 120a changes the stage due to the change (S1625-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a ends the stage change notice effect selection process of this time. When the stage is changed due to the change in the hold (S1625-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-2.

  In Step S1625-2, the sub CPU 120a performs stage change notice effect execution determination processing. In the stage change notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 8 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change announcement effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the effect random number 8, the stage change announcement effect (FIGS. 11B, 11C, and 11D). The necessity of execution of is determined.

  FIG. 109 is a diagram showing a stage change notice effect execution determination table. In the stage change notice production execution determination table, a set of data indicating the production random number 8 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored. Specifically, 20 (0 to 19) random number values 8 for production are associated with data indicating that the stage change notice effect is executed, and 80 (20 to 99) random number values 8 for production. Is associated with data indicating that the stage change notice production 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 “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 “not executed” (S1625-3: No), the stage change notice effect selection process of this time is ended.

  In step S1625-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, it progresses to step S1625-5. The stage change notice standby flag is a flag indicating that the stage change notice production 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 notice effect execution timing determination process is a process of determining at which timing the stage change notice effect is performed. The sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number 9 updated in step S1100. In the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b and determines in the stage change timing determination process (S1623-9 in FIG. 102) in the stage change determination process. The stage change timing is determined based on the executed stage change execution timing and the performance random number 9.

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

  When the execution timing of the stage change is in the variable display of the first hold, the options include stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, and SCY13. The stage change notice production execution timing data SCY11 indicates that the stage change notice production 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 first pending variable display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY13 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the first pending variable display is stopped. 100 pieces (0 to 99) of the random number for production 9 are associated with the stage change announcement production execution timing data SCY11. None of the effect random number 9 is associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12 and SCY13.

  When the execution timing of the stage change is in the second hold variable display, the options 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 second suspended variable display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY23 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the second suspended variable display is stopped. 34 (0 to 33) random number values for production 9 are included in the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY12, and 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 9 are included in the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY13. However, 33 (67 to 99) random numbers for production 9 are associated with the stage change announcement production execution timing data SCY21. None of the effect random number 9 is associated with the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23.

  When the execution timing of the stage change 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 production execution timing data SCY32 indicates that the stage change notice production is executed immediately before the third suspended variable display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY33 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the third pending variable display is stopped. 34 (0 to 33) random number values for performance 9 are included in the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY22, and 33 (34 to 66) effect random number values 9 are included in the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY23. However, 33 (67 to 99) random numbers for production 9 are associated with the stage change notice production execution timing data SCY31. No stage production random number value 9 is associated with the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33.

  When the execution timing of the stage change is in the fourth hold variable display, the options are 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 fourth suspended variable display is stopped. The stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY43 indicates that the stage change notice effect is executed immediately after the fourth pending variable display is stopped. 34 (0 to 33) random number values for production 9 are included in the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY32, and 33 (34 to 66) random number values for effect 9 are included in the stage change notice effect execution timing data SCY33. However, 33 (67 to 99) random numbers for production 9 are associated with the stage change notice production execution timing data SCY41, respectively. No stage production random number value 9 is associated with the stage change announcement effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43.

  Here, in this table, in the case of performing a stage change during the 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 variable display of the first hold is executed. Is 100%, and the selection rate of the other notice production execution timing data SCY12, 13 is 0%.

  Further, in the case of performing a stage change during the variable display of the second hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY12 in which the execution timing of the stage change notice effect is immediately before the stop of the variable display of the first hold, which is one order earlier, is executed. The notice production execution timing data SCY13 in which the execution timing of the stage change notice production is immediately after the stop of the first suspended variation display, and the notice production execution timing in which the execution timing of the stage change notice production is immediately after the start of the second suspension variation display The selection rate of the data SCY21 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rates of the other notice production execution timing data SCY11, SCY22, and SCY23 are 0%.

  Further, in the case of performing a stage change during the variable display of the third hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY22 in which the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the change display of the second hold, which is one order earlier, is executed. The notice production execution timing data SCY23 in which the execution timing of the stage change notice production is immediately after the stop of the variable display of the second hold, and the notice production execution timing in which the execution timing of the stage change notice production is immediately after the start of the variation display of the third hold The selection rate of the data SCY31 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rates of the other notice production execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY32, and SCY33 are 0%.

  Further, in the case of performing a stage change during the variable display of the fourth hold, the notice effect execution timing data SCY32 in which the stage change notice effect is executed immediately before the stop of the variable display of the third hold, which is one order earlier, is executed. The notice production execution timing data SCY33 in which the execution timing of the stage change notice production is immediately after the stop of the variable display of the third hold, and the notice production execution timing in which the execution timing of the stage change notice production is immediately after the start of the variation display of the fourth hold The selection rate of the data SCY41 is 33% to 34%, and the selection rates of the other notice effect execution timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31, SCY42, and SCY43 are 0%.

  With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 determines execution of the stage change in the stage change execution determination process (S1623-5 of FIG. 102) in the stage change determination process triggered by the start winning, and then follows. 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. 106) in the stage change advance notice effect selection process, rather than the variable display in which the stay change is scheduled to be executed. Immediately after the start of the variation display in which the digestion order is previous, the production that suggests that the stage change is changed in the variation display next to the variation display is restricted from being executed as the stage change notice production. In this case, the production control board 120, immediately before or after the stop display of the variation display in which the digestion order is earlier than the variation display scheduled to execute the stay change, performs a stage change in the next variation display of the variation display. A production that suggests a change can be executed as a stage change notice production.

  In step S1625-6, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the 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. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is immediately after the start of the variable display of the first hold (S1625-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-7. When it is not immediately after the start of the variable display of the first hold (S1625-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-9.

  In step S1625-7, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 to the stage change advance notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. The stage change notice standby counter is a counter indicating the number of remaining variable display 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 change starts in the timing flag storage area immediately after the change starts in the sub RAM 120c. The timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation is a flag indicating that the execution timing of the stage change notice effect is immediately after the start of fluctuation display. Then, this stage change notice production selection process is ended.

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

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

  In Step S1625-12, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the variable display of the first hold. If the timing data SCY13 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the stop display of the variable 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 variable 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 to the stage change advance notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is ended.

  In Step S16225-14, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the second pending variable display. If the timing data SCY21 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the start of the variable display of the second hold (S1625-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-15. When it is not immediately after the start of the variable display of the second hold (S1625-14: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-17.

  In Step S1625-15, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to 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 in the sub RAM 120c. Then, this stage change notice production selection process is ended.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1625-22 of FIG. 75, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the 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. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When 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 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-24, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after fluctuation start in the timing flag storage area immediately after fluctuation start in the sub RAM 120c. Then, this stage change notice production selection process is ended.

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

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

  In Step S1625-28, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop of the variable display of the third hold. If the timing data SCY33 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is immediately after the stop of the variable display of the third hold (S1625-28: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-29. When it is not immediately after the stop of the variable display of the third hold (S1625-28: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-30.

  In Step S1625-29, the sub CPU 120a sets 3 to the stage change advance notice waiting counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is ended.

  In Step S1625-30, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the start of the variable display of the fourth hold. If the timing data SCY41 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. 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 to the stage change notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In the next step S1625-32, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation in the timing flag storage area immediately after the start of fluctuation in the sub RAM 120c. Then, this stage change notice production selection process is ended.

  In Step S1625-33, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately before the stop of the variable display of the fourth hold. If the timing data SCY42 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. When it is just before the stop of the variable display of the fourth hold (S1625-33: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-34. When it is not immediately before the stop of the variable display of the fourth hold (S1625-33: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-36.

  In Step S1625-34, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 to the stage change advance notice standby counter of the sub RAM 120c. In next step S1625-35, the sub CPU 120a sets the timing flag immediately before fluctuation stop in the timing flag storage area immediately before fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. Then, this stage change notice production selection process is ended.

  In Steps S1625-36, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the timing of the stage change notice effect determined in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process is immediately after the stop display of the variable display of the fourth hold. If the timing data SCY43 in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination table (FIG. 110) is selected, the determination result of this step is “Yes”. If it is immediately after the fourth suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-36: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625-37. When it is not immediately after the fourth suspended variable display is stopped (S1625-36: No), the process proceeds to step S1625-30.

  In Steps S1625-37, the sub CPU 120a sets 4 to the stage change notice waiting counter of the sub RAM 120c. After that, without setting any timing flag, the current stage change notice effect selection process is ended.

  FIG. 111 is a flow chart showing details of the stage change notice effect control process (step S1647 in FIG. 38) during symbol change. In FIG. 111, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby flag is set in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1647-1). If the stage change notice production execution determination process (S1625-2 in FIG. 73) in the stage change notice production selection process has the stage change notice standby flag set, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1647-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1647-2. If the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1647-1: No), the current stage symbol changing stage change notice effect control process is ended.

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

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

  In step S1647-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately after fluctuation start is set in the timing flag storage region immediately after fluctuation start in the sub RAM 120c. If the timing data SCY11, SCY21, SCY31, or SCY41 of the execution timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation is selected in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) 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”. When the timing flag is set immediately after the start of fluctuation (S1647-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1647-5. When the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation is not set (S1647-4: No), the current stage symbol fluctuation stage change notice effect control processing is ended.

  In step S1647-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains a new stage after the change in the stage change based on the stage data in the effect information storage area, sets a character related to the new stage as an appearing character, and causes this character to appear. An effect pattern designation command for the notice effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. In next step S1647-6, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area. In the next Step 1667-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation. After that, the stage change notice production control process during the symbol change this time is ended.

  In step S1647-8, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until a predetermined timing immediately before the stop of the variable display, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds to set the value in the timer counter immediately before the change stop of the sub RAM 120c. After that, the stage change notice production control process during the symbol change this time is ended. The timer counter immediately before the fluctuation stop counts down in the timer updating process (S1500 in FIG. 37) 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 S1647-8, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately after the start of the variable display) give the stage change notice effect to the image display device 31 and the audio output device. 32, the production drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the production illumination device 34.

  FIG. 112 is a flowchart showing details of the stage change notice production control process (step S1672 in FIG. 39) while the symbols are stopped. In FIG. 112, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the stage change notice standby flag is set in the stage change notice standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1672-1). When the stage change notice standby flag is set (S1672-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1672-2. When the stage change notice standby flag is not set (S1672-1: No), the current stage stop stage change notice production control process is ended.

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

  In step S1672-3, the sub CPU 120a decrements the stage change notice waiting counter of the sub RAM 120c by -1 and updates the counter. After that, the stage change notice production control process during the symbol stop this time is ended.

  In step S1672-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately before fluctuation stop is set in the timing flag storage area immediately before fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. If the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set (S1672-4: Yes), the stage change notice production control process during the current symbol stop is ended. 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 fluctuation start is set in the timing flag storage region immediately after fluctuation start in the sub RAM 120c. If the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation is set (S1672-5: Yes), the stage change effect control process during the current symbol fluctuation is ended. When the timing flag immediately after the start of fluctuation is not set (S1672-5: No), the process proceeds to step S1672-6.

  In Step S167-6, 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, generates a stage change notice production effect production pattern designating command for causing this character to appear, and generates it. The specified production pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1672-7, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area. Then, the mode effect control process of this time is ended.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1672-6, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately after stopping the variable display) give the stage change notice effect to the image display device 31 and the audio output device. 32, the production drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the production illumination device 34.

  FIG. 113 is a flowchart showing details of the special game effect selection processing (step S1691 in FIG. 39). In FIG. 113, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is 2R (S1691-1). When the type of jackpot is 2R (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. If not per 2R (S1691-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-3.

  In step S1691-2, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the opening effect for each 2R, and stores the information of the opening effect pattern for each 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 16R. When the type of jackpot is 16R (S1691-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-4. If not per 16R (S1691-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S16911-11, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designating command of the opening effect determined in step S1691-2, S1691-7, or S1691-10 in the transmission buffer. Then, the special game selection process of this time is ended.

  FIG. 114 is a flowchart showing details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 39). In FIG. 114, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1). When the round start command in the reception buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-2. When it is a round other than the fourth round (S1693-1: No), the present round effect control processing is ended.

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

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

  In Step S1693-4, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command for promotion success effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specifying command in the transmission buffer. In Step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specifying command for promotion failure effect, and sets the generated effect pattern specifying command in the transmission buffer. After executing step S1693-4 or step S1693-5, the sub CPU 120a ends the present round effect control process.

  FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 of FIG. 37). In FIG. 115, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation information storage area update process (S1701). The operation information storage area updating process is a process of updating information in the operation information storage region of the sub RAM 120c.

  FIG. 116A is a diagram showing the operation information storage area. FIG. 116B is a diagram showing an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 116 (a), the operation information storage area includes an up cursor key sampling signal storage area, a down cursor key sampling signal storage area, a left cursor key sampling signal storage area, a right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and a center key. It has a sampling signal storage area, a performance button sampling signal storage area, a performance button on-edge storage area, a performance button off-edge storage area, a performance button off-edge number storage area, and a performance button on-off edge signal number storage area. .

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

  In the operation information storage area update processing, the sub CPU 120a updates the up cursor key sampling signal storage area based on the input signal of the detection switch 39a of the up cursor key 39A. Further, the down cursor key sampling signal storage area is updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 39b of the down 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. Also, the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area are updated based on the input signal of the detection switch 35a of the effect button 35. To do.

  More specifically, at the sampling timing of every 2 milliseconds, if the input signal of the detection switch 39a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 in the up cursor key sampling signal storage area and the input signal of the detection switch 39a is OFF. If so, 0 is written in the upper cursor key sampling signal storage area. If the input signal of the detection switch 39b is ON, 1 is written in the down cursor key sampling signal storage area, and if the input signal of the detection switch 39b is OFF, 0 is written in the down 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 stores the information of the latest sampling storage unit in the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area in the previous sampling storage section. Copy each. Then, as shown in the update example of FIG. 116 (b), if the input signal of the detection switch 35a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 in the latest sampling storage section 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 section of the effect button sampling signal storage area. If the previous sampling signal storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 0 and the latest sampling storage unit is 1, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button on-edge signal storage area, and any other combination. If the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 1, the previous sampling signal is 0 → the latest sampling signal is 0, or the previous sampling signal is 1 → the latest sampling signal is 0, the effect button on-edge signal storage area 0 is written in the latest sampling storage section of.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether 1 is written in the latest sampling signal storage unit in the effect button on edge storage area. Immediately after the effect button 35 is pressed, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When 1 is written (S1704: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1705. When 1 is not written (S1704: No), the effect input control process of this time is ended.

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

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation designation command indicating that the effect button 35 has been operated in the transmission buffer. Then, the effect input control process of this time is ended.

  When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1707, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the drive device for the effect, which are effects accompanied by the falling of the movable accessory 330a, are received. 33a, 33b, 33c, and the lighting device 34 for performance.

  FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing details of the timer update process (step S1500 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 117, the sub CPU 120a updates the timer counter of the sub RAM 120c by -1 if it is not 0 (S1501).

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

  In the next step S1503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the timing flag immediately before fluctuation stop is set in the timing flag storage area immediately before fluctuation stop of the sub RAM 120c. The timing flag immediately before the variation stop is the first hold, the second hold, and the third hold when the process is executed in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) in the stage change notice effect selection process. Or, if the timing data SCY12, SCY22, SCY32, or SCY42 of the execution timing immediately before the fluctuation stop of the fourth pending fluctuation is selected, the symbol fluctuation stage preliminary notice control when the fluctuation digestion progresses to the fluctuation It is set in the process (S1647-8 in FIG. 111). When the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is set (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1504. When the timing flag immediately before the fluctuation stop is not set (S1503: No), the current timer updating process is ended.

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

  In 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, generates a stage change notice production effect production pattern designating command for causing this character to appear, and creates it. The specified production pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer. In the next step S1506, the sub CPU 120a clears the stage change notice standby flag in the stage change notice standby flag storage area.

  Upon receiving the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1507, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 immediately (immediately before stopping the variable display) give the stage change notice effect to the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, and The performance drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the performance lighting device 34 are executed.

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

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

  In the next step S2020, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs drawing execution start processing. In the drawing execution start processing, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the drawing execution start data in the drawing register in order to instruct the VDP to execute the drawing for the already output display list.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S2070, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns off the FB switching flag), and proceeds to step S2020. After that, the processes of steps S2020 to S2070 are repeated until the predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 20 occurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S2250, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), and finishes the V blank interrupt process this time. When the CPU of the image control board 150 instructs the VDP of the image control board 150 to generate a video signal, the VDP of the image data (digital signal) stored in the display frame buffer of the VRAM is an RGB signal indicating the image data as a video signal. A signal (analog signal) is generated, and the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for achieving synchronization with the image display device 31 are output to the image display device 31. Then, the V blank interrupt process this time is completed.

  Of the series of processes of the image control board 150 described above, the content of the command analysis processing of step S2030 in FIG. 118 depends on the description content of the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 120. For example, when the production control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation production in the low probability game state, the production pattern designating command of the symbol variation production pattern 112 (FIG. 48) or the pattern variation production pattern 113 (FIG. 49) is It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The pattern variation effect pattern 112 does not perform the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 113 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Both are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final production of the variation production patterns 112 and 113 is the production accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → the winning symbol finalization production. Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130, when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect, when reaching from the reach effect to the operation confirmation effect and then to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect and from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect The same effect movie is played as when going to the jackpot winning effect.

  On the other hand, when the production control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation production in the high-probability game state, the production pattern designating commands of the symbol variation production pattern 212 (FIG. 68) and the pattern variation production pattern 213 (FIG. 70), It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The pattern variation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 213 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage effect of the pattern variation effect pattern 212 is a battle victory A effect → a symbol finalized effect per 16R (FIG. 68), and the final stage effect flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 213 is battle victory B. Performance → It is a design determination performance per 16R (Fig. 70). The battle victory A effect and the battle victory B effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the image control board 130, when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect, when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect and from the reach effect to the operation guide effect. An effect movie of an effect mode different from that when the jackpot design effect is advanced is played.

  When the production control board 120 executes the production including the revival production in the low-probability game state, the production pattern designating commands of the pattern variation production pattern 114 (FIG. 50) and the pattern variation production pattern 115 (FIG. 51) are production control. It is transmitted from the board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 114 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 115 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Both are different in this respect. However, the flow of the final production of the symbol variation production patterns 114 and 115 is the production accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → the winning symbol finalization production. Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130, when executing the effect including the revival effect, when reaching the revival effect from the reach effect through the operation guidance effect and when proceeding to the revival effect without the operation guidance effect And play the same production movie.

  On the other hand, when the production control board 120 executes the production including the revival production in the high-probability game state, the production pattern designating commands of the pattern variation production pattern 214 (FIG. 72) and the pattern variation production pattern 215 (FIG. 74), It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The pattern variation effect pattern 214 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 215 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final production of the pattern variation production pattern 214 is defeat A production → recovery A production → per symbol 16R symbol fixed production (FIG. 72), and the final production flow of the pattern variation production pattern 215 is: Defeat B production → revival B production → 16R per symbol finalization production (Fig. 74). The defeat A effect and the defeat B rehabilitation are completely different effects, and the revival A effect and the revival B effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the image control board 130, when executing the effect including the revival effect, when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the revival effect via the operation guidance effect and when to proceed to the revival effect without the operation guidance effect. Play different directing movies with and.

  When the production control board 120 executes the production that proceeds from the operation guidance production to the jackpot winning design through the premium production, the production pattern designating command of the design variation production pattern 217 (FIG. 77) causes image control from the production control board 120. It is transmitted to the board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guide effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is premium cut-in effect → symbol determination per 16R regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not during the operation reception valid period. It becomes an effect (FIG. 77 (a) and FIG. 77 (b)). Therefore, the image control board 130 is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated, when executing an effect in which the operation guide effect is passed through the premium effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect. Play the directed movie.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot design effect without going through the premium effect, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 70) is an effect control board. It is transmitted from 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the battle victory B first mode effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 70 (a )), If the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle win B second mode effect → 16R per symbol finalized effect (FIG. 70 (b)). The battle victory B first mode effect and the battle victory B second mode effect are completely different effects. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes an effect that proceeds from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect without passing the premium effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play different directing movies with.

  When the production control board 120 executes the production that proceeds to the jackpot winning design production through the premium production, the production pattern designating command of the design variation production pattern 216 (FIG. 76) or the design variation production pattern 217 (FIG. 77) is produced. It is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 216 does not execute the operation effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 217 executes the operation effect after the development from the reach effect. Both are different in this respect. However, in the final stage of the design variation effect patterns 216 and 217, the flow of the effect is a premium effect → a symbol fixed effect per 16R (FIGS. 76 and 77). Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the effect that proceeds to the jackpot winning symbol determination effect through the premium effect, the same effect movie is played when the operation effect is executed and when it is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the production control board 120 executes the production which proceeds to the jackpot winning design production without passing the premium production, the production pattern designation of the design variation production pattern 212 (FIG. 68) and the design variation production pattern 213 (FIG. 70). The command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 executes the operation effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage effect of the pattern variation effect pattern 212 is a battle victory A effect → a symbol finalized effect per 16R (FIG. 68), and the final stage effect flow of the pattern variation effect pattern 213 is battle victory B. Performance → It is a design determination performance per 16R (Fig. 70). The battle victory A effect and the battle victory B effect are completely different effects. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the effect of advancing to the jackpot symbol determination effect without passing through the premium effect, the image control board 130 plays different effect movies depending on whether the operation effect is executed or not.

  When the production control board 120 executes the production that proceeds from the reach production to the operation guidance production in the low probability game state, the production pattern designating command of the symbol variation production pattern 123 (FIG. 55) is transmitted from the production control board 120 to the image control board. Sent to 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the pattern variation effect pattern 123 is the effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a in both cases where the effect button 35 is operated and not operated within the operation reception valid period. It is a symbol finalizing effect per 4R (FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b)). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated when executing the effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect. Play the effect movie of the operation result effect.

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

  When the production control board 120 executes the symbol variation production per 4R in the low probability game state, the production pattern designating command of the symbol variation production pattern 122 (FIG. 54) or the pattern variation production pattern 124 (FIG. 56) is produced. It is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 122 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 124 executes the revival effect after the expansion from the reach effect. Both are different in this respect. However, the flow of the production of the symbol variation production patterns 122 and 124 in the final stage is the production accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → the winning symbol finalization production (FIGS. 54 and 56). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130, when executing the jackpot pattern variation effect, when the jackpot proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot design final effect through the revival effect and the jackpot without the revival effect from the reach effect The same effect movie is played as when the process proceeds to the symbol finalized effect.

  On the other hand, when the production control board 120 executes the symbol variation production per 4R in the high-probability game state, the production pattern designating command of the symbol variation production pattern 222 (FIG. 78) or the symbol variation production pattern 224 (FIG. 82) is issued. , Is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 222 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 224 executes the revival effect after the expansion from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation production pattern 222 is a battle victory A production → a symbol fixed production per 4R (FIG. 78), and the final stage production flow of the pattern variation production pattern 224 is a defeat B production. → Resurrection B effect → Design determination effect per 4R (FIG. 82 (a) and FIG. 82 (b)). The battle victory A effect, the defeat B effect, and the revival B effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the image control board 130, when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect, when reaching from the reach effect to the revival effect to the jackpot symbol final effect and from the reach effect to the revival effect without hitting the jackpot. The production movie which is different from that when proceeding to the symbol final production is reproduced.

  When the production control board 120 executes the production that progresses from the reach production to the operation guidance production to the revival production in the low-probability game state, the production pattern designating command of the symbol variation production pattern 125 (FIG. 57) is the production control board 120. From the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guide effect of the pattern variation effect pattern 125 is, regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not during the operation reception effective period, the lost effect → the resurrection-inspiring effect → the revival effect. → It is a winning symbol finalization effect (FIG. 57 (a) and FIG. 57 (b)). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. And play the same production movie.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect in the high probability game state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 84) is effect control. It is transmitted from the board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is that if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the defeat B first mode effect → revival B first mode effect → 4R per symbol determination It becomes an effect (FIG. 84 (a)), and when the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation reception valid period, it is a defeat B second mode effect → resurrection B second mode effect → 4R per symbol fixed effect (Fig. 84 (b)). The defeat B first mode effect and the defeat B second mode effect are completely different effects, and the defeat B second mode effect and the revival B second mode effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the image control board 130 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play different directing movies with and.

  When the production control board 120 executes the symbol variation production per 4R in the low-probability game state, the production pattern designating command of the symbol variation production pattern 123 (FIG. 55) or the pattern variation production pattern 125 (FIG. 57) is produced. It is transmitted from the control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 123 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 125 executes the revival effect after the expansion from the reach effect. Both are different in this respect. However, in the final stage of the design variation effect patterns 123 and 125, the flow of the effect is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol finalizing effect (FIGS. 55 and 57). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect, and proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the revival effect after the operation guide effect is executed. At the same time, the same effect movie is reproduced at the time of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after executing the operation guide effect, to the jackpot winning decision effect effect without passing through the revival effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the symbol variation effect per 4R in the high-probability game state, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) or the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 84) is issued. , Is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 223 does not execute the revival effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 executes the revival effect after the expansion from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation production pattern 223 is a battle victory B production → a symbol fixed production per 4R (FIG. 80), and the final stage production flow of the pattern variation production pattern 225 is a defeat B production. → Resurrection B production → Design confirmation production per 4R (Fig. 84). The battle victory B effect, the defeat B effect, and the revival B effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect when executing the jackpot symbol variation effect, and proceeds to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the revival effect after the operation guide effect is executed. A different effect movie is reproduced at this time and when the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the execution of the operation guide effect, to the jackpot symbol determination effect without passing through the revival effect.

  Production control board 120, in the low-probability game state, in the case of executing the production that proceeds from the reach production through the operation production to the design determination production, of the pattern variation production pattern 123 (FIG. 55) and the symbol variation production pattern 113 (FIG. 49). One of the effect pattern designation commands is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 and the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a winning symbol finalization effect (FIGS. 55 and 49). Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 reproduces the same effect result effect movie when the symbol finalizing effect after the operation effect is the symbol finalizing effect per 4R and the symbol finalizing effect per 16R. To do.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 120, in the high-probability game state, in the case of executing the effect to proceed from the reach effect through the operation effect to the symbol fixed effect, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 80) and the symbol variation effect pattern 233 (FIG. 71). The production pattern designating command of) is transmitted from the production control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the battle victory B effect → the symbol fixed effect per 4R (FIG. 80), and the flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is the operation guidance effect. → Defeated E production → Relief production → Design confirmation production per 16R (Fig. 71). The battle victory B effect, the defeat E effect, and the relief effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 reproduces the effect movie of the operation result effect which is different when the symbol finalizing effect after the operation effect is the symbol finalizing effect per 4R and when it is the symbol finalizing effect per 16R. .

  When the production control board 120 executes the production that proceeds from the reach production to the operation guidance production to the symbol fixed production in the low-probability game state, if it is a big hit, the production pattern designating command of the pattern variation production pattern 115 (FIG. 51) is issued. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130, and if there is a loss, an effect pattern designating command of the pattern variation effect pattern 165 (FIG. 66) is sent from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. In each of the symbol variation effect patterns 115 and 165, the effect before proceeding to the symbol fixed effect is a lost effect (FIGS. 51 and 66). Therefore, in the low-probability game state, the image control board 130, in the case of executing an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol determination effect, the symbol determination effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol determination effect. The effect movie of the same operation result effect is reproduced at a certain time and at the time of the lost symbol final effect effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect that advances from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol finalizing effect in the high-probability game state, if it is a big hit, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74). The command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130, and if the command is lost, the effect pattern designating command of the symbol variation effect pattern 265 (FIG. 99) is sent from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. In the symbol variation production pattern 215, the production before proceeding to the symbol finalization production is the defeat B production (FIG. 74), and in the symbol variation production pattern 265, the production before proceeding to the symbol finalization production is the defeat E production. (Fig. 99). The defeat B effect and the defeat E effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability game state, when the image control board 130 executes an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol fix effect, the symbol fix effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot fix effect. The effect movie of the operation result effect which is different at a certain time and when the defective symbol final effect is effected is reproduced.

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

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

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the effect control board 120 displays the variable display immediately before the variable display immediately before the variable display that is supposed to change the stage, immediately after the stop, and the variable display that is supposed to change the stage. 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 provides the stage change notice effect that suggests that the stage change is performed in the variable display only at the timing immediately after the start of the variable display in which the stage change is to be performed. Enable execution.

  FIG. 121 is a diagram showing a stage change notice effect execution timing determination table referred to in the stage change notice effect execution timing determination process (S1625-5 in FIG. 106) in the stage change notice effect selection process. In the table of FIG. 121, in the case where the stage is changed during the variable display of the first hold, the selectivity of the timing data SCY12 and SCY13 other than the timing data SCY11 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the variable display of the first hold is 0. %It has become. When the stage is changed during the variable display of the second hold, the selectivity of the timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY22, 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 SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY32 other than the timing data SCY31 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the variable display of the third hold, The selectivity of SCY33 is 0%. When the stage is changed during the variable display of the fourth hold, the timing data SCY11, SCY12, SCY13, SCY21, SCY22, SCY23, SCY31 other than the timing data SCY41 whose execution timing is immediately after the start of the variable display of the fourth hold, The selectivity of SCY32, SCY33, SCY42, and SCY43 is 0%.

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

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

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

  With such a table configuration, in the present embodiment, the one for the character K notifying that either 16R or 4R is won by the win is more effective than the winning rate for the character J notifying that the 16R is won by the win. The winning rate for the character L is higher than that for the character K, which is higher than the winning rate for the character K. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the remaining number of high-probability game states (live mode) decreases, the player's psychology is that "I want you to appear in the character J that will be confirmed per 16R in the battle victory". It changes to "I want you to appear in the character L with a high winning rate because it is good for 4R." Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further enhance the enjoyment of the game in the model in which the number of games in the high probability game state is limited.

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

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

(1) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, the promotion effect is an effect to inform the presence / absence of promotion from 4R to 16R during the special game. However, the promotion effect may be an effect that informs the presence / absence of promotion from the normal hit to the probability change hit during the special game.

(2) In the first to fourth embodiments, even with the variation start command of the same variation time, the variation start command in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 26) and the second special symbol The mode DATA is different from the fluctuation start command in the fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 27) (the mode DATA of the fluctuation start command in the table in FIG. 26 is “E6H” and the fluctuation start command in the table in FIG. Mode DATA is "E7H"). However, the data DATA of the command of the same variation time in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 26) and the variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 27) may be the same. In this case, when the production control board 120 receives the variation start command from the main control board 110, the production control board 120 refers to the game state information storage area at that time, and based on the reference results, FIGS. 47 to 57 and 59 to 59. It is good to decide whether to execute the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern of FIG. 66, or to execute the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern of FIGS. 68 to 85 and 87 to 101.

(3) In the first to fourth embodiments, the symbol variation effect pattern 117 (FIG. 53) and the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 77) are the premium effect once before and after the operation guidance effect during the development effect. They were to be executed one by one. However, the number of executions of the premium effect may be once. Further, the premium effect does not have to cause the iridescent aura to appear or the everyone's collective cut-in to appear. The premium effect need only be a rare one and notify a big hit.

(4) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, some of the low-probability game state symbol variation effect patterns have the same effect mode of effect after development. However, these symbol fluctuation effect patterns may have the same effect mode of all effects from the start of fluctuation to the stop of fluctuation. In short, it suffices if at least some of the effects are in the same effect mode.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine, 2 ... Gaming board, 14 ... 1st starting opening, 14a ... 1st starting opening detection switch, 15 ... 2nd starting opening, 15a ... 2nd starting opening detection switch, 16 ... 1st big winning opening, 16a ... 1st big winning opening detection switch, 17 ... 2nd big winning opening, 17a ... 2nd big winning 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)

Symbol display means,
The first jackpot in which the advantageous state can continue until the variation display number of the symbol display means after the special game reaches a predetermined number, and the advantageous state until the variation display number of the symbol display means after the special game reaches the predetermined number. It is a jackpot that can be continued, and it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls in the special game has been won to one of the second jackpots, which is larger than the first jackpot, and the symbol display is performed based on this determination result. Main control means for controlling the means and capable of generating a plurality of types of commands including commands relating to the variable display mode of the symbol display means,
And means of directing
Operation means,
Based on the command received from the main control means, a predetermined reach effect, an operation guide effect that prompts the operation of the operation means, an operation result effect depending on the presence or absence of the operation of the operation means, and a symbol finalization effect. And a production control unit that causes the production unit to execute one or a plurality of productions among a plurality of productions including
The effect control means,
In the normal state, which is less advantageous than the advantageous state, as a symbol variation effect of variation display in which the symbol display means stops at a jackpot symbol, when performing an effect that proceeds from the reach effect to the symbol confirmation effect through the operation guidance effect The reach effect depending on whether the symbol finalizing effect after the operation of the operating means in the operation guide effect is the first jackpot symbol finalizing effect and the second jackpot symbol finalizing effect. An operation guidance effect and an effect in which the operation result effect is the same are executed,
In the advantageous state, in the case of executing a production that proceeds from the reach production to the design final production through the operation guidance production as the symbol variation production of the variable display in which the symbol display means stops at the big hit symbol, within the operation guidance production The reach effect and the operation guide effect are the same when the symbol finalizing effect after the operation of the operating means in is the first jackpot symbol finalizing effect and the second jackpot symbol finalizing effect. A gaming machine characterized by executing a production in a production mode in which the operation result production is different.